Senior Secondary School Technology Syllabus for Metal Work. SS 3 Metal Work Scheme of Work Federal – Schemeofwork.com
METAL WORK SS 3 FIRST TERM
| WEEK | TOPIC AND CONTENT | ACTIVITIES |
| 1 | Principle of casting, 1.Definition and importance of casting . | Defines casting –importance of casting |
| 2 | 2.Methods of casting: I sand casting Ii die casting Iii plaster mould cast and shell moulding. Â | 2. Leads discussion on different method of casting. -Explains the factors for selecting any method of casting. -compares and contrast casting methods. -takes students to visit a metal workshop (foundry works). |
| 3 | Material and equipment for casting. Type of casting equipment -sand casting -die casting -shell casting 2.skekches of typical casting mould .  | Teacher lists casting equipment. -explains the set up of equipment for sand, die, and shell casting to students -students are involved in practical, while teacher walk round to supervise their work, and correct, when necessary, |
| 4 | Pattern making 1.Type of pattern; simple piece, split, flat back. 2.core making ; boxes, sand etc. 3. processes; making pouring of ferrous and non ferrous metals, finishing | 1.explains types of pattern 2.demonstrates the process of core making. 3.explains the terms, meting, pouring, gating, and finishing to the students 4.demonstrates the process of casting a simple article e.g. cutter. 5.The students will be involved practically    |
| 5 | Casting defects. 1.Types of defects: blown air, holes, complete run out, cold short, core fault. | 1.The teacher names different types of defects. 2. list and explain different causes of defect. 3.explains the corrective measure or remedies for defects. 4.students listen, take notes and ask questions. Â |
| 6 | Buffing, 1.buffing and its uses. 2. types of buffing wheels; felt, leather, wool, cotton, cloth, cotton flannel, goblet etc. 3.types of buffing compound; lime, rouge, stone, crocus, tripolit, etc. | Explains buffing as an element of finishing. -state and explain the uses of buffing. -guides students to discuss various types of buffing wheels and compounds. 2.demonstrates buffing operations. -students carry out simple buffing operation on a given article, e.g. metal spoon. |
| 7 | Polishing:- 1 polishing and its uses 2 types of polishing abrasive; flint; garment; emery crocus, boron carbide, etc 3 polish methods; hand , machine. | 1.teacher explain the meaning polishing 2.state and explain uses of polishing abrasives. 3. lists various types of polishing abrasives. 4.demonstrates polishing methods. |
| 8 | Spot facing:- meaning of spot facing spot facing tools items that can be spot faced spot facing operation | 1.Explains spot facing and its uses. 2.describe spot facing tool and machines. 3.describes items that can be spot faced. 4.demonstrates spot facing operation. -the students observe and participate activity  |
| 9 | Plannishing:- 1 meaning of plannishing 2 purpose to level, stiffen, harden etc 3 plannnishing hammer and stakes. 4 performs so many operations | 1.Explain the meaning and purpose of plannish 2.Display and explain the uses of plannishing hammer and stake 3.Plannished a bowl |
| 10 | Colouring :- Meaning of colouring Colouring materials e.g., hydrochloric acid, carbonic acid and ammonium sulphate etc Coloring operations | 1.Explains colouring state the important. 2.List and explains colouring materials. 3.Decribe the methods of colouring. 4.Demontrates colouring operations, while student participate in colouring, exercise. |
| 11 | Enameling, 1.meaning/importance of enameling. 2.types of enamels. 3.equipment for enameling e.g. brush, spray gun, etc. 4.methods of enameling: hand and machine methods. 5.eanmelling operation | Explain enamels and its importance..discusses types of enamels.Discusses enameling equipment .Explains the method of enameling with various methodDemonstrates the process of enameling a metal product.Organizing industrial visits. To students for practical exposure. |
| 12 | Picking, 1.meaning of picking 2.picking materials, e.g. sulphuric acid, water etc. 3.picking processes. Picking operation. | 1.explains picking 2.displays and explains picking materials. 3.describes picking operations. 4.picking a metal rod -the students participate in picking operations. |
| 13 | Revision | Revision |
| 14 | Examination | Examination |
Senior Secondary School Humanities Syllabus for Metal Work. SS 3 Metal Work Scheme of Work Federal – Schemeofwork.com
METAL WORK S S 3 SECOND TERM
Theme Computer Application In Metal Work.
| WEEK | TOPIC / CONTENT | ACTIVITIES |
| 1 | Introduction of computer Aided design (CAD). Meaning of computer aided design (CAD).Stages in computer aided design; data collection, data analysis, sketches/drawing, simulation.Computer design of parts/ product | Explains the meaning of computer aided design.Lists out uses of computer aided design in stages.Demonstrate the application of CAD in design work |
| 2 | Introduction to computer aided manufacturing/machining (CAM) 1. Meaning of CAM, manufacturing, machining and production. | 1. Explains the meaning of CAM. 2. Explain the uses of CAM 3. Operates automated machine 4. Organizes industrial visits – student listen attentively, take note, and participate actively In the demonstration of CADS |
| 3 | Entrepreneurial skills. Meaning of entrepreneurial skills Importance of entrepreneurial skills Setting up a small scale workshop; land, acquisition, erecting a workshop, equipping the workshop. Manufacture of small scale metal workshop Management of small scale workshop; sourcing of funds, material procurement, job execution, joint partnership. | Explain the meaning of entrepreneurial skillsDescribes the importance of entrepreneurial skills. Enumerates steps in setting up small scale workshop.Student undertake visits to small scale workshop.Student ask questions, take note for more understanding. Outline ways of efficient management of a small scale workshopHighlight source of SME Funds.Students set up a small scale workshop, and practice what they were thought. |
| 4 | Practical / project works. State in practical / project design; working drawing, bill of qualities, use of produced items. | Supervises practical/ project works.Re – emphasizes safe working habit.Explains preparation of bill of qualities.Student execute project works individually and in group if necessary. |
| 5 | Revision | Revision |
| 6-13 | Examination | Examination |
Senior Secondary School Humanities Syllabus for Metal Work. SS 3 Metal Work Scheme of Work Federal – Schemeofwork.com
