Faith Academy Parents Information: J.S.1 SCHEME OF WORK FOR 2014/2015 SESSION

FAITH ACADEMY KADUNA

HOME ECONOMICS

FIRST TERM

WEEKS	TOPICS	CONTENTS
1	Introduction to Home Economics.	A. Brief history of Home Economics. B. Meaning of Home Economics. C. Areas in Home Economics, D. Relationship between Home Economics and other subjects.
2	Home Economics and National Development.	A. Career opportunities in Home Economics. B. Requirements for careers in Home Economics. C. Importance of Home Economics to individual family and the nation.
3	The Human body – The Hair	A. Structure of the hair B. Type of hair. C. Functions of the hair. D. Care of the hair, hair combs and brushes. E. Choice of hair care products. F. Hair infections – prevention and care.
4	The Human body – Eye, Ear and Nose	A. Structure of the eye and the functions of each part. B. Care of the eye. C. Common eye infections. D. Structure and parts of the ear. E. Care of the ear. F. Structure of the nose. G. Functions of the nose. H. Care of the nose.
5	The Human body – Hands and feet	A. Structure of the hand B. Importance of clean hands C. Care of the hands D. Meaning of manicure, manicuring tools and their functions. E. Structure of the feet F. Care of the feet G. Meaning of pedicure H. Common feet problems and their causes.
6	The Human body – The teeth	A. Structure of a teeth B. Types of teeth C. Care of teeth.
7	The Human body – The Skin	A. Structure of the skin B. Functions of the skin C. Types of skin D. Common skin diseases and their treatments E. Skin injuries and their treatments
8	Posture	A. Meaning of posture B. Types of posture C. Importance of good posture D. Guideline for maintaining good posture in: sitting, walking, standing and working.
9	Exercise	A. Meaning of exercise B. Importance of exercise C. Types of exercise D. Guidelines for exercising the body E. Use of drug in exercise and sports.

RECOMMENDED TEXT BOOK

Home Economics for Junior Secondary Schools by Elizabeth .U. Anyakoha.

COMPUTER

FIRST TERM

WEEK	TOPIC	CONTENT
1	RESUMPTION	Introduction to Computer Education
2	TECHNOLOGY OF DIFFERENT INFORMATION AGES	Different ages & Tools: i. stone Age ii. Iron Age iii. Bronze Age iv. Middle Age v. Electronic Age
3	DATA AND INFORMATION	Data and information i. Meaning ii. Sources iii. Examples iv. Classification
4	DATA AND INFORMATION	Qualities of Good Information i. Reliable ii. Comparable iii. Understandable, etc
5	INFORMATION TRANSMISSION	Information Transmission i. Definition ii. Methods iii. Means iv. Mode
6	INFROMATION EVOLUTION	Stages of Information Evolution: i. Invention of language ii. Invention of writing iii. Invention of printing iv. Invention of mass media v. Invention of computer vi. Linking up computer with ICT

MATHEMATICS
FIRST TERM

WEEK	TOPIC	CONTENT
1	Whole Numbers	· Counting in millions and Billions · Trillions · Quantitative Reasoning
2	Fractions 1	· Identifying Equivalent Fractions · Quantitative Reasoning · Equivalent Fractions
3	Fraction 2	· Ordering of fraction i.e ascending or descending order · Conversion of fractions to decimals
4	Fraction 3	· Conversion of decimals to fractions · Conversion of fraction to percentage · Conversion of percentage to fractions
5	L. C. M.	· LCM of whole numbers by factors · Quantitative reasoning involving LCM · Lowest Common Multiple
6	H.C.F.	· HCF of whole numbers · HCF by factors · Quantitative reasoning involving HCF

AGRIC SCIENCE

FIRST TERM

WEEK	TOPIC	CONTENT
1.	Agriculture and its importance	Meaning of Agriculture and importance of Agriculture to farmer, society and the nation.
2.	Forms of Agriculture	-Crop farming -Horticulture -Livestock farming e.t.c
3.	Branches of Agriculture	-Soil science -Animal science -Crop science e.t.c.
4.	Forms of farm animals	-Work animals -Diary animals -Guard animals -Poultry -Aquatic animals -Pets
5.	Distribution of farm animals	Factors affecting the distribution of farm animals -Climate -Availability of pasture -Religion -Pest and diseases
6.	Classes and uses of farm animals	Class of farm animals based on -Size, large and small -Habitat-Aquatic and terrestrial
7.	Classes and uses of farm animals	-Mammals and Non-mammals -Types of stomach ruminant and non-ruminant.
8.	Uses of farm animals	As food, sport, clothing, work, protection, manure e.t.c.
9.	Cattle	Characteristics of cattle, breeds and terms used in cattle production.
10.	Goat and sleep	Characteristics of goats and sleep, breeds and terms used in goats and sleep.

BASIC SCIENCE

FIRST TERM

WEEK	TOPIC	CONTENT
1	Introduction to Science	i) Definition of science ii) Scientific method
2	Measurement	i) Types of measurement in science ii) Need for standard measurement iii) Standard measurement quantities in science iv) Measuring devices and uses v) Units used in science
3	Living Things	i) Definition ii) Classification (Plants and Animals) with examples iii) Differences and similarities between Plants and Animals iv) Plant and Animal Cell(Differences and Similarities) with diagram
4-5	Activities of Living Things	i) Types of Activities of Living Things: Movement; Feeding; Respiration etc
6	Family Health 1H	i) Meaning of Personal Cleanliness ii) Methods of keeping human body clean iii) Advantages of observing personal cleanliness iv) Disadvantages of poor personal cleanliness
7	Family Health 2	i) Definition of Food ii) Types of food iii) Classes of food iv) Adequate diet v) Planning an adequate diet

ENGLISH LANGUAGE

(FIRST TERM)

WK	TOPICS	CONTENT
1.	STUCTURE	PARTS OF SPEECH(DEFINITION & CLASSIFICATION)
	ORAL	INTRODUCTION TO ENGLISH SOUNDS(VOWELS)
	VOCABULARY	THE HOME (FAMILY)
	COMPREHENSION	READING FOR MAIN IDEA(NOSEC pg. 6)
	LITERATURE	MEANING,TYPES AND CHARACTERISTICS
2.	STUCTURE	NOUNS: DEFINITION& CLASSIFICATION.
	ORAL	DIPTHONGS AND CONSONANTS
	COMPOSITION	INTODUCTION TO COMPOSITION
	LITERATURE	LITERARY DEVICES: Styles,Settings .etc
3.	STRUCTURE	NOUNS: [SINGULAR AND PLURALS]
	ORAL	THE VOWEL/i/ and /i:/
	VOCABULARY	THE SCHOOL[NOSEC BK 1]
	LITERATURE	FIGURES OF SPEECH
4.	STRUCTURE	NOUNS[ COUNTABLE& UNCOUNTABLE]
	ORAL	THE VOWEL /e/
	VOCABULARY	THE SCHOOL 2
	COMPOSITION	MY FIRST DAY AT FAITH ACADEMY
5.	STRUCTURE	THE INDEFINITE ARTICLES AND NOUNS
	ORAL	THE VOWEL /a:/
	VOCABULARY	THE MARKET [ PEOPLE AND PLACES]
	LITERATURE	MOREMI
6.	STRUCTURE	DEFINITE ARTICLES AND NOUNS
	ORAL	THE VOWEL
	VOCABULARY	THE MARKET [ BUYING &SELLING]
	COMPOSITION	MY LAST BIRTHDAY
	LITERATURE	MOREMI

BUSINESS STUDIES

FIRST TERM

WEEK	TOPIC	CONTENT
1	Introduction to Business Studies	Meaning, importance, components and career opportunities in Business Studies
2	The office	Meaning, types, functions, office layout and Office safety.
3	The office staff (Clerical staff)	Meaning, functions, qualities, confidentiality of Office information.
4	Department in an office	Various departments in an organization, functions
5	Department in an office (cont.)	Various departments in an organization, functions
6	Honesty in Business	· Truthfulness: meaning attributes. · Factors that cause people to lie, Reward of truthfulness. · Consequences of not being truthful, Fair play.
7	Introduction to Commerce	Meaning, importance, Aids to trade.
8	Division of Commerce	Types: Home and Foreign
9	Production	Meaning, types.
10	Factors of Production	Land, labor, capital, entrepreneur, source of capital, features.
11	Examination.

PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION

SIX WEEKS OF FIRST TERM

WEEK	THEME	TOPICS	CONTENT
ONE	Athletics (track and field)	Field events (pole vault)	Pole vault skills; i. grip, ii. Pole carrying iii. Run-up, iv. Take-off, v. swing up and turn, vi. Push up and vii. clearance
ONE	Athletics (track and field)	Discus and shot put	Basic skills in discus and shot-put; i. grip stance, ii. Throw iii. Release, iv follow through the sector
Two	Sport and games	Volleyball	1.Brief history, 2. Basic skills & techniques 3. Rules & regulation 4. Officials & their duties 5. Facilities & equipment, 6. Court dimensions
Three	Sport and games	Aquatic sports	1.Meaning & types e.g. regatta, water polo, canoeing & fishing, 2. Facilities & equipment, 3. Skills in aquatic sports
Four	First aid and safety education	First aid	1.Meaning of first aid, 2. Contents of first aid box 3. Qualities of a first aider
Five	Personal, school, & community health	Determinants of health	1.Hereditary 2. Environment, 3. Life style
Five		Characteristics of a healthy person	Characteristics of a healthy person. 1. Ability to work without being easily fatigued 2. Ability to comprehend mental task, 3. Resistance to infection
Six		Sewage and refuse disposal	Meaning of sewage and refuse, Methods of sewage disposal e.g., i. open dump, ii. Water system, iii. VIP Latrine, etc
		Water supply	Sources of water supply Qualities of good water supply;
		Water supply

VOCATIONAL DEPARTMENT

ARTS UNIT

CREATIVE ARTS

FIRST TERM 2014/2015 SESSION

S/NO	TOPICS	CONTENTS
1.	Introduction to Art	Definitions, branches, functions/importance of art
2.	Art materials/Medium	Definition, types and uses
3.	Elements of Art	Definition, types and importance of elements of art
4.	Drawing	Definition, types(still life, life, landscape etc and uses
5.	Shading	Definition and types/techniques
6	Patterns	Introduction to simple pattern making(leaf pattern/prints)
7.	Still life drawing	Drawing simple inanimate objects(box, ball, pot etc)
8.	Shading and still life drawing	Application of shading techniques on drawn objects during previous week
9.	Colors	Classes/ types
10.	Painting	Introduction and materials in painting

VOCATIONAL DEPARTMENT

BASIC TECHNOLOGY

FIRST TERM 2014/2015 SESSION

S/NO	TOPICS	CONTENTS
1.	You And Technology	Definition of Technology, Benefits of Technology, Products of Technology, Life Application of technology.
2.	Technology And Society	Technology and Standard of Living, Who Should study Technology, Need For Technology Literacy, Technology is Universal.
3.	Safety	Workshop Safety Rules and regulations Causes of accident Accident prevention techniques in The Workshop Types of Fire Cautions
4.	Materials And Processing	Meaning of Wood Properties of Wood Identification and Classification of Wood Properties of Softwood And Hardwood
5.	Metals	Meaning of Metal Identification of Metals Properties of Metals
6	Metals	Classification of Metals Uses of Metals Forms of Metals
7.	Ceramics	Meaning of Ceramics Identification of Ceramics Properties of Ceramics Uses of Ceramics
8.	Glass	Meaning of Glass Properties of Glass Uses of Glass
9.	Plastics	Meaning of Plastics Properties of Plastics Classification of Plastics Uses of Plastics Materials and Methods of Production
10.	Rubber	Meaning of Plastics Properties of Plastics Classification of Plastics Uses of Plastics Materials and Methods of Production

FRENCH

FIRST TERM 2014/2015 SESSION

WEEKS	SCHEME OF WORK	CONTENT
1.	MOTS COMMUNS EMPLOYE EN CLASSE -LES SALUTATIONS	Repetez s’il vous plait: ecrivez, fermez vos livres, ecoutez, lisez, silence, asseyez vous, levez vous, taisez vous. Bonjour, Bonsoir monsieur, madame, camarade, au revoir
2.	PRESENTATIONS -LES CHIFFRES	Bonjour, comment ca va? Comment vas tu? Je m’appelle ………..,Quel age as-tu? Un, Deux, Trois…Dix…..vingt etc J’ai ……….ans
3	LES OBJETS DANS LA CLASSE -L’ARTICLE DEFINI -L’ARTICLE PARTITIF	Un garcon, livre, sac, des sacs, une fille, la regle Le, La, L’, Les.Exemple.Le sac, La porte etc. Du,De la, De l’, Des Du riz, de l’huile
4	L’ALPHABET FRANCAIS –EPELLATION -LES JOURS DE LA SEMAINE	-A-Z Comment ca s’ecrit? -Eppellez l’alphabet -Lundi, mardi,mercredi……..
5.	LE DIALOGUE	Tu parles francais? -Dans la rue
6.	PRESENTATION (suite) -PRESENTER QUELQU’UN	Voici mon frère, il s’appelle……, il est Nigerian,… Mon ami est ghaneen, togolais etc

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J.S.1 SCHEME OF WORK FOR 2014/2015 SESSION