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JSS 3

9 topics across 3 terms · NERDC curriculum

All Basic Technology year groups
1

First Term

· 3 topics
  • 01
    Materials Testing

    1 lessons · 5 resource types

    1. 1

      Lesson 1 · Properties and testing of materials

      • Define strength, hardness, ductility and toughness
      • Carry out simple material tests
  • 02
    Machines

    2 lessons · 5 resource types

    1. 1

      Lesson 1 · Simple machines

      • Identify levers, pulleys and inclined planes
      • Calculate mechanical advantage and velocity ratio
    2. 2

      Lesson 2 · Efficiency of machines

      • Calculate efficiency of simple machines
      • Explain why efficiency is less than 100%
  • 03
    Technical Drawing

    1 lessons · 5 resource types

    1. 1

      Lesson 1 · Dimensioning and scales

      • Apply correct dimensioning conventions
      • Draw to given scales
2

Second Term

· 3 topics
  • 01
    Energy and Power

    2 lessons · 5 resource types

    1. 1

      Lesson 1 · Sources of energy

      • Classify renewable and non-renewable energy sources
      • Discuss energy use in Nigeria
    2. 2

      Lesson 2 · Transmission of power

      • Describe hydraulic and pneumatic power transmission
  • 02
    Electronics

    1 lessons · 5 resource types

    1. 1

      Lesson 1 · Basic electronic components

      • Identify resistors, capacitors and diodes
      • Read resistor colour codes
  • 03
    Maintenance

    1 lessons · 5 resource types

    1. 1

      Lesson 1 · Types of maintenance

      • Distinguish preventive, corrective and predictive maintenance
      • Prepare a simple maintenance schedule
3

Third Term

· 3 topics
  • 01
    Safety and Environment

    1 lessons · 5 resource types

    1. 1

      Lesson 1 · Workshop and environmental safety

      • Carry out a simple risk assessment
      • Describe safe waste disposal in the workshop
  • 02
    Career Opportunities

    1 lessons · 5 resource types

    1. 1

      Lesson 1 · Careers in technology

      • Identify technology-related careers
      • Describe entry requirements and skills needed
  • 03
    Revision

    1 lessons · 5 resource types

    1. 1

      Lesson 1 · BECE Basic Technology revision

      • Recall key concepts through retrieval practice
      • Answer BECE-style questions with drawings