Chemistry Scheme of Work for SS 3 Federal

Senior Secondary Education Science Curriculum. SS 3 Chemistry Scheme of Work Federal first, Second and third term – Schemeofwork.com

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CHEMISTRY SS 3 FIRST TERM SCHEME CHEMISTRY SS 3 SECOND TERM SCHEME

CHEMISTRY SS 3 FIRST TERM SCHEME

WEEK	TOPIC / CONTENT	ACTIVITIES
1	METALS AND THEIR COMPOUNDS 1. Metals: – chemical characteristics – relative abundance 2. Compounds of metals 3. Principles of extraction of metals: – electrolysis – reduction of oxides – reduction of chlorides – reduction of sulphates 4. The alkali metal (General properties) 5. Sodium: – extraction of sodium – properties of sodium – uses of sodium.	Teacher: i. Explains the general characteristics of metals. ii. Lead the students to identify parts of the periodic table containing metals. iii. Show on charts the relative abundance of metals in nature with emphasis on the occurrence of certain metals as minerals in Nigeria (i.e. Tin, iron etc). iv. Discuss using diagrams the principles of extraction of metals with tin-mining and iron and steel as examples (emphasis on Nigeria). Instructional Resources: i. samples of metals and their compounds. ii. periodic table of elements. iii. charts of mineral ore distribution in Nigeria.
2	METALS AND THEIR COMPOUNDS 6. The alkali earth metals (general properties) 7. Calcium: – extraction of calcium – properties of calcium – compounds of calcium – uses of calcium 8. Aluminium: – extraction of aluminium – uses of aluminium	Teacher: v. list and explain the general properties of alkali and alkali earth metals. vi. Discuss the extraction, properties and uses of sodium, calcium, aluminium and tin. Instructional Resources: list of mining and metal-related industries in Nigeria.
3	METALS AND THEIR COMPOUNDS 9. Tin: – extraction of tin – uses of tin 10. Transition metal – properties of transition metals (the first transition series only)	Teacher: vii. Explains the general properties of transition metals: list the 1^st transition series and explain their electronic configuration. – discuss the oxidation states and complex formation for the 1^st transition series.
4.	METALS AND THEIR COMPOUNDS 11. Copper: – extraction of copper – uses of copper	Teacher: viii. Discuss the extraction and uses of copper and iron. ix. explain the rusting of iron and methods of its prevention. x. Discuss the general reaction of metals. xi. Show samples of various metal ores to the students.
5.	IRON ExtractionUsesRusting of iron and methods of prevention	Teacher: perform experiment to show: i. brown ring test ii. rusting of iron iii. corrosion of iron nails iv. Take students to visit the iron and steel industry at Ajaokuta, Nigeria if possible. Instructional Resources: i. iron ii. water iii. paint or oil, grease iv. Rusted nails, keys, spoons, etc.
6	FATS & OIL 1. Sources 2. Physical and Chemical properties 3. Reactions of fats and oil, (saponification) 4. Uses	Teacher: i. guides students to identify the sources of fats and oils ii. perform simple demonstrations to show the properties of fats and oils. iii. takes students on visit to a local vegetable industry. Instructional Resources: i. samples of fats and oils ii. paper.
7	SOAP AND DETERGENTS 1. Soap: – preparation – structure 2. Action of soap as an emulsifying agent.	Teacher: i. demonstrates the preparation of soap ii. explain the cleansing action of soap. Instructional Resources: Vegetable oilCaustic soda or potashWood ashContainers/reaction vessels.
8	SOAP AND DETERGENTS 3. Detergents: PreparationMode of action of detergents 4. Differences between soap and detergents.	Teacher: i. explains the cleansing action of detergents ii. takes students on a visit to a local soap factory and guide them to identify the raw materials and process for making soap and detergents. iii. assign students in groups to make soaps from locally available materials. Instructional Resources: WaterThermometerNaCl
9	GIANT MOLECULES Sugars: 1. sources 2. classification as: a. monosaccharide – disaccharides – polysaccharides. b. as reducing and non-reducing sugars.	Teacher: i. guides students to: – identify sources of sugar and starch – classify sugars as mono-, di-and polysaccharides. – differentiate between reducing and non-reducing sugars. – state the uses of sugar and starch. Instructional Resources: i. samples of glucose ii. starch iii. sugarcane iv. dilute acids v. Source of heat
10	GIANT MOLECULES 3. Hydrolysis of sucrose and starch.	Teacher: i. performs simple experiments to demonstrate the hydrolysis of starch and sucrose to produce glucose. ii. takes students on a visit to a local sugar factory. iii. guides students to test for sugars and starch. Instructional Resources: i. containers e.g. beaker ii. iodine iii. Fehlings solution iv. Benedict’s solution v. Concentrated H₂SO₄
11	GIANT MOLECULES 4. Test for starch and sugars 5. Uses of starch and glucose: – proteins – sources – structure and properties – test for protein – uses of proteins	Teacher: i. Guides students to: – list sources of protein – give examples of proteins – state the uses of proteins ii. Explains the structure of proteins to students iii. Performs simple experiments to: Illustrate the chemical and physical properties of proteinsTest for proteins. Instructional Resources: 1. Samples of food containing protein 2. Test reagents: – million’s reagent – HNO₃ 3. Biuret 4. Test – tubes 5. Source of heat etc.
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Senior Secondary Education Science Curriculum. SS 3 Chemistry Scheme of Work Federal first, Second and third term – Schemeofwork.com

CHEMISTRY SS 3 SECOND TERM SCHEME

WEEK	TOPIC / CONTENT	ACTIVITIES
1	ETHICAL, LEGAL AND SOCIAL ISSUES 1. Chemical wastes 2. Industrial pollutant 3. Roles of governments in preventing chemical degradation: – legislation – setting of minimum standard – Enforcement of stand.	Teacher: i. Name some chemical industries in Nigeria. ii. Teach students about the adverse effects of chemical waste on the environment. iii. Sensitize the students about the hazards of working in chemical industries. iv. Take students on a visit to chemical industry. v. Guide the students to discuss: – ways of preventing chemical degradation – The role of government in preventing chemical degradation.
2	QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS 1. Acid/Base titrations (neutralization) continued. 2. Redox titrations involving KMnO₄, Fe²⁺, C₂O₄, I₂, kI, S₂O₃^2- 3. Test for oxidants and reductants.	Teacher: i. Carry out titration to determine: – percentage purity – heat of neutralization – water of crystallization etc. ii. Guide students to test for oxidants in redox reactions. Instructional Resources: i. Indicator extract from flowers ii. Bomb calorimeter iii. Relevant acids and bases.
3	QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS 4. Identification of ions (Fe²⁺ NH₄⁺, Fe³⁺, Cu²⁺, Pb²⁺, etc); chlorides, nitrates, sulphates, sulphide, bicarbonates, carbonates, sulphate etc. 5. Test for hydrogen NH₃, HCl, NO₃, Oxygen, CO₂, Cl (bleaching action).	Teacher: i. Guides students to identify ions (cations and anions) ii. Guides students to test for simple sugars, fats and oils, proteins, starch, etc. iii. Identification of fats & oils, simple sugar, proteins, starch. Instructional Resources i. Relevant salts ii. Relevant acid and bases Starch, fats and oils, protein etc.
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