jss2

basic science
Scheme of work
The Unified Scheme of Work for Junior Secondary School 2 (JSS2) is designed to
help teachers meet learning objectives, provide comprehensive class notes, and
ensure students receive the education they deserve

Includes
Schemes of Wor
Recommended Textbooks

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The JSS1 scheme of work was sourced from the Lagos State Ministry of Education:
Unified Scheme of Work for Junior Secondary Schools
 TABLE OF CONTENT

About Us..................................................................................Page 3
Chapter One
About JSS2 Scheme of Work....................................................Page 5
Chapter Two
Syllabus...................................................................................Page 6
Chapter Three
Recommended Textbooks.......................................................Page 11
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 About JSS2 Scheme of Work
In Nigeria, the second year of junior secondary education, known as JSS2, signifies a
stage of academic progression. Generally, students at this level are approximately
between the ages of 12 and 14. During this stage, students explore various topics in
greater detail, expanding upon the basics covered in JSS1. Also, the curriculum in-
corporates extracurricular activities to promote comprehensive growth.

The Junior Secondary School 2 (JSS2) Unified Scheme of Work in Nigeria serves as a
comprehensive guideline for educators to plan and execute teaching activities
throughout the academic year. The new scheme is driven by technology and has
equally enhanced the active participation of learners, improving standards in
schools across the state and tilting the students to internationally acceptable learn-
ing standards.

In 2023, the state governments unveiled the reviewed unified scheme of work, mo-
bile learning devices, and e-books for secondary school students, designed to make
learning more engaging and student-centred. The scheme of work is aimed at help-
ing the teachers develop lesson plans and notes that will reflect 21st-century learn-
ing, enabling students to study and research on their own. It is also aimed at en-
hancing the quality of education and ensuring consistency in teaching and learning
across schools in the state.

The unified scheme of work contains syllabi of various subjects required for the Ba-
sic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). It also contains lesson plans, assess-
ment methods, and teaching methodologies which are strategic for effective teach-
ing and learning.
 Introduction

In Junior Secondary Schools (JSS2) in Nigeria, Basic Science aims to equip students

with essential scientific knowledge and inquiry abilities. With the adoption of the

National Policy on Education, the Basic Science program was introduced as a core

subject at the Junior Secondary School level to introduce students to the world of
science and to prepare them for higher education in science and technology.

Basic science is a science subject taught at the lower, upper primary, and junior sec-

ondary school levels. It helps students gain an understanding of the roles and func-
tions of science in everyday life and the world in which they live.

By studying Basic Science at this level, students are encouraged to grasp scientific

concepts, principles, and methodologies through a blend of practical experiments,

theoretical learning, and hands-on activities. This foundational grounding in Basic

Science is pivotal for students as it sets the stage for further academic pursuits in

STEM disciplines and future career paths.

2 Chapter Two
Scheme Of Work
First Term

LAGOS STATE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION: UNIFIED SCHEMES OF

WORK FOR JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL
Basic Science Scheme of Work for Junior Secondary School 2
(JSS2)
Class J.S.S 2
Subject Basic Science
Term First Term
Week Topic Breakdown
LIVING THINGS - I. Definition of Habitat
HABITAT II. Types of Habitat, e. g. Aquatic, Terrestrial
1
and Arboreal (Water, Land and Air)
and Examples.
ADAPTATION OF I. Various Adaptive
2 LIVING THINGS TO II. Features of Living Things in their Habitat
THEIR HABITAT
RELATIONSHIP Characteristics of Organisms in the same
BETWEEN Habitat and what they have in Common
3
ORGANISMS IN THE
SAME HABITAT
UNIQUENESS OF I. Reasoning
HUMAN BEINGS II. Problem Solving
III. Inquisitiveness
4
IV. Observation
V. Measurement
VI. Inference
MEASUREMENT OF Growth changes in Height, Weight and Size.
GROWTH AND
5
DEVELOPMENTAL
CHANGES
HUMAN Developmental Changes:
DEVELOPMENT I I. Infancy
II. Adolescents
6
III. Adulthood
IV. Characteristics Features of Stages of
Development
 HUMAN I. Classification of Growth and
DEVELOPMENTII Developmental changes as
7-8 Temporary/Permanent
II. Factors that affect Growth and
Development
BODYIMAGE I I. Meaning of Body Image
9 II. Physical Features, Size, Height, Race,
Ethnicity, Color of Skin,Eyes and Hair
BODY IMAGE II Pubertal and Body Image:
I. Effect of Pubertal changes on Body Image
and Behavior
10
II. Misconceptions about Beauty as
presented in the Media
III. Individual Uniqueness
11 REVISION
12 EXAMINATION
 Second Term

Term Second Term

Wee Topic Breakdown
k
REVISION OF LAST Work, Energy and Power
TERM’S WORK I. Meaning of Work, Energy and Power
1 II. Concept of Work, Energy and Power
III. Forms of Energy – Heat, Light, Kinetic,
Potential, etc.
POTENTIAL AND I. Meaning of Potential and Kinetic Energy
2
KINETIC ENERGY II. Calculate Kinetic and Potential Energy
CALCULATION
3 INVOLVING WORK
DONE
ENERGY TRANSFER
4
WHEN WORK IS DONE
FAMILY LIFE I. Communication Techniques
EDUCATION I II. Importance of Honest Communication
5
about Pubertal concerns
to Responsible Parents
 FAMILY LIFE I. Life Span Continuum
EDUCATION II II. Expressions of Feeling Desires and
6 Fantasies from Birth to Death
III. Factors that Influence Individual Sense
of Self – Worth (BodyImage)
7-8 KINETIC THEORY The Assumptions of the Kinetic Theory
EXPLANATION OF Explain the Molecular Structure of Solids,
SOME PHENOMENA Liquids and Gases using the Kinetic Theory
9
USING KINETIC
THEORY
BOILING AND I. Explanation of Boiling and
10 EVAPORATION Evaporationusing Kinetic Theory
II. Factors that affect Evaporation
11 REVISION
12 EXAMINATION
 Third Term

Term Third Term

Wee Topic Breakdown
k
1 REVISION
2 THERMAL ENERGY – I Heat Flow
THERMAL ENERGY – Heat Transfer – Conduction, Convection and
II Radiation
REPRODUCTIVE I. Genetic Counseling
3 HEALTH II. Breast Feeding and Its Advantages
III. Myths about Breast feeding
ABSTINENCE I. Meaning of Abstinence
II. Types of Abstinence - Life Long, Delayed,
Periodic Abstinence
III. Skills and Behavior that
PromotesAbstinence
4
IV. Reasons why Young People must Abstain
from Pre – MaritalSex
V. Reasons why Young People engage in Pre
– Marital Sex
VI. Facts and Myths about SexualAbstinence
 CHEMICALS I. Meaning of Chemicals
II. Classes of Chemicals
a. Based on Use -
Pharmaceutical/Cosmetics, Nuclear,
5 Agrochemicals, Industrial and
Laboratory
b. Based on Hazardous Nature – Highly
Hazardous and Toxic, Moderately Hazardous
and Toxic, Non Hazardous and Toxic
CHEMICALS - SAFETY Safety Measures when Using Chemicals
MEASURES I. Adhere to the Manufacturer’s
SafetyInstructions
II. Follow Safety Guidelines for Chemical
6 Storage and Handling
III. Observe and Adhere to SafetySigns and
Instructions on ChemicalPackages
IV. Ensure Proper Labeling and Storage of
Chemicals
DRUG ABUSE I .Meaning of Drug and Drug Abuse
II. Methods of Drug Use, e. g.Inhaling,
Injection, Smoke, etc.
7-8 III. Common ways of Misusing Drugs
III. Social Risks Factors in Drug Abuse, e. g.
BrokenHome, PeerInfluence
IV. Desperate move to get MoreDrugs
CRUDE OIL AND I. Meaning of Crude Oil and Petrochemicals
9
PETROCHEMICALS I II. Refining of Crude Oil
CRUDE OIL AND I. Uses of Crude Oil and Petrochemicals
10 PETROCHEMICALS II II. Importance of Crude Oil and
Petrochemicals
11 REVISION
12 EXAMINATION
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3 Chapter Three
Recommended Textbooks

The following are recommended Basic science textbooks for J.S.S.2.

 Fundamental Basic Science for JSS2 by Egwudike D.C et.al

 Model Basic Science/Workbook for J.S.S.2 by Okoye E. I - Mid-Field Pub-

lishers Ltd

 WABP Basic Science/workbook for J.S.S.2 by Agbebi E.A, Mwoltu P.P Et al

- West African Publishers Ltd

 Basic Science for J.S.S.2 by Ndu F.O, Olarewaju, A.O et al - Learn Africa

Plc.

 Basic Science/workbook forJ.S.S.2 by Bajah S.T, Ango M.L et al - Univer-

sity Press Plc

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