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BASIC SCIENCE

JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL (JSS 2)

FIRST TERM

WEEK TOPICS/CONTENTS

1. LIVING THINGS - HABITAT

I. Definition of Habitat

II. Types of Habitat, e. g. Aquatic, Terrestrial and Arboreal (Water, Land and Air)

and Examples.

2. ADAPTATION OF LIVING THINGS TO THEIR HABITAT

I. Various Adaptive

II. Features of Living Things in their Habitat

3. RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ORGANISMS IN THE SAME HABITAT

Characteristics of Organisms in the same Habitat and what they have in Common

4. UNIQUENESS OF HUMAN BEINGS

I. Reasoning
II. Problem Solving
III. Inquisitiveness
IV. Observation
V. Measurement
VI. Inference

5. MEASUREMENT OF GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL CHANGES

Growth changes in Height, Weight and Size.

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6. HUMAN DEVELOPMENT I

Developmental Changes:

I. Infancy

II. Adolescents

III. Adulthood

IV. Characteristics Features of Stages of Development

7. – 8. HUMAN DEVELOPMENTII

I. Classification of Growth and Developmental changes as Temporary/Permanent

II. Factors that affect Growth and Development

9. BODYIMAGE I

I. Meaning of Body Image

II. Physical Features, Size, Height, Race, Ethnicity, Color of Skin,Eyes and Hair

10. BODY IMAGE II

Pubertal and Body Image:

I. Effect of Pubertal changes on Body Image and Behavior

II. Misconceptions about Beauty as presented in the Media

III. Individual Uniqueness

11. | 12. REVISION AND EXAMINATION

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BASIC SCIENCE

JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL (JSS 2)

SECOND TERM

WEEK TOPICS/CONTENTS

1. REVISION OF LAST TERM’S WORK

Work, Energy and Power

I. Meaning of Work, Energy and Power

II. Concept of Work, Energy and Power

III. Forms of Energy – Heat, Light, Kinetic, Potential, etc.

2. POTENTIAL AND KINETIC ENERGY

I. Meaning of Potential and Kinetic Energy

II. Calculate Kinetic and Potential Energy

3. CALCULATION INVOLVING WORK DONE

4. ENERGY TRANSFER WHEN WORK IS DONE

5. FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION I

I. Communication Techniques

II. Importance of Honest Communication about Pubertal concerns

to Responsible Parents

6. FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION II

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I. Life Span Continuum

II. Expressions of Feeling Desires and Fantasies from Birth to Death

III. Factors that Influence Individual Sense of Self – Worth (BodyImage)

7. | 8. KINETIC THEORY

The Assumptions of the Kinetic Theory

9. EXPLANATION OF SOME PHENOMENA USING KINETIC THEORY

Explain the Molecular Structure of Solids, Liquids and Gases using the Kinetic Theory

10. BOILING AND EVAPORATION

I. Explanation of Boiling and Evaporationusing Kinetic Theory

II. Factors that affect Evaporation

11.– 12. REVISION AND EXAMINATION

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BASIC SCIENCE

JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL (JSS 3)

THIRD TERM

WEEK TOPICS/CONTENTS

1. REVISION

2. THERMAL ENERGY – I

Heat Flow

THERMAL ENERGY – II

Heat Transfer – Conduction, Convection and Radiation

3. REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH

I. Genetic Counseling

II. Breast Feeding and Its Advantages

III. Myths about Breast feeding

4. ABSTINENCE

I. Meaning of Abstinence

II. Types of Abstinence - Life Long, Delayed, Periodic Abstinence

III. Skills and Behavior that PromotesAbstinence

IV. Reasons why Young People must Abstain from Pre – MaritalSex

V. Reasons why Young People engage in Pre – Marital Sex

VI. Facts and Myths about SexualAbstinence

5. CHEMICALS

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I. Meaning of Chemicals

II. Classes of Chemicals

a. Based on Use - Pharmaceutical/Cosmetics, Nuclear, Agrochemicals, Industrial and

Laboratory

b. Based on Hazardous Nature – Highly Hazardous and Toxic, Moderately Hazardous

and Toxic, Non Hazardous and Toxic

6. CHEMICALS - SAFETY MEASURES

Safety Measures when Using Chemicals

I. Adhere to the Manufacturer’s SafetyInstructions

II. Follow Safety Guidelines for Chemical Storage and Handling

III. Observe and Adhere to SafetySigns and Instructions on ChemicalPackages

IV. Ensure Proper Labeling and Storage of Chemicals

7. | 8. DRUG ABUSE

I .Meaning of Drug and Drug Abuse

II. Methods of Drug Use, e. g.Inhaling, Injection, Smoke, etc.

III. Common ways of Misusing Drugs

III. Social Risks Factors in Drug Abuse, e. g. BrokenHome, PeerInfluence

IV. Desperate move to get MoreDrugs

9. CRUDE OIL AND PETROCHEMICALS I

I. Meaning of Crude Oil and Petrochemicals

II. Refining of Crude Oil

10. CRUDE OIL AND PETROCHEMICALS II

I. Uses of Crude Oil and Petrochemicals

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II. Importance of Crude Oil and Petrochemicals

11.| 12. REVISION AND EXAMINATION