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JSS2: BASIC TECHNOLOGY - 1ST TERM

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  1. Definition of First Aid | Week 1
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    1 Quiz
  2. Rescue Operation | Week 2
    3 Topics
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    1 Quiz
  3. Materials & their Common Uses (Wood) | Week 3
    6 Topics
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    1 Quiz
  4. Materials & their Common Uses (Metal) | Week 4
    6 Topics
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    1 Quiz
  5. Uses of Common Alloys (Brass & Bronze) | Week 5 & 6
    7 Topics
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    1 Quiz
  6. Uses of Ceramics and Glass (Contd) | Week 7 & 8
    4 Topics
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    1 Quiz
  7. Uses of Plastics | Week 9
    4 Topics
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    1 Quiz
  8. Uses of Rubber | Week 10
    3 Topics
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  • Examples of Hardwood
    • mahogany, iroko, maple, oak, teak, afara, obeche, etc.

a. Mahogany:

The wood of mahogany is one of the most outstanding materials for the manufacturing of fine furniture. It is popular because of its beauty, durability, and colour. It is used to make furniture, boats, cabinets, musical instruments, flooring veneers, and other items.

mahogany cabinet
Mahogany cabinet.
Solid Mahogany Wood Chest of Drawers
Solid Mahogany Wood Chest of Drawers.

b. Maple:

The wood is strong, stiff, and shock-resistant. It is commonly used in high-end furniture, flooring, cabinetry, decorative woodwork, veneers, and kitchen accessories. Because of its durability and strength, maple can be found used as flooring in bowling alleys and for bowling pins.

maple-wood-dining-table
Maple wood dining table.
maple
Maple is used as flooring in bowling alleys and for bowling pins.

 

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