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JSS 1

9 topics across 3 terms · NERDC curriculum

All Basic Science year groups
1

First Term

· 3 topics
  • 01
    You and Your Environment

    2 lessons · 5 resource types

    1. 1

      Lesson 1 · Living and non-living things

      • Distinguish living from non-living things
      • State the characteristics of living things (MRS GREN)
      • Classify objects in the local environment
    2. 2

      Lesson 2 · Family traits

      • Identify traits inherited within a family
      • Explain simple variation between individuals
  • 02
    Living Components of the Environment

    2 lessons · 5 resource types

    1. 1

      Lesson 1 · Plants and animals around us

      • Group local plants and animals into simple categories
      • Describe habitats of common organisms
    2. 2

      Lesson 2 · Uses of plants and animals

      • State the economic importance of plants and animals
      • Explain the need for conservation
  • 03
    Non-Living Components

    2 lessons · 5 resource types

    1. 1

      Lesson 1 · Air, water and soil

      • List the components of air
      • Describe properties of water and types of soil
    2. 2

      Lesson 2 · Uses of air, water and soil

      • Explain the importance of air, water and soil to living things
2

Second Term

· 3 topics
  • 01
    Human Development

    2 lessons · 5 resource types

    1. 1

      Lesson 1 · Development of the human being

      • Describe stages of human development from infancy to adulthood
      • Identify changes at puberty
    2. 2

      Lesson 2 · Personal hygiene

      • State hygiene practices for adolescents
      • Explain the effects of poor hygiene
  • 02
    Energy

    2 lessons · 5 resource types

    1. 1

      Lesson 1 · Forms of energy

      • Identify forms of energy (heat, light, sound, electrical)
      • Give examples of energy use at home
    2. 2

      Lesson 2 · Energy transformation

      • Describe simple energy changes
      • Explain conservation of energy in everyday devices
  • 03
    Work, Energy and Power

    1 lessons · 5 resource types

    1. 1

      Lesson 1 · Simple concept of work

      • Define work in everyday terms
      • Solve simple problems on work done
3

Third Term

· 3 topics
  • 01
    Living Things and Their Environment

    1 lessons · 5 resource types

    1. 1

      Lesson 1 · Habitat study

      • Carry out a simple study of a local habitat
      • Record observations of organisms and conditions
  • 02
    Drug Abuse

    2 lessons · 5 resource types

    1. 1

      Lesson 1 · Drugs and their use

      • Define drug and drug abuse
      • List commonly abused substances
    2. 2

      Lesson 2 · Effects of drug abuse

      • Describe health and social effects of drug abuse
      • Suggest ways to avoid drug abuse
  • 03
    Safety in the Environment

    1 lessons · 5 resource types

    1. 1

      Lesson 1 · Accidents and first aid

      • Identify common home and school accidents
      • Demonstrate basic first aid procedures