SSS 2

Lesson 1 · Concept and Importance of Skeleton in Organisms

• •Explain the meaning of support and list its importance in living organisms.
• •Identify different types of skeletons including hydrostatic, exoskeleton, and endoskeleton.

Lesson 2 · The Mammalian Skeleton: Axial and Appendicular Systems

• •Identify the bones of the axial skeleton including the skull and vertebral column.
• •Describe the structure and functions of the appendicular skeleton in humans.

Lesson 3 · Joints and Support Tissues in Mammals

• •Identify different types of joints in the human body with specific examples.
• •Explain the roles of ligaments and tendons in facilitating body movement.

Lesson 4 · Support in Plants and Movement in Simple Organisms

• •Describe the functions of supporting tissues in plants like parenchyma and xylem.
• •Identify the mechanisms of movement in simple organisms like Amoeba and Paramecium.

Lesson 5 · Mechanisms of Muscle Contraction and Skeletal Disorders

• •Explain the mechanism of muscle contraction and relaxation for movement.
• •Identify common skeletal frustrations like fractures, dislocations, and arthritis.

Lesson 1 · Structure and Functions of the Human Nervous System

• •Identify the components of the central and peripheral nervous systems.
• •Describe the structure and functions of a typical neurone or nerve cell.

Lesson 2 · Reflex and Voluntary Actions

• •Explain the pathway of a simple reflex action using a diagram.
• •Compare the differences between voluntary and involuntary actions in humans.

Lesson 3 · The Mammalian Brain and Spinal Cord

• •Describe the structure and functions of the different parts of the brain.
• •Explain the role of the spinal cord in nervous coordination.

Lesson 4 · Transmission of Nerve Impulses and Effects of Drug Abuse

• •Explain the nature of nerve impulses and how they cross synapses.
• •Describe the effect of drugs and alcohol on the nervous system.

Lesson 5 · Nervous System Disorders and Coordination Mechanism

• •Identify common disorders of the nervous system like Parkinson's and Epilepsy.
• •Apply knowledge of nervous coordination to explain body balance and posture.

Lesson 1 · Endocrine Glands and their Locations

• •Identify the location of major endocrine glands in the human body.
• •Explain the general characteristics and functions of hormones.

Lesson 2 · Pituitary and Thyroid Hormones

• •Describe the functions of pituitary hormones and the effects of over-secretion.
• •Explain the role of the thyroid gland in growth and metabolism.

Lesson 3 · Adrenal Glands and Pancreatic Hormones

• •Explain how insulin and glucagon regulate blood glucose levels in humans.
• •Describe the function of adrenaline in 'fight or flight' situations.

Lesson 4 · Reproductive Hormones and Coordination Comparisons

• •Identify the hormones involved in male and female reproductive cycles.
• •Compare the differences between nervous coordination and hormonal coordination.

Lesson 5 · Plant Hormones and Their Applications

• •Describe the role of auxins and gibberellins in plant growth.
• •Explain the application of plant hormones in local Nigerian agriculture.

Lesson 1 · The Structure and Functions of the Human Eye

• •Identify the internal and external structures of the human eye.
• •Explain the mechanism of image formation and accommodation in the eye.

Lesson 2 · Eye Defects and Their Corrections

• •Describe common eye defects like myopia and hypermetropia and curriculum-approved corrections.
• •Apply safety measures for the protection of the human eye.

Lesson 3 · The Human Ear: Hearing and Balance

• •Identify the parts of the human ear and their functions.
• •Explain the dual roles of the ear in hearing and balance.

Lesson 4 · Sense of Touch, Smell, and Taste

• •Describe the structure of the skin as a sense organ for touch.
• •Explain the mechanism of smell and taste through the nose and tongue.

Lesson 5 · Sensory Reception and Response in Plants

• •Identify the sensory receptors in plants and their responses to stimuli.
• •Compare the sensitivity of animals to that of plants.

Lesson 1 · Structure and Functions of Reproductive Parts in Plants

• •Identify the parts of a flower and their functions in reproduction.
• •Compare the features of wind-pollinated and insect-pollinated flowers.

Lesson 2 · Pollination and Fertilization in Flowering Plants

• •Describe the process of pollination and the development of pollen tubes.
• •Explain the process of double fertilization in flowering plants.

Lesson 3 · Fruits, Seeds, and Dispersal Mechanisms

• •Identify different types of fruits and their classification.
• •Explain the various agents and mechanisms of seed and fruit dispersal.

Lesson 4 · Asexual Reproduction and Vegetative Propagation in Plants

• •Identify methods of natural and artificial vegetative propagation in local crops.
• •Apply knowledge of layering and grafting in plant cultivation.

Lesson 5 · Seed Structure and Germination Processes

• •Describe the structures of different types of seeds found in Nigeria.
• •Explain the conditions necessary for seed germination.

Lesson 1 · Structure of Human Male and Female Reproductive Systems

• •Identify the organs of the male and female reproductive systems.
• •Describe the functions of the testes and ovaries in gamete production.

Lesson 2 · Gametes, Fertilization, and Menstruation

• •Explain the stages of the human menstrual cycle and its hormonal control.
• •Describe the process of fertilization and implantation in humans.

Lesson 3 · Development of the Embryo and Birth Process

• •Identify the functions of the placenta and umbilical cord during pregnancy.
• •Describe the stages of embryonic development until birth.

Lesson 4 · Birth Control and Family Planning Methods

• •Explain various methods of birth control and family planning.
• •Compare the effectiveness and safety of different contraceptive methods.

Lesson 5 · Reproductive Health and Sexually Transmitted Infections

• •Identify the causes, symptoms, and prevention of common STIs.
• •Describe the social and health implications of HIV/AIDS in Nigeria.

Lesson 1 · Concept and Measurement of Growth

• •Explain the meaning of growth and identify the parameters for measuring it.
• •Identify the regions of fastest growth in plants and animals.

Lesson 2 · Cell Division and Growth Factors

• •Describe the stages of mitosis and its significance in growth.
• •Identify the factors that affect the rate of growth in organisms.

Lesson 3 · Metamorphosis and Life Cycles of Insects

• •Identify the different types of metamorphosis in insects with examples.
• •Describe the life cycle of a common Nigerian housefly or mosquito.

Lesson 4 · Growth and Development in Plants

• •Describe the development of an embryo from zygote to seedling.
• •Explain the process of primary and secondary growth in woody plants.

Lesson 5 · Human Development and Nutrition Factors

• •Identify the stages of human development from infancy to old age.
• •Explain the role of balanced nutrition in healthy human development.

Lesson 1 · Basic Genetics and Mendelian Inheritance

• •Explain the basic terms of genetics including genotype, phenotype, and alleles.
• •Describe Mendel's first law of inheritance using a monohybrid cross.

Lesson 2 · Monohybrid Crosses and Genetic Ratios

• •Solve genetic problems involving monohybrid crosses and phenotypic ratios.
• •Explain the concept of dominance, recessiveness, and codominance.

Lesson 3 · Sex Determination and Sex-Linked Traits

• •Identify the chromosomal basis of sex determination in humans.
• •Explain sex-linked traits like colour blindness and haemophilia.

Lesson 4 · Types and Causes of Variation in Organisms

• •Compare continuous and discontinuous variation with local human examples.
• •Identify the roles of environment and heredity in causing variation.

Lesson 5 · Applications of Genetics and Blood Grouping

• •Explain the application of genetics in agriculture and medicine.
• •Describe the concept of DNA profiling and blood group inheritance.

Lesson 1 · Components of an Ecosystem

• •Identify the abiotic and biotic components of a local Nigerian ecosystem.
• •Explain the interaction between living organisms and their non-living environment.

Lesson 2 · Local Biomes and Habitats in Nigeria

• •Describe the characteristics of various local biomes like Rainforest and Savanna.
• •Compare the features of aquatic and terrestrial habitats in Nigeria.

Lesson 3 · Trophic Levels and Biotic Relationships

• •Identify the different trophic levels in a given ecosystem.
• •Explain the roles of producers, consumers, and decomposers in nature.

Lesson 4 · Nutrient Cycling: Carbon and Nitrogen Cycles

• •Describe the nutrient cycles of carbon and nitrogen in nature.
• •Explain the importance of decomposers in nutrient recycling.

Lesson 5 · Water and Oxygen Cycles and Human Impact

• •Identify the importance of water and oxygen cycles to life.
• •Describe human activities that disrupt natural ecosystem cycles.

Lesson 1 · Food Chains and Energy Transfer

• •Construct a simple food chain from a local Nigerian farm.
• •Explain the flow of energy from producers to top consumers.

Lesson 2 · Food Webs and Ecosystem Stability

• •Construct a complex food web using organisms from a pond habitat.
• •Predict the effect of removing one organism from a food web.

Lesson 3 · Ecological Pyramids: Numbers, Biomass, and Energy

• •Identify the structure of pyramids of numbers and biomass.
• •Explain why energy decreases at higher trophic levels in a pyramid.

Lesson 4 · Laws of Thermodynamics and Energy Efficiency

• •Calculate the efficiency of energy transfer between trophic levels.
• •Describe the laws of thermodynamics in relation to energy flow.

Lesson 5 · Solar Energy and Heat Loss in Ecosystems

• •Identify the role of the sun as the primary energy source.
• •Explain how energy is lost as heat in an ecosystem.

Lesson 1 · Structural Adaptations in Animals

• •Identify structural adaptations of animals for desert and aquatic environments.
• •Explain how camouflage and mimicry help organisms survive in the wild.

Lesson 2 · Adaptations of Plants to Diverse Habitats

• •Describe the adaptations of hydrophytes and xerophytes to their environments.
• •Explain the significance of leaf modifications in local Nigerian plants.

Lesson 3 · Behavioral Adaptations and Social Insects

• •Identify behavioral adaptations like hibernation, aestivation, and migration.
• •Describe the social behaviors of insects like bees or termites.

Lesson 4 · Adaptations to Extreme Conditions and Parasitism

• •Explain how organisms adapt to extreme temperatures and salinity.
• •Identify the specialized features of parasites for survival in hosts.

Lesson 5 · Feeding Adaptations in Animals

• •Identify the adaptive features of organisms for different feeding habits.
• •Compare the mouthparts of insects based on their mode of feeding.

Lesson 1 · Population Characteristics and Estimation Methods

• •Explain the concept of population and identify its characteristics.
• •Identify various methods used to determine population size of organisms.

Lesson 2 · Practical Population Sampling Techniques

• •Use the transect or quadrat method to estimate plant population.
• •Calculate the population density of a given species in a habitat.

Lesson 3 · Factors Affecting Population Size and Growth

• •Identify factors like birth rate, death rate, and migration affecting population.
• •Describe the influence of food supply and disease on population growth.

Lesson 4 · Carrying Capacity and Overpopulation Effects

• •Explain the concept of carrying capacity and environmental resistance.
• •Identify the effects of overpopulation on resources and the environment.

Lesson 5 · Population Growth Curves and Management

• •Identify the stages of a typical population growth curve.
• •Apply population study data to solve local environmental management problems.