New Revised NERDC Primary 1 Basic Science Scheme of Work
Week 1-3: Technology
1. Content (Knowledge and Skill: Knowledge: 1. Meaning of technology. 2. Technology products around the: · School · Homes · Community. 3. Importance and uses of technology products.
Skills: 1. Identifying Technology products around the School, Homes and community. 2. Manipulating and operating Technology products around the School, Homes and community. 3. Caring for technology products.
2. Performance Objectives: 1. explain the meaning of technology; 2. identify technology products in the school, home and community; 3. state the uses of the technology products; 4. state the importance of technology; 5. safely use technology products to perform simple tasks; 6. list care and maintenance of technology products.
3. Learning Activities: This is what the teacher and the students will do during the lesson
i. Teacher Activities: Guide pupils to observe, identify and state meaning technology products found in the classroom and school. Lead examination of pictures, charts or watch videos and explain the meaning of technology.
Instruct identification of technology products found at home and the community using pictures, charts and video clips. Guide use of technology products to safely perform simple tasks.
ii. Students Activities: Observe, identify and state meaning technology products found in the classroom and school. Examine pictures, charts or watch videos and explain the meaning of technology.
Identify technology products found at home and the community using pictures, charts and video clips. Use technology products to safely perform simple tasks.
4. Teaching and Learning Resources: · Charts/pictures/ video clips showing technological products like; bicycle, car, fan, television, computer, washing machines, wheel barrow, cutlass etc. · Bottle opener, clock, watch, bell, GSM handset etc.
Week 4-6: Measuring Things
1. Content (Knowledge and Skill: Knowledge: 1. Time; 2. Simple time devices 3. Units of time: (sec, min, hr.)
Skills: 1. Identifying length, weight and time. 2. Comparing length of objects and things using the words longer, shorter etc. 3. Comparing mass/weight of objects and things using the words heavy, light etc..
2. Performance Objectives: 1. explain the concepts of am and pm; 2. compare length and weight of things in the classroom; 3. group objects and things according to their length and weight; 4. identify common time devices (watches, clocks, etc.); 5. explain the units to measuring time; 6. use simple time devices to measure time.
These build explanation skills. Innovation in comparisons.
3. Learning Activities: This is what the teacher and the students will do during the lesson
i. Teacher Activities: Guide pupils to participate in class discussion to explain the concepts of am and pm. Instruct collecting and comparing the length and weight of things around the classroom and school compound.
Organize classifying objects and things by their length and weight. Lead identification of time devices and explanation of am and pm. Guide identification of the units of time. Instruct use of simple measuring instruments. Guide use of simple time devices to tell the time.
ii. Students Activities: Participate in class discussion to explain the concepts of am and pm. Collect and compare the length and weight of things around the classroom and school compound. Classify objects and things by their length and weight.
Identify time devices and explain the concepts of am and pm. Identify the units of time. Use simple measuring instrument e.g. ruler, tape rule, spring balance, weighing machines etc. Use simple time devices to tell the time in minutes and hour.
4. Teaching and Learning Resources: · Ruler · Tape rule · Clock · Weighing scale · Pictures and models of clock · Charts showing time in seconds, minutes and hours · Spring balance · Stones · Assorted weights of known mass · Cotton wool.
Week 7: Mid-Term Break
Conduct mid term test from week 1 to 6. Set test on technology and measuring.
Week 8-10: Simple Machines
1. Content (Knowledge and Skill: Knowledge: 1. Names of simple machines found in the: · School · Home · community 2. Uses of simple machines.
Skills: 1. Identifying simple machines. 2. Using simple machines to perform task in the environment.
To cover this, show brooms, hoes. Demonstrate uses. Let kids try.
2. Performance Objectives: 1. identify simple machines in the school, home and community; 2. explain the uses of the machines; 3. Use simple machine to perform task in the environment.
5. Learning Activities: This is what the teacher and the students will do during the lesson
i. Teacher Activities: Guide pupils to engage in class discussion to name simple machines in the environment. Lead observation of pictures, charts and watch video clips on the types and use of simple machines in the school, home and community.
Instruct identification of the simple machines in the pictures, charts and videos and state their uses. Guide play with see-saw and other simple machines to deduce other uses of simple machines.
ii. Students Activities: Engage in class discussion to name simple machines in the environment. Observe pictures, charts and watch video clips on the types and use of simple machines in the school, home and community.
Identify the simple machines in the pictures, charts and videos and state their uses. Play with see-saw and other simple machines to deduce other uses of simple machines.
4. Teaching and Learning Resources: · Broom · See-saw · Hoe · Cutlass · Can opener · Wheel barrow · Spoon · Bottle opener · Screw driver · Charts, pictures and video clips of simple machines and their uses.
Week 11: Revision
Revise all the lessons and prepare your pupils for the exam.
Week 12: Examination
The exam for the term should start.
Week 13: Examination, Marking & Vacation
Examination should be concluded together with marking and recording then vacation follows once all have been achieved.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the main focus of the Primary 1 Basic Science Scheme of Work?
It focuses on foundational science concepts like environment, living things, and simple technology. This builds observation and practical skills.
2. How can teachers adapt the scheme for different classrooms?
Use local examples for resources. Adjust activities for class size. Add games for engagement.
3. Why include key competencies in the scheme?
They go beyond knowledge to build life skills. Like collaboration and creativity. Prepares kids for real life.
4. What resources are essential for this scheme?
Everyday items like charts, objects, videos. They make lessons interactive. Easy to find or make.
5. How does the scheme support national values?
It ties to Nigerian goals for development. Encourages citizenship and values. Through topics like environment care.
The 2025 Revised NERDC Primary 1 Basic Science Scheme of Work gives a solid plan for teaching. It covers key topics across terms. Teachers can use it to make science fun.
It aligns with national reforms for better learning. Kids gain skills for life. Overall, it’s a tool for effective education.
For internal links, connect to lesson plans on NERDC site. External links to education.gov.ng for updates.
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Source: New Revised NERDC Primary 1 Basic Science Curriculum