The table below outlines KofaStudy’s JSS1 Basic Technology First Term Scheme of Work.
It is aligned with the NERDC curriculum and covers the major topics taught in schools across Nigeria
| Lesson | Topics Covered |
| 1. Understanding Technology | * Meaning of Technology * Technology and Everyday Life * Technology-Related Professions * Importance of Technology * Benefits of Technology * Technology in Communication and Transportation * Technology in Agriculture and Industry |
| 2. Safety Guidelines for Road Users | * Meaning of Safety * Safety Guidelines for Pedestrians * Safety Guidelines for Cyclists * Safety Guidelines for Motorcyclists * Safety Guidelines for Motorists * Importance of Following Safety Rules |
| 3. Workshop Safety I โ Workshop Accidents | * Meaning of Workshop Accident * Causes of Workshop Accidents * Types of Workshop Accidents * Effects of Workshop Accidents |
| 4. Workshop Safety II โ Safety Rules and Regulations | * Workshop Safety Rules * Workshop Regulations * Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) * Safety Devices in the Workshop |
| 5. Workshop Safety III โ Accident Prevention Techniques | * Accident Prevention Techniques * Safe Handling of Tools * Good Housekeeping in the Workshop * Proper Storage of Materials * Emergency Procedures |
| 6. Properties of Materials โ Wood | * Meaning of Wood * Identification of Wood * Classification of Wood * Properties of Wood * Advantages of Wood * Uses of Wood * Care of Wooden Materials |
| 7. Properties of Materials โ Metals | * Meaning of Metals * Identification of Metals * Physical Properties of Metals * Types of Metals * Alloys * Uses of Metals |
| 8. Properties of Materials โ Ceramics and Glass | * Meaning of Ceramics * Meaning of Glass * Types of Ceramics * Properties of Ceramics and Glass * Uses of Ceramics and Glass |
Lesson 1 โ Understanding Technology:
Performance Objectives:
Students should be able to:
- define technology
- identify technology used in everyday life
- state technology-related professions
- explain the importance of technology
- describe the benefits of technology to society
Teacher Activities:
Teachers should:
- explain the meaning of technology using familiar examples
- show pictures of technological products and innovations
- introduce students to technology-related professions
- guide students to discuss how technology improves daily life
- explain the role of technology in communication, transportation, agriculture and industry
Student Activities:
Students should:
- identify technological products used at home and school
- list examples of technology-related professions
- participate in classroom discussions
- describe how technology makes work easier
- identify areas where technology is applied in everyday life
Teaching & Learning Resources:
- flash cards showing technological products
- charts of technology-related professions
- pictures of modern machines and devices
- multimedia presentations where available
- Basic Technology textbooks
Evaluation Guide:
- define technology correctly
- identify examples of technology
- state technology-related professions
- explain the importance of technology
- describe benefits of technology to society
Lesson 2 โ Safety Guidelines for Road Users:
Performance Objectives:
Students should be able to:
- define safety
- state safety guidelines for pedestrians
- state safety guidelines for cyclists and motorcyclists
- state safety guidelines for motorists
- explain the importance of obeying road safety rules
Teacher Activities:
Teachers should:
- explain the meaning of safety using road examples
- use road signs and charts to teach safety rules
- guide students to identify safe and unsafe road behaviours
- explain safety guidelines for pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists and motorists
- discuss the dangers of ignoring road safety rules
Student Activities:
Students should:
- identify road signs and their meanings
- list safety rules for pedestrians
- discuss safe behaviour for cyclists and motorists
- participate in road safety role-play activities
- explain why road safety rules should be obeyed
Teaching & Learning Resources:
- flash cards showing road signs
- charts on road safety rules
- pictures of pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists and motorists
- road safety posters
- Basic Technology textbooks
Evaluation Guide:
- define safety correctly
- state safety guidelines for pedestrians
- state safety guidelines for cyclists, motorcyclists and motorists
- identify common road signs
- explain the importance of road safety rules
Lesson 3 โ Workshop Safety I โ Workshop Accidents:
Performance Objectives:
Students should be able to:
- define workshop accident
- identify causes of workshop accidents
- state types of workshop accidents
- explain the effects of workshop accidents
- describe unsafe practices in the workshop
Teacher Activities:
Teachers should:
- explain the meaning of workshop accident
- show examples of unsafe practices in the workshop
- use charts to explain causes and types of workshop accidents
- discuss the effects of accidents on students, tools and materials
- guide students to identify hazards in a workshop environment
Student Activities:
Students should:
- identify possible causes of workshop accidents
- list types of workshop accidents
- observe charts and pictures of workshop hazards
- participate in discussions on accident prevention
- describe unsafe behaviours that should be avoided in the workshop
Teaching & Learning Resources:
- flash cards showing workshop hazards
- charts on causes of workshop accidents
- pictures of workshop tools and safety hazards
- workshop safety posters
- Basic Technology textbooks
Evaluation Guide:
- define workshop accident correctly
- state causes of workshop accidents
- identify types of workshop accidents
- explain the effects of workshop accidents
- identify unsafe workshop practices
Lesson 4 โ Workshop Safety II โ Safety Rules and Regulations:
Performance Objectives:
Students should be able to:
- state workshop safety rules
- explain workshop regulations
- identify personal protective equipment used in the workshop
- state the functions of safety devices
- explain the importance of obeying workshop rules
Teacher Activities:
Teachers should:
- explain workshop safety rules and regulations
- display safety signs and explain their meanings
- show examples of personal protective equipment
- explain the uses of safety devices in the workshop
- guide students to practise safe workshop behaviour
Student Activities:
Students should:
- list workshop safety rules
- identify safety signs and protective equipment
- explain why workshop regulations should be obeyed
- demonstrate safe behaviour in the workshop
- participate in discussions on workshop discipline
Teaching & Learning Resources:
- flash cards showing safety signs
- charts on workshop safety rules
- personal protective equipment such as goggles, gloves and aprons
- pictures of safety devices
- Basic Technology textbooks
Evaluation Guide:
- state workshop safety rules
- explain workshop regulations
- identify personal protective equipment
- state the uses of safety devices
- explain the importance of obeying workshop rules
Lesson 5 โ Workshop Safety III โ Accident Prevention Techniques:
Performance Objectives:
Students should be able to:
- state accident prevention techniques
- explain how to handle tools safely
- describe good housekeeping practices in the workshop
- explain the importance of proper storage of tools and materials
- state basic emergency procedures in the workshop
Teacher Activities:
Teachers should:
- explain accident prevention techniques using workshop examples
- demonstrate safe handling of simple tools
- guide students to identify proper storage methods for tools and materials
- discuss good housekeeping practices in the workshop
- explain what students should do during workshop emergencies
Student Activities:
Students should:
- list ways of preventing workshop accidents
- practise safe handling of simple tools under supervision
- identify correct ways to store tools and materials
- participate in discussions on workshop cleanliness
- describe what to do during a workshop emergency
Teaching & Learning Resources:
- flash cards showing accident prevention practices
- charts on safe tool handling
- simple workshop tools
- tool racks and storage boxes where available
- Basic Technology textbooks
Evaluation Guide:
- state accident prevention techniques
- explain safe handling of tools
- describe good housekeeping in the workshop
- state proper storage methods for tools and materials
- state basic emergency procedures
Lesson 6 โ Properties of Materials โ Wood:
Performance Objectives:
Students should be able to:
- define wood
- identify common types of wood
- classify wood correctly
- state the properties of wood
- state the uses of wood in everyday life
Teacher Activities:
Teachers should:
- explain the meaning of wood as a natural material
- show samples or pictures of different types of wood
- guide students to classify wood into hardwood and softwood
- explain the properties of wood using simple examples
- discuss the uses of wood in buildings, furniture and tools
Student Activities:
Students should:
- identify wooden objects around them
- observe samples or pictures of wood
- classify examples of wood as hardwood or softwood
- list properties of wood
- state uses of wood in their environment
Teaching & Learning Resources:
- wood samples where available
- flash cards showing wooden objects
- charts on hardwood and softwood
- pictures of furniture, doors, windows and wooden tools
- Basic Technology textbooks
Evaluation Guide:
- define wood correctly
- identify common types of wood
- classify wood into hardwood and softwood
- state properties of wood
- state uses of wood
Lesson 7 โ Properties of Materials โ Metals:
Performance Objectives:
Students should be able to:
- define metals
- identify metals by their physical properties
- state types of metals
- explain the meaning of alloys
- state common uses of metals
Teacher Activities:
Teachers should:
- explain the meaning of metals using familiar objects
- show examples or pictures of common metals
- guide students to identify metals by physical properties
- explain types of metals and the meaning of alloys
- discuss uses of metals in buildings, tools, machines and household items
Student Activities:
Students should:
- identify metal objects around them
- observe samples or pictures of metals
- list physical properties of metals
- give examples of metals and alloys
- state uses of metals in everyday life
Teaching & Learning Resources:
- metal samples where available
- flash cards showing metal objects
- charts on types and properties of metals
- pictures of tools, machines and household metal objects
- Basic Technology textbooks
Evaluation Guide:
- define metals correctly
- identify metals by physical properties
- state types of metals
- explain the meaning of alloys
- state uses of metals
Lesson 8 โ Properties of Materials โ Ceramics and Glass:
Performance Objectives:
Students should be able to:
- define ceramics
- define glass
- identify examples of ceramics and glass
- state properties of ceramics and glass
- state uses of ceramics and glass
Teacher Activities:
Teachers should:
- explain the meaning of ceramics and glass
- show examples or pictures of ceramics and glass materials
- guide students to identify properties of ceramics and glass
- discuss the uses of ceramics and glass in homes, buildings and industries
- explain safety precautions when handling glass objects
Student Activities:
Students should:
- identify ceramic and glass objects around them
- observe pictures or samples of ceramics and glass
- list properties of ceramics and glass
- state uses of ceramics and glass
- describe safe ways of handling glass objects
Teaching & Learning Resources:
- ceramic and glass samples where available
- flash cards showing ceramic and glass objects
- charts on properties of ceramics and glass
- pictures of tiles, plates, cups, windows and bottles
- Basic Technology textbooks
Evaluation Guide:
- define ceramics correctly
- define glass correctly
- identify examples of ceramics and glass
- state properties of ceramics and glass
- state uses of ceramics and glass
