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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ECONOMICS SCHEME OF WORK FOR SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL (SS1 – SS3)

 

ECONOMICS SCHEME OF WORK FOR SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL (SS1 – SS3)

SS1 FIRST TERM

Week Topics
1 Introduction to Economics: Meaning, Nature and Scope
2 Basic Economic Problems: Scarcity, Choice and Scale of Preference
3 Opportunity Cost and Decision Making
4 Factors of Production
5 Theory of Demand
6 Elasticity of Demand
7 Theory of Supply
8 Price Determination and Equilibrium
9 Production: Meaning and Types
10 Division of Labour and Specialization
11 Advantages and Disadvantages of Large Scale Production
12 Revision
13 Examination

SS1 SECOND TERM

Week Topics
1 Business Organization: Sole Proprietorship
2 Partnership and Cooperative Societies
3 Limited Liability Companies and Public Corporations
4 Population: Meaning, Census and Population Distribution
5 Population Growth and Its Effects
6 Labour Market and Trade Union
7 Agriculture: Importance and Problems
8 Industrialization
9 Commercial Activities: Trade
10 Money: Meaning, Functions and Characteristics
11 Banking: Commercial and Central Banks
12 Revision
13 Examination

SS1 THIRD TERM

Week Topics
1 Insurance: Meaning and Functions
2 Transportation and Communication
3 Inflation: Meaning, Causes and Effects
4 National Income: Meaning and Measurement
5 Public Finance
6 Taxation: Meaning, Types and Principles
7 Fiscal Policy
8 Economic Systems: Capitalism, Socialism and Mixed Economy
9 Poverty and Unemployment
10 Economic Planning
11 Revision
12 Examination

SS2 FIRST TERM

Week Topics
1 Revision of SS1 Work
2 Market Structure: Perfect Competition
3 Monopoly
4 Monopolistic Competition and Oligopoly
5 Cost and Revenue Concepts
6 Theory of Consumer Behaviour
7 Theory of Distribution: Wages
8 Rent
9 Interest
10 Profit
11 Entrepreneurship
12 Revision
13 Examination

SS2 SECOND TERM

Week Topics
1 Money Market
2 Capital Market
3 Stock Exchange
4 Financial Institutions
5 International Trade
6 Balance of Payment
7 Exchange Rate
8 Terms of Trade
9 Customs Union and ECOWAS
10 Economic Integration
11 Globalization
12 Revision
13 Examination

SS2 THIRD TERM

Week Topics
1 Economic Development and Growth
2 Development Planning
3 Agriculture and Economic Development
4 Industrialization and Economic Development
5 Natural Resources
6 Human Resources and Labour Efficiency
7 Public Finance and Budgeting
8 Public Debt
9 Inflation and Deflation
10 Poverty Alleviation Programmes
11 Revision
12 Examination

SS3 FIRST TERM

Week Topics
1 Revision of SS2 Work
2 National Income Accounting
3 Circular Flow of Income
4 Consumption, Savings and Investment
5 Multiplier and Accelerator Principles
6 Inflation and Deflation
7 Unemployment
8 Monetary Policy
9 Fiscal Policy
10 Economic Stabilization Measures
11 Revision
12 Examination

SS3 SECOND TERM

Week Topics
1 International Economic Organizations
2 IMF, World Bank and WTO
3 African Development Bank
4 Petroleum and Nigerian Economy
5 Manufacturing and Industrial Sector
6 Agriculture and Rural Development
7 Transportation and Communication in Nigeria
8 Structural Adjustment Programme (SAP)
9 Privatization and Commercialization
10 Nigerian Economic Reforms
11 Revision
12 Examination

SS3 THIRD TERM

Week Topics
1 Economic Cooperation in West Africa
2 ECOWAS: Objectives and Achievements
3 NEPAD and African Union
4 Current Economic Problems in Nigeria
5 Economic Diversification
6 Sustainable Development
7 Revision of Key Concepts
8 WAEC/NECO Past Questions Practice
9 Objective and Theory Drills
10 Final Revision
11 Examination

GENERAL OBJECTIVES OF ECONOMICS

  1. To understand the basic principles and concepts of Economics.
  2. To develop an understanding of economic activities in Nigeria and other countries.
  3. To prepare students for WAEC, NECO and other external examinations.
  4. To equip students with analytical and decision-making skills.
  5. To help students understand the role of government and individuals in economic development.

RECOMMENDED TEXTBOOKS

  1. Comprehensive Economics for Senior Secondary Schools.
  2. Essential Economics by C. E. Ande.
  3. Modern Economics by Koutsoyiannis.
  4. New System Economics for Senior Secondary Schools.
  5. WAEC and NECO Economics Past Questions.

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