The table below is the JSS1 Basic Technology Scheme of Work for First Term
Developed by the
Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC)
| Sub – Theme | ||
| UNDERSTANDING BASIC TECHNOLOGY | ||
| S/N | Topic(s) | Content |
| 1 | Understanding Technology | – Definition and Types of Technology – Technology-related professions – Importance of Technology – Importance of technological literacy Teacher: – Explains that technology is universal – Illustrates that both males and females should study technology |
| Sub – Theme | ||
| SAFETY | ||
| 2 | Safety Guidelines | – Definition of Safety guidelines – Safety guidelines for pedestrians – Facilities for Pedestrian Safety – Safety guidelines for cyclists/motorists Teacher: – Enumerate Safety guidelines for pedestrians – Demonstrate safety guidelines for road crossing – Explain Safety guidelines for cyclists/motorists |
| 3. | Workshop Safety | – Causes of workshop accidents – Types of workshop accidents – Workshop safety devices Teacher: – Explain causes of workshop safety – Group discussion on types of accidents that occur in workshop places – Trip to the workshop to observe some safety devices. |
| 4. | Workshop Safety | – Workshop Safety Rules & Regulations Teacher: – Explain safety rules and regulations |
| 5. | Workshop Safety | – Accident prevention techniques Teacher: – Demonstrate different ways of preventing workshop accidents |
| Sub – Theme | ||
| MATERIALS & PROCESSING | ||
| 6. | Properties of Materials | (a) Wood – Identification by colour: mahogany, afara, obeche, opepe, mansonia, etc. – Classification of hardwood and softwood. – Properties Teacher: – Display specimens of various wood types – Name, label, classify and describe the properties of wood |
| 7. | Properties of Materials | (b) Metals – Identification by their physical properties, e.g lustre, density, sound, malleability, ductility, etc. – Classification: ferrous and non – ferrous with examples. – Forms e.g. rods, bars, pipes, wires, plates, sheet, etc. Teacher: – Display specimens of various metals – Emphasize recognition of metals – Stress specific use of ferrous and non-ferrous metals. |
| 8. | Properties of Materials | (c) Ceramics & glass – Types: bricks, tiles, bottles, cups, pots, etc. – Properties: brittle, heat, resistant, etc. Teacher: – Display glass and ceramic products and describe their properties. – Emphasize how properties determine usage |
