Year one Basic science and Technology (BST); Basic Technology Scheme of work Primary 1 Federal, Simple Machines, things that use energy.
FIRST TERM SCHEME OF WORK FOR BASIC TECHNOLOGY PRIMARY 1 (BST)
WEEK 1 – 5
TOPIC/ CONTENT
SIMPLE MACHINES
Meaning of: Simple machine (a device that makes work easy e.g. Broom, Spoon, See-saw/swing, Hoe, Cutlass etc.)
ACTIVITIES
TEACHER
1. Provides samples of simple machines in the home and school.
2. Leads pupils to use some simple machines (broom, pair of scissors, see- saw/swing).
PUPILS
Collect and user some simple machines e.g. broom, hoe, can-opener, spoon etc.
INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES
Brooms, See-saw, Hoe, Cutlass, Can- opener and spoon.
WEEK 6 – 10
TOPIC/ CONTENT
SIMPLE MACHINES
The safe use of simple machines.
ACTIVITIES
TEACHER
Demonstrates how to safely use simple machine.
PUPILS
1. Play on a see-saw/swing.
2. Identify dangers in the use of simple machines.
INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES
Brooms, See-saw, Hoe, Cutlass, Can- opener and spoon.
WEEK 11 14: Revision / Examination
SECOND TERM SCHEME OF WORK FOR BASIC TECHNOLOGY PRIMARY 1 (BST)
WEEK 1 -5
TOPIC/ CONTENT
ENERGY
1. Meaning of energy as exemplified by people doing some work.
ACTIVITIES
TEACHER
Guides pupils to identify themselves using energy to move, write, jump, run, lift objects etc.
PUPILS
Perform simple activities showing the use of energy such as walking, running, jumping, and lifting an object.
INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES
Pupils in the classroom, desks and chairs, posters and charts.
WEEK 6 -10
TOPIC/ CONTENT
2. Examples of things that use energy.
ACTIVITIES
TEACHER
Guides pupils using charts and posters to identify objects around them where energy is used e.g. grinding machine, pounding with mortar and pestle, riding a bicycle etc.
PUPILS
Identify from charts and posters objects that show the use of energy.
INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES
Pupils in the classroom, desks and chairs, posters and charts.
WEEK 11 – 14: Revision / Examination
THIRD TERM SCHEME OF WORK FOR BASIC TECHNOLOGY PRIMARY 1 (BST)
REVISION OF 1ST AND 2ND WORK
