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BIOLOGY LESSON NOTE ON HUMAN KIDNEY

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Lesson Note on the Human Kidney Topic: The Human Kidney Duration: 40 minutes Specific Objectives: By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: Define the kidney and state its location in the human body. Identify and describe the structure and functions of the kidney. Explain the processes involved in urine formation (filtration, reabsorption, and secretion). Describe how the kidney contributes to homeostasis. Identify common kidney-related diseases and how to prevent them. Evaluate the importance of maintaining kidney health. Lesson Content: 1. Introduction to the Human Kidney The kidneys are vital organs in the human body responsible for filtering waste from the blood and regulating water and electrolyte balance. They are part of the excretory system and play a crucial role in homeostasis. Location: The kidneys are located in the abdominal cavity, on either side of the spine, just below the rib cage. Each kidney is bean-shaped and about the size of a fi...
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Comprehensive Agricultural Science Scheme Of Work For SS1-SS3: First, Second and Third Term

Senior Secondary School 1 (SS1) Agricultural Science Scheme of Work First Term Introduction to Agriculture – Meaning, branches, importance of agriculture. Roles of Agriculture in the Economy – Provision of food, employment, raw materials. Problems of Agricultural Development – Land tenure, funding, pests, poor infrastructure. Solutions to Agricultural Problems – Mechanization, irrigation, extension services. Agro-Allied Industries – Types, importance, examples. Agricultural Laws and Reforms – Land Use Act, land tenure systems. Classification of Crops – Cereal, legumes, vegetables, root and tubers. Forest and Forest Uses – Importance, types of forest, conservation. Agricultural Ecology – Meaning, components of ecosystem, biotic and abiotic factors. Environmental Factors Affecting Agriculture – Rainfall, temperature, humidity, wind. Revision Examination Closing Second Term Soil and Soil Formation – Definition, types of weathering. Soil Profile and Character...
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Comprehensive Government Scheme Of Work For SS1-SS3: First, Second and Third Term

  Senior Secondary School 1 (SS1) Government Scheme of Work First Term Meaning and Scope of Government – Definition, nature, relevance. Basic Concepts in Government – Power, authority, legitimacy, sovereignty. Types and Characteristics of Government – Monarchy, republicanism, dictatorship, democracy. Organs of Government – Executive, legislature, judiciary: roles and structure. Functions of Government – Lawmaking, defense, security, economic and social welfare. Political Ideologies – Capitalism, socialism, communism, fascism. Constitution – Definition, types, features. Constitutionalism – Rule of law, separation of powers. Processes of Making a Constitution – Referendum, constitutional conference. Citizenship – Acquisition, rights, duties, dual citizenship. Revision Examination Closing Second Term Political Participation – Suffrage, political apathy, pressure groups. Elections – Meaning, types, importance. Electoral Systems – Proportional represent...
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Comprehensive Economics Scheme Of Work For SS1-SS3: First, Second and Third Term

  Senior Secondary School 1 (SS1) Economics Scheme of Work First Term Introduction to Economics – Definition, scope, and importance. Basic Concepts in Economics – Wants, scarcity, choice, opportunity cost. The Scale of Preference and Opportunity Cost – Meaning and applications. The Production Possibility Curve (PPC) – Graphical representation. Basic Tools of Economic Analysis – Tables, charts, graphs. Types and Basic Concepts of Economic Systems – Capitalism, socialism, mixed economy. Demand – Definition, determinants, law of demand. Supply – Law of supply, determinants, elasticity. Market Equilibrium – Interaction of demand and supply. Price Determination – Graphs and effects of government policies. Revision Examination Closing Second Term Theory of Production – Factors, types, and stages. Division of Labour and Specialization – Benefits and limitations. Scale of Production – Internal and external economies of scale. Costs of Production – Fixed,...
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Comprehensive English Scheme Of Work For SS1-SS3: First, Second and Third Term

  Senior Secondary School 1 (SS1) English Scheme of Work First Term Comprehension – Reading for main ideas, vocabulary in context. Grammar – Parts of speech: nouns, pronouns, adjectives. Vocabulary Development – Synonyms, antonyms, homonyms. Writing – Descriptive essay: format, planning, execution. Oral English – Vowels: pure vowels and diphthongs. Comprehension – Reading to identify writer’s tone and purpose. Grammar – Tenses: simple present, past, future. Vocabulary Development – Words associated with education. Writing – Narrative essay: structure, characterization. Oral English – Consonant sounds: voiced and voiceless. Revision Examination Closing Second Term Comprehension – Reading to identify implied meaning. Grammar – Concord: subject-verb agreement. Vocabulary Development – Words related to health and hygiene. Writing – Expository essay: definition, examples. Oral English – Stress in polysyllabic words. Comprehension – Inference from ...
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Comprehensive Mathematics Scheme Of Work For SS1-SS3: First, Second and Third Term

  Senior Secondary School 1 (SS1) Mathematics Scheme of Work First Term Number Base System – Conversion between bases, base 10 operations, applications. Modular Arithmetic – Definitions, operations, and real-life applications. Indices – Laws of indices, simplification, solving equations. Logarithms – Introduction, laws, using log tables. Sets – Types, notation, operations, Venn diagrams. Simple Equations and Variations – Solving equations, formula transposition, direct/inverse variation. Quadratic Equations – Factoring, completing square, formula method. Logical Reasoning – Statements, connectives, truth tables. Word Problems – Applications in real-life scenarios. Basic Geometry Concepts – Angles, lines, and polygons. Revision Examination Closing Second Term Construction I – Bisecting angles and lines, angle constructions. Construction II – Constructing triangles, loci. Basic Theorems – Triangle angle sum, exterior angles. Riders – Parallel lines,...
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