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JSS 3

8 topics across 3 terms · NERDC curriculum

All Basic Science year groups
1

First Term

· 3 topics
  • 01
    Family Health

    2 lessons · 5 resource types

    1. 1

      Lesson 1 · Balanced diet and nutrition

      • List classes of food and their sources
      • Plan a balanced meal from local foods
    2. 2

      Lesson 2 · Food preservation

      • Describe methods of preserving food
      • Explain reasons for food spoilage
  • 02
    Diseases

    2 lessons · 5 resource types

    1. 1

      Lesson 1 · Communicable diseases

      • Identify causes and modes of transmission
      • Describe prevention of malaria, cholera and tuberculosis
    2. 2

      Lesson 2 · HIV/AIDS and STIs

      • Explain modes of transmission of HIV
      • Describe prevention and stigma reduction
  • 03
    Ecology

    1 lessons · 5 resource types

    1. 1

      Lesson 1 · Ecosystem and food chains

      • Define ecosystem, producer and consumer
      • Construct food chains and webs
2

Second Term

· 3 topics
  • 01
    Resources from Living and Non-Living Things

    2 lessons · 5 resource types

    1. 1

      Lesson 1 · Natural resources in Nigeria

      • Identify renewable and non-renewable resources
      • Locate major mineral resources
    2. 2

      Lesson 2 · Conservation of resources

      • Explain why resources must be conserved
      • Suggest conservation measures
  • 02
    Electrical Energy

    2 lessons · 5 resource types

    1. 1

      Lesson 1 · Simple electric circuits

      • Draw and connect series and parallel circuits
      • Identify circuit components and symbols
    2. 2

      Lesson 2 · Electrical safety

      • State safety rules for handling electricity
      • Explain the use of fuses and earthing
  • 03
    Chemicals in the Home

    1 lessons · 5 resource types

    1. 1

      Lesson 1 · Household chemicals

      • Classify common household chemicals
      • Describe safe storage and use
3

Third Term

· 2 topics
  • 01
    Science and Development

    1 lessons · 5 resource types

    1. 1

      Lesson 1 · Science, technology and society

      • Explain how science improves daily life
      • Discuss effects of technology on the environment
  • 02
    Revision and Examination Skills

    1 lessons · 5 resource types

    1. 1

      Lesson 1 · BECE Basic Science revision

      • Apply retrieval practice to key JSS topics
      • Answer BECE-style objective and theory questions