Basic Technology JSS 1 Curriculum Guides – You and Technology – Properties of Materials, Concepts of Energy and Power, Basic Electronic Devices and Simple Blue (Print Reading)

THEME – MATERIALS AND PROCESSING 

TOPIC 1 – PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS

PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

1. Specimens of various types of wood and metal

2. Various types of ceramic and glass products

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

1. identify, classify and describe the properties of wood.

2. identify, classify and describe the properties of metal.

3. identify the properties of ceramics and glass.

CONTENTS OF THE LESSON

FOCUS LESSONS 

1. Wood:

• Identification by color – mahogany, afara, obeche, opepe, mansonia etc.

• Classification – hardwood and softwood

• Properties – hardwood has broad leaves, seed enclosed in seed cases and softwood, has needle like leaves and naked seeds.

 

2. Metals:

• Identification by their physical – lustre, density, sound, malleability, ductility, etc.

• Classification – ferrous and non-ferrous with examples.

• Forms – rods, bars, pipes, wires, plates, sheet, etc.

 

3. Ceramics and glass

• Types – bricks, tiles, bottles, cup, pots, etc.

• properties – brittle, heat resistant, etc.

LESSON PRESENTATION

TEACHER’S ACTIVITIES

The teacher,

1. displays specimens of various wood types.

2. names, labels, classifies and describes the properties of wood.

3. displays specimen of various metals.

4. emphasizes recognition of metal.

5. stresses specific use of ferrous and non-ferrous metals.

6. displays glass and ceramic products and describes their properties.

7. emphasizes how properties determine usage.

 

 

STUDENT’S ACTIVITIES

The students,

1. examine specimens of wood.

2. visit a timber yard or shed.

3. carry out simple test to differentiate hard wood from soft wood.

4. examine specimens of metals.

5. undertake field trips to wood and metal industries.

6. examine various types of ceramics and glass.

LESSON EVALUATION

Students to,

1. correctly identify, classify and describe the properties of wood and metals.

2. correctly identify ceramics and glass and describe their properties.

THEME – ENERGY AND POWER

TOPIC 2 – CONCEPT OF ENERGY AND POWER

CONCEPT OF ENERGY AND POWER

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

Fan, battery, regulators, electric bulbs, bicycles.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

1. define the concept of energy and power.

2. state units of energy and power.

CONTENTS OF THE LESSON

FOCUS LESSONS 

1. Concept of power and energy.

2. Definitions of:

• power

• energy

• units

3. Relationship between energy and power

LESSON PRESENTATION

TEACHER’S ACTIVITIES

The teacher,

1. explains the concept of energy and power.

2. demonstrates how energy is expended in different ways.

 

 

STUDENT’S ACTIVITIES

The students state various ways in which energy is used.

 

LESSON EVALUATION

Students to,

1. define energy and power.

2. explain the concept of energy and power.

THEME – APPLIED ELECTRICITY AND ELECTRONICS 

TOPIC 3 – BASIC ELECTRONIC DEVICES

BASIC ELECTRONIC DEVICES

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

1. Resistor, capacitors, diodes

2. Transistors

3. Integrated circuits (IC)

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

1. identify electronic devices.

2. describe and demonstrate their functions.

3. mention uses of electronic devices.

CONTENTS OF THE LESSON

FOCUS LESSONS 

1. Basic emission theory: simple thermionic or primary emission, photoelectric emission, cold cathode and secondary emission, etc.

2. Electronic devices: semi-conductor, resistor, capacitors, transistors.

3. Uses of basic electronic devices.

LESSON PRESENTATION

TEACHER’S ACTIVITIES

The teacher,

1. displays all the devices and ask students to identify each one.

2. explains the basic principles of operating and uses of the devices.

 

 

STUDENT’S ACTIVITIES

The students,

1. examine and identify the various devices.

2. explain types of emission.

LESSON EVALUATION

Students to,

1. explain the function and uses of capacitors, resistors and circuit board, etc.

2. identify the components of integrated circuits (IC).