The Primary 1 scheme of work was sourced from the Lagos State Ministry of Education:

Unified Scheme of Work for Primary Schools

 TABLE OF CONTENT

About Us..................................................................................Page 3
Chapter One
About Primary 1 Scheme of Work.............................................Page 5
Chapter Two
Syllabus...................................................................................Page 6
Chapter Three
Recommended Textbooks.......................................................Page 13
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 About Primary 1 Scheme of Work

The unified scheme of work for basic class 1 will guide e ective teaching and
learning in private and government schools. A scheme of work is an academic
outline that is designed to state what is to be covered within a specific time. It is
usually for an educational session (first, second, and third term). This is so
because it helps teachers plan their lessons, that way they can ensure they are
taught before the end of the school year.

Basic primary education is the foundation of a child’s educational development,

it is in primary school that a child will learn the basic skills that will prepare him
for life. In this academic stage, pupils need to be empowered with quality
education as it will positively impact their lives.

The old curriculum was reviewed in 2023. The reviewed unified scheme of works
covers various subjects that aid in the proper upbringing of a child. This scheme
of work is derived from the Lagos State Ministry of Education curriculum.

The Lagos State Unified Scheme of Work has 12 subjects. However, National Val-
ues Education comprises (Social Studies, Civic Education, and Security Educa-
tion), while Basic Science and Technology Comprises (Basic Science, Information
Technology, and Physical and Health Education).
In true terms, the Unified Scheme of Work has about 18 subjects to be taught to
the pupils, with two subjects (Agriculture and Home Economics) being optional.
Below is the list of subjects taken in Basic Primary Classes:

● English Studies
● Mathematics
● Basic Science and Technology(Basic Science, Information Technology and
Physical and Health Education)
● National Values Education(Social Studies, Civic and Security Education)
● Yoruba
● Hausa
● Igbo
● Christian Religious Studies
● Islamic Religious Studies.
● Arabic
● History
● Cultural and Creative Arts
● Agriculture(Optional)
● Home Economics(Optional)
 Introduction

Basic Science and Technology is Divided into Three Categories: Basic Science,
Information Technology (IT), and Physical and Health Education (PHE). The
Primary 1 Basic Science and Technology will serve as an introductory class to
the Pupils. It will introduce concepts related to Life Science( Living Things,
animals and our bodies) and Physical Sciences( energy, Sound, light and sim-
ple Machines).

The Sub-categories: Basic Science, IT and PHE for this class will focus on the
following;

Basic Science will introduce the pupils to living and non-living things, energy,
water, light, colour, etc. This category makes them conversant with their en-
vironment, as well as study their environment about what they are taught in
the class.

Information Technology class will expose the pupils to the part of the com-
puter, how to start a computer, introduce them to what a computer room
looks like, and also simple basic machines. This category will expose them to
the tech world.

Physical and Health Education, this category, will introduce them to move-
ment, games, rules in games, and personal hygiene.

All the categories in Basic Science and technology should be properly

demonstrated to the pupils as this subject involves a practical and interac-
tive class to enhance proper understanding of what is being taught.
2 Chapter Two
Scheme of Work
First Term
LAGOS STATE GOVERNMENT MINISTRY OF EDUCATION UNIFIED SCHEMES
OF WORK FOR PRIMARY SCHOOLS.
Basic Science & Technology Scheme of Work for Primary/Basic 1
CLASS Primary/Basic 1
SUBJECT Basic Science & Technology
TERM First Term
WEEK TOPICS Learning Objectives
1(Basic LIVING THINGS By the end of the lesson„ pupils should be
Science) -Meaning of living things x able to:
thing things in the school i. Explain living things as things that have
environment. can bmathe, cat, move,
-Living things in the school reproduce etc.;
environment. ii. analyse examples of living thing;
iii. Identify living things in school
environment.

1-2(IT) BASIC COMPUTER By the end ofthe lesson„ pupils should be

-What is a computer. able to:
- Use of computer in a i. Define a computer
society. ii. outline the use of the computer in
various aspect of the society.
(PHE) Movement: Movement of our By the end of the lesson, pupils sould be
body part. able to
i. Demostate correct patern in movement e.
g leaping, hopping, running,
stepping etc.
ii. perform basic manipulative movement e.
g catching of objects,
throwing of objects, striking of objects.
iii. Identify the safety rules in walking,
kicking, pushing, jogging etc.
2(Basic LIVING THINGS II By the end of the lesson. pupils be able to:
Science) i. explain things that are living things,
ii. mention living things at home.
ii. evaluate characteristics of living things at
home;
(PHE) Moving our body parts By the end of the lesson. pupils should be
able to;
i. Describe the correct patterns of
movement e.g leaping, hopping,
running, stepping etc.
ii. Demonstrate different patterns of
movement. Leaping, hopping,
running, stepping.
iii. state the basic pattern in movement.
3 (Basic NON-LIVING THINGS By the end of the lesson. pupils should be
Science) -Meaning of non-living things able to;
-Non-living things in the i. describe non-living things as things that
classroom. has no life:
-Non-livimg things at home. they do not breath, move, eat or reproduce;
ii. mention examples of non-living things in
the school;
iii. identify non-living things at home;
iv. analyze the reason non living things at
home and in school cannot eat,
breath, reproduce or move.
3-4(IT) PART OF THE COMPUTER By the end of the lesson. pupils should be
-Description of part of the able to;
computer i. recognize and name the various part of
the computer.
(PHE) MOVEMENT:(Throwing) By the end of the lesson. pupils should be
able to;
i. demostrate the throwing of an object
correctly;
ii. identify the safety rules of throwing of
objects,e.g balls
4(Basic ENERGY I: Meaning and uses By the end of the lesson. pupils should be
Science) of energy. able to;
i. explain the meaning of energy;
ii. list things energy can be used for;
iii. describe types of energy.
(PHE) Movement Catching By the end of the lessson, pupils should be
able to:
i. Describe the monitor and mouse.
ii. Outline the functions of monitor and
mouse.
5(Basic Energy Il By the end of the lessson, pupils should be
Science) Sources of energy; able to:
i.Explain energy,
ii.List the source of energy;
iii. explain the uses energy.
5-6(IT) Parts of a computer By the end of the lessson, pupils should be
-Monitor able to:
-Mouse i. Describe the monitor and mouse.
ii. Outline the functions of monitor and
mouse.
(PHE) Safety By the end ofthe lesson pupils shouldbe
able to;
i. explain safety rules in movement
ii. describe basic rules in manipulative
movement eg. catching, throwing
and striking.
iii. identify the rules on playground.
6(Basic Energy III By the end of the lesson„ pupils should be
Science) Energy Transformation able to:
I. explain energy transformation;
ii. analyse examples of energy
transformation;
iii. demonstrate how to transfer energy:
iv. appraise enery transformations in their
daily acüvities.
(PHE) Sport and Game Athletics By the end of the lesson pupils should be
able to;
i. explain the meaning of athletics;
ii. describe short distance races athletics;
iii. demonstrate concept of short distance
races in athletics
50m dash;
iv. state the health benefits of short
distance races (running).
7 CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT MID TERM BREAK
8(Basic Energy IV By the end of the lesson pupils should be
Science) -Light energy sources; able to;
-Natural sources of light; i. explain the meaning of light;
-Artificial sources of light. ii. discuss the natural sources of light;
iii. analyse artificial sources of light
iv. assess the importance of artificial and
natural light in their
environment.
(IT) KEYBOARD By the end of the lesson pupils should be
able to;
i.Outline the basic functions of the
keyboard.
ii.Recognize the major keys on the
keyboard.
(PHE) Sports and Games Athletics By the end of the lesson pupils should be
able to;
i. state the type of long distance race;
ii. demonstrate long distance race;
iii. describe the basic activity in long
distance race;
iv. identify the safety rule in a long distance
race.
9(Basic Water By the end of the lesson pupils should be
Science) -Meaning able to;
-Sources i. define the word water;
ii. describe water;
iii. distinguish between water and other
liquids.
(PHE) Athletics Jump By the end of the lesson pupils should be
able to;
i. Difine simple jumps
ii. perform simple athletic activities
iii. state the safety rules in jumping.
10(Basic Water By the end of the lesson pupils should be
Science) -Uses of Water able to;
i. identify the composition of water;
ii. describe the properties of water;
iii. mention the uses of water to living
things; plants, animals etc.
(IT) CPU By the end of the lesson pupils should be
able to;
i. describe the functions of CPU.
(PHE) REVISION REVISION
11 REVISION
12 EXAMINATION
 Second Term
CLASS Primary/Basic 1
SUBJECT Basic Science and Technology
TERM Second Term
WEEK TOPICS Learning Objectives
1(Basic Reading test/revision of last
Science) term work
(IT) Reading test/revision of last
term work
(PHE) Reading test/revision of last
term work
2(Basic Existence of Air & creation of By the end of the lesson, pupils should be
Science) air. able to
i. demonstrate that air exists;
ii. create air current by blowing with the
mouth or using paper fan;
iii. demonstrate the importance of air to
living thing.
(IT) Parts of a computer By the end of the lesson, pupils should be
(peripherals). able to:
-Printer & scanner i. Identify and describe the other parts of a
-Hard disk computer.
-Flash drive ii. State the functions of the other parts of
-OTG &USB cable the computer.
-RAM &ROM etc.
(PHE) Games By the end of the lesson, pupils should be
-Local games able to;
i. demonstrate the skills in local games;
ii. perform some local games such as:
-Fire on the mountain
-Who is in the garden
iii. Perform some basic skills in ball games
e.g kicking.
3(Basic Demonstrating air in space By the end ofthe lesson ,pupils should be
Science) able to
i. demonstrate that air occupies space;
ii. discover that air exerts pressure.
(IT) Starting -up of a computer By the end ofthe lesson ,pupils should be
-From power source to power able to;
button i. Repeat the starting - up procedure of a
computer.
(PHE) Games Basic skills in Ball By the end of the lesson pupils should be
Games able to:
i. identify the basic skills in football
(Soccer),
ii. demonstrate the basic skill in ball games,
iii. perform kicking in football perfectly,
-
iv. safety rules in ball games.
4(Basic Soil By the end of the lesson, pupils should be
Science) able to:
i. Discover soil as other part of the
surrounding;
ii. Define soil;
iii. Uses of soil.
 (IT) Starting— up of a computer By the end ofthe lesson ,pupils should be
-From power source to power able to:
button i. Repeat the starting — up proedure of a
computer.
(PHE) Safety rules in Footbal games At the end of the lesson pupils should be
able to;
i. explain the safety rule in ball
ii. state the safety rules in ball games,
iii. explain why safety rules are necessary in
ball games.
5(Basic Soil By the end of the lesson, pupils should be
Science) -Things found in the soil able to:
-Importance of soil i. Mention things in the soil as air, water,
and living things;
ii. state the uses of soil to plant;
iii. identify the uses of soil to man and
animals.
(IT) Basic safety for computers By the end ofthe lesson ,pupils should be
able to:
i. Outline the basic safety procedures of a
computer
(PHE) Safety rules in football games By the end ofthe lesson pupils should be
able to:
i. explain the safety rule in ball games,
ii. state the safety rules in ball games,
iii. explain why safety rules are necessary in
ball games.
6(Basic Light Energy, uses of light By the end of the lesson„ pupils should be
Science) and colour able to:
identify the various uses of li#
lt explain the importance of colour
x appraise the connection betv,reen
lightand colour
(IT) Computer room By the end ofthe lesson ,pupils should be
-Definition able to:
-Uses of a computer room i.Define a computer room
ii. Outline uses of a computer room
(PHE) Swimming(Aquatic) By the end ofthe lesson pupils should be
able to:
i. explain the meaning of swimming
(Aquatic),
ii. state the skills of swimming (Aquatic),
iii. demonstate the coming In and out of
water;
iv. perform face float and turtle float.
7 REVIEW OF FIRST HALF TERM WORK AND ASSESSMENT
8(Basic COLOUR IDENTIFICATION 1: By the end of the lesson, pupils should be
Science) -Colors of objects. able to:
i. explore and identify different colours;
ii. search for and collect materials of
different colours;
iii)draw objects and use different colours to
paint them.
8-9(IT) Computer room By end ofthe lesson, pupils should be able
-Activities in a computer to:
room x i.Articulate activities in a computer room
-Things found in a computer ii. Outline things found in a computer room.
room
(PHE) Safety rules in swimming By end ofthe lesson, pupils should be able
to:
i. explain the safety rules in swimming
ii. the safety rules of swimming
iii. mention the benefits of swimming
9(Basic COLOUR IDENTIFICATION Il: By the end of the lesson„ pupils should be
Science) -Road traffic light signs. able to:
i. analyse road traffic signs;
ii. state the function of each road traffic
light signs;
iii. explain roadway signs.
iv. appraise the importance of road signs.
(PHE) REVISION REVISION
10(Basic COLOUR By the end of the lesson, pupils should be
Science) IDENTIFICATION Ill: able to :
Road markings i) identify the colours used in road markings
and traffic signs;
ii. state the functions of road traffic signs.
iii. interpret the road traffic signs
(IT) Basic Safety for computer By the end ofthe lesson ,pupils should be
room able to:
i. Outline the basic safety procedures of a
computer room.
(PHE) REVISION REVISION
11 REVISION
12 EXAMINATION
 Third Term
CLASS Primary/Basic 1
SUBJECT Basic Science and Technology
TERM Third Term
WEEK TOPICS Learning Objectives
1(Basic Readiness test & revision of
Science) 2nd term work
(IT) Revision of Last Term's work
(PHE) Health and hygiene By the end of the lesson pupils should be
able to:
i. explain how to wash hands properly,
ii. demonstrate how to bath;
iii. describe how to care for the skin
correctly.
2(Basic Simple machine By the end of the lesson pupils should be
Science) -Definition of simple machine able to:
-Example of simple machines i. define simple machines;
ii. name examples of simple machines;
iii. classify simple machine used at school
and at home;
iv. analyse the importance of simple
machlnes.
2-3(IT) Booting By the end of the lesson pupils should be
-Meaning of booting able to:
-Ways of booting i. explain booting
ii. outline and explain ways of booting.
(PHE) TEETH BRUSHING By the end ofthe lesson, pupils should be
ablé to;
i. list the items use in cleaning the mouth;
ii. demonstrate how to brush the teeth
correctly;
iii. explain why it is necessary for us to
brush our teeth.
3(Basic Simple Machine By the end of the lesson pupils should be
Science) -The Safe use of simple able to:
machine i. cxplain how to safety use simple
machines;
ii. demonstrate the use of simple machines
in a safe way;
iii. analyse the dangers of not being
precautious when using simple
machines.
(PHE) Care of the Nails and Hair By the end of the lesson pupil should able
to:
i. describe how to cut our nails;
ii. mention ways of maintaining the hair;
iii. describe the materials use in maintaining
hair.
4(Basic Concept of technology By the of the lesson. pupils should be able
Science) -Meaning and benefit to.
i. explain the meaning of technology
ii. state the benefit of technology;
iii. describe how things are done before and
now.
4-5(IT) Steps of booting By the end of the lesson pupil should able
-Warm booting to:
-Cold booting i. carry our the two steps
(PHE) Cleanliness By the end of the lesson pupils should be
able to;
i. mention the benefits of cleaning our
body;
ii. explain the benefits of cleaning our body.
5(Basic Technology in home : By the end of the lesson. pupils should be
Science) - Electric Gadget able to:
i. explain what electricity is;
ii. identify some appliances that use
electricity.
iii. create electrical gadget e.g toy car, torch
light using battery etc.
(PHE) First Aid By the end of the lesson pupils should be
able to;
i. explain the meaning of first aid;
ii. explain who is a first aider;
iii. way how to become a first aider.
6(Basic Technology in By end of the lesson, pupils should able to:
Science) Transportation: Land, Air i. compare old means of transportation and
(vehicle, train, airplane) the new one;
ii. mention means of transportation by land;
iii. analyze transportation by air;
iv. contrast between transportation by air
and transportation by land.
(IT) My desktop By the end of the lesson pupils should be
-Start menu able to;
-Taskbar i. identify the various featres on the
-Desktop background desktop;
-Icons etc. ii. differentiate between features of
desktop.
(PHE) First Aid By the end of the lesson pupils should be
able to:
i. state the basic objective First Aid;
ii. list the content of First Aid;
iii. identify the content in First.
7 MID TERM BREAK
8(Basic Transportation: Water By the end of the lesson pupils should be
Science) able to:
i) explain modes of transportation by water
e.g yatch, ship, submarine
etc,
ii. analyse the advantages of transportation
by water.
iii. mention the disadvantages of water
transportation.
(IT) My desktop By the end of the lesson pupils should be
-Start menu able to:
-Taskbar i. identify the various features on the
-Desktop background desktop;
-Icons etc ii. differentiate between features of
desktop.
8-9 Content of First Aid By the end of the lesson pupils should be
(PHE) able to:
i. list the content of first Aid Box;
ii. explain the use of each content in First
Aid Box.
iii. make their own First Aid Box;
iv. demonstrate how a first Aid works.
9(Basic EXPLORING YOUR By thc end of the lesson pupils should be
Science) ENVIRONMENT I able to:
i.Things in the classroom i. observe and identify things in the
ii.Things around the school classroom;
and at home. ii. idcntify things around the school and
mention things at home:
iii. analyze things at home.
9-10(IT) Personalizing my computer By the end of the lesson pupils should be
-Wallpaper able to:
-Screensaver i. experiment the various ways of
-Theme personalizing your desktop using
-Time and date settings etc. available theme. wallpaper etc.
10(Basic EXPLORINGYOUR By the end of the lesson. pupils should be
Science) ENVIRONMENT II able to:
i. type of road within and i. analse types of road around the school;
outside the school; ii. classify type of roads outside the school;
ii. functions of each road iii explain the functions of roads.
10-11 Benefit of first aid By the end of the lesson pupils should be
(PHE) able to:
i. list the benefit of first aid;
ii. explain the benefit of first aid treatment;
iii. identify First Aid Contents
11(Basic EXPLORING YOUR By the end of the lesson„ pupils should be
Science) ENVIRONMENT III able to:
-Walking along the roads and i. demonstrate the right and wrong way of
crossing the roads walking on the road;
-Traflic light signs ii. what to do (rules) when crossing the
roads;
iii. identify the traffic light signs.
(IT) REVISION REVISION
12-13 REVISION AND EXAMINATION
3 Chapter Three
Recommended Textbooks
Recommended Textbooks for Pupils & Educators
Main Text
1. Basic Science and Technology Made Easy Primary 1.
2. Basic Science and Technology for Primary 1.
3. Classic Science and Technology for Primary 1.
4. New Generat Science and Technology for Primary 1.
5. Smart Basic Science and Technology Primary 1.
6. STAN Basic Science and Technology Primary 1.
7. Basic Science and Technology for Primary I.
8. Modular Primary Science and Technology Primary 1.
9. LANTERN Comprehensive Basic Science and Technology.
10. Intensive Basic Science and Technology for Lower Basics.
11. Basic Science and Technology for Primary 1.
12. Basic Science and Technology.
13. Progress in Basic Science and Technology Highway to IT.
Workbook

1. Classic Science and Technology for Primary School Workbook.

2. Macmillan Basic Science and Technology Workbook.
3. Basic Science and Technology for Primary School Workbook.
4. STAN Basic Science and technology for primary.
5. Extension Moden Basic Science and Technology for primary.
Teachers Guide
1. Basic Science and Technology for Primary teachers’ guide.

BST(Information Communication/Computer)
Main Text
1. Computer Studies for Primary Education 1
2. Universal Basic Computer Studies for Primary School 1
3. Computer Studies for Primary School
4. Foundation Computer Studies for Primary School 1
5. Extension Modern Computer Studies
6. Simple Guide for Computer Studies for Primary School Book 1
7. Computer Studies for Primary School Book 1
8. New Impact Computer Studies for Primary workbook and Textbook
9. My Computer Book 1
10. Basic Computer Studies for Primary School 1
11. Intensive Computer Studies for Lower Basic Primary 1
12. Computer Studies Primary, Serial Fundamental Book 1