The table below outlines KofaStudy’s JSS1 Basic Technology Second 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. Building Materials | * Meaning of Building Materials * Types of Building Materials * Natural Building Materials * Artificial Building Materials * Importance of Building Materials |
| 2. Uses of Building Materials (Concrete) | * Meaning of Concrete * Materials Used for Making Concrete * Mixing Concrete * Uses of Concrete in Construction * Advantages of Concrete |
| 3. Drawing Instruments and Materials I | * Meaning of Technical Drawing * Drawing Instruments * Uses of Drawing Instruments * Drawing Materials |
| 4. Drawing Instruments and Materials II | * Care of Drawing Instruments * Care of Drawing Materials |
| 5. Drawing Instruments and Materials III | * Maintenance of Drawing Instruments * Safety in Handling Drawing Instruments |
| 6. Board Practice I and II | * Setting Drawing Paper on the Drawing Board * Sharpening Pencil to Conical Point * Sharpening Pencil to Knife Edge * Drawing Border Lines and Parallel Lines |
| 7. Title Block | * Meaning of Title Block * Importance of Title Block * Parts of a Title Block * Drawing a Simple Title Block |
| 8. Free-Hand Sketching | * Meaning of Free-Hand Sketching * Techniques of Drawing Lines and Curves * Sketching Circles and Irregular Shapes * Sketching Simple Workshop Hand Tools |
Lesson 1 — Building Materials:
Performance Objectives:
Students should be able to:
- define building materials
- identify different types of building materials
- differentiate between natural and artificial building materials
- state the importance of building materials
- give examples of common building materials
Teacher Activities:
Teachers should:
- explain the meaning of building materials
- show samples or pictures of common building materials
- guide students to classify building materials
- explain the importance of building materials in construction
- discuss examples of natural and artificial materials
Student Activities:
Students should:
- identify building materials in their environment
- classify materials as natural or artificial
- observe samples and pictures of building materials
- participate in classroom discussions
- state uses of common building materials
Teaching & Learning Resources:
- flash cards showing building materials
- samples of wood, sand, cement and blocks where available
- charts on types of building materials
- pictures of buildings under construction
- Basic Technology textbooks
Evaluation Guide:
- define building materials correctly
- identify types of building materials
- differentiate between natural and artificial materials
- state the importance of building materials
- give examples of building materials
Lesson 2 — Uses of Building Materials (Concrete):
Performance Objectives:
Students should be able to:
- define concrete
- identify materials used for making concrete
- describe how concrete is mixed
- state uses of concrete in construction
- state advantages of concrete
Teacher Activities:
Teachers should:
- explain the meaning of concrete
- show materials used in making concrete
- demonstrate or explain the process of mixing concrete
- discuss uses of concrete in buildings and roads
- explain the advantages of concrete
Student Activities:
Students should:
- identify materials used in making concrete
- observe concrete mixing demonstrations
- state uses of concrete in their community
- participate in classroom discussions
- list advantages of concrete
Teaching & Learning Resources:
- samples of cement, sand and gravel
- flash cards showing concrete structures
- charts illustrating concrete mixing
- pictures of roads and buildings made with concrete
- Basic Technology textbooks
Evaluation Guide:
- define concrete correctly
- identify materials used in making concrete
- describe how concrete is mixed
- state uses of concrete
- state advantages of concrete
Lesson 3 — Drawing Instruments and Materials I:
Performance Objectives:
Students should be able to:
- define technical drawing
- identify common drawing instruments
- state the uses of drawing instruments
- identify drawing materials
- explain the importance of technical drawing
Teacher Activities:
Teachers should:
- introduce technical drawing and its importance
- show common drawing instruments and materials
- demonstrate the uses of drawing instruments
- guide students in identifying instruments correctly
- explain the functions of drawing materials
Student Activities:
Students should:
- identify drawing instruments
- observe demonstrations of instrument use
- match instruments with their functions
- participate in classroom discussions
- list common drawing materials
Teaching & Learning Resources:
- drawing board
- drawing instruments such as ruler, T-square and compass
- flash cards showing drawing instruments
- charts on technical drawing tools
- Basic Technology textbooks
Evaluation Guide:
- define technical drawing correctly
- identify drawing instruments
- state the uses of drawing instruments
- identify drawing materials
- explain the importance of technical drawing
Lesson 4 — Drawing Instruments and Materials II:
Performance Objectives:
Students should be able to:
- explain the importance of caring for drawing instruments
- describe how drawing instruments should be stored
- explain proper care of drawing materials
- state consequences of poor maintenance
- demonstrate good handling of drawing instruments
Teacher Activities:
Teachers should:
- demonstrate proper care of drawing instruments
- show correct methods of storing instruments and materials
- explain the effects of poor maintenance
- guide students in handling instruments safely
- emphasise good maintenance habits
Student Activities:
Students should:
- observe demonstrations of proper instrument care
- practise storing drawing instruments correctly
- identify poor maintenance practices
- participate in discussions on instrument care
- demonstrate proper handling of drawing instruments
Teaching & Learning Resources:
- drawing instruments and storage cases
- flash cards showing correct and incorrect handling practices
- charts on instrument care and maintenance
- drawing materials such as paper and pencils
- Basic Technology textbooks
Evaluation Guide:
- explain the importance of instrument care
- describe proper storage methods
- state consequences of poor maintenance
- demonstrate proper handling of drawing instruments
- explain care of drawing materials
Lesson 5 — Drawing Instruments and Materials III:
Performance Objectives:
Students should be able to:
- define maintenance of drawing instruments
- state the importance of maintaining drawing instruments
- identify safe practices when handling drawing instruments
- describe proper maintenance procedures
- demonstrate safe handling of drawing instruments
Teacher Activities:
Teachers should:
- explain the meaning of maintenance
- demonstrate how drawing instruments should be maintained
- explain safety precautions when using drawing instruments
- show correct handling and storage methods
- guide students during practical demonstrations
Student Activities:
Students should:
- observe maintenance demonstrations
- practise safe handling of drawing instruments
- identify unsafe practices
- participate in classroom discussions
- demonstrate proper storage of instruments
Teaching & Learning Resources:
- drawing instruments
- flash cards showing maintenance procedures
- charts on safety precautions
- instrument storage cases
- Basic Technology textbooks
Evaluation Guide:
- define maintenance correctly
- state the importance of maintenance
- identify safe handling practices
- describe maintenance procedures
- demonstrate proper storage methods
Lesson 6 — Board Practice I and II:
Performance Objectives:
Students should be able to:
- set drawing paper correctly on a drawing board
- sharpen pencils to conical and knife-edge points
- draw border lines accurately
- draw parallel and vertical lines correctly
- use drawing instruments properly during board practice
Teacher Activities:
Teachers should:
- demonstrate how to set drawing paper on a drawing board
- show how pencils are sharpened correctly
- demonstrate the drawing of border lines and parallel lines
- guide students during practical exercises
- correct mistakes during board practice
Student Activities:
Students should:
- set drawing paper on the board correctly
- sharpen pencils to the required points
- draw border lines and parallel lines
- use drawing instruments during practical exercises
- participate actively in board practice activities
Teaching & Learning Resources:
- drawing boards
- drawing papers
- T-squares and rulers
- pencils and sharpeners
- Basic Technology textbooks
Evaluation Guide:
- set drawing paper correctly on a drawing board
- sharpen pencils correctly
- draw border lines accurately
- draw parallel and vertical lines correctly
- use drawing instruments properly
Lesson 7 — Title Block:
Performance Objectives:
Students should be able to:
- define a title block
- state the importance of a title block
- identify parts of a title block
- draw a simple title block
- complete a title block correctly
Teacher Activities:
Teachers should:
- explain the meaning of a title block
- show examples of title blocks on technical drawings
- identify and explain the parts of a title block
- demonstrate how to draw a title block
- guide students in completing title block information
Student Activities:
Students should:
- observe examples of title blocks
- identify parts of a title block
- draw a simple title block
- complete title block information correctly
- participate in practical drawing activities
Teaching & Learning Resources:
- sample technical drawings
- flash cards showing title block layouts
- drawing instruments
- drawing board and paper
- Basic Technology textbooks
Evaluation Guide:
- define a title block correctly
- state the importance of a title block
- identify parts of a title block
- draw a simple title block
- complete title block information correctly
Lesson 8 — Free-Hand Sketching:
Performance Objectives:
Students should be able to:
- define free-hand sketching
- draw simple lines, curves and circles
- sketch irregular shapes
- sketch simple workshop hand tools
- demonstrate basic free-hand sketching skills
Teacher Activities:
Teachers should:
- explain the meaning of free-hand sketching
- demonstrate techniques for drawing lines, curves and circles
- show examples of simple sketches
- guide students in sketching workshop hand tools
- correct students’ sketching techniques during practical activities
Student Activities:
Students should:
- practise drawing lines, curves and circles
- sketch simple irregular shapes
- draw simple workshop hand tools
- observe teacher demonstrations
- participate in sketching exercises
Teaching & Learning Resources:
- drawing paper
- pencils and erasers
- flash cards showing simple sketches
- pictures of workshop hand tools
- Basic Technology textbooks
Evaluation Guide:
- define free-hand sketching correctly
- draw simple lines, curves and circles
- sketch irregular shapes
- sketch simple workshop hand tools
- demonstrate basic free-hand sketching skills
