JSS3 Second Term Basic Science Lesson Note and Scheme of Work
JSS3 Second Term Basic Science Lesson Note and Scheme of Work
Week 1: Review of First Term Concepts
Lesson 1: Quick recap of key concepts from the first term
Lesson 2: Building connections between topics
Activity: Group discussions on the integration of first term knowledge
Week 2: Electricity and Magnetism
Lesson 3: Introduction to Electricity
Lesson 4: Magnetism and Electromagnetism
Activity: Simple experiments with circuits and magnets
Week 3: Earth’s Atmosphere
Lesson 5: Layers of the Atmosphere
Lesson 6: Weather and Climate
Activity: Weather tracking and recording observations
Week 4: Light and Sound
Lesson 7: Properties of Light
Lesson 8: Sound Waves and Their Characteristics
Activity: Conducting experiments on light reflection and sound propagation
Week 5: Chemical Reactions
Lesson 9: Basics of Chemical Reactions
Lesson 10: Types of Chemical Reactions
Activity: Hands-on experiments to observe chemical changes
Week 6: Plant and Animal Kingdoms
Lesson 11: Classification of Plants
Lesson 12: Classification of Animals
Activity: Outdoor activity to identify local plant and animal species
Week 7: Reproductive Health and Family Life
Lesson 13: Family Life Education
Lesson 14: Adolescent Reproductive Health
Activity: Guest speaker or video presentation on reproductive health
Week 8: Nutrition and Digestive System
Lesson 15: Nutrients and Their Functions
Lesson 16: Digestive System
Activity: Designing a healthy meal plan considering nutritional needs
Week 9: Environmental Pollution
Lesson 17: Causes and Effects of Pollution
Lesson 18: Solutions to Environmental Pollution
Activity: Group project on creating awareness about pollution
Week 10: Motion and Machines
Lesson 19: Advanced Concepts of Motion
Lesson 20: Simple Machines and Their Applications
Activity: Building and testing simple machines in class
Week 11: Revision Week
Comprehensive review of all topics covered in the second term
Activity: Group discussions and peer teaching
Week 12: Examination Week
Summative assessment covering all second term topics
Week 13: School Dismissal Week
Recap of the term’s highlights
Distribution of report cards
Activity: Class celebration to mark the end of the academic year.
