Primary 3 Blended British Nigerian Scheme of Work

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Primary 3 First Term, Second Term and Third Term Scheme of work for British national curriculum with a blend of the Nigerian National Curriculum for British and Montessori Schools

Primary 3 Blended British Nigerian Scheme of Work Subjects

The Subjects includes:

English Language and Literature
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Nigerian History and Cultural Studies
Geography
Art and Design
Music
Physical Education
Religious Studies
Digital Literacy (ICT-Information and Communication Technology)
Entrepreneurship
Agricultural Science
Languages

English Language and Literature Scheme of Work

PRIMARY 3

English Language and Literature

Scheme of work for Primary 3 English Language and Literature, incorporating both British and Nigerian literary texts, grammar, and writing skills, covering topics, learning objectives, materials needed, teacher’s activities, and learner’s activities over 30 weeks:

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learners’ Activities
1	Introduction to Prose		Prose excerpts, storybooks	– Introduce the concept of prose and its characteristics – Read aloud excerpts from prose texts and discuss their themes and characters – Engage students in a discussion about the importance of reading and comprehension	– Listen to excerpts from prose texts read by the teacher – Identify elements of prose such as characters, setting, and plot – Discuss the main themes and messages conveyed in the prose excerpts
		– Understand the concept of prose as a form of literature – Identify the characteristics of prose – Introduce the importance of
		reading comprehension
2	British Folktales	– Explore traditional British folktales and their cultural significance – Analyze the themes and moral lessons conveyed in folktales – Enhance reading comprehension skills through folktales	British folktales, picture books	– Introduce British folktales and their cultural significance – Read aloud folktales such as “Jack and the Beanstalk” or “The Three Little Pigs” – Lead a discussion about the themes and moral lessons depicted in the folktales	– Listen to British folktales and identify key characters and events – Discuss the moral lessons learned from the folktales – Engage in activities such as role-playing or drawing scenes from the folktales to deepen understanding and appreciation
3	Nigerian Folktales	– Explore traditional Nigerian folktales from various ethnic groups – Understand the cultural heritage preserved in Nigerian folktales – Enhance	Nigerian folktales, storytelling props	– Introduce Nigerian folktales from different ethnic groups such as Yoruba, Hausa, and Igbo – Narrate folktales like “The Tortoise and the Hare” or “Ananse and the Pot of	– Listen to Nigerian folktales told by the teacher or guest storyteller – Identify cultural elements and values depicted in the folktales – Create

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learners’ Activities
		appreciation for Nigerian oral literature		Wisdom” – Discuss the cultural significance of Nigerian folktales	illustrations or perform skits based on Nigerian folktales to showcase understanding and cultural appreciation
					– Listen to poems of
					different styles and
					identify rhymes,
					rhythms, and imagery –
		– Introduce different			Discuss the themes and
		forms of poetry		– Present various types of	emotions conveyed in
		(rhymes, free verse,		poetry such as rhymes,	the poems – Engage in
		haiku) – Analyze the		free verse, and haiku –	activities such as writing
		structure and		Read aloud poems with	simple rhymes or
		language features of		different themes and	creating visual
		poems – Develop	Poetry	styles – Guide students in	representations of
		poetic appreciation	collections,	identifying poetic	poems to express
	Poetry	and interpretation	rhyming	elements such as rhyme,	understanding and
4	Exploration	skills	dictionaries	rhythm, and imagery	creativity
					– Analyze the plots,
					characters, and settings
		– Identify the		– Teach students about the	of stories read in class
		elements of a story		essential elements of a	using graphic organizers
		(plot, characters,		story using examples from	– Identify the main
		setting, theme) –		literature – Read stories	themes and messages
		Understand the role		together and analyze their	conveyed in the stories –
		of each story element		plots, characters, settings,	Engage in discussions
		in narrative structure		and themes – Use graphic	about how the story
		– Enhance	Storybooks,	organizers to visually	elements contribute to
		comprehension	graphic	represent the story	the overall narrative and
5	Story Elements	through story analysis	organizers	elements	meaning
		– Learn about		– Introduce the concept of	– Identify and classify
6	Grammar: Parts of Speech	different parts of speech (nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs) – Understand the functions of each part	Grammar textbooks, sentence examples	parts of speech and their functions in sentences – Provide examples of nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs – Engage	nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs in sentences provided by the teacher – Practice constructing sentences

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learners’ Activities
		of speech in sentences – Enhance language proficiency through grammar study		students in identifying and categorizing parts of speech in sentences	using different parts of speech – Discuss how the choice of words and parts of speech affects the meaning and clarity of sentences
					– Read passages
					independently or in
					groups and apply
				– Introduce reading	comprehension
		– Develop reading		comprehension strategies	strategies such as
		comprehension skills		such as predicting,	predicting and
		(predicting,		summarizing, and making	summarizing – Discuss
		summarizing, making		connections – Provide	the main ideas and
		connections) –		reading passages of	details of the passages
		Enhance critical		varying lengths and genres	with peers – Engage in
		thinking through text	Reading	– Guide students in	activities such as role-
	Reading	analysis – Foster a	passages,	practicing comprehension	playing or creative
	Comprehension	love for reading and	comprehension	skills through discussions	writing inspired by the
7	Strategies	literature	exercises	and exercises	reading passages
					– Write stories, poems,
					or journal entries
		– Foster creativity and		– Encourage students to	inspired by creative
		self-expression		unleash their imagination	writing prompts
		through writing –		through creative writing	provided by the teacher
		Practice different		prompts – Provide	– Share their written
		forms of creative		opportunities for writing	pieces with classmates
		writing (stories,		stories, poems, or journal	and receive feedback –
		poems, journal	Writing	entries – Offer feedback	Revise and edit their
		entries) – Develop	journals,	and guidance to help	writing based on
		writing fluency and	creative writing	students develop their	feedback to improve
8	Creative Writing	confidence	prompts	writing skills and style	clarity and coherence
		– Learn how to		– Teach students about	– Analyze the traits and
9	Literary Analysis: Character	analyze characters in literature (traits, motivations, relationships) –	Literary texts with diverse characters	character analysis and its importance in understanding literature – Read stories with diverse	motivations of characters in literary texts read in class – Discuss how characters’

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learners’ Activities
		Understand the significance of character development in storytelling		characters and discuss their traits, motivations, and relationships – Guide students in analyzing characters’ roles and contributions to the plot	actions and relationships shape the story – Engage in activities such as role- playing or character interviews to deepen understanding and empathy
					– Arrange story
				– Introduce the concept of	sequencing cards in
		– Develop sequencing		story sequencing and its	chronological order to
		skills (chronological		importance for	retell a narrative –
		order, cause and		understanding narrative	Discuss the cause-and-
		effect) – Understand		structure – Provide	effect relationships
		the importance of		narrative passages with	between events in the
		story structure and		events out of order for	story – Practice retelling
		organization –	Story	students to sequence –	stories in their own
		Enhance narrative	sequencing	Facilitate discussions on	words while maintaining
	Story	comprehension and	cards, narrative	the logical order of events	the correct sequence of
10	Sequencing	retelling skills	passages	in a story	events
		– Learn about			– Identify the subject
		sentence structure		– Teach students about the	and predicate in
		(subject, predicate,		components of a sentence	sentences provided by
		clauses) – Understand		such as subject, predicate,	the teacher – Practice
		how sentence		and clauses – Provide	constructing sentences
		structure contributes		examples of different	with different structures
		to clarity and		sentence structures –	(simple, compound,
		coherence in writing –	Sentence	Guide students in	complex) – Discuss how
	Grammar:	Enhance writing skills	structure	constructing complete	sentence structure
	Sentence	through sentence	charts, writing	sentences with varied	affects the clarity and
11	Structure	construction	materials	structures	flow of writing
12	British Classic Literature	– Explore selected works of British classic literature (fables, myths, legends) – Analyze the themes and moral	Classic literature anthologies, discussion guides	– Introduce students to classic British literature such as Aesop’s Fables, Arthurian legends, or Greek myths – Read excerpts from classic texts	– Read excerpts from classic British literature and identify moral lessons and universal themes – Discuss the cultural and historical

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learners’ Activities
		lessons conveyed in classic texts – Enhance literary appreciation and critical thinking		and discuss their themes, symbolism, and cultural significance – Engage students in critical discussions about the moral lessons and universal truths depicted in classic literature	context of classic texts – Engage in activities such as dramatizations or art projects inspired by classic stories
13	Nigerian Oral Literature		Oral literature collections, cultural artifacts	– Introduce students to Nigerian oral literature including folktales, myths, and proverbs from various ethnic groups – Share examples of oral literature through storytelling, performances, or audio recordings – Facilitate discussions on the cultural	– Listen to Nigerian folktales, myths, and proverbs and discuss their meanings and origins – Explore cultural artifacts related to Nigerian oral literature – Engage in activities such as retelling stories or creating artwork inspired by Nigerian oral traditions
		– Explore traditional Nigerian oral literature (folktales, myths, proverbs) – Understand the cultural and historical
		significance of oral literature – Enhance cultural awareness and appreciation
				and historical significance of Nigerian oral literature
14	Poetry Analysis	– Learn how to analyze and interpret poetry (themes, imagery, symbolism) – Develop critical thinking skills through close reading of poems – Enhance	Poetry anthologies, analysis guides	– Teach students strategies for analyzing poetry including identifying themes, imagery, and symbolism – Provide examples of poems from different poets and time periods – Guide students in close reading and interpretation of poems through discussions and analysis activities	– Read and discuss poems from various poets and analyze their themes, imagery, and symbolism – Identify poetic devices and their effects on the meaning and tone of the poems – Engage in activities such as writing poetry responses or creating visual interpretations of poems
14	Poetry Analysis	appreciation for poetic language and expression	Poetry anthologies, analysis guides
15	Grammar: Tenses	– Learn about verb tenses (past, present, future) – Understand how verb tenses	Verb tense charts, writing exercises	– Introduce students to different verb tenses and their functions in expressing time and	– Identify the verb tenses used in sentences provided by the teacher – Practice

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learners’ Activities
		indicate time and sequence of events – Enhance writing skills through correct usage of verb tenses		sequence of events – Provide examples of sentences with different verb tenses – Guide students in practicing verb conjugation and sentence formation exercises	conjugating verbs in different tenses to match the context of sentences – Write sentences using appropriate verb tenses to convey past, present, and future actions and events
16	Reading Fluency and Expression		Reading passages, reading aloud materials	– Provide reading passages at appropriate levels for students to practice reading fluently – Model expressive reading techniques such as intonation, pacing, and emphasis – Encourage students to read aloud	– Practice reading passages aloud with fluency and expression – Experiment with different reading techniques to convey meaning and emotion – Share favorite passages or poems with classmates and reflect on the experience of reading aloud
		– Improve reading fluency through practice and repetition – Enhance
		oral communication skills through expressive reading – Foster confidence and enjoyment in reading
				individually or in groups with expression and confidence
17	Writing Narratives	– Learn how to write narrative texts (stories, personal narratives) – Develop narrative writing skills through planning,	Writing prompts, story outlines	– Guide students through the process of writing narratives including planning, drafting, and revising – Provide writing prompts and story starters to spark creativity and imagination – Offer feedback and support during the writing process to improve storytelling skills	– Brainstorm ideas for narrative writing based on provided prompts or personal experiences – Plan and outline the structure of their narratives including characters, setting, and plot – Write and revise narrative drafts with attention to detail, organization, and coherence
17	Writing Narratives	drafting, and revising – Enhance creativity and storytelling abilities	Writing prompts, story outlines
18	Literary Elements: Setting	– Learn about the role of setting in literature (time, place,	Literary texts with vivid settings	– Teach students about the significance of setting in storytelling and its impact	– Identify the time, place, and atmosphere depicted in literary

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learners’ Activities
		atmosphere) – Understand how setting influences story development and mood – Enhance comprehension through setting analysis		on plot and atmosphere – Read passages with detailed settings and discuss their descriptive language and mood – Engage students in visualizing and sketching scenes based on the setting descriptions	passages read in class – Discuss how the setting contributes to the mood and tone of the story – Create visual representations or dioramas of story settings to deepen understanding and immersion
					– Identify subject-verb
				– Introduce the concept of	agreement errors in
		– Understand the		subject-verb agreement	sentences provided by
		concept of subject-		and its importance for	the teacher – Practice
		verb agreement in		grammatical accuracy in	matching subjects and
		sentences – Learn		writing – Provide examples	verbs to ensure
		how to ensure		of sentences with correct	agreement in sentences
		agreement between		and incorrect subject-verb	– Write sentences with
		subjects and verbs in		agreement – Guide	correct subject-verb
		writing – Enhance		students in practicing	agreement to
	Grammar:	language proficiency	Subject-verb	subject-verb agreement	demonstrate
	Subject-Verb	through grammatical	agreement	rules through exercises	understanding and
19	Agreement	accuracy	exercises	and activities	mastery of the concept
					– Identify direct and
		– Explore techniques		– Teach students about	indirect characterization
		of character		direct and indirect	techniques used to
		development (direct		methods of character	describe characters in
		characterization,		development in literature	literary texts – Analyze
		indirect		– Read excerpts featuring	the traits and
		characterization) –		well-developed characters	motivations of
		Analyze the methods		and discuss their traits,	characters and their
		authors use to create		actions, and motivations –	significance to the plot –
		believable characters	Literary texts	Engage students in	Reflect on the
	Literary	– Enhance critical	with well-	character analysis	complexities of human
	Elements:	thinking through	developed	activities through	nature and behavior
20	Characterization	character analysis	characters	discussion and reflection	portrayed in literature

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learners’ Activities
21	Writing Descriptive Texts	– Learn how to write descriptive texts (descriptions, sensory details) – Develop descriptive writing skills through observation and imagery – Enhance language proficiency through vivid and expressive language	Descriptive writing prompts, sensory props	– Introduce students to the art of descriptive writing and its focus on sensory details and imagery – Provide descriptive writing prompts and sensory props to inspire descriptive language – Guide students in incorporating vivid details and sensory imagery into their writing	– Observe sensory props or visual stimuli and brainstorm descriptive details and impressions – Write descriptive passages using vivid language and sensory imagery to convey mood and atmosphere – Share descriptive writing pieces with peers and provide feedback on imagery and descriptive techniques
22	Literary Elements: Plot	– Understand the components of plot structure (exposition, rising action, climax, resolution) – Analyze how plot elements contribute to story development and suspense – Enhance comprehension through plot analysis	Literary texts with well- defined plots	– Teach students about the elements of plot structure including exposition, rising	Identify the exposition, rising action, climax, and resolution in stories read in class – Discuss how plot elements contribute to the development of tension and conflict in narrativesMap out the plot structure of a story and analyze the sequence of events and their impact on the plot progression
				action, climax, and resolution – Read stories with well-defined plots and discuss their narrative arcs and key events – Engage students in identifying plot elements and their significance to the story
23	Grammar: Punctuation	– Learn about basic punctuation marks	Punctuation guides, writing samples	– Introduce students to common punctuation marks and their functions in sentences – Provide examples of sentences with correct punctuation usage – Guide students in practicing punctuation rules through writing exercises and editing activities	Identify and use punctuation marks correctly in sentences provided by the teacherPractice punctuating sentences with periods, commas, question marks, and exclamation marks to convey meaning and clarity – Edit and revise writing
		(periods, commas, question marks, exclamation marks) – Understand the functions of punctuation in sentences – Enhance writing clarity and

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learners’ Activities
		coherence through proper punctuation			samples to ensure proper punctuation usage and improve readability
				– Teach students about the	– Identify the main
				concept of theme and its	themes or messages
				significance as the central	conveyed in literary
		– Explore the concept		message or universal truth	texts read in class –
		of theme in literature		in literature – Read texts	Discuss how themes
		(central message,		with prominent themes	reflect universal truths
		universal truths) –		and discuss their	or human experiences –
		Analyze how themes		underlying messages and	Reflect on personal
		are developed and		moral lessons – Engage	connections to the
		conveyed in texts –		students in identifying and	themes explored in
	Literary	Enhance critical	Literary texts	interpreting themes	literature and discuss
	Elements:	thinking through	with prominent	through textual evidence	their relevance to real-
24	Theme	theme exploration	themes	and discussion	life situations
					– Read passages with
				– Introduce students to the	implicit meanings and
				concept of inference and	make educated guesses
				its importance for drawing	about implied
		– Develop inference		conclusions from textual	information or
		skills to read between		evidence – Provide	motivations – Discuss
		the lines and draw		inference passages with	and justify inferences
		conclusions – Enhance		implicit meanings and	drawn from textual
		critical thinking		guide students in making	evidence with
		through inference		educated guesses and	classmates – Engage in
		analysis – Foster		interpretations – Facilitate	critical discussions
		deeper	Inference	discussions to help	about the author’s
	Reading	comprehension and	passages,	students justify their	intentions and possible
	Strategies:	engagement with	discussion	inferences and explore	interpretations of the
25	Inference	texts	questions	alternative interpretations	text
26	Writing Persuasive Texts	Learn how to write persuasive texts (arguments, opinions)Develop persuasive writing skills through	Persuasive writing prompts, argument charts	– Introduce the structure and elements of persuasive writing including claims, evidence, and counterarguments –	– Brainstorm arguments and evidence to support a persuasive claim on a given topic – Write persuasive essays or

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learners’ Activities
		logical reasoning and evidence – Enhance language proficiency through persuasive language and rhetoric		Provide persuasive writing prompts on topics of interest or relevance to students – Guide students in crafting persuasive arguments supported by evidence and logical reasoning	letters advocating for their opinions or causes – Present their persuasive arguments to classmates and engage in respectful debate and discussion
				– Teach students about
				symbolism and its use of	– Identify symbolic
				objects, colors, and motifs	elements in literary
				to represent abstract ideas	texts and discuss their
		– Explore symbolism		or themes – Read texts	possible meanings and
		in literature (objects,		with symbolic elements	interpretations – Analyze
		colors, motifs) –		and discuss their symbolic	how symbols contribute
		Understand how		significance and	to the development of
		symbols convey		interpretations – Engage	themes and motifs in
		deeper meanings and		students in identifying and	literature – Reflect on
		themes – Enhance		analyzing symbols and	personal interpretations
	Literary	literary analysis	Literary texts	their contributions to the	of symbols and discuss
	Elements:	through symbolism	with symbolic	overall meaning of the	their significance to the
27	Symbolism	interpretation	elements	text	text and its themes
				– Introduce students to	– Identify and classify coordinating and subordinating conjunctions in sentences provided by the teacher – Practice using conjunctions to join sentences or clauses and create complex sentence structures – Write sentences or short paragraphs demonstrating the use of conjunctions to express relationships
				coordinating and
		– Learn about		subordinating
		different types of		conjunctions and their
		conjunctions		functions in sentence
		(coordinating,		structure – Provide
		subordinating) –		examples of sentences
		Understand how		with conjunctions
		conjunctions connect		connecting words,
		words, phrases, and		phrases, or clauses – Guide
		clauses – Enhance		students in using
		writing coherence	Conjunction	conjunctions to combine
	Grammar:	through effective use	charts, sentence	and connect ideas in their
28	Conjunctions	of conjunctions	examples	writing

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learners’ Activities
					between ideas and enhance coherence
				– Conduct a final reflection	– Reflect on their
				on the literary topics	personal growth and
		– Reflect on the		covered and skills	learning experiences in
		literary journey		developed throughout the	literature – Share their
		throughout the term –		term – Review key literary	favorite literary works
		Review key literary		terms and concepts	or moments from the
		concepts and skills		learned in class – Celebrate	term – Celebrate the
		learned – Celebrate		students’ progress and	completion of the
		achievements and		achievements in literature	English Language and
	Literature	growth through		through various activities	Literature course with
29	Appreciation	literature	None	or presentations	classmates and teachers
					– Choose a literary
				– Assign a literary project	project format and topic
				where students can	based on personal
				demonstrate their	interests and strengths –
		– Apply knowledge		understanding and	Plan and create the
		and skills acquired in		appreciation of literature –	project, incorporating
		a culminating literary		Provide guidelines and	key literary concepts
		project – Demonstrate		options for project	and skills learned –
		creativity, critical		formats (poster,	Present or showcase the
		thinking, and		presentation, creative	completed project to
		communication skills –	Project	writing, etc.) – Offer	classmates and
		Showcase literary	materials	support and feedback	teachers, highlighting
		understanding and	(posters,	throughout the project	insights and
30	Literary Project	appreciation	presentations)	development process	achievements

MATHEMATICS SCHEME OF WORK

Scheme of work for Primary 3 Mathematics covering topics, learning objectives, materials needed, teacher’s activities, and learner’s activities over 30 weeks:

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learners’ Activities
1	Numbers: Place Value	– Understand the concept of place value for numbers up to 1,000 – Identify the value of digits in three-digit numbers – Compare and order numbers based on place value	Base-10 blocks, number charts	– Introduce place value using base-10 blocks and number charts – Demonstrate how to identify the value of digits in three-digit numbers – Engage students in comparing and ordering numbers based on their place value	– Manipulate base-10 blocks to represent numbers and understand their place value – Practice identifying the value of digits in three-digit numbers – Compare and order numbers using place value concepts
2	Addition: Regrouping	– Learn regrouping (carrying) in addition with two- digit and three-digit numbers – Practice adding numbers with regrouping	Math manipulatives, addition charts	– Teach regrouping strategy for addition with examples using manipulatives – Guide	Practice regrouping strategy using manipulatives and addition charts – Solve addition problems involving regrouping with guidance from the teacherDemonstrate understanding of regrouping by explaining the process used in solving addition problems
				students through the steps of regrouping in two-digit and three-digit addition problems – Provide practice exercises for students to apply regrouping technique in addition problems
3	Subtraction: Regrouping	– Learn regrouping	Math manipulatives, subtraction charts	– Introduce regrouping strategy for subtraction with examples using manipulatives – Guide students through the steps of regrouping in two-digit and three-digit subtraction problems – Provide practice	Practice regrouping strategy using manipulatives and subtraction charts – Solve subtraction problems involving regrouping with guidance from the teacherDemonstrate understanding of
		(borrowing) in subtraction with two-digit and three- digit numbers – Practice subtracting numbers with regrouping

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learners’ Activities
				exercises for students to apply regrouping technique in subtraction problems	regrouping by explaining the process used in solving subtraction problems
				– Introduce
				multiplication as
				repeated addition using	– Use multiplication arrays
				arrays and visual	and visual aids to
				representations – Teach	understand the concept of
				multiplication facts for	multiplication as repeated
		– Understand the		the multiplication table	addition – Memorize
		concept of		up to 5×5 through	multiplication facts for the
		multiplication as		memorization and	multiplication table up to
		repeated addition –		practice activities –	5×5 through practice and
		Learn multiplication		Engage students in	repetition – Play
		facts for the	Multiplication	games and activities to	multiplication games to
	Multiplication	multiplication table	arrays,	reinforce multiplication	reinforce and practice
4	Concepts	up to 5×5	flashcards	concepts	multiplication skills
				– Teach students how to	– Create multiplication
				represent multiplication	arrays on grid paper to
				using arrays on grid	represent given
				paper – Demonstrate	multiplication problems –
				how to use arrays to	Practice using arrays to
				solve multiplication	solve multiplication
		– Learn to represent		problems – Provide	problems and check
		multiplication using	Grid paper,	practice exercises for	solutions – Explore real-life
	Multiplication:	arrays – Practice	markers,	students to create and	scenarios where arrays can
	Arrays and	multiplication facts	multiplication	solve multiplication	be used to model
5	Arrays	through arrays	charts	problems using arrays	multiplication situations
		– Understand the		– Introduce division as sharing or grouping using manipulatives and real- life examples – Teach division facts for division by 2, 5, and 10 through hands-on activities and practice exercises –	– Use division manipulatives to model sharing or grouping situations and understand the concept of division – Memorize division facts for division by 2, 5, and 10 through practice and
		concept of division
		as sharing or
		grouping – Learn
		division facts for	Division
	Division	division by 2, 5, and	manipulatives,
6	Concepts	10	division charts

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learners’ Activities
				Guide students in solving division problems using manipulatives and visual aids	repetition – Solve division problems using manipulatives and visual aids to demonstrate understanding
7	Geometry: 2D Shapes		Geometric shapes, posters	Present different types of 2D shapes and their properties using posters or visual aids – Engage students in identifying and classifying 2D shapes based on their attributes Lead discussions on the properties of various 2D shapes and examples found in the environment	– Identify and name different types of 2D shapes such as triangles, quadrilaterals, and pentagons – Classify 2D shapes based on their properties (e.g., number of sides, angles) – Explore real-life examples of 2D shapes in the classroom or school environment
		– Identify and classify 2D shapes (triangles, quadrilaterals, pentagons, hexagons) – Learn about the properties of 2D shapes
8	Geometry: Lines and Angles	– Learn about different types of lines (parallel, perpendicular) and angles (acute, obtuse, right) – Understand how to measure and classify angles	Protractors, angle rulers, worksheets	– Teach students about parallel and	Identify and draw examples of parallel and perpendicular lines in the classroom or environmentMeasure angles using protractors and angle rulers, and classify them as acute, obtuse, or right angles – Solve angle measurement problems on worksheets with guidance from the teacher
				perpendicular lines, as well as different types of angles – Provide examples and demonstrations of measuring and classifying angles using protractors and angle rulers – Engage students in activities to practice identifying and measuring angles
9	Data Handling: Pictographs	– Learn to read and interpret data presented in pictographs – Understand how to	Pictograph templates, data sets	– Introduce pictographs as a way to represent data visually using pictures or symbols – Present data sets and guide students in	– Create pictographs to represent given data sets using appropriate symbols or pictures – Interpret and analyze the data presented in pictographs

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learners’ Activities
		represent data using pictographs		creating pictographs to represent the data – Teach students how to read and interpret information from pictographs	to answer questions or draw conclusions – Design their own pictographs to represent data collected or provided by the teacher
10	Addition and Subtraction Word Problems		Word problem worksheets	– Present word problems involving addition and subtraction with two- digit and three-digit numbers – Teach students strategies for understanding and solving word problems (e.g., drawing diagrams, using manipulatives) – Guide students in solving word problems independently and	– Read and understand word problems, identifying key information and operations required – Use mathematical strategies to solve addition and subtraction word problems – Check solutions and explain reasoning behind problem-solving approaches used
		– Learn to solve addition and subtraction word problems involving two-digit and three- digit numbers – Apply mathematical reasoning and
		strategies to solve word problems
		strategies to solve word problems		checking their solutions
11	Time: Reading and Representing Time	– Learn to read and represent time using analog and digital clocks – Understand the concept of AM and	Analog clocks, digital clocks, worksheets	– Teach students how to read analog and digital clocks and differentiate between AM and PM – Provide practice exercises for students to tell time to the nearest hour and half-hour using both analog and digital clocks – Engage students in activities to represent time on clock faces and digital displays	– Read and interpret time shown on analog and digital clocks, identifying hours and minutes – Practice telling time to the nearest hour and half-hour on analog and digital clocks – Represent given times on clock faces and digital displays, distinguishing between AM and PM
11	Time: Reading and Representing Time	PM – Practice telling time to the nearest hour and half-hour	Analog clocks, digital clocks, worksheets
12	Money: Counting and Making Change	– Learn to count money (pounds and pence) using different	Play money, price tags, worksheets	Introduce different coins and notes used as currency and their valuesProvide practice	– Count various combinations of coins and notes to determine their total value – Practice

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learners’ Activities
		combinations of coins and notes – Practice making change from given amounts of money		activities for students to count money using play money and price tags – Teach students how to make change from given amounts using subtraction strategies	making change from given amounts by subtracting the cost of items from the amount paid – Role-play scenarios involving buying items and making change to reinforce money counting and making change skills
13	Multiplication: Arrays and Repeated Addition		Grid paper, markers, multiplication charts	– Review the concept of multiplication as repeated addition using arrays and visual aids – Provide practice exercises for students to solve multiplication problems using repeated addition – Engage students in activities to	– Create multiplication arrays to represent multiplication problems and solve them using repeated addition – Practice multiplying numbers by adding them repeatedly, reinforcing multiplication facts and concepts
		– Reinforce understanding of multiplication as repeated addition through arrays –
		Practice multiplication facts through repeated addition
		Practice multiplication facts through repeated addition		reinforce multiplication facts through repeated addition
14	Division: Sharing and Grouping	– Reinforce understanding of division as sharing or grouping through real-life examples –	Division manipulatives, sharing objects	– Review division as sharing or grouping using manipulatives and real- life scenarios – Provide sharing and grouping activities for students to practice division facts – Teach students strategies for solving division problems through sharing and grouping	– Use division manipulatives to model sharing or grouping situations and understand the concept of division – Practice division facts through activities involving sharing objects among a group – Solve division problems by applying sharing and grouping strategies
14	Division: Sharing and Grouping	Practice division facts through sharing and grouping activities	Division manipulatives, sharing objects
15	Fractions: Introduction	– Introduce the concept of fractions as parts of a whole	Fraction manipulatives, fraction charts	– Introduce fractions as parts of a whole or a set using visual models such	– Use fraction manipulatives to understand and represent

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learners’ Activities
		or a set – Learn to represent fractions using visual models (circles, rectangles) – Practice identifying and naming fractions		as circles or rectangles – Teach students how to represent and identify fractions using fraction manipulatives and fraction charts – Provide practice exercises for students to name and compare fractions using visual models	fractions as parts of a whole or a set – Identify and name fractions based on visual models such as circles or rectangles – Compare fractions to determine their relative sizes and relationships
16	Geometry: 3D Shapes		3D shape models, posters	Present different types of 3D shapes and their properties using models and posters – Engage students in identifying and classifying 3D shapes based on their attributesLead discussions on the properties of various 3D	– Identify and name different types of 3D shapes such as cubes, cylinders, and cones – Classify 3D shapes based on their properties (e.g., number of faces, edges) – Explore real-life examples of 3D shapes in the classroom or school environment
		– Identify and classify 3D shapes (cubes, cylinders,
		cones, spheres) – Learn about the properties of 3D shapes
		cones, spheres) – Learn about the properties of 3D shapes		shapes and examples found in the environment
17	Measurement: Length	– Learn to measure length using standard units (centimeters,	Rulers, measuring tapes, objects	– Teach students how to measure length using rulers and measuring tapes with standard units – Provide objects of various lengths for students to measure and compare – Guide students in estimating lengths and checking measurements using appropriate tools	Measure the length of objects using rulers or measuring tapes, recording measurements in centimeters and metersCompare lengths of objects using estimation and measurement – Estimate lengths of objects and check measurements using appropriate tools and units
17	Measurement: Length	meters) – Understand how to estimate and compare lengths	Rulers, measuring tapes, objects
18	Data Handling: Bar Graphs	– Learn to read and interpret data presented in bar	Bar graph templates, data sets	– Introduce bar graphs as a way to represent data visually using bars of	– Create bar graphs to represent given data sets using appropriate scales

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learners’ Activities
		graphs – Understand how to represent data using bar graphs		different lengths – Present data sets and guide students in creating bar graphs to represent the data – Teach students how to read and interpret information from bar graphs	and labels – Interpret and analyze the data presented in bar graphs to answer questions or draw conclusions – Design their own bar graphs to represent data collected or provided by the teacher
19	Geometry: Symmetry		Symmetry examples, paper shapes	– Teach students about different types of symmetry in shapes (line symmetry, rotational symmetry) – Present examples of symmetric and asymmetric shapes for observation and analysis – Engage students in identifying	– Identify examples of line and rotational symmetry in shapes provided by the teacher – Draw lines of symmetry in shapes to demonstrate understanding of symmetry concepts – Explore real-life objects or images to identify symmetry and asymmetry patterns
		– Learn about symmetry in two- dimensional shapes (line symmetry, rotational
		symmetry) – Identify and draw lines of symmetry in shapes
		symmetry) – Identify and draw lines of symmetry in shapes		and drawing lines of symmetry in shapes
20	Time: Elapsed Time	– Learn to calculate elapsed time between given times – Understand how to use a timeline to	Clocks, timeline templates	Teach students how to calculate elapsed time by finding the difference between two given timesProvide practice exercises for students to calculate elapsed time using clocks and timeline templates – Guide students in representing and measuring elapsed time on a timeline	– Calculate the elapsed time between two given times, considering hours and minutes – Use clocks to find the starting and ending times for calculating elapsed time – Represent elapsed time on a timeline, labeling intervals and units of time
20	Time: Elapsed Time	represent and measure elapsed time	Clocks, timeline templates
21	Money: Addition and Subtraction	– Practice adding and subtracting amounts of money (pounds and pence)	Play money, price tags, worksheets	– Provide practice exercises for students to add and subtract amounts of money using	– Add and subtract amounts of money using play money and price tags, understanding pounds and

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learners’ Activities
		– Apply mathematical skills to solve money word problems		play money and price tags – Present word problems involving money and guide students in using addition and subtraction to solve them – Engage students in real-life scenarios involving money transactions	pence – Solve word problems involving money transactions, applying addition and subtraction skills – Role-play scenarios involving buying items, making payments, and giving change with guidance from the teacher
				– Teach students about
				equivalent fractions and	– Identify and create
				how fractions can	equivalent fractions using
				represent the same	visual models such as
				value in different forms –	fraction circles or
		– Learn about		Provide visual models	rectangles – Practice
		equivalent fractions		such as fraction circles or	finding equivalent
		and how to identify		rectangles for students	fractions for given
		them – Practice		to practice finding	fractions by partitioning
		finding equivalent		equivalent fractions –	shapes – Compare
	Fractions:	fractions using	Fraction	Guide students in	fractions to determine
	Equivalent	visual models	manipulatives,	comparing fractions to	whether they are
22	Fractions	(circles, rectangles)	fraction charts	find equivalents	equivalent or not
					– Identify and extend
				– Introduce students to	number patterns and
				number patterns and	sequences using pattern
		– Recognize and		sequences through	blocks or visual
		extend number		examples and visual aids	representations –
		patterns and		– Demonstrate how to	Recognize the rule or
		sequences –		recognize and extend	pattern governing
		Understand the		simple arithmetic	arithmetic sequences and
		concept of		sequences – Provide	apply it to complete
		arithmetic		practice exercises for	sequences – Create their
		sequences (adding	Pattern blocks,	students to identify and	own number patterns and
	Patterns and	or subtracting the	number	complete number	sequences for classmates
23	Sequences	same number)	sequences	patterns and sequences	to continue

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learners’ Activities
					– Measure the weight of
				– Teach students how to	objects using scales or
				measure weight using	measuring weights,
				scales and measuring	recording measurements
				weights with standard	in grams and kilograms –
				units – Provide objects of	Compare weights of
		– Learn to measure		various weights for	objects using estimation
		weight using		students to measure and	and measurement –
		standard units		compare – Guide	Estimate weights of
		(grams, kilograms) –	Scales,	students in estimating	objects and check
		Understand how to	measuring	weights and checking	measurements using
	Measurement:	estimate and	weights,	measurements using	appropriate tools and
24	Weight	compare weights	objects	appropriate tools	units
				– Introduce students to
				the concepts of	– Calculate the perimeter
				perimeter and area using	and area of rectangles and
				grid paper and shapes –	squares using grid paper
		– Learn to calculate		Teach formulas for	and rulers – Differentiate
		perimeter and area		calculating perimeter	between perimeter
		of simple shapes		and area of rectangles	(distance around a shape)
		(rectangles,		and squares – Provide	and area (space inside a
		squares) –		practice exercises for	shape) – Solve problems
	Geometry:	Understand the		students to calculate	involving perimeter and
	Perimeter and	difference between	Grid paper,	perimeter and area of	area of simple shapes with
25	Area	perimeter and area	rulers, shapes	given shapes	guidance from the teacher
				– Introduce line graphs as
				a way to represent data	– Create line graphs to
				over time using points	represent given data sets,
				connected by lines –	plotting points and
				Present data sets and	connecting them with lines
		– Learn to read and		guide students in	– Interpret and analyze
		interpret data		creating line graphs to	trends or patterns shown
		presented in line		represent the data –	in line graphs to draw
		graphs – Understand		Teach students how to	conclusions – Design their
		how to represent	Line graph	read and interpret	own line graphs to
	Data Handling:	data using line	templates,	information from line	represent data collected or
26	Line Graphs	graphs	data sets	graphs	provided by the teacher

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learners’ Activities
				– Teach students about
				different types of angles
				and their characteristics	– Identify and classify
				using angle rulers and	angles based on their
				examples – Present	measurements and
				shapes and guide	relationships with other
				students in identifying	angles – Draw and label
		– Learn about		lines of symmetry	lines of symmetry in
		different types of		through observation and	shapes to demonstrate
		angles (acute,		exploration – Engage	understanding of
		obtuse, right) and		students in activities to	symmetry concepts –
	Geometry:	their properties –	Angle rulers,	practice classifying	Explore real-life objects or
	Angles and	Identify lines of	symmetry	angles and identifying	images to identify angles
27	Symmetry	symmetry in shapes	examples	symmetry	and lines of symmetry
				– Teach students	– Compare fractions with
				strategies for comparing	like and unlike
				fractions with like and	denominators using
				unlike denominators –	fraction manipulatives and
				Provide practice	visual models – Order
		– Learn to compare		exercises for students to	fractions from least to
		and order fractions		compare and order	greatest or greatest to
		with like and unlike		fractions using visual	least based on their values
		denominators –		models and fraction	– Use common
		Understand how to		charts – Guide students	denominators to compare
	Fractions:	use common	Fraction	in finding common	fractions accurately and
	Comparing and	denominators to	manipulatives,	denominators to	determine their relative
28	Ordering	compare fractions	fraction charts	compare fractions	sizes
				– Present word problems involving multiplication and division scenarios – Teach students problem- solving strategies for analyzing and solving word problems – Provide practice exercises for students to solve multiplication and	– Read and understand
					word problems, identifying
		– Solve word			key information and
		problems involving			operations required – Use
		multiplication and			mathematical strategies to
		division – Apply			solve multiplication and
		mathematical			division word problems –
		reasoning and			Check solutions and
	Multiplication	problem-solving			explain reasoning behind
	and Division	strategies to real-	Word problem		problem-solving
29	Word Problems	life situations	worksheets		approaches used

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learners’ Activities
				division word problems independently
				– Conduct a
				comprehensive review of	– Participate in review
				mathematical topics	activities to revisit and
		– Review key		covered throughout the	reinforce key
		concepts and skills		term – Administer	mathematical concepts
		covered throughout		assessment tasks to	and skills – Complete
		the term – Assess		evaluate students’	assessment tasks to
		students’		understanding and skills	demonstrate
		understanding and		in different areas of	understanding and
		proficiency in		mathematics – Provide	proficiency in various
		various		feedback on students’	mathematical topics –
		mathematical topics	Review	performance and	Receive feedback and
		– Provide feedback	materials,	acknowledge their	celebrate
	Review and	and celebrate	assessment	progress and	accomplishments with
30	Assessment	achievements	tasks	achievements	classmates and teachers

SCIENCE SCHEME OF WORK

Scheme of work for Primary 3 Science covering topics, learning objectives, materials needed, teacher’s activities, and learner’s activities over 30 weeks:

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learners’ Activities
1	Introduction to Science		Pictures of scientists, magnifying glasses	– Introduce the concept of science and its importance in understanding the world – Discuss the role of scientists and their tools in conducting investigations – Engage students in hands-on activities to explore and observe objects using magnifying glasses	– Observe pictures of scientists and their tools, discussing their roles and contributions – Use magnifying glasses to explore objects and discuss findings – Ask questions about the natural world and express curiosity about scientific investigations
		– Understand the nature of science as a way of exploring and understanding the world – Develop curiosity and inquiry skills in scientific
		investigations
2	Living and Non- living Things	– Differentiate between living and non-living things – Identify characteristics of living organisms			– Sort objects into living and non-living categories, explaining reasons for classification – Examine specimens of plants and animals, identifying characteristics of living organisms – Discuss similarities and differences between living and non-living things observed
				– Present examples of living and non-living things, discussing their characteristics – Show specimens of plants and animals, highlighting features of living organisms – Engage students in sorting objects into categories of living and non-living things
			Specimens (plants, animals), photos
3	Plants: Parts and Growth	– Identify and	Plant samples, diagrams	– Present diagrams or models of plants, labeling different parts and their functions – Discuss the roles of roots, stems, leaves, and flowers in plant growth – Show plant samples at various stages of growth to illustrate the	– Label parts of a plant and describe their functions based on provided diagrams or models – Examine plant samples, identifying different parts and their roles in growth – Observe and discuss changes in
		describe parts of a plant (roots, stems, leaves, flowers) – Understand the process of plant growth and development

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learners’ Activities
				process of plant development	plant growth over time, recognizing stages of development
				– Present pictures of
				animals, categorizing	– Classify animals into
				them into vertebrates and	vertebrates and
				invertebrates – Discuss	invertebrates, explaining
		– Identify and		key characteristics of each	characteristics of each
		describe		animal group – Introduce	group – Explore various
		characteristics of		different habitats and	habitats and discuss how
		animals		adaptations of animals to	animals adapt to their
		(vertebrates,		their environments –	surroundings – Create
		invertebrates) –		Engage students in	habitat models and role-
	Animals:	Explore different	Pictures of	creating habitat models	play animal behaviors and
	Characteristics	animal habitats and	animals, habitat	and role-playing animal	adaptations within
4	and Habitats	adaptations	models	adaptations	different environments
				– Introduce the concept of
				senses and their
				importance in gathering	– Use sensory objects to
				information – Provide	experience different
				sensory objects for	sensations and describe
				students to explore using	observations – Participate
		– Understand the		different senses – Conduct	in taste tests, identifying
		five senses (sight,		taste tests with samples	and describing flavors
		hearing, touch,		of different flavors to	using the sense of taste –
		taste, smell) and		illustrate the sense of	Discuss how each sense
		their functions –		taste – Facilitate	contributes to our
		Explore how senses		discussions on how each	understanding and
		help us perceive the	Sensory objects,	sense helps us perceive	experiences of the world
5	The Five Senses	world around us	taste samples	the world	around us
				– Present weather charts	– Observe and identify
		– Identify different		showing different types of	different types of weather
		types of weather		weather conditions –	conditions using weather
		(sunny, rainy,		Discuss seasonal changes	charts – Discuss
6	Weather and Seasons	cloudy, windy) – Understand the concept of seasons	Weather charts, seasonal pictures	and characteristics associated with each season – Engage students	characteristics of each season and their associated weather

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learners’ Activities
		and their characteristics		in observations of the current weather and seasonal patterns – Conduct activities related to seasons and weather	patterns – Record observations of daily weather and seasonal changes – Participate in seasonal-themed activities and discussions
7	Water: States and Properties		Water samples, ice cubes, steam generator	– Provide water samples and demonstrate changes in states (freezing, melting, boiling) – Engage students in experiments to observe properties of water (color, transparency) – Discuss everyday uses of water and its importance in different states – Conduct	Observe changes in states of water through experiments involving freezing, melting, and boiling – Investigate properties of water such as color and transparencyDiscuss the importance of water in everyday life and its different forms – Witness steam generation and relate it to the concept of water changing states
		– Learn about the three states of water (solid, liquid, gas) – Explore
		properties of water (color, transparency, density)
		properties of water (color, transparency, density)		demonstrations of steam generation
8	Magnets: Properties and Uses	– Identify properties of magnets (attract,		– Introduce properties of magnets and demonstrate magnetic attraction and repulsion – Provide objects for students to test with magnets and observe effects – Discuss practical uses of magnets in everyday life and various applications – Engage students in magnet-related activities and experiments	– Test various objects with magnets, observing attraction and repulsion effects – Explore uses of magnets in objects and devices encountered in daily life – Discuss how magnets are used in different contexts and applications – Participate in hands-on activities involving magnets and magnetic materials
8	Magnets: Properties and Uses	repel) – Explore different uses of magnets	Magnet specimens, objects to test
9	Light: Sources and Shadows	– Identify sources of light (natural, artificial) – Understand how	Light sources, objects for shadow play	– Present different sources of light (sun, lamps) and discuss their properties – Engage	– Observe and identify sources of light in the environment, noting differences between

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learners’ Activities
		shadows are formed and their characteristics		students in shadow play activities to observe how shadows are formed – Demonstrate changes in shadow size and shape with variations in light source position – Facilitate discussions on light and shadow concepts	natural and artificial sources – Create and manipulate shadows using objects and light sources, observing changes in shadow size and shape – Discuss how shadows are formed and their characteristics observed in different situations
10	Sound: Production and Properties	– Understand how sound is produced and transmitted – Explore properties of sound (pitch, volume)		– Introduce concepts of sound production and transmission through demonstrations – Provide musical instruments and sound sources for	– Experiment with musical instruments and sound sources to produce and manipulate sounds – Explore changes in pitch and volume using different objects and devices – Discuss how sound travels and how its properties affect our perception and experiences – Participate in hands-on sound experiments and investigations
				students to explore – Discuss properties of sound such as pitch and volume, and how they are perceived by the ear – Engage students in sound- related experiments and activities
			Musical instruments, sound sources
11	Forces: Pushes and Pulls	– Identify forces as pushes or pulls – Explore examples of forces in everyday life	Objects for demonstration, force meters	– Demonstrate examples of forces such as pushing and pulling objects – Provide objects for students to experiment with applying forces – Use force meters to measure and compare the strength of different forces – Facilitate discussions on the effects of forces and their role in interactions	– Apply forces to objects and observe effects such as movement or changes in shape – Measure forces using force meters and compare strengths of pushes and pulls – Discuss real-life examples of forces encountered in daily activities – Reflect on the importance of forces

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learners’ Activities
					in various interactions and situations
					– Examine rock and
					mineral samples,
				– Present samples of	identifying their
				different types of rocks	characteristics and
				and minerals, discussing	differences – Classify rocks
				their characteristics –	into categories based on
				Engage students in hands-	their properties and
		– Identify different		on activities to observe	origins – Test properties of
		types of rocks		and classify rocks –	rocks and minerals
		(igneous,		Conduct experiments to	through experiments and
		sedimentary,		test properties of rocks	observations – Discuss the
		metamorphic) –		and minerals, such as	importance of rocks and
		Explore properties	Rock samples,	hardness and color –	minerals in various
	Rocks and	of rocks and	mineral	Facilitate discussions on	applications and
12	Minerals	minerals	specimens	rock formation and uses	industries
				– Present diagrams or	– Study diagrams or
				models illustrating the life	models showing the life
				cycle of plants, from seed	cycle of plants, discussing
				to reproduction – Discuss	each stage and its
				stages of plant growth	significance – Observe
				and development,	seeds and discuss their
				including germination and	role in plant reproduction
		– Learn about the		reproduction – Provide	– Investigate different
		life cycle of plants		seeds for students to	methods of plant
		(seed, germination,		observe and discuss	reproduction through
		growth,		methods of plant	observation and
		reproduction) –		reproduction – Engage	discussion – Participate in
		Understand		students in planting	planting activities and
	Plants: Life Cycle	methods of plant	Plant life cycle	activities to observe	observe growth stages of
13	and Reproduction	reproduction	diagrams, seeds	growth stages	plants
		– Explore life cycles		– Present models or	– Examine models or
14	Animals: Life Cycle and Adaptations	of different animals (insects, amphibians, mammals) –	Life cycle models, animal pictures	diagrams illustrating life cycles of animals from birth to adulthood – Discuss adaptations of	diagrams depicting life cycles of animals, discussing each stage and its characteristics –

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learners’ Activities
		Understand adaptations of animals to their environments		animals to their habitats and environments – Show pictures of animals and their young, highlighting parental care and survival strategies – Engage students in role-playing animal behaviors and adaptations	Explore adaptations of animals through examples and discussions – Observe pictures of animals in different habitats, noting features related to survival – Act out scenarios demonstrating animal behaviors and adaptations observed
					– Examine soil samples
				– Provide soil samples for	using magnifying glasses,
				students to examine,	identifying components
				identifying components	such as particles and
				such as particles and	organic matter – Discuss
				organic matter – Discuss	the importance of soil in
				the role of soil in	providing nutrients and
		– Learn about the		providing nutrients and	support for plant growth –
		composition of soil		support for plant growth –	Explore soil properties
		(particles, organic		Engage students in hands-	through hands-on
		matter, minerals) –		on activities to explore	activities and
		Understand the		soil composition and	observations – Reflect on
		importance of soil		properties – Facilitate	ways to conserve and
		for plant growth	Soil samples,	discussions on soil	protect soil for
	Soil: Composition	and ecosystem	magnifying	conservation and its	sustainable use and
15	and Importance	health	glasses	significance	ecosystem health
				– Present dioramas or	– Examine dioramas or
				pictures depicting various	pictures showing different
				habitats (forests, oceans,	habitats, identifying key
				deserts) – Discuss	features and organisms
16	Habitats: Diversity and Interdependence	– Explore different habitats and their characteristics – Understand relationships between organisms and their habitats	Habitat dioramas, ecosystem pictures	characteristics of each habitat and the organisms found there – Explore interdependence among organisms within habitats and their roles in maintaining ecosystem balance – Engage students	present – Discuss relationships between organisms and their habitats, highlighting interdependence and ecosystem dynamics – Explore how human activities impact habitats

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learners’ Activities
				in habitat-building activities and discussions	and ecosystem balance – Participate in habitat- building activities, creating models to represent diverse ecosystems
17	Water Cycle: Processes and Importance		Water cycle diagrams, evaporation dishes	– Present diagrams illustrating the stages of the water cycle and discuss each process – Conduct experiments to demonstrate stages of the water cycle (e.g., evaporation, condensation) – Discuss the significance of the water cycle for	– Study diagrams illustrating the water cycle stages, discussing processes such as evaporation and precipitation – Observe and participate in experiments demonstrating stages of the water cycle – Reflect on the importance of the water cycle for maintaining water supply and ecosystem balance – Participate in water cycle- themed activities and projects
		– Learn about the stages of the water cycle (evaporation,
		condensation, precipitation) – Understand the importance of the water cycle for the environment and human life
				ecosystems and human activities – Engage students in water cycle- related activities and projects
18	Air and Atmosphere	– Explore properties of air (invisibility, compressibility) – Understand the composition and importance of Earth’s atmosphere	Air pressure demonstrations, balloons	– Conduct demonstrations to show properties of air, such as its ability to exert pressure – Discuss the composition of Earth’s atmosphere and its role in supporting life – Engage students in activities to explore air pressure and its effects on objects – Facilitate discussions on air quality and pollution issues	– Observe demonstrations showing properties of air, such as its ability to inflate balloons and exert pressure – Discuss the composition and layers of Earth’s atmosphere, understanding its significance – Explore air pressure through hands- on activities and experiments – Reflect on the importance of maintaining clean air for human health and

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learners’ Activities
					environmental sustainability
					– Identify examples of
					light, heat, and sound
					energy in the
					environment, discussing
				– Present examples of	their sources and
				different forms of energy	characteristics – Explore
				and their sources (e.g.,	renewable and non-
				solar, fossil fuels) – Discuss	renewable energy
				advantages and	sources, understanding
				disadvantages of	their impact on the
				renewable and non-	environment – Observe
				renewable energy sources	energy transformations
				– Conduct experiments to	through experiments and
		– Identify different		demonstrate energy	demonstrations – Reflect
		forms of energy		transformations and	on personal energy usage
		(light, heat, sound) –		conservation principles –	and discuss ways to
		Explore sources of	Energy sources,	Engage students in	promote energy
	Energy: Forms	energy (renewable,	devices for	discussions on sustainable	conservation and
19	and Sources	non-renewable)	demonstrations	energy practices	sustainability
					– Experiment with
				– Demonstrate the	different surfaces and
				concept of friction using	objects to observe effects
				objects and different	of friction on motion –
				surfaces – Engage	Explore how friction
				students in experiments	influences the speed and
				to observe effects of	direction of moving
		– Understand the		friction on motion –	objects – Discuss real-life
		concept of friction		Discuss factors influencing	examples of frictional
		and its effects on		the speed and direction of	forces encountered in
		motion – Explore		moving objects – Conduct	daily activities –
		factors affecting the	Smooth and	activities to investigate	Investigate applications of
	Forces: Friction	speed and direction	rough surfaces,	frictional forces and their	friction in various
20	and Motion	of moving objects	toy cars	applications	contexts and industries

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learners’ Activities
21	Light and Shadows: Reflection	– Understand the concept of light reflection and how it creates shadows – Explore ways in which light behaves when it interacts with different surfaces	Mirrors, shadow puppets, flashlights	– Conduct demonstrations to show how light reflects off surfaces, creating shadows – Use mirrors and flashlights to explore reflection and shadow formation – Engage students in creating and manipulating shadows with shadow puppets – Facilitate discussions on uses of reflection and shadows in everyday life	– Observe reflections and shadows created by different surfaces and light sources – Experiment with mirrors and flashlights to understand principles of reflection – Create and manipulate shadows using shadow puppets, exploring changes in size and position – Reflect on practical applications of reflection and shadows in various contexts
22	Sound: Pitch and Volume	– Explore properties of sound such as pitch and volume – Understand how changes in pitch and volume affect sound perception		– Provide musical instruments for students to explore and produce	Experiment with musical instruments to produce sounds of varying pitches and volumes – Explore how changes in instrument design or construction affect sound characteristics – Measure and compare sound levels using a sound level meterDiscuss how sound properties influence our perception and experiences
				sounds with different pitches and volumes – Demonstrate how changes in instrument size or tension affect sound properties – Use a sound level meter to measure and compare sound volumes – Engage students in sound-related experiments and investigations
			Musical instruments, sound level meter
23	Simple Machines: Types and Functions	– Identify different types of simple machines (levers, pulleys, gears) – Explore how simple machines make work easier	Simple machine models, objects to lift	– Introduce various types of simple machines and their functions through models and examples – Discuss how simple machines help reduce effort and increase mechanical advantage –	– Examine models or examples of different types of simple machines, identifying their components and functions – Experiment with simple machines to understand how they

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learners’ Activities
				Provide objects for students to experiment with using simple machines – Engage students in building and testing their own simple machines	make work easier – Construct and test their own simple machines, observing effects on lifting or moving objects – Reflect on the importance of simple machines in everyday tasks and inventions
					– Study models or
				– Present models or	diagrams depicting Earth’s
				diagrams illustrating	orbit around the Sun and
				Earth’s orbit around the	Moon’s orbit around
				Sun and Moon’s orbit	Earth – Observe and
				around Earth – Discuss	discuss lunar phases and
				how the positions of	their causes in relation to
		– Understand the		Earth, Moon, and Sun	positions of Earth, Moon,
		orbit of Earth		create lunar phases –	and Sun – Simulate lunar
		around the Sun and		Engage students in	phases and eclipses using
		the phases of the		activities to simulate lunar	models or hands-on
		Moon – Explore		phases and eclipses –	activities – Reflect on
		relationships		Facilitate discussions on	cultural and scientific
	Earth and Moon:	between Earth,	Models of Earth,	celestial phenomena and	significance of celestial
24	Orbits and Phases	Moon, and Sun	Moon, Sun	their significance	events observed
		– Explore		– Engage students in games or activities simulating different habitats and survival challenges – Discuss adaptations of organisms to specific habitats and how they enhance survival – Present information on habitat conservation efforts and strategies for preserving biodiversity – Facilitate discussions on individual	– Participate in habitat simulation games, experiencing challenges faced by organisms in different environments – Explore adaptations of organisms to specific habitats, understanding their significance for survival – Discuss the importance of habitat conservation and ways to protect ecosystems and biodiversity – Reflect on
		adaptations of
		organisms to their
		habitats –
		Understand the	Habitat
		importance of	simulation
	Habitats:	habitat	games,
	Adaptations and	conservation for	conservation
25	Conservation	biodiversity	materials

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learners’ Activities
				and collective responsibilities for habitat conservation	personal actions to contribute to habitat conservation efforts and raise awareness
				– Present examples of	– Examine samples of
				rocks and minerals	rocks and minerals,
				commonly used in	identifying their
				construction,	properties and common
				manufacturing, and	uses – Discuss
				everyday products –	environmental
				Discuss environmental	consequences of resource
				impacts of resource	extraction and usage –
				extraction and	Brainstorm alternative
		– Learn about		consumption – Engage	materials or approaches
		common uses of		students in activities to	to reduce reliance on
		rocks and minerals –		explore alternatives to	finite resources – Reflect
		Understand the		resource-intensive	on personal choices and
		importance of		materials – Facilitate	behaviors to promote
	Rocks and	sustainable	Rock and mineral	discussions on sustainable	responsible resource
	Minerals: Uses	resource	samples, usage	resource management	consumption and
26	and Resources	management	examples	practices	conservation practices
				– Present examples of
				water pollution and	– Examine examples of
				discuss sources such as	water pollution and
				industrial waste and	discuss their sources and
				agricultural runoff –	impacts on ecosystems
				Discuss environmental	and human health –
				and health impacts of	Explore strategies for
				water pollution on	conserving water
27	Water: Pollution and Conservation	– Learn about	Pollution examples, conservation materials	ecosystems and communities – Engage students in activities to simulate water conservation practices and pollution prevention measures – Facilitate discussions on individual and collective	resources and preventing pollution through hands- on activities – Participate in simulations of water conservation practices and pollution prevention measures – Reflect on personal actions to promote water
27	Water: Pollution and Conservation	sources and effects of water pollution – Explore strategies for water conservation and pollution prevention	Pollution examples, conservation materials

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learners’ Activities
				responsibilities for water stewardship	conservation and reduce pollution
					– Study models or
					diagrams representing
				– Present models or	various ecosystems,
				diagrams illustrating	identifying biotic and
				different ecosystems and	abiotic components –
				their components –	Explore interactions
				Discuss interactions	among organisms within
				among organisms within	ecosystems,
				ecosystems and their	understanding their roles
				roles in maintaining	in maintaining balance –
				balance – Engage students	Analyze factors
		– Understand		in activities to analyze	influencing biodiversity
		relationships		factors affecting	and ecosystem stability
		between organisms		biodiversity and	through discussions and
		in ecosystems –		ecosystem stability –	activities – Reflect on
		Explore factors	Ecosystem	Facilitate discussions on	personal and collective
	Ecosystems:	affecting ecosystem	models,	human impacts on	responsibilities for
	Interactions and	balance and	biodiversity	ecosystems and	ecosystem conservation
28	Balance	biodiversity	charts	conservation measures	and restoration
					– Examine climate maps,
				– Present climate maps	identifying different
				and discuss distribution of	climate zones and their
				climate zones around the	characteristics – Analyze
				world – Collect and	weather data to identify
				analyze weather data to	patterns and trends over
				identify patterns and	time – Discuss factors
				changes over time –	influencing local and
		– Learn about		Discuss factors such as	global weather patterns
		weather patterns		latitude, altitude, and	and climate variability –
		and climate zones –		ocean currents	Reflect on observed
		Understand factors		influencing weather and	changes in weather and
	Weather and	influencing weather		climate – Engage students	climate, considering
	Climate: Patterns	and climate	Climate maps,	in discussions on climate	potential impacts and
29	and Changes	variability	weather data	change and its impacts	adaptations

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learners’ Activities
30	Review and Assessment	– Review key concepts and skills covered throughout the term – Assess students’ understanding and proficiency in various science topics – Provide feedback and celebrate	Review materials, assessment tasks	– Conduct a comprehensive review of science topics covered throughout the term – Administer assessment tasks to evaluate students’ understanding and skills in different areas of science – Provide feedback on students’ performance and acknowledge their progress and achievements – Celebrate accomplishments with students and recognize their efforts	– Participate in review activities to revisit and reinforce key science concepts and skills – Complete assessment tasks to demonstrate understanding and proficiency in various science topics – Receive feedback and celebrate accomplishments with classmates and teachers
		achievements

Social Studies

Scheme of work for Primary 3 Social Studies covering topics, learning objectives, materials needed, teacher’s activities, and learner’s activities over 30 weeks:

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learners’ Activities
1	Myself and My Family		Pictures of families, chart paper	– Introduce the concept of family and discuss its different forms – Present pictures of families and discuss roles and responsibilities of family members – Engage students in creating a family tree or chart to illustrate their own family structures – Facilitate discussions on family values and relationships	– Share about their families, identifying family members and their roles – Participate in discussions about different types of families – Create family trees or charts, labeling family members and their roles – Discuss the importance of family in providing support and nurturing relationships
		– Understand the concept of family and its importance in society – Identify and describe roles
		and responsibilities within a family
2	My Community	– Learn about the concept of community and its	Community maps, pictures of community places	– Discuss the meaning of	– Participate in discussions about communities, sharing experiences and observations – Identify familiar places and services in their local community – Take a community walk, noting various features and services encountered – Reflect on the importance of community and ways to contribute to its well-being
				community and its significance in daily life – Explore maps or pictures of the local community, identifying key features such as schools, markets, and parks – Engage students in a community walk to observe and identify different places and services – Facilitate discussions on community roles and responsibilities
		components – Identify features and services in their local community
3	Our Country: Nigeria	– Understand basic facts about Nigeria (location, flag,	Nigerian map, national symbols	– Introduce Nigeria as a country and discuss its location on the map –	– Locate Nigeria on the map and identify neighboring countries –

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learners’ Activities
		symbols) –		Present national	Identify and describe
		Appreciate the		symbols such as the flag,	national symbols of Nigeria
		diversity and		coat of arms, and	– Learn about different
		cultural heritage of		anthem – Discuss the	Nigerian cultures through
		Nigeria		diversity of cultures and	activities like traditional
				languages in Nigeria –	dress-up and music –
				Engage students in	Discuss the importance of
				activities to learn about	cultural diversity and
				traditional Nigerian	national pride in Nigeria
				attire, dances, and
				music
					– Participate in discussions
				– Introduce the concept	about government, sharing
				of government and its	ideas about its functions
				functions in society –	and importance – Identify
				Present symbols of	symbols of government
				government (e.g., flags,	and discuss their
				emblems) – Discuss	significance – Learn about
		– Understand the		different levels of	different levels of
		concept of		government (local,	government and their
		government and its		state, federal) and their	roles through interactive
		role in society –		responsibilities – Engage	activities – Reflect on the
		Identify different		students in creating a	role of government in
		levels of	Government	simple chart showing	ensuring order and
	Our	government (local,	symbols, chart	roles of each level of	providing services to
4	Government	state, federal)	paper	government	citizens
				– Introduce students to	– Listen to stories or
				Nigerian national heroes	presentations about
				and their achievements –	Nigerian national heroes,
				Present pictures or	learning about their lives
				stories of notable	and achievements – View
5	Our National Heroes	– Learn about prominent Nigerian heroes and their contributions to the nation’s history and development	Pictures of national heroes, storybooks	Nigerian figures such as Nnamdi Azikiwe, Obafemi Awolowo, and Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti – Discuss the significance of their contributions to Nigeria’s history and	pictures or illustrations of national heroes, identifying their roles and contributions – Engage in creative activities such as drawing or writing about favorite national heroes –

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learners’ Activities
				development – Engage students in creative activities to honor national heroes	Reflect on the qualities and values demonstrated by national heroes and how they inspire us today
				– Discuss the importance
				of festivals in preserving
				cultural heritage and
				fostering community	– Learn about different
				spirit – Present pictures	Nigerian festivals,
				or videos of traditional	understanding their
				Nigerian festivals such	cultural and religious
				as Eid al-Fitr, Christmas,	significance – Explore
				and New Yam Festival –	traditional attire and foods
				Explore the meanings	associated with various
		– Understand the		and rituals associated	festivals – Participate in
		significance of		with each festival,	role-playing or craft
		traditional festivals		including traditional	activities to simulate
		in Nigerian culture –		attire and food – Engage	festival celebrations –
		Learn about	Pictures of	students in role-playing	Discuss the importance of
	Traditional	different festivals	festivals,	activities or crafts	respecting and preserving
	Festivals and	celebrated across	traditional	related to festival	cultural traditions and
6	Celebrations	Nigeria	attire	celebrations	values
				– Introduce the concept	– Explore pictures or objects representing natural resources, identifying their types and uses – Discuss the importance of conserving natural resources for future generations – Participate in activities to classify natural resources as renewable or non- renewable – Reflect on personal actions to conserve and protect natural resources for
				of natural resources and
				their role in supporting
				life – Present pictures or
				examples of natural
				resources such as water,
				soil, minerals, and
				forests – Discuss the
				importance of
		– Understand the		conserving natural
		concept of natural		resources for
		resources and their		sustainable
	Our	importance –	Pictures of	development – Engage
	Environment:	Identify different	natural	students in activities to
	Natural	types of natural	resources,	identify and classify
7	Resources	resources	objects	natural resources

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learners’ Activities
					environmental sustainability
8	Our Environment: Pollution and Conservation	– Learn about different types of pollution (air, water, land) and their effects – Understand the	Pollution examples, conservation materials	– Discuss the concept of pollution and its impact on the environment and human health – Present examples of air, water, and land pollution and discuss their causes and effects – Explore strategies for environmental conservation and pollution prevention – Engage students in activities to promote environmental stewardship and conservation	– Identify examples of pollution and discuss their effects on the environment and living organisms – Learn about strategies for reducing pollution and conserving natural resources – Participate in activities to clean up litter or plant trees to improve the local environment – Reflect on personal responsibilities for protecting the environment and ways to promote sustainability
		importance of environmental conservation
9	Our Rights and Responsibilities	– Understand the concept of rights	Constitution, chart paper	– Introduce the concept of rights and responsibilities and their importance in society – Present examples of rights (e.g., freedom of speech, education) and responsibilities (e.g., obeying laws, respecting others) – Discuss rights and responsibilities in the school, community, and family contexts – Engage students in creating a rights and responsibilities charter	– Discuss the meaning of rights and responsibilities, providing examples from daily life – Identify rights and responsibilities in different contexts such as home, school, and community – Participate in creating a rights and responsibilities charter for the classroom or school – Reflect on the importance of respecting rights and fulfilling responsibilities as citizens
		and responsibilities as citizens – Identify rights and responsibilities in different contexts

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learners’ Activities
10	Our Culture: Diversity and Unity	– Understand the concept of cultural diversity and unity – Appreciate similarities and differences among	Cultural artifacts, diversity posters	– Discuss the concept of cultural diversity and how it enriches society – Present examples of cultural artifacts and symbols representing different Nigerian ethnic groups – Explore similarities and differences among cultures, emphasizing common values and traditions – Engage students in activities to celebrate cultural diversity and promote unity	Explore cultural artifacts and symbols from different Nigerian ethnic groups, learning about their meanings and significanceDiscuss similarities and differences among cultures, appreciating diversity and promoting understanding – Participate in cultural activities such as traditional dances or food tasting to celebrate diversity – Reflect on the importance of unity in embracing diversity and building harmonious communities
		cultures
11	Our Economy: Goods and Services	– Understand the concept of goods and services and	Market pictures, consumer goods		– Learn about the difference between goods (products) and services (activities) through examples and discussions – Identify goods and services encountered in daily life, distinguishing between producers and consumers – Participate in activities to create lists or charts of goods and services available in the local community – Reflect on the significance of producers and consumers in the economy and their roles in trade and exchange
				Introduce the concept of goods and services and their importance in meeting people’s needs and wants – Present pictures or examples of goods (products) and services (activities) exchanged in the market Discuss the role of producers and consumers in the economy – Engage students in activities to identify and categorize goods and services
		their role in the economy – Identify examples of goods and services in daily life

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learners’ Activities
12	Our Heroes: Contributions to Society	– Learn about Nigerian heroes and their contributions to society – Understand the qualities and values	Biographies of Nigerian heroes, storybooks	– Introduce students to Nigerian heroes such as Chinua Achebe, Funmilayo Ransome- Kuti, and Wole Soyinka – Present biographies or stories of these heroes, highlighting their achievements and contributions – Discuss the qualities and values demonstrated by these heroes, such as courage, leadership, and perseverance – Engage students in activities to reflect on the relevance of these qualities in their own lives	– Listen to stories or biographies of Nigerian heroes, learning about their accomplishments and impact on society – Discuss the qualities and values exhibited by these heroes, identifying examples from the stories – Reflect on personal qualities and values inspired by Nigerian heroes, considering how they can make a positive difference in society – Share personal reflections and insights with classmates
		exemplified by these heroes
13	Our Culture: Customs and Traditions	– Explore customs and traditions of different Nigerian ethnic groups – Understand the	Cultural artifacts, traditional clothing	– Introduce students to customs and traditions practiced by various Nigerian ethnic groups – Present cultural artifacts and traditional clothing representing different cultures – Discuss the significance of customs and traditions in preserving cultural identity and heritage – Engage students in activities to learn about and participate in cultural customs and traditions	– Explore cultural artifacts and traditional clothing from different Nigerian ethnic groups, learning about their meanings and uses – Discuss customs and traditions associated with important life events such as weddings, festivals, and ceremonies – Participate in activities to experience and appreciate cultural customs and traditions firsthand – Reflect on the importance of preserving and respecting cultural heritage and traditions
		significance of customs and traditions in preserving cultural heritage

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learners’ Activities
14	Our Rights: Equality and Justice	Understand the principles of equality and justiceRecognize the importance of upholding human rights for all	Human rights charter, equality posters	– Discuss the concepts of equality and justice and their significance in promoting fairness and human dignity – Present examples of human rights violations and discuss their impacts on individuals and society – Explore the principles of fairness, respect, and tolerance in promoting equality and justice – Engage students in activities to create a human rights charter and advocate for equality	– Learn about the principles of equality and justice through examples and discussions – Identify human rights violations and discuss ways to address them – Participate in activities to create posters or messages promoting equality and respect for human rights – Reflect on personal responsibilities to promote equality and justice in everyday interactions and behaviors
		individuals
15	Our Government: Democratic Process	– Understand the principles of democracy and	Election materials, voting booth		– Learn about the principles of democracy and how they promote participation and representation – Explore the democratic process in Nigeria, understanding the roles of citizens and government – Participate in a simulated election or voting activity, experiencing the democratic process firsthand – Reflect on the importance of democratic values and civic engagement in building a just and inclusive society
				– Introduce the concept of democracy and its principles such as majority rule and minority rights – Discuss the democratic process in Nigeria, including elections and governance structures – Present examples of democratic practices such as voting and decision-making – Engage students in a simulated election or voting activity
		democratic governance – Learn about the democratic process in Nigeria

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learners’ Activities
16	Our Community: Roles and Responsibilities	– Understand roles and responsibilities within the community – Recognize the importance of community involvement and	Community roles chart, volunteer opportunities	– Discuss the concept of community and the roles and responsibilities of individuals within it – Present examples of community roles such as teachers, doctors, and volunteers – Engage students in activities to identify and discuss their own roles and responsibilities in the community – Facilitate discussions on ways to contribute to the community through volunteering and active citizenship	– Identify and discuss roles and responsibilities within the community, recognizing the contributions of different individuals – Reflect on personal roles and responsibilities within the community, considering ways to make positive contributions – Explore volunteer opportunities or community projects for active involvement – Share ideas and plans for community engagement and service
		participation
17	Our Culture: Language and Communication	– Explore the diversity of languages and	Language materials, traditional stories	– Introduce students to	– Learn about the diversity of languages spoken in Nigeria, recognizing their importance in cultural expression and communication – Listen to traditional stories and songs in different Nigerian languages, appreciating their cultural significance – Practice basic greetings and phrases in various Nigerian languages, experiencing linguistic diversity firsthand – Reflect on the value of language in preserving cultural identity and promoting intercultural understanding
				the rich linguistic diversity of Nigeria, highlighting major languages and dialects spoken across the country – Present examples of traditional stories, songs, and proverbs in different Nigerian languages – Discuss the importance of language in preserving cultural identity and heritage – Engage students in activities to learn basic greetings and phrases in different Nigerian languages
		communication methods in Nigeria – Understand the importance of language in preserving cultural identity

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learners’ Activities
18	Our Environment: Conservation Efforts	– Learn about conservation efforts and initiatives to protect the environment and natural resources –	Conservation posters, recycling materials	Discuss the concept of conservation and its importance for maintaining ecological balance and biodiversityPresent examples of conservation efforts such as wildlife protection, tree planting, and recycling programs – Engage students in activities to promote environmental stewardship and sustainable practices – Facilitate discussions on personal and collective actions to conserve natural resources	– Explore conservation initiatives and projects aimed at protecting wildlife and natural habitats – Participate in activities to promote environmental conservation, such as tree planting or recycling campaigns – Discuss the importance of sustainable practices for preserving the environment and ensuring future generations’ well-being – Reflect on personal responsibilities to contribute to environmental sustainability and conservation efforts
18	Our Environment: Conservation Efforts	Understand the importance of environmental sustainability	Conservation posters, recycling materials
19	Our Economy: Money and Budgeting	– Understand the concept of money and its functions in society – Learn basic principles of budgeting and financial management	Play money, budgeting worksheets	– Introduce the concept of money and its role as a medium of exchange, unit of account, and store of value – Discuss the importance of budgeting and financial planning for managing income and expenses – Present examples of budgeting techniques and strategies for saving and spending wisely – Engage students in activities to create simple budgets and practice making financial decisions	– Learn about different forms of money and their functions in everyday transactions – Explore basic budgeting concepts such as income, expenses, and savings goals – Practice budgeting skills through activities like allocating allowances or planning expenses for a hypothetical scenario – Reflect on the importance of making responsible financial choices and managing money effectively for personal well-being

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learners’ Activities
20	Our Heroes: Contributions to Society (Continued)	– Learn about Nigerian heroes and their contributions to society – Understand the qualities and values exemplified by	Biographies of Nigerian heroes, storybooks	– Continue exploring the lives and achievements of Nigerian heroes introduced earlier – Present additional stories or biographies of notable figures in Nigerian history, focusing on their impact and legacy – Discuss the enduring relevance of their contributions to contemporary society – Engage students in creative projects or presentations inspired by Nigerian heroes	Listen to stories or biographies of Nigerian heroes, deepening understanding of their significance – Discuss the lasting impact of Nigerian heroes’ contributions on society and individual livesParticipate in creative activities or presentations highlighting the achievements of Nigerian heroes – Reflect on personal values and aspirations inspired by the examples of Nigerian heroes
		these heroes
21	Our Environment: Climate Change	– Understand the concept of climate change and its	Climate change materials, global warming posters	– Introduce the concept of climate change and its	– Learn about the science of climate change and its effects on the environment and society – Explore causes of climate change, discussing human activities and natural processes – Participate in activities to raise awareness about climate change and advocate for sustainable practices – Reflect on personal and collective actions to address climate change and promote environmental stewardship
				causes, including human activities such as deforestation and greenhouse gas emissions – Present evidence of climate change and its effects on ecosystems, weather patterns, and sea levels – Discuss strategies for mitigating climate change and adapting to its impacts at local and global levels – Engage students in activities to raise awareness and take action on climate change issues
		global impact – Learn about factors contributing to climate change and ways to mitigate its effects

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learners’ Activities
22	Our Culture: Arts and Traditions	– Explore traditional arts and cultural expressions of different Nigerian	Art materials, traditional crafts	Introduce students to traditional arts and crafts practiced by various Nigerian ethnic groups, such as pottery, weaving, and beadworkPresent examples of traditional music, dance, and visual arts, highlighting their cultural significance and symbolism – Engage students in hands-on activities to create traditional crafts or perform traditional dances – Facilitate discussions on the importance of arts in preserving cultural identity and promoting creativity	Explore traditional arts and crafts from different Nigerian ethnic groups, learning about their techniques and symbolismParticipate in hands-on activities to create traditional crafts or perform traditional dancesDiscuss the role of arts in preserving cultural heritage and expressing identity – Reflect on personal connections to traditional arts and their significance in Nigerian culture
		ethnic groups – Understand the significance of arts in preserving cultural heritage
23	Our Environment: Wildlife Conservation	– Learn about wildlife	Wildlife conservation materials, endangered species posters	– Introduce students to the concept of wildlife conservation and its importance for preserving biodiversity and ecosystems – Present examples of endangered species and their habitats, discussing threats such as habitat loss, poaching, and pollution – Discuss strategies and initiatives for wildlife conservation, including habitat protection, breeding programs, and anti-	– Learn about endangered species and their habitats, understanding the importance of protecting biodiversity – Explore threats to wildlife and habitats, discussing human impacts and conservation challenges – Participate in activities to raise awareness about wildlife conservation and support local conservation initiatives – Reflect on personal actions to help protect wildlife and
		conservation efforts and the importance of protecting biodiversity – Understand threats to wildlife and habitats

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learners’ Activities
				poaching efforts – Engage students in activities to learn about local wildlife and ways to support conservation efforts	promote biodiversity conservation
				– Discuss the concepts of
				freedom and equality
				and their significance in	– Learn about the
				promoting human	principles of freedom and
				dignity and social justice	equality through examples
				– Present examples of	and discussions – Identify
				human rights violations	human rights violations
				and discrimination	and discrimination,
				based on race, gender,	discussing ways to address
				religion, or ethnicity –	them – Participate in
		– Understand the		Explore the principles of	activities to create posters
		principles of		tolerance, respect, and	or messages promoting
		freedom and		inclusivity in upholding	tolerance and respect for
		equality – Recognize		human rights – Engage	human rights – Reflect on
		the importance of	Human rights	students in activities to	personal responsibilities to
	Our Rights:	upholding human	charter,	create a human rights	promote freedom,
	Freedom and	rights for all	equality	charter and advocate for	equality, and justice in
24	Equality	individuals	posters	equality and justice	society
				– Introduce students to	– Learn about the
				the three branches of	executive, legislative, and
				government and their	judicial branches of
				respective functions –	government,
				Present examples of	understanding their roles
				government structures	and responsibilities –
25	Our Government: Branches of Government		Government structure chart, constitution	at local, state, and federal levels – Discuss the separation of powers and checks and balances among branches of government – Engage students in activities to explore the	Explore government structures and functions at different levels, discussing their importance in democracy – Participate in activities to simulate decision-making processes within each branch of
25	Our Government: Branches of Government	– Learn about the three branches of government (executive, legislative, judicial) and their roles in governance	Government structure chart, constitution

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learners’ Activities
				roles of each branch in decision-making and governance	government – Reflect on the significance of checks and balances in maintaining democratic governance
				– Introduce students to
				traditional festivals
				celebrated by various
				Nigerian ethnic groups,
				such as Eid al-Fitr,	– Explore traditional
				Christmas, and New Yam	festivals celebrated in
				Festival – Present	Nigeria, understanding
				pictures or videos of	their cultural and religious
				festival celebrations,	significance – View pictures
				highlighting rituals and	or videos of festival
				traditions – Discuss the	celebrations, identifying
				cultural significance of	key rituals and traditions –
		– Explore traditional		festivals in fostering	Participate in activities to
		festivals and		community cohesion	experience festival
		celebrations from		and preserving cultural	customs and traditions
		different Nigerian		heritage – Engage	firsthand – Reflect on the
		ethnic groups –	Festivals	students in activities to	importance of preserving
	Our Culture:	Understand the	pictures,	learn about and	and celebrating cultural
	Festivals and	cultural significance	traditional	participate in festival	heritage through festivals
26	Celebrations	of these events	clothing	customs and traditions	and traditions
				– Introduce students to	– Learn about trade routes
				the concept of trade and	and historical trading
				its role in exchanging	systems, understanding
				goods and services	their significance in
				between regions or	cultural exchange and
27	Our Economy: Trade and Exchange	– Learn about the principles of trade and exchange – Understand the importance of trade for economic development	Market simulation materials, trading cards	countries – Present examples of trade routes and trading systems used in ancient and modern times – Discuss the benefits of trade for economic growth, specialization,	economic development – Explore the benefits of trade for different regions and communities, discussing opportunities and challenges – Participate in a simulated trading activity or market

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learners’ Activities
				and access to resources – Engage students in a simulated trading activity or market game to experience the principles of exchange	game, experiencing the process of exchange and negotiation – Reflect on the importance of trade for fostering economic interdependence and global cooperation
				– Introduce students to
				renewable energy	– Learn about renewable
				sources such as solar,	energy technologies and
				wind, hydro, and	their advantages over
				biomass – Present	fossil fuels, understanding
				examples of renewable	their potential for
				energy technologies and	environmental
				their applications in	sustainability – Explore
				electricity generation,	examples of renewable
				heating, and	energy applications in daily
				transportation – Discuss	life, discussing their
				the benefits of	environmental benefits –
		– Learn about		renewable energy for	Participate in activities to
		renewable energy		reducing greenhouse	experiment with
		sources and their		gas emissions and	renewable energy
		potential to reduce		mitigating climate	technologies, such as
		reliance on fossil		change – Engage	building simple solar or
		fuels – Understand		students in activities to	wind-powered devices –
	Our	the importance of	Renewable	explore renewable	Reflect on personal actions
	Environment:	renewable energy	energy	energy solutions and	to promote renewable
	Renewable	for environmental	materials,	their role in sustainable	energy adoption and
28	Energy	sustainability	solar panels	development	reduce carbon footprint
		– Understand the		– Introduce students to the concepts of advocacy and activism and their importance in addressing social issues and promoting human rights – Present examples of advocacy campaigns and social	– Learn about advocacy and activism as tools for promoting social justice and equality, understanding their role in driving positive change – Explore examples of successful advocacy campaigns and social
		principles of
		advocacy and
		activism – Learn
		about the role of	Advocacy
	Our Rights:	advocacy in	materials,
	Advocacy and	promoting social	social justice
29	Activism	change and justice	posters

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learners’ Activities
				movements that have	movements, discussing
				brought about positive	their impact on society –
				change – Discuss	Participate in activities to
				strategies and methods	plan and implement
				for effective advocacy	advocacy projects on local
				and activism, such as	or global issues,
				raising awareness,	advocating for change
				mobilizing support, and	through creative means –
				lobbying policymakers –	Reflect on personal roles
				Engage students in	as advocates for social
				activities to develop	justice and human rights,
				their advocacy skills and	considering ways to make
				plan advocacy	a difference in their
				campaigns on issues of	communities and beyond
				importance to them
				– Facilitate a reflection	– Reflect on personal values, interests, and aspirations, considering what they envision for their future – Set achievable goals and create visual representations of their aspirations using tools like vision boards or goal- setting worksheets – Share their dreams and aspirations with classmates, discussing strategies for realizing them and supporting each other’s aspirations – Reflect on the importance of determination, resilience, and community support in pursuing their dreams and making a
				session where students
				can contemplate their
				personal values,
				strengths, and
				aspirations for the
				future – Guide students
				in setting short-term
				and long-term goals
				based on their interests
				and aspirations – Provide
				tools such as vision
				boards or goal-setting
		– Reflect on		worksheets to help
		personal values,		students visualize and
		goals, and		plan for their future –
		aspirations for the		Encourage students to
		future – Explore		share their dreams and
		ways to contribute		aspirations with peers
	Our Future:	positively to society	Vision boards,	and discuss ways to
	Vision and	and achieve	goal-setting	support each other in
30	Aspirations	personal dreams	worksheets	achieving their goals

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learners’ Activities
					positive impact on the world

NIGERIAN HISTORY AND CULTURAL STUDIES SCHEME OF WORK

Nigerian History and Cultural Studies:

Scheme of work for Primary 3 on Nigerian History and Cultural Studies:

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learners’ Activities
1	Introduction to Nigerian History	– Understand the importance of	Maps of Nigeria, timeline of Nigerian history	– Introduce the concept of Nigerian history and its significance	– Listen to the teacher’s explanation about the importance of studying Nigerian history
1	Introduction to Nigerian History	studying Nigerian history	Maps of Nigeria, timeline of Nigerian history
2	Pre-Colonial Nigeria	– Learn about the pre- colonial societies and civilizations in Nigeria	Pictures of pre- colonial Nigerian societies	– Present information about pre-colonial Nigerian societies	– View pictures and discuss characteristics of pre-colonial Nigerian societies
3	Colonialism and Independence	– Understand the impact of colonialism on Nigeria’s history	Books on colonialism and independence	– Discuss the history of colonialism in Nigeria and the struggle for independence	– Listen to stories or watch videos about Nigeria’s struggle for independence
4	Nigerian Independence Heroes	– Learn about key figures in Nigeria’s struggle for independence	Biographies of independence heroes	– Introduce students to Nigerian independence heroes such as Nnamdi Azikiwe and Obafemi Awolowo	– Read biographies or stories about Nigerian independence heroes and discuss their contributions
5	Nigeria’s First Republic	– Understand the political developments during	Documents from Nigeria’s First Republic	– Present information about Nigeria’s First Republic and its political developments	– Discuss the key events and political leaders during Nigeria’s First Republic

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learners’ Activities
		Nigeria’s First Republic
6	Nigeria’s Civil War	– Learn about the causes and consequences of Nigeria’s civil war	Photos from the Nigerian Civil War	– Discuss the causes and consequences of Nigeria’s civil war	– View photos and discuss the impact of the Nigerian Civil War on the country and its people
7	Post- Independence Nigeria	– Understand the challenges and achievements of Nigeria after independence	Newspaper articles, videos on post- independence Nigeria	– Present information about post- independence Nigeria and its challenges and achievements	– Watch videos or read articles about post- independence Nigeria and discuss the country’s progress and challenges
8	Nigerian Culture and Traditions	– Explore the diversity of Nigerian culture and traditions	Traditional artifacts, clothing	– Introduce students to Nigerian culture and traditions, highlighting	– View traditional artifacts and clothing from different Nigerian ethnic groups and discuss their significance
8	Nigerian Culture and Traditions	– Explore the diversity of Nigerian culture and traditions	Traditional artifacts, clothing	diversity among ethnic groups
9	Nigerian Festivals and Celebrations	– Learn about traditional festivals and celebrations in Nigeria	Pictures and	– Present information about Nigerian festivals and celebrations	– Watch videos or view pictures of Nigerian festivals and discuss their significance and cultural importance
9	Nigerian Festivals and Celebrations		videos of Nigerian festivals
10	Traditional Nigerian Cuisine	– Explore traditional Nigerian cuisine and its cultural	Recipes for Nigerian dishes	– Discuss the diversity of Nigerian cuisine and its cultural significance	– Learn about traditional Nigerian dishes and their ingredients, and discuss their cultural significance
10	Traditional Nigerian Cuisine	significance	Recipes for Nigerian dishes
11	Nigerian Music and Dance	– Learn about traditional Nigerian music and dance	Traditional musical instruments, music recordings	– Introduce students to traditional Nigerian music and dance forms	– Listen to traditional Nigerian music and practice traditional dance steps

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learners’ Activities
12	Nigerian Literature	– Explore Nigerian literature and its importance in preserving cultural heritage	Books by Nigerian authors	– Present examples of Nigerian literature and authors, discussing their contributions to literature	– Read stories or poems by Nigerian authors and discuss their themes and cultural significance
13	Nigerian Art and Crafts	– Learn about traditional Nigerian art and crafts	Art materials, examples of Nigerian art	– Introduce students to traditional Nigerian art and crafts, showcasing different styles and techniques	– Create artwork inspired by traditional Nigerian art and crafts and discuss their cultural meanings
14	Nigerian Folklore and Mythology	– Explore Nigerian folklore and mythology	Folktales and myths from Nigeria	– Present Nigerian folktales and myths, discussing their themes and cultural significance	– Listen to Nigerian folktales and myths and discuss their moral lessons and cultural significance
15	Nigerian Heroes and Heroines	– Learn about Nigerian heroes and heroines who have made significant contributions to society	Biographies of Nigerian heroes and heroines	– Introduce students to	– Read biographies or stories about Nigerian heroes and heroines and discuss their impact on society
				Nigerian heroes and heroines, highlighting their achievements and contributions
16	Nigerian Sports and Games	– Explore traditional Nigerian sports and games		– Present traditional Nigerian sports and games, explaining their rules and cultural significance	– Participate in traditional Nigerian sports and games and discuss their importance in Nigerian culture
			Equipment for traditional Nigerian games
17	Nigerian Languages		Language materials	– Introduce students to the major languages spoken in Nigeria and their cultural importance	– Learn basic phrases and greetings in different Nigerian languages and discuss their cultural significance
		– Learn about the diversity of languages spoken in Nigeria

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learners’ Activities
18	Nigerian Dialects	– Explore the diversity of dialects within Nigerian languages	Audio recordings of Nigerian dialects	– Present examples of dialects within Nigerian languages and discuss their regional variations	– Listen to audio recordings of Nigerian dialects and learn about their linguistic features and regional differences
19	Nigerian Traditional Medicine	– Learn about traditional Nigerian medicine and healing practices	Herbs and plants used in traditional medicine	– Discuss traditional Nigerian healing practices and the use of herbs and plants for medicinal purposes	– Learn about traditional Nigerian remedies and their uses for treating common ailments
20	Nigerian Architecture		Pictures of traditional Nigerian buildings	– Present examples of traditional Nigerian architecture and discuss the materials and techniques used	– View pictures of traditional Nigerian buildings and discuss their architectural styles and cultural significance
		– Explore traditional Nigerian architecture and building
		techniques
21	Nigerian Proverbs and Sayings	– Learn about traditional Nigerian proverbs and sayings	Collection of Nigerian proverbs and sayings	– Introduce students to Nigerian proverbs and sayings, explaining their meanings and cultural context	– Discuss the meanings of Nigerian proverbs and sayings and reflect on their relevance to everyday life
22	Nigerian Traditional Clothing	– Explore traditional Nigerian clothing	Examples of traditional Nigerian clothing	– Present examples of traditional Nigerian clothing worn by different ethnic groups	– View examples of traditional Nigerian clothing and discuss their designs, materials, and cultural significance
23	Nigerian Traditional Marriage	– Learn about traditional Nigerian marriage customs and ceremonies	Videos or pictures of Nigerian traditional weddings	– Present information about traditional Nigerian marriage customs and ceremonies	– Watch videos or view pictures of traditional Nigerian weddings and discuss the rituals and symbolism involved

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learners’ Activities
24	Nigerian Traditional Dance	– Explore traditional Nigerian dance forms	Videos of traditional Nigerian dances	– Introduce students to traditional Nigerian dance forms and their cultural significance	– Watch videos of traditional Nigerian dances and practice basic dance steps
25	Nigerian Cultural Festivals	– Learn about cultural festivals celebrated by different Nigerian ethnic groups	Videos or pictures of cultural festivals	– Present examples of cultural festivals celebrated in Nigeria, highlighting their traditions and rituals	– Watch videos or view pictures of cultural festivals in Nigeria and discuss their significance and customs
26	Nigerian Indigenous Religion	– Explore indigenous religious beliefs and practices in Nigeria	Books on Nigerian indigenous religions	– Discuss traditional Nigerian religious beliefs and practices, including animism, ancestor worship, and divination	– Learn about traditional Nigerian religious beliefs and practices and discuss their role in society and culture
27	Nigerian Traditional Rulers	– Learn about traditional rulers and leadership structures in Nigeria	Portraits of traditional Nigerian rulers	– Present information	– View portraits of traditional Nigerian rulers and discuss their significance and authority
27	Nigerian Traditional Rulers		Portraits of traditional Nigerian rulers	about traditional Nigerian rulers and their roles in governance and community leadership
28	Nigerian Traditional Music	– Explore traditional Nigerian music	Musical instruments used in traditional Nigerian music	– Introduce students to traditional Nigerian musical instruments and genres	– Listen to traditional Nigerian music and learn about the instruments and rhythms used
29	Nigerian Folk Tales and Myths		Collection of Nigerian folk tales and myths	– Present examples of Nigerian folk tales and myths, discussing their themes and cultural significance	– Read Nigerian folk tales and myths and discuss their moral lessons and cultural significance
29	Nigerian Folk Tales and Myths	– Explore traditional Nigerian folk tales and myths	Collection of Nigerian folk tales and myths
30	Nigerian Cultural Diversity	– Reflect on the diversity of Nigerian culture and the importance of	Cultural artifacts from different	– Facilitate a discussion on the diversity of Nigerian culture and the importance of	– Reflect on the cultural diversity of Nigeria and discuss ways to promote intercultural

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learners’ Activities
		cultural heritage preservation	Nigerian ethnic groups	preserving cultural heritage	understanding and harmony

GEOGRAPHY SCHEME OF WORK

Scheme of work for Primary 3 on Geography:

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials	Teacher’s Activities	Learners’ Activities
			Needed
1	Introduction to Geography	– Understand the meaning and importance of	World map, globe	– Introduce the concept of geography and its significance	– Identify continents and oceans on a world map or globe
		geography
2	Exploring Continents and Oceans	– Learn about the major continents and oceans of the world	Maps of continents and oceans, pictures	– Present information about the continents and oceans, their locations, and characteristics	– Label continents and oceans on a map and discuss their features and locations
3	Understanding Landforms	– Identify and describe different types of landforms	Pictures of landforms	– Introduce various landforms such as mountains, rivers, plains, and valleys	– Identify and describe different landforms in pictures or on a map
4	Exploring Rivers and Lakes	– Learn about the characteristics and	Diagrams of river systems, photos of lakes	– Discuss the features and functions of rivers and lakes, including their role in ecosystems and human activities	– Identify major rivers and lakes on a map and discuss their significance
		importance of rivers and lakes
5	Studying Mountains and Volcanoes	– Understand the formation and features of mountains and volcanoes	Models of mountains and volcanoes	– Present information about the formation of mountains and volcanoes, discussing	– Explore models of mountains and volcanoes, identifying their features and

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learners’ Activities
				their characteristics and distribution	discussing how they are formed
6	Investigating Deserts and Plains	– Learn about the characteristics and significance of deserts and plains	Photos of deserts and plains	– Discuss the features of deserts and plains, including climate, vegetation, and human activities	– Identify major deserts and plains on a map and discuss their characteristics
7	Exploring Forests and Grasslands	– Understand the importance of forests and grasslands		– Present information about forests and grasslands, discussing their biodiversity and ecological roles	– Identify different types of forests and grasslands and discuss their importance
			Pictures of
			forests and grasslands
8	Investigating the Polar Regions	– Learn about the characteristics and	Photos of polar regions, globe	– Discuss the unique features and environmental conditions of the Arctic	– Explore photos of polar regions and locate them on a globe or map
		significance of the Arctic and Antarctic regions
		significance of the Arctic and Antarctic regions		and Antarctic regions
9	Understanding Weather and Climate	– Learn about weather and climate, and their impact on ecosystems and human activities	Weather charts,	– Introduce the concepts of weather and climate, explaining the factors that influence them	– Interpret weather charts and climate diagrams, discussing their patterns and variations
9	Understanding Weather and Climate		climate diagrams
10	Exploring Natural Disasters	– Understand the causes and effects of natural disasters	Videos of natural disasters, disaster simulations	– Present examples of natural disasters such as earthquakes, hurricanes, and floods, discussing their causes and impacts	– Watch videos or simulations of natural disasters and discuss their effects and preventive measures
11	Investigating the Water Cycle	– Learn about the water cycle and its importance in the environment	Diagrams of the water cycle, water samples	– Discuss the stages of the water cycle, including evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and runoff	– Create a diagram of the water cycle and discuss each stage and its significance

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learners’ Activities
12	Studying Ecosystems and Biomes	– Understand the concept of ecosystems and biomes, and their diversity	Models of ecosystems and biomes, biodiversity charts	– Present information about ecosystems and biomes, discussing their components and interactions	– Identify different ecosystems and biomes and discuss their characteristics and biodiversity
13	Investigating Human Settlements	– Learn about different types of human settlements and their characteristics		– Discuss the characteristics of urban, rural, and suburban settlements, including population density, infrastructure, and land use	– Identify different types of settlements on a map and discuss their features and functions
			Maps of settlements, photos of urban
			and rural areas
14	Understanding Population and Migration		Population data, migration maps	– Present information about population distribution, growth rates, and migration patterns	– Analyze population data and migration maps to understand patterns and trends
		– Understand population
		distribution, growth, and migration patterns
15	Exploring Economic Activities	– Learn about different economic activities such as agriculture, industry, and services	Economic charts and graphs, photos of	– Discuss the main economic activities in different regions, including their contributions to the economy and employment	– Identify economic activities in different regions and discuss their importance and impacts
			economic activities
16	Studying Transportation Networks	– Understand the importance of transportation networks in connecting regions	Maps of transportation networks, pictures of vehicles	– Present examples of transportation networks such as roads, railways, and waterways, discussing their functions and connectivity	– Identify different modes of transportation and discuss their roles in connecting regions and facilitating trade and travel
		and facilitating trade and movement of goods and people
17	Investigating Natural Resources	– Learn about the distribution and importance of natural resources such as	Resource maps, samples of natural resources	– Discuss the types and distribution of natural resources in different regions, highlighting	– Identify natural resources found in different regions and

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learners’ Activities
		minerals, energy, and water resources		their significance for economic development	discuss their uses and importance
				– Present information
				about land use patterns
				and conservation
				practices, discussing	– Analyze land use
		– Understand land use		sustainable	maps and discuss
	Studying Land	patterns and the	Land use maps,	development and	human impacts on
	Use and	importance of	conservation	environmental	land and strategies
18	Conservation	conservation practices	posters	protection	for conservation
				– Discuss the causes
		– Learn about global		and consequences of	– Discuss ways to
	Investigating	environmental issues	Environmental	global environmental	address global
	Global	such as climate	reports, photos	issues, including their	environmental issues
	Environmental	change, deforestation,	of environmental	impacts on ecosystems	and promote
19	Issues	and pollution	degradation	and human well-being	sustainability
				– Teach students how
				to read maps,
				understand scales and	– Practice reading and
		– Learn how to read	Maps of different	legends, and use	interpreting maps,
	Exploring Maps	and interpret different	scales,	geographic tools for	using compasses and
	and Geographic	types of maps and	compasses, GPS	navigation and	GPS devices to locate
20	Tools	geographic tools	devices	research	places and landmarks
				– Present examples of
				cultural geography,	– Identify cultural
				such as religious	landscapes and
	Understanding	– Explore how culture	Cultural artifacts,	landscapes, language	discuss how they
	Cultural	influences geography	photos of cultural	distribution, and	reflect local traditions
21	Geography	and vice versa	landscapes	cultural heritage sites	and beliefs
		– Understand the		– Discuss the causes and consequences of urbanization, including urban sprawl, infrastructure development, and	– Explore photos of
		process of			urban areas and
		urbanization and its	Urbanization		discuss the features
	Exploring	impact on cities and	charts, photos of		and challenges of
22	Urbanization	the environment	urban areas		urban living

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learners’ Activities
				environmental challenges
23	Investigating Regional Geography	– Learn about the geography of different regions within Nigeria	Regional maps, photos of regional landmarks	– Present information about the geography of different regions in Nigeria, highlighting their physical features and cultural diversity	– Identify and discuss the characteristics of different regions within Nigeria
24	Studying Coastal Geography	– Explore the geography of coastal areas and their importance	Coastal maps, photos of coastal environments	– Discuss the features and functions of coastal areas, including beaches, estuaries, and coastal ecosystems	– Explore photos of coastal environments and discuss their ecological importance and human activities
25	Understanding Remote Sensing	– Learn about remote sensing technology and its applications in geography	Satellite images, remote sensing equipment	– Introduce students to remote sensing technology and its uses	– Analyze satellite images and discuss how remote sensing can be used to study Earth’s surface and environmental changes
25	Understanding Remote Sensing		Satellite images, remote sensing equipment	in mapping land cover, monitoring environmental changes, and disaster management
26	Exploring Geographical Information Systems (GIS)	– Understand the principles of GIS and its applications in geography	GIS software, maps with GIS data layers	– Introduce the concept of GIS and its uses in spatial analysis, mapping, and decision- making	– Use GIS software to analyze geographic data, create maps, and solve spatial problems
27	Studying Cartography	– Learn about	Cartographic tools, historical maps	– Discuss the principles of cartography and map design, including scale, projection, and symbolization	– Create maps using cartographic tools and techniques, applying principles of map design
27	Studying Cartography	cartography and mapmaking techniques	Cartographic tools, historical maps
28	Investigating Geographic	– Explore different sources of geographic information such as	Geographic atlases, online databases	– Present examples of geographic information sources and how they	– Use geographic information sources to gather data, conduct research,

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learners’ Activities
	Information Sources	atlases, databases, and online resources		can be used for research and analysis	and answer geographic questions
29	Exploring Geographical Inquiry	– Learn how to ask geographic questions, gather data, and analyze spatial patterns	Field notebooks, geographic inquiry tools	– Guide students in formulating geographic questions, collecting data through observation and measurement, and analyzing spatial patterns	– Conduct a geographic inquiry project, collecting and analyzing data to answer a research question
30	Geography in Action		Maps, geographic information tools, field trip resources	– Engage students in a culminating activity such as a geographic scavenger hunt, mapmaking project, or virtual field trip	– Apply geographical knowledge and skills to solve problems, make decisions, and explore the world around them
		– Apply geographical knowledge and skills to real-world
		situations

ART AND DESIGN SCHEME OF WORK

Art and Design

Scheme of work for Primary 3 on Art and Design:

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learners’ Activities
1	Introduction to Art and Creativity	– Understand the importance of art and creativity in self- expression and communication	Drawing paper, pencils, crayons, markers	– Introduce the concept of art and creativity, discussing their significance in expressing ideas and emotions	– Experiment with drawing materials, expressing their thoughts and feelings through art
2	Exploring Colors	– Learn about primary, secondary, and tertiary colors	Color wheel, paint, brushes	– Present information about primary, secondary, and tertiary colors, demonstrating color mixing techniques	– Mix primary colors to create secondary and tertiary colors, experimenting with different shades and hues
3	Understanding Shapes and Forms	– Identify and create geometric and organic shapes	Shape templates, clay, modeling tools	– Introduce geometric and organic shapes, discussing their characteristics and applications in art and	– Create artworks using geometric and organic shapes, exploring their arrangements and compositions
3	Understanding Shapes and Forms	– Identify and create geometric and organic shapes	Shape templates, clay, modeling tools	design
4	Exploring Lines and Textures	– Learn about different types of lines and textures	Drawing pens,	– Present examples of different types of lines and textures, discussing their visual and tactile qualities	– Experiment with drawing various lines and creating textures using different materials
4	Exploring Lines and Textures	– Learn about different types of lines and textures	textured materials
5	Introduction to Painting	– Understand basic painting techniques and materials	Watercolor paints, brushes	– Demonstrate basic painting techniques such as wet-on-wet, wet-on- dry, and blending colors	– Practice basic painting techniques, creating simple artworks with watercolors
6	Exploring Collage	– Learn about collage as a mixed-media art form	Collage materials (paper, magazines)	– Introduce collage as a form of mixed-media art, discussing techniques such as layering, tearing, and gluing	– Create collages using a variety of materials, experimenting with different compositions and textures

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learners’ Activities
7	Understanding Perspective	– Explore the concept of perspective and spatial depth in art	Perspective drawing guides, rulers	– Present information about perspective drawing, discussing techniques for creating depth and spatial illusion	– Practice drawing objects with perspective, understanding how to depict distance and scale in artworks
8	Exploring Sculpture	– Learn about sculpture as a three- dimensional art form		– Introduce sculpture as a form of three-dimensional art, discussing techniques such as modeling, carving, and casting	– Create sculptures using modeling clay, experimenting with different forms and textures
			Modeling clay,
			sculpting tools
9	Introduction to Printmaking	– Understand basic printmaking techniques and materials	Printing ink, brayers, printing plates	– Demonstrate basic printmaking techniques such as relief printing, stamping, and monoprinting	– Experiment with printmaking techniques, creating prints using various materials and methods
10	Exploring Textiles	– Learn about textiles as a form of art and design	Fabric scraps, sewing materials	– Present examples of textile art and design, discussing techniques such as embroidery, weaving, and quilting	– Create textile artworks using fabric scraps and sewing materials, exploring different stitches and patterns
11	Understanding Portraiture	– Explore the concept of portraiture and facial proportions		– Discuss the elements of portraiture such as facial features, proportions, and expressions	– Practice drawing portraits of themselves and others, focusing on capturing facial features and expressions
11	Understanding Portraiture	– Explore the concept of portraiture and facial proportions	Portraits of people, drawing materials
12	Exploring Still Life	– Learn about still life as a genre of art	Still life objects (fruits, flowers)	– Introduce still life as a subject in art, discussing techniques for arranging objects and creating compositions	– Create still life artworks using objects from nature or everyday items, arranging them in interesting compositions

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learners’ Activities
13	Introduction to Ceramics	– Understand basic ceramic techniques and materials	Clay, pottery tools	– Demonstrate basic ceramic techniques such as pinching, coiling, and slab building	– Create ceramic artworks using clay, experimenting with different hand-building techniques
14	Exploring Mixed Media	– Learn about mixed media as a versatile art form	Various art materials	– Present examples of mixed media artworks, discussing techniques such as layering, collage, and assemblage	– Create mixed media artworks using a combination of different materials and techniques
15	Understanding Abstract Art	– Explore abstract art and its expressive qualities	Abstract artworks, painting materials	– Introduce abstract art as a form of non- representational art, discussing techniques such as color, shape, and gesture	– Create abstract artworks using intuitive and spontaneous techniques, focusing on color, texture, and movement
16	Exploring Landscapes	– Learn about landscape painting and its representation of natural scenery	Landscape paintings, painting materials	– Discuss the elements of landscape painting such as composition, perspective, and atmospheric effects	– Create landscape artworks inspired by nature, experimenting with different painting techniques and styles
17	Introduction to Calligraphy	– Understand basic calligraphy techniques and materials		– Demonstrate basic calligraphy techniques such as lettering styles, strokes, and flourishes	– Practice basic calligraphy strokes and letterforms, developing their own personal style
17	Introduction to Calligraphy	– Understand basic calligraphy techniques and materials	Calligraphy pens, ink
18	Exploring Street Art		Street art images, spray paint	– Present examples of street art, discussing its history, styles, and cultural significance	– Create street art- inspired artworks using spray paint or markers, exploring themes of self-expression and social commentary
18	Exploring Street Art	– Learn about street art as a form of public art	Street art images, spray paint

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learners’ Activities
19	Understanding Digital Art	– Explore digital art and its creative possibilities	Digital drawing software, graphics tablet	– Introduce digital art tools and software, discussing techniques for drawing, painting, and editing	– Experiment with digital drawing software, creating artworks using digital brushes and layers
20	Exploring 3D Art	– Learn about three- dimensional art forms such as sculpture and installation art		– Present examples of 3D artworks, discussing techniques for creating depth, volume, and spatial arrangements	– Create three- dimensional artworks using sculptural materials or digital modeling software, exploring spatial relationships and forms
			3D modeling software, sculptural
			materials
21	Introduction to Art History	– Learn about the history of art and major art movements	Art history books, images of famous artworks	– Introduce students to key art movements such as Renaissance, Impressionism, and Cubism, discussing their characteristics and contributions	– Explore images of famous artworks from different periods and movements, discussing their styles and influences
22	Exploring Cultural Art Forms	– Learn about art forms from different cultures and traditions	Cultural artifacts, photos of	– Present examples of cultural art forms from around the world, discussing their materials, techniques, and cultural significance	– Create artworks inspired by cultural art forms, exploring themes and motifs from different traditions
22	Exploring Cultural Art Forms		cultural artworks
23	Understanding Abstract Expressionism	– Explore abstract expressionism and its emphasis on emotion and spontaneity	Abstract expressionist artworks, painting materials	– Discuss the principles of abstract expressionism, including gestural brushwork, non- representational forms, and emotional expression	– Create abstract expressionist artworks, using intuitive and spontaneous techniques to convey emotions and feelings
24	Exploring Pop Art	– Learn about pop art and its use of popular culture imagery	Pop art examples, collage materials	– Present examples of pop art, discussing its themes, techniques, and use of mass media imagery	– Create pop art- inspired artworks using collage techniques and

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learners’ Activities
					popular culture references
25	Introduction to Sculptural Installation	– Understand sculptural installation as a form of environmental art	Installation artworks, found objects	– Introduce students to sculptural installation art, discussing its site-specific nature, use of space, and interactive elements	– Create sculptural installations using found objects and materials, exploring spatial relationships and viewer engagement
26	Exploring Performance Art	– Learn about performance art and its use of the body as a medium	Performance art videos, props	– Present examples of performance art, discussing its elements such as movement, gesture, and audience interaction	– Create performance art pieces using their bodies or props, exploring themes of identity and expression
27	Understanding Conceptual Art	– Explore conceptual art and its focus on ideas and concepts rather than visual aesthetics	Conceptual art examples, art books	– Discuss the principles of conceptual art, including the use of language, text,	– Create conceptual art pieces based on ideas and concepts, using various mediums and approaches
27	Understanding Conceptual Art		Conceptual art examples, art books	and ideas as artistic materials
28	Exploring Land Art	– Learn about land art and its use of natural landscapes as artistic materials	Land art installations, natural materials	– Present examples of land art, discussing its environmental themes, use of natural materials, and relationship with the landscape	– Create land art installations using natural materials found in outdoor environments, exploring themes of nature and sustainability
29	Introduction to Art Criticism	– Understand basic concepts of art criticism and analysis	Artworks for analysis, art criticism guidelines	– Introduce students to art criticism, discussing how to analyze artworks using formal elements, composition, and interpretation	– Analyze artworks using art criticism guidelines, discussing their meanings, techniques, and emotional impact

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learners’ Activities
30	Culminating Art Project	– Apply artistic skills and knowledge to create a culminating art project	Various art materials, project guidelines	– Guide students in planning and executing a culminating art project of their choice, incorporating different techniques, mediums, and themes	– Work on culminating art projects, applying artistic skills and creativity to create meaningful and expressive artworks

PHYSICAL EDUCATION SCHEME OF WORK

Physical Education:

Scheme of work for Primary 3 on Physical Education:

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learners’ Activities
1	Introduction to Physical Education	– Understand the importance of physical activity for health and well- being	None	– Introduce the importance of physical education and regular physical activity for maintaining health and fitness	– Discuss the benefits of being physically active and participating in physical education activities
2	Warm-up and Stretching	– Learn warm-up exercises to prepare the body for physical activity	Mats, cones	– Demonstrate various warm-up exercises such as jogging in place, arm circles, and leg swings	– Participate in warm-up exercises, following the teacher’s instructions
3	Fundamental Movement Skills	– Develop basic movement skills such as running, jumping, and throwing	Cones, balls	– Teach fundamental movement skills such as running technique, jumping techniques (e.g., two-foot jump, hop), and throwing techniques (e.g., overhand throw)	– Practice fundamental movement skills through games and activities
4	Balance and Coordination	– Improve balance and coordination through various	Balance beams, agility ladder	– Lead activities focused on balance and coordination, such as balancing on one foot, walking on a balance	– Practice balance and coordination exercises, challenging themselves

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learners’ Activities
		exercises and activities		beam, and navigating through an agility ladder	to improve their stability and control
					– Engage in strength-
				– Guide students through	building exercises and
		– Develop strength		strength-building exercises	aerobic activities,
		and endurance	Skipping	such as push-ups, sit-ups,	working on improving
		through bodyweight	ropes,	and squats, as well as	their muscular strength
	Strength and	exercises and	resistance	aerobic activities like	and cardiovascular
5	Endurance	aerobic activities	bands	skipping and jogging	fitness
		– Enhance flexibility		– Lead stretching routines	– Participate in
		and mobility		focusing on major muscle	stretching and mobility
		through stretching	Stretch	groups, as well as mobility	exercises, aiming to
	Flexibility and	and mobility	bands, yoga	exercises such as lunges, leg	improve their flexibility
6	Mobility	exercises	mats	swings, and arm circles	and range of motion
					– Participate in spatial
		– Develop spatial		– Organize games and	awareness games and
		awareness and		activities that require spatial	activities, practicing
	Spatial	movement control		awareness and movement	maneuvering through
	Awareness and	through spatial	Cones,	control, such as obstacle	obstacles and
	Movement	awareness games	hoops,	courses, relay races, and tag	controlling their
7	Control	and activities	markers	games	movements
		– Learn the basic		– Introduce the rules and
		rules and skills of		basic skills of a chosen team	– Practice basic skills of
		team sports such as		sport, demonstrating	the chosen team sport
	Introduction to	soccer, basketball,		techniques such as passing,	through drills and mini-
8	Team Sports	or volleyball	Balls, nets	shooting, and dribbling	games
				– Organize cooperative
				games and activities that
		– Develop teamwork		require teamwork and	– Work together with
		and cooperation	Cones, ropes,	communication, such as	classmates to complete
	Cooperative	skills through	team-	group challenges, team	cooperative challenges
	Games and	cooperative games	building	relays, and cooperative ball	and achieve common
9	Activities	and activities	props	games	goals

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learners’ Activities
10	Sportsmanship and Fair Play	– Understand the principles of sportsmanship and fair play in physical activities	None	– Discuss the importance of sportsmanship and fair play in sports and physical activities, emphasizing respect for opponents, following rules, and displaying good sportsmanship	– Demonstrate good sportsmanship and fair play during physical activities, showing respect for teammates and opponents and following rules and instructions
11	Introduction to Athletics	– Learn about different track and field events and basic athletic skills	Cones, stopwatch	– Introduce various track and field events such as sprinting, long jump, and relay races, teaching basic techniques and rules	– Practice basic athletic skills and techniques through drills and mini- competitions
12	Outdoor Adventure and Nature	– Explore outdoor environments and engage in nature- based activities	Outdoor space, nature trails	– Lead outdoor adventure activities such as nature hikes, scavenger hunts, and orienteering challenges, encouraging students to explore and appreciate the natural environment	– Participate in outdoor adventure activities, observing nature and engaging in outdoor exploration and adventure
13	Introduction to Dance	– Learn basic dance movements and choreography	Music player, dance props	– Teach basic dance movements and choreography in different dance styles such as ballet, jazz, or hip-hop, guiding students through dance routines and sequences	– Practice basic dance movements and routines, expressing themselves through movement and rhythm
14	Introduction to Martial Arts	– Learn basic martial arts techniques and principles	Mats, martial arts props	– Introduce basic martial arts techniques such as stances, blocks, and strikes, emphasizing discipline, respect, and self-control	– Practice basic martial arts techniques and drills, focusing on control and technique
15	Mindfulness and Relaxation	– Learn relaxation techniques and mindfulness exercises to manage	Yoga mats, relaxation props	– Lead relaxation and mindfulness activities such as deep breathing exercises, guided meditation, and	– Participate in mindfulness and relaxation exercises, learning techniques to

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learners’ Activities
		stress and promote mental well-being		yoga poses, helping students to relax and reduce stress	calm their minds and bodies
16	Fitness Assessment and Goal Setting	– Assess fitness levels and set personal fitness goals	Stopwatch, fitness assessment tools	– Conduct fitness assessments such as timed runs, shuttle runs, and flexibility tests, helping students to measure their fitness levels and identify areas for improvement	– Participate in fitness assessments, recording their results and setting personal fitness goals
17	Circuit Training	– Improve overall fitness and strength through circuit training exercises	Circuit training stations	– Set up circuit training stations with different exercise stations targeting various muscle groups and fitness components, guiding students through a circuit training workout	– Rotate through circuit training stations, performing exercises such as push-ups, squats, jumping jacks, and agility drills
18	Nutrition and Healthy Eating	– Learn about the importance of nutrition and healthy eating for overall health and fitness	Nutrition posters, food models	– Discuss the importance of nutrition and healthy eating habits, covering topics such as balanced diet, food groups, and portion control	– Learn about different food groups and healthy eating choices, discussing how nutrition impacts their energy levels and physical performance
19	Hydration and Physical Activity	– Understand the importance of hydration for physical performance	Water bottles, hydration stations	– Teach students about the importance of staying hydrated before, during, and after physical activity, discussing signs of dehydration and strategies for maintaining proper hydration levels	– Drink water regularly during physical activities, understanding the importance of staying hydrated
20	Injury Prevention and First Aid	– Learn about common sports	First aid kit, injury	– Discuss common sports injuries and how to prevent them through proper warm- up, technique, and	– Understand how to prevent sports injuries and what to do in case

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learners’ Activities
		injuries and basic first aid techniques	prevention posters	equipment use, as well as basic first aid procedures such as treating minor cuts, sprains, and bruises	of minor injuries during physical activities
21	Outdoor Games and Recreational Activities	– Engage in outdoor games and recreational activities for enjoyment and leisure	Sports equipment, outdoor space	– Organize outdoor games and recreational activities such as tag games, relay races, and frisbee throwing, providing opportunities for students to have fun and enjoy physical activity	– Participate in outdoor games and recreational activities, enjoying the benefits of outdoor play and social interaction
22	Fitness Circuit Challenge	– Participate in a fitness circuit challenge to test and improve overall fitness levels	Fitness circuit challenge setup	– Set up a fitness circuit challenge with various fitness stations targeting different exercises and fitness components, encouraging students to complete the circuit and track their progress	– Complete the fitness circuit challenge, striving to improve their performance and achieve personal fitness goals
23	Team Building and Cooperation	– Develop teamwork and cooperation skills through team- building activities	Team- building props, cooperative games	– Organize team-building activities such as trust falls, group challenges, and problem-solving tasks, promoting communication, cooperation, and leadership skills	– Work together with teammates to complete team-building challenges and tasks, fostering trust and cooperation among group members
24	Dance and Movement Exploration	– Explore different dance styles and movement expressions	Music player, dance props	– Introduce students to various dance styles such as contemporary, folk, or cultural dances, guiding them through movement exploration and improvisation exercises	– Experiment with different dance movements and expressions, exploring creativity and self- expression through dance

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learners’ Activities
25	Martial Arts Practice	– Practice martial arts techniques and forms	Mats, martial arts equipment	– Lead martial arts practice sessions focusing on technique, discipline, and respect, guiding students through drills, forms, and sparring exercises	– Practice martial arts techniques and forms, working on improving their technique and self-discipline
26	Relaxation and Mindfulness Activities	– Engage in relaxation and mindfulness activities for stress relief and mental well-being	Yoga mats, relaxation props	– Lead relaxation and mindfulness activities such as guided meditation, deep breathing exercises, and progressive muscle relaxation, creating a calm and peaceful environment	– Participate in relaxation and mindfulness activities, learning techniques to manage stress and promote mental relaxation
27	Fitness Circuit Challenge II	– Participate in a second fitness circuit challenge to assess progress and fitness improvement	Fitness circuit challenge setup	– Repeat the fitness circuit challenge with new exercises and challenges, encouraging students to compare their performance to previous attempts and track their improvement	– Complete the second fitness circuit challenge, noting any improvements in performance and fitness levels
28	Outdoor Adventure and Exploration	– Explore outdoor environments and engage in adventurous activities	Outdoor space, adventure gear	– Lead outdoor adventure activities such as nature walks, rock climbing, or kayaking, providing opportunities for students to challenge themselves and experience the thrill of outdoor exploration	– Engage in outdoor adventure activities, overcoming challenges and exploring the natural world
29	Dance and Creative Movement	– Express creativity and emotion through dance and creative movement	Music player, dance props	– Encourage students to express themselves through dance and creative movement, allowing them to improvise and choreograph their own dance routines	– Create and perform their own dance routines, expressing themselves through movement and rhythm

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Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learners’ Activities
30	Culminating Physical Activity Event	– Participate in a culminating physical activity event showcasing skills and achievements	Sports equipment, event setup	– Organize a culminating physical activity event such as a sports day, field day, or obstacle course challenge, allowing students to showcase their skills and achievements in various physical activities	– Participate in the culminating physical activity event, demonstrating their skills and sportsmanship in a supportive and celebratory atmosphere

ICT SCHEME OF WORK

ICT

Scheme of work for Primary 3 on ICT:

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learners’ Activities
1	Introduction to Computers	– Understand the basic parts and functions of a computer	Computer, projector	– Introduce the concept of a computer and its basic parts such as monitor, keyboard, mouse, and CPU	– Identify and label basic parts of a computer
2	Keyboard Skills	– Develop typing skills and learn the layout of the keyboard	Keyboard	– Teach proper keyboarding techniques and finger placement, introducing the layout of the QWERTY keyboard	– Practice typing exercises to improve keyboarding skills
3	Introduction to Software	– Learn about different types of software and their uses	Computer, software applications	– Present examples of software applications such as word processors, spreadsheets, and presentation software, discussing their functions and uses	– Explore different software applications, experimenting with basic features and functions

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learners’ Activities
4	Word Processing Basics	– Learn basic word processing skills such as typing, formatting, and editing text	Word processing software	– Demonstrate basic word processing tasks such as typing, formatting text (e.g., font, size, style), and editing (e.g., copy, paste, delete)	– Practice typing and formatting text using word processing software, creating simple documents and making basic edits
5	Internet Safety	– Understand the importance of internet safety and responsible online behavior	Internet connection, projector	– Discuss the importance of internet safety, covering topics such as protecting personal information, avoiding cyberbullying, and identifying online risks	– Learn and discuss internet safety rules and guidelines, understanding how to stay safe and responsible while using the internet
6	Introduction to Email	– Learn about email and its uses for communication	Computer, email account	– Introduce the concept of email, explaining its purpose and features such as composing, sending, receiving, and replying to emails	– Create email accounts (if applicable) and practice sending and receiving emails to communicate with classmates or teachers
7	Introduction to Graphics	– Learn basic graphic design concepts and tools	Drawing software	– Introduce basic graphic design concepts such as shapes, colors, and lines, demonstrating how to use drawing tools and features	– Experiment with drawing tools and create simple graphics or illustrations using drawing software
8	Multimedia Presentations	– Develop skills in creating multimedia	Presentation software	– Teach students how to create multimedia presentations, including adding text, images, and audio/video elements	– Create multimedia presentations on a topic of interest, incorporating text, images, and multimedia elements to convey information or ideas
8	Multimedia Presentations	presentations	Presentation software
9	Introduction to Coding	– Learn basic coding concepts and principles	Coding platform or software	– Introduce coding concepts such as algorithms, sequences, and loops, using beginner-friendly coding platforms or software	– Practice coding exercises and puzzles to understand basic coding concepts and logic

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learners’ Activities
10	Internet Research Skills	– Develop skills in conducting internet research and evaluating online sources	Internet connection, web browser	– Teach effective strategies for internet research, including using search engines, evaluating website credibility, and citing sources	– Conduct internet research on a given topic, finding and evaluating information from various online sources
11	Digital Citizenship	– Understand the rights, responsibilities, and ethical behavior in the digital world	Internet connection, projector	– Discuss the concept of digital citizenship, covering topics such as online etiquette, cyberbullying, copyright, and digital footprint	– Reflect on personal online behavior and discuss ways to be responsible and ethical digital citizens
12	Spreadsheet Basics		Spreadsheet software	– Demonstrate basic spreadsheet functions such as entering data, formatting cells, and performing simple calculations	– Practice entering data and performing basic calculations using spreadsheet software
		– Learn basic spreadsheet skills such as data entry, formatting, and
		simple calculations
13	Cybersecurity Awareness	– Understand the importance of cybersecurity and measures to protect against online threats	Internet connection, cybersecurity resources	– Discuss common online threats such as viruses, malware, phishing, and hacking, and teach strategies for preventing cyber attacks	– Identify potential online threats and discuss ways to protect personal information and devices
14	Digital Literacy Skills	– Develop digital literacy skills for	Various digital tools and resources	– Introduce digital literacy skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, and adaptability in using technology effectively and responsibly	– Apply digital literacy skills to navigate and use various digital tools and resources, solving problems and completing tasks effectively and efficiently
14	Digital Literacy Skills	effective use of technology	Various digital tools and resources
15	Coding Projects	– Apply coding skills to create simple programming projects	Coding platform or software	– Guide students in creating coding projects such as simple animations, games, or interactive stories,	– Create coding projects, experimenting with different programming concepts and building

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learners’ Activities
				applying coding concepts and principles	their own programs or projects
16	Introduction to Robotics	– Learn basic principles of robotics and programming	Robotics kits or software	– Introduce basic robotics concepts such as sensors, actuators, and programming, demonstrating how to build and program simple robots	– Experiment with robotics kits or software, building and programming robots to perform tasks or complete challenges
17	Digital Storytelling	– Learn to create digital stories using multimedia elements	Storytelling software or multimedia tools	– Teach students how to plan and create digital stories, incorporating text, images, audio, and video elements	– Plan and create digital stories on topics of their choice, using multimedia elements to enhance storytelling and engage the audience
18	Online Collaboration Tools	– Develop skills in using online collaboration tools for group projects and communication	Collaboration platforms or software	– Introduce online collaboration tools such as Google Workspace, Microsoft Teams, or	– Collaborate with classmates on group projects or assignments using online collaboration tools, sharing documents, and communicating effectively
18	Online Collaboration Tools		Collaboration platforms or software	collaborative editing platforms, demonstrating their features and functions
19	Animation Basics	– Learn basic animation principles and techniques	Animation software or tools	– Teach fundamental animation concepts such as keyframes, timelines, and motion paths, demonstrating how to create simple animations	– Create simple animations using animation software or tools, experimenting with motion and timing to bring characters or objects to life
20	Digital Art and Design	– Develop skills in digital art and design using graphic software	Graphic design software or tools	– Introduce digital art and design principles such as composition, color theory, and visual communication, demonstrating how to use graphic software or tools	– Create digital artworks or designs using graphic software or tools, applying design principles and experimenting with different techniques and styles

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learners’ Activities
21	Online Safety and Privacy	– Understand the importance of online safety and privacy measures	Internet connection, cybersecurity resources	– Discuss online safety and privacy issues such as identity theft, online scams, and privacy settings on social media platforms, teaching strategies for protecting personal information and staying safe online	– Review privacy settings on personal accounts and discuss ways to stay safe while using the internet, identifying and avoiding potential online threats
22	Multimedia Projects	– Create multimedia projects combining various digital media elements	Multimedia creation tools	– Guide students in planning and creating multimedia projects such as digital presentations, videos, or interactive websites, incorporating text, images, audio, and video elements	– Plan and create multimedia projects on topics of interest, integrating different digital media elements to convey information or express creativity
23	Digital Photography	– Learn basic photography techniques and principles	Digital cameras or smartphones		– Practice taking photographs using digital cameras or smartphones, applying photography techniques and experimenting with composition and lighting
23	Digital Photography	– Learn basic photography techniques and principles	Digital cameras or smartphones	– Teach photography basics such as composition, lighting, and framing, demonstrating how to take quality photos
24	Website Design Basics	– Learn basic website design principles and create simple web pages	Website design software or tools	– Introduce website design concepts such as layout, navigation, and user interface design, demonstrating how to use website design software or tools to create simple web pages	– Design and create simple web pages using website design software or tools, focusing on layout, organization, and visual appeal
25	Digital Music Creation	– Explore digital music creation tools and techniques	Music creation software or tools	– Introduce digital music creation software or tools, demonstrating how to	– Create original music compositions using digital music creation software or tools, experimenting with

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learners’ Activities
				compose, record, and edit music tracks	different instruments, sounds, and effects
				– Teach effective	– Prepare and deliver
				presentation techniques	online presentations on
				such as structuring content,	topics of their choice,
				using visual aids, and	applying presentation
		– Develop skills in		engaging the audience,	skills and using visual aids
	Online	delivering effective		providing tips for delivering	to enhance
	Presentation	online	Presentation	confident and compelling	communication and
26	Skills	presentations	software	presentations	engagement
				– Engage students in	– Participate in activities
				discussions and activities	and discussions that
				that promote responsible	promote responsible
		– Apply digital		digital citizenship, such as	digital citizenship,
		citizenship	Internet	creating digital citizenship	applying digital
	Digital	principles and	connection,	pledges, analyzing online	citizenship principles in
	Citizenship in	practices in real-	project	scenarios, and practicing	their online interactions
27	Action	world scenarios	materials	positive online behavior	and behaviors
				– Guide students in
				developing more complex
				coding projects such as
				interactive games,	– Create advanced coding
		– Continue applying		simulations, or web	projects, experimenting
		coding skills to		applications, applying	with new programming
		more advanced	Coding	advanced coding concepts	concepts and building
	Coding	programming	platform or	and problem-solving	more sophisticated
28	Projects II	projects	software	strategies	programs or applications
				– Teach strategies for
				analyzing and evaluating	– Analyze and evaluate
		– Develop critical		digital media content such	digital media content,
		thinking skills for		as news articles, videos,	identifying sources,
		analyzing and		and social media posts,	evaluating credibility, and
	Digital Media	evaluating digital	Various digital	discussing credibility, bias,	discerning bias and
29	Literacy	media content	media content	and fact-checking methods	misinformation

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learners’ Activities
30	Culminating ICT Project	– Apply ICT skills and knowledge to create a culminating project	Various digital tools and resources	– Allow students to choose a topic or project of interest and apply their ICT skills to plan, design, and create a culminating project, showcasing their learning and creativity	– Plan, design, and create a culminating ICT project, demonstrating proficiency in ICT skills and presenting their project to peers or the school community for feedback and reflection

ENTREPRENEURSHIP SCHEME OF WORK

Entrepreneurship:

Scheme of work for Primary 3 on Entrepreneurship:

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed		Learners’ Activities
				Teacher’s Activities
1	Introduction to Entrepreneurship	– Understand the concept of entrepreneurship and its importance in society	Whiteboard,	– Define entrepreneurship and discuss examples of entrepreneurs and their ventures	– Define entrepreneurship and discuss examples of entrepreneurs
			markers
2	Identifying Problems and Solutions	– Learn to identify problems or needs in their environment	Problem identification cards	– Present scenarios or case studies for students to identify problems or needs in their surroundings	– Identify problems or needs in their environment
3	Brainstorming Business Ideas		Flipchart paper, markers	– Facilitate a brainstorming session where students generate business ideas based on identified problems or needs	– Brainstorm potential business ideas based on identified problems or needs
		– Develop creativity and brainstorm potential business ideas
4	Market Research	– Learn the importance of market research in	Surveys, internet access	– Introduce the concept of market research and guide students in conducting	– Conduct surveys or interviews to gather information about

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learners’ Activities
		understanding customer needs and preferences		surveys or interviews to gather information about customer preferences and demands	customer preferences and demands
5	Creating a Business Plan	– Understand the components of a business plan and how to create one		– Present the components of a business plan (e.g., executive summary, market analysis, marketing strategy) and guide students in creating their own business plans	– Create a business plan for their proposed business idea
			Templates for
			business plans
6	Understanding Profit and Loss	– Learn about revenue, expenses, and profit in business	Worksheets or examples of financial statements	– Teach students about revenue, expenses, and profit through examples or worksheets, explaining how to calculate and analyze financial	– Calculate revenue, expenses, and profit for a hypothetical business venture
				statements
7	Marketing Strategies	– Understand different marketing strategies and how to promote a business	Marketing	– Introduce various marketing strategies such as advertising, promotions, and social media marketing, and discuss their effectiveness in reaching target customers	– Develop marketing materials or strategies to promote their business idea
			materials (posters, flyers, etc.)
8	Sales and Customer Service	– Learn the importance of sales and customer service in business	Role-playing scenarios	– Role-play scenarios where students practice sales techniques and customer service skills, emphasizing the importance of building positive relationships with customers	– Role-play sales interactions and customer service scenarios

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learners’ Activities
9	Financial Planning and Budgeting	– Develop skills in financial planning and budgeting for a business	Budgeting worksheets or software	– Teach students about budgeting and financial planning, guiding them in creating budgets for their business ventures and allocating resources effectively	– Create budgets for their business ventures and allocate resources accordingly
10	Product Development and Innovation		Prototyping materials (if applicable)	– Discuss the product development process and the role of innovation in business success, encouraging students to think creatively and develop innovative solutions for their business ideas	– Develop prototypes or innovative features for their business products
		– Understand the process of product development and the importance of innovation in
		business
11	Pricing Strategies	– Learn about different pricing strategies and how to set prices for products or services	Price comparison	– Introduce pricing	– Determine pricing strategies and set prices for their products or services
				strategies such as cost- based pricing, competition-based pricing, and value-based pricing, and discuss their advantages and disadvantages
			charts
12	Legal and Ethical Considerations	– Understand legal and ethical	Legal documents or case studies	– Present legal and ethical issues relevant to entrepreneurship (e.g., intellectual property rights, fair competition) and discuss their implications for business operations	– Identify legal and ethical considerations relevant to their business ventures
		considerations in entrepreneurship
13	Business Pitching	– Develop skills in presenting business ideas effectively	Presentation materials (slides, posters, etc.)	– Teach students how to prepare and deliver a business pitch, emphasizing key elements such as problem identification, solution	– Prepare and deliver business pitches for their business ideas

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learners’ Activities
				proposal, and market potential
14	Financial Management	– Learn to manage finances effectively and track business performance	Accounting software or	– Discuss financial management practices such as record-keeping, cash flow management, and financial analysis, guiding students in using accounting tools to track their business performance	– Use accounting tools to manage finances and track the performance of their business ventures
			templates
15	Business Networking		Networking opportunities (events, guest speakers)	– Organize networking opportunities such as guest speakers or business visits, providing students with opportunities to interact with professionals	– Engage in networking activities and build relationships with professionals
		– Learn the importance of networking and
		building professional relationships in business
				in various fields
16	Adaptability and Resilience	– Develop adaptability and resilience skills to overcome challenges in entrepreneurship		– Present case studies or role-playing scenarios where students encounter challenges or setbacks in their business ventures, discussing strategies for resilience and adaptation	– Discuss and develop strategies for overcoming challenges and setbacks in their business ventures
			Case studies or role-playing scenarios
17	Social Responsibility	– Understand the	Case studies or community service projects	– Introduce the concept of social responsibility in business, discussing examples of socially responsible businesses and their impact on communities	– Identify ways to incorporate social responsibility into their business practices and initiatives
		concept of social responsibility and its role in business
18	Feedback and Continuous Improvement	– Learn to seek feedback and continuously improve	Feedback forms or surveys	– Teach students the importance of seeking feedback from customers, peers, and mentors, and	– Seek feedback from stakeholders and use it to make improvements to

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learners’ Activities
		their business ventures		provide opportunities for them to receive feedback on their business ideas and operations	their business ventures
19	Scaling Up	– Understand the concept of scaling up and growth strategies for businesses	Growth strategy examples	– Discuss different growth strategies such as expansion, diversification, and franchising, and their implications for business operations	– Explore growth opportunities and develop strategies for scaling up their business ventures
20	Globalization and International Business		Case studies or international trade examples	– Introduce the concept of globalization and its impact on business, discussing opportunities and challenges in international trade and	– Identify potential opportunities for international business ventures and discuss strategies for entering global markets
		– Learn about globalization and
		opportunities for international business
		opportunities for international business		business expansion
21	Branding and Brand Identity	– Understand the importance of branding and how to build a strong brand identity	Branding	– Teach students about branding principles such as brand identity, positioning, and differentiation, and guide them in creating brand identities for their business ventures	– Develop brand identities for their business ventures, including logos, slogans, and brand guidelines
21	Branding and Brand Identity		materials (logos, brand guidelines)
22	Innovation and Creativity	– Develop innovation	Innovation exercises or brainstorming activities	– Engage students in activities that foster creativity and innovation, such as brainstorming sessions, design thinking exercises, or innovation challenges	– Generate innovative ideas and solutions to address business challenges or capitalize on opportunities
22	Innovation and Creativity	and creativity skills to drive business growth	Innovation exercises or brainstorming activities
23	Project Management	– Learn project management skills to effectively plan and	Project management	– Introduce project management concepts such as goal setting, task allocation, and timeline	– Plan and execute business projects, applying project management

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learners’ Activities
		execute business projects	tools or templates	management, and guide students in using project management tools to plan and organize their business projects	principles and tools to ensure successful completion
24	Financial Literacy	– Develop financial literacy skills for making informed financial decisions		– Teach financial literacy concepts such as budgeting, saving, investing, and managing debt, providing resources and activities to enhance students’ financial knowledge and skills	– Apply financial literacy skills to make informed decisions about personal finances and business investments
			Financial literacy resources
			(books, websites)
25	Sustainability in Business	– Understand the importance of sustainability and responsible business practices	Sustainability resources (articles, videos)	– Discuss the concept of sustainability in business, covering topics such as environmental	– Identify ways to integrate sustainability principles into their business practices and operations
25	Sustainability in Business		Sustainability resources (articles, videos)	responsibility, ethical sourcing, and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives
26	Leadership and Teamwork	– Develop leadership and teamwork skills for effective collaboration and management	Leadership and teamwork exercises	– Facilitate activities that promote leadership development and teamwork skills, such as team-building exercises, role-playing scenarios, or collaborative projects	– Collaborate with peers on group projects and activities, practicing effective communication, collaboration, and leadership skills
27	Legal Compliance	– Understand legal requirements and regulations for operating a business	Legal documents or compliance checklists	– Teach students about legal compliance requirements for businesses, including licenses, permits, taxes, and regulations, and	– Ensure compliance with legal requirements and regulations for their business ventures

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learners’ Activities
				provide resources for navigating legal processes
				– Present ethical dilemma
				scenarios or case studies
				related to business
		– Learn about ethical		situations, facilitating	– Analyze ethical
		considerations in	Ethical	discussions on ethical	dilemmas and make
		business and the	dilemma	decision-making and the	decisions based on
		importance of ethical	scenarios or	consequences of unethical	ethical principles
28	Business Ethics	decision-making	case studies	behavior	and values
				– Acknowledge and
				celebrate students’
				achievements and	– Reflect on their
				successes in	journey in
				entrepreneurship,	entrepreneurship,
		– Celebrate	Celebration	providing recognition and	celebrating
		achievements and	materials	encouragement for their	milestones and
	Celebrating	successes in	(awards,	efforts and	successes along the
29	Success	entrepreneurship	certificates)	accomplishments	way
					– Reflect on their
					learning journey in
				– Encourage students to	entrepreneurship,
		– Reflect on their		reflect on their learning	setting goals and
		learning and		and experiences in	making plans for
		experiences in		entrepreneurship,	future business
		entrepreneurship	Reflection	identifying strengths, areas	ventures and
	Reflection and	and plan for future	journals or	for growth, and goals for	personal
30	Future Planning	goals and endeavors	worksheets	future endeavors	development

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE SCHEME OF WORK

Agricultural Science:

Scheme of work for Primary 3 on Agricultural Science:

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learners’ Activities
1	Introduction to Agriculture	– Understand the importance of agriculture in daily life	Pictures or videos of farming activities	– Introduce agriculture as the science and practice of farming, discussing its significance in providing food, fiber, and other essential resources for human survival	– Discuss the role of agriculture in providing food, clothing, and shelter
2	Types of Agriculture	– Learn about different types of agriculture (e.g.,	Charts or diagrams of agricultural systems	– Present various types of agriculture and explain their characteristics, including subsistence farming, commercial farming, and mixed farming	– Identify and describe different types of agriculture
2	Types of Agriculture	subsistence, commercial, mixed farming)	Charts or diagrams of agricultural systems		– Identify and describe different types of agriculture
3	Soil and Its Importance	– Understand the importance of soil for plant growth	Soil samples, magnifying glasses	– Discuss the role of soil in agriculture, explaining its composition, structure, and importance for plant growth and nutrition	– Examine soil samples and observe their characteristics under magnification
4	Soil Conservation Methods	– Learn about soil conservation	Pictures or videos of soil erosion	– Teach soil conservation techniques such as contour plowing, terracing, mulching, and crop rotation, discussing their benefits and how they help prevent soil erosion and degradation	– Discuss and illustrate soil conservation methods, understanding their importance for maintaining soil fertility and preventing erosion
4	Soil Conservation Methods	methods to prevent erosion and maintain soil fertility	Pictures or videos of soil erosion
5	Plant Parts and Functions	– Understand the structure and	Plant specimens, diagrams	– Present the basic structure of plants and their major parts (roots, stems, leaves, flowers), explaining their	– Identify and label different plant parts,

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learners’ Activities
		functions of different plant parts		functions in plant growth and development	understanding their functions
6	Seed Germination	– Learn about the process of seed germination and factors influencing it	Seeds (various types), germination trays	– Demonstrate the process of seed germination, discussing the conditions necessary for germination (water, warmth, oxygen) and factors that affect germination rates (temperature, soil moisture)	– Plant seeds in germination trays and observe the stages of germination
7	Crop Production Practices	– Learn about crop production practices such as planting, watering, and weeding	Farm tools (e.g., hoe, watering can)	– Discuss crop production practices, including land preparation, planting methods, watering techniques, and weed control measures	– Demonstrate planting techniques and watering methods, participating in weeding activities
8	Plant Nutrition	– Understand the role of nutrients in plant growth and development	Fertilizers, plant nutrient charts	– Teach the essential nutrients required for plant growth (nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, etc.) and their functions, discussing the sources of nutrients and the importance of soil fertility	– Discuss the importance of nutrients for plant growth and identify common fertilizers
9	Pest and Disease Management	– Learn about common pests and diseases affecting	Pest and disease samples, pesticides	– Present common pests and diseases affecting crops, discussing their symptoms and the damage they cause, and teach methods for pest and disease control (biological control, cultural practices, chemical control)	– Identify common pests and diseases in crops and discuss methods for their management
9	Pest and Disease Management	crops and methods for their management	Pest and disease samples, pesticides
10	Plant Propagation Methods	– Learn about different methods of plant propagation	Plant propagation materials	– Introduce various methods of plant propagation, including sexual propagation (seeds) and asexual	– Practice plant propagation techniques such as

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learners’ Activities
		(e.g., seeds, cuttings, grafting)	(seeds, cuttings)	propagation (cuttings, grafting), demonstrating how each method is used to propagate plants	sowing seeds and taking cuttings
11	Livestock Farming	– Understand the importance of livestock farming and common livestock animals	Pictures or videos of livestock	– Discuss the role of livestock in agriculture and the benefits of raising animals for food, fiber, and other products, presenting common livestock animals (cattle, sheep, goats, poultry, etc.)	– Identify and describe common livestock animals and their uses
12	Animal Husbandry Practices	– Learn about basic animal husbandry practices for raising healthy and productive livestock	Farm animals (toy models or pictures)	– Teach animal care practices such as feeding, housing, grooming, and disease prevention, discussing the importance of proper nutrition, hygiene, and management for animal	– Demonstrate animal care practices and participate in feeding and grooming activities
12	Animal Husbandry Practices		Farm animals (toy models or pictures)	health and productivity
13	Dairy Farming	– Understand the process of dairy farming and the production of dairy products	Dairy products (milk, cheese, yogurt)	– Discuss the process of dairy farming, including milking, processing, and packaging of dairy products, and the nutritional value of dairy products	– Explore dairy farming practices and dairy products, understanding their importance for nutrition and health
14	Beekeeping	– Learn about beekeeping and the importance of bees in agriculture	Beekeeping equipment (hive, smoker)	– Introduce the basics of beekeeping, discussing the role of bees in pollination and honey production, and the equipment and techniques used in beekeeping	– Explore the components of a beehive and observe bees in action

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learners’ Activities
15	Aquaculture	– Understand the concept of aquaculture and its significance for food production	Aquaculture equipment (fish tanks, nets)	– Present the principles of aquaculture and different methods of fish farming, discussing the types of fish raised in aquaculture systems and their nutritional value	– Explore aquaculture systems and observe fish farming practices
16	Harvesting and Post-Harvest Handling	– Learn about harvesting methods and post-harvest handling practices to preserve crop quality and freshness	Harvesting tools (e.g., sickle, knife)	– Discuss harvesting techniques for different crops and post-harvest handling practices to maintain quality and freshness, including cleaning, sorting, grading, and storage	– Participate in harvesting activities and practice post- harvest handling techniques
17	Food Processing	– Understand the importance of food processing in agriculture and food preservation	Food processing equipment (blender, grinder)	– Teach students about food processing techniques such as drying, canning, freezing, and fermentation, discussing	– Explore different food processing methods and their applications
17	Food Processing		Food processing equipment (blender, grinder)	their role in extending shelf life and preserving food quality
18	Sustainable Agriculture Practices	– Learn about sustainable agriculture practices to conserve natural resources and protect the	Sustainable farming materials (compost, cover crops)	– Present sustainable agriculture practices such as organic farming, crop rotation, and agroforestry, discussing their benefits for soil health, biodiversity, and environmental sustainability	– Discuss the importance of sustainable agriculture practices for conserving natural resources and protecting the environment
18	Sustainable Agriculture Practices	environment	Sustainable farming materials (compost, cover crops)
19	Urban Agriculture	– Understand the concept of urban agriculture and its relevance in urban areas	Urban farming materials (containers, soil)	– Introduce urban agriculture practices such as rooftop gardening, vertical farming, and community gardens, discussing their benefits for food security, environmental	– Explore urban agriculture initiatives and participate in urban farming activities

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learners’ Activities
				sustainability, and community engagement
				– Discuss the farm-to-table
				movement, emphasizing the
		– Learn about the		importance of locally	– Explore local food
		farm-to-table		sourced food, sustainable	systems and
		movement and its		farming practices, and	participate in farm
	Farm-to-Table	impact on food	Local produce,	supporting local farmers and	visits or farmer’s
20	Movement	systems	farm visits	markets	markets
				– Introduce agricultural
				technologies such as
		– Understand the		mechanization, precision
		role of technology in		farming, and drone	– Explore modern
		modern agriculture	Agricultural	technology, discussing their	agricultural
		and its impact on	technology	benefits for improving	technologies and
	Agricultural	productivity and	tools (tractors,	efficiency, productivity, and	their applications in
21	Technology	sustainability	drones)	sustainability in agriculture	farming
				– Teach economic concepts
				such as supply and demand,
				price determination, and	– Analyze agricultural
		– Learn about basic		market competition,	market data and
		economic principles	Market price	applying them to agricultural	trends,
		in agriculture and	data, supply	markets and discussing	understanding their
	Agricultural	the agricultural	and demand	factors affecting agricultural	impact on farmers
22	Economics	market	charts	prices and incomes	and consumers
				– Introduce agripreneurship
				as the intersection of
				agriculture and
				entrepreneurship, discussing
				opportunities for
		– Develop		agricultural business	– Brainstorm
		entrepreneurial skills	Business	ventures and the skills and	agricultural business
		for agricultural	planning	knowledge required for	ideas and develop
23	Agripreneurship	business ventures	templates	success	basic business plans

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learners’ Activities
24	Agroforestry	– Learn about agroforestry practices and their benefits for sustainable land use	Agroforestry models or diagrams	– Present agroforestry systems such as alley cropping, windbreaks, and silvopasture, discussing their ecological and economic benefits for soil conservation, biodiversity, and livelihoods	– Explore agroforestry practices and their applications in sustainable land management
25	Agricultural Policy	– Understand the role of government policies and regulations in agriculture	Policy documents or case studies	– Teach students about agricultural policies and regulations, discussing their objectives, implementation, and impact on farmers, consumers, and the environment	– Discuss the effects of agricultural policies on farming practices and food systems
26	Agricultural Extension Services	– Learn about agricultural extension services and their role in disseminating agricultural information and technologies	Extension service materials (pamphlets, brochures)	– Introduce agricultural extension services and their functions in providing	– Participate in agricultural extension activities and workshops
26	Agricultural Extension Services		Extension service materials (pamphlets, brochures)	farmers with technical advice, training, and access to resources and technologies
27	Climate Smart Agriculture	– Understand the concept of climate- smart agriculture	Climate change data, adaptation strategies	– Discuss the challenges of climate change for agriculture and strategies for building resilience and adapting farming practices, including drought-resistant crops, water management, and soil conservation measures	– Explore climate- smart agriculture practices and discuss their importance for mitigating climate change impacts on farming
27	Climate Smart Agriculture	and practices for adapting to climate change	Climate change data, adaptation strategies
28	Agritourism	– Learn about agritourism as a form of rural tourism and its benefits for	Agritourism resources (farm tours, activities)	– Introduce agritourism activities such as farm tours, farm stays, and educational programs, discussing their role in diversifying farm	– Explore agritourism opportunities and experiences, understanding their role in promoting

Week	Topic	Learning Objectives	Materials Needed	Teacher’s Activities	Learners’ Activities
		farmers and communities		income and promoting rural development	agriculture and rural livelihoods
29	Agricultural Innovation	– Explore innovative technologies and practices in agriculture for sustainable food production and farming efficiency	Innovation showcases or technology demos	– Showcase innovative agricultural technologies and practices such as hydroponics, vertical farming, and genetic engineering, discussing their potential benefits and risks for food security and sustainability	– Explore and discuss cutting-edge innovations in agriculture, understanding their implications for farming and food production
					– Reflect on their
				– Encourage students to	experiences and
		– Reflect on their		reflect on their learning	learning in
		learning and		journey in agricultural	agricultural science,
		experiences in		science, identifying areas of	setting goals and
		agricultural science		interest, strengths, and	making plans for
		and plan for future	Reflection	areas for further exploration	future engagement
	Reflection and	involvement in	journals or	and involvement in	and learning in
30	Future Planning	agriculture	worksheets	agriculture	agriculture