SCHEME OF WORK FOR BASIC TECHNOLOGY FOR FIRST, SECOND &THIRD TERM (JSS1–3)

September 18, 2025

SCHEME OF WORK FOR BASIC TECHNOLOGY (JSS1–3)

JSS 1 Basic Technology

First Term (13 Weeks)

Week 1: Introduction to Technology – Meaning, branches, importance
Week 2: Safety Guidelines in the Workshop – Rules and first aid
Week 3: Workshop Tools and Materials – Identification and uses
Week 4: Drawing Instruments – Types and care
Week 5: Basic Technical Drawing – Types of lines and their uses
Week 6: Geometrical Construction I – Bisecting lines and angles
Week 7: Geometrical Construction II – Polygons and circles
Week 8: Scales and Scale Drawing – Meaning, types, and uses
Week 9: Applied Electricity – Simple electric circuits, conductors, insulators
Week 10: Energy and Power – Forms, sources, importance
Week 11: Revision
Week 12: Examination
Week 13: Closing

Second Term (13 Weeks)

Week 1: Woodwork Hand Tools – Types and uses
Week 2: Metalwork Hand Tools – Types and uses
Week 3: Technical Drawing – Isometric drawing
Week 4: Technical Drawing – Orthographic projection
Week 5: Building Materials – Types and uses (cement, bricks, sand)
Week 6: Building Construction Process – Site preparation and foundation
Week 7: Roof Construction – Types of roofs and materials
Week 8: Simple Machines I – Lever, pulley, inclined plane
Week 9: Simple Machines II – Wheel and axle, gears, screw, wedge
Week 10: Maintenance of Simple Machines
Week 11: Revision
Week 12: Examination
Week 13: Closing

Third Term (13 Weeks)

Week 1: Properties of Materials – Metals, non-metals, plastics, ceramics
Week 2: Processing of Materials – Wood processing and preservation
Week 3: Processing of Materials – Metal extraction and fabrication
Week 4: Processing of Materials – Plastic and rubber production
Week 5: Belt and Chain Drives – Types and uses
Week 6: Bearings – Types and applications
Week 7: Information and Communication Technology – Tools and applications
Week 8: Drawing Practice – Simple household objects
Week 9: Careers in Technology – Engineering, ICT, building technology
Week 10: Entrepreneurship in Technology – Skills acquisition and innovation
Week 11: Revision
Week 12: Examination
Week 13: Closing

JSS 2 Basic Technology

First Term (13 Weeks)

Week 1: Revision of JSS1 Work
Week 2: Drawing Instruments – Care and maintenance
Week 3: Scales and Scale Drawing – Applications
Week 4: Geometrical Construction – Tangents and loci
Week 5: Building Construction – Walls and floor finishes
Week 6: Building Construction – Doors and windows
Week 7: Building Construction – Roof types and covering materials
Week 8: Woodwork Tools and Machines – Types and maintenance
Week 9: Metalwork Tools and Machines – Types and maintenance
Week 10: Mechanical Systems – Motion and transmission
Week 11: Revision
Week 12: Examination
Week 13: Closing

Second Term (13 Weeks)

Week 1: Electrical Symbols and Components
Week 2: Electrical Wiring – Types and safety precautions
Week 3: Magnetism – Properties and uses
Week 4: Electronics – Simple devices and their functions
Week 5: Energy Sources – Renewable and non-renewable
Week 6: Conversion of Energy – Heat, light, sound, electricity
Week 7: Maintenance – Meaning, importance, types
Week 8: Engineering Materials – Ferrous and non-ferrous metals
Week 9: Processing of Materials – Glass and ceramics
Week 10: Processing of Materials – Rubber and plastics
Week 11: Revision
Week 12: Examination
Week 13: Closing

Third Term (13 Weeks)

Week 1: Fluid Mechanics – Liquid pressure and applications
Week 2: Gears and Gear Systems – Types and uses
Week 3: Transmission Systems – Belts, chains, shafts
Week 4: Bearings – Types and maintenance
Week 5: Technical Drawing – Oblique projection
Week 6: Technical Drawing – Sectional views
Week 7: ICT in Technology – Application in industries
Week 8: Road Safety Education – Traffic signs and rules
Week 9: Transportation Systems – Road, rail, air, and water
Week 10: Entrepreneurship in Basic Technology – Vocational opportunities
Week 11: Revision
Week 12: Examination
Week 13: Closing

JSS 3 Basic Technology

First Term (13 Weeks)

Week 1: Revision of JSS2 Work
Week 2: Technical Drawing – Freehand sketching
Week 3: Technical Drawing – Pictorial drawings
Week 4: Building Drawing – Floor plans and elevations
Week 5: Electrical Drawing – Symbols and circuit diagrams
Week 6: Electronic Devices – Diodes, transistors, capacitors
Week 7: Energy and Power – Generation and distribution in Nigeria
Week 8: Maintenance Culture – Importance and practices
Week 9: Career Opportunities in Basic Technology
Week 10: Entrepreneurship Skills in Basic Technology
Week 11: Revision
Week 12: Examination
Week 13: Closing

Second Term (13 Weeks)

Week 1: Motion – Types and examples
Week 2: Force – Types and effects
Week 3: Simple Machines – Efficiency and mechanical advantage
Week 4: Hydraulics and Pneumatics – Principles and uses
Week 5: Technical Drawing – Isometric projection
Week 6: Technical Drawing – Orthographic projection
Week 7: ICT in Technology – Applications in communication and business
Week 8: Electronics – Application in daily life
Week 9: Transportation and Communication Technology
Week 10: Review of Basic Electricity and Circuits
Week 11: Revision
Week 12: Examination
Week 13: Closing

Third Term (13 Weeks)

Week 1: Ecology and Technology – Relationship between technology and environment
Week 2: Climate Change and Technology – Effects and solutions
Week 3: Science, Technology, and Innovation in Nigeria
Week 4: Emerging Technologies – Robotics, AI, automation
Week 5: Space and Satellite Technology – Applications in Nigeria
Week 6: Road Safety – Causes and prevention of accidents
Week 7: Entrepreneurship in Technology – Small-scale enterprises
Week 8: Review of JSS1–3 Topics (BECE Prep)
Week 9: Review of JSS1–3 Topics (BECE Prep)
Week 10: Review of JSS1–3 Topics (BECE Prep)
Week 11: Revision (Mock BECE)
Week 12: Examination
Week 13: Closing

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