Basic Technology is a fundamental subject in the Junior Secondary School 3(JSS3) curriculum in Nigeria. It provides a crucial introduction to the principles and practical applications of technology in everyday life and future careers. It encompasses key topics such as technical drawing, materials and resources, energy and power, basic electricity, maintenance, and workshop practices.
Basic Technology is essential for the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). As a compulsory subject, it ensures students acquire the technical knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the BECE, an important milestone in their education. Proficiency in Basic Technology not only enhances students’ performance in the BECE but also establishes a strong foundation for future studies in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines.
The crowning event for Jss3 and the Junior Secondary school as a whole is the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) which is taken mid-third term. The assessment methods for Basic Technology include written examinations, which may consist of multiple-choice questions, short-answer questions, and essay-type questions. These exams are conducted in a controlled environment to ensure fairness and integrity.
Additionally, practical assessments may be included which assess students’ ability to apply theoretical knowledge to practical tasks.
Furthermore, continuous assessment, which involves periodic tests, assignments, and projects conducted throughout the academic session, also contributes to the overall BECE assessment. This allows for an all-around evaluation of students’ performance and progress over time.
| LAGOS STATE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION: UNIFIED SCHEMES OF WORK FOR JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL | ||
| Basic Technology Scheme of Work for Junior Secondary School 3(JSS3) | ||
| Class | J.S.S 3 | |
| Subject | Basic Technology | |
| Term | First Term | |
| Week | Topic | Breakdown |
| 1 | CAREER PROSPECT AND OPPORTUNITIES IN TECHNOLOGY | I. Definition of Career, Prospect, Career Prospects II. Related Career Opportunities |
| 2 | PROCESSING OF MATERIALS – WOOD I | I. Concept of Wood Processing (Growth and Felling) – State and Define 2. The Stages of Wood Processing |
| 3 | PROCESSING OF WOOD II | I. Conversion II. Seasoning |
| 4 | PROCESSING OF WOOD – Manufactured Board | I. Defects II. Preservation |
| 5 | PROCESSING OF MATERIALS – METHODS | Alloys – Definition, Types, Properties and Uses |
| 6 | PROCESSING OF MATERIALS – CERAMICS AND GLASS | Methods, Production and Uses |
| PLASTICS AND RUBBER | I. Methods of Processing Plastics and Rubber II. Uses | |
| 7 | DRAWING PRACTICES (PICTORIAL DRAWING) – ISOMETRIC DRAWING | I. Definition II. Construction of Simple Objects |
| 8 | DRAWING PRACTICES – OBLIQUE DRAWING | I. Definition II. Types III. Construction of Simple Objects |
| 9 | PERSPECTIVE DRAWING | I. Definition II. One Point Perspective |
| 10 | ORTHOGRAPHIC PROJECTION | I. Definition II. Types (1st and 3rd angle) III. Drawing of Orthographic Views of Simple Objects IV. Dimension Technique |
| 11 | SCALE AND SCALE DRAWING | I. Definition (Define Enlargement and Reduction) II. Types (Identify Enlargements Ratio and Reduction Ratio) III. Scale Drawing |
| 12 | SIMPLE BLUE PRINT READING | I. Simple Details of a Building Plan II. Common Symbols used and their Interpretation |
| 13 | REVISION AND EXAMINATION | |
| Term | Second Term | |
| Week | Topic | Breakdown |
| 1 | REVISION OF LAST TERM’S WORK | |
| 2 | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION I – BUILDING COMPONENTS | Identification of Parts of a Building |
| 3 | FOUNDATION | Types and Uses (Define, State Types and make Sketches of Foundation, Walls and Floors) |
| WALLS AND FLOORS | I. Types II. Walling Materials (Mention Walling Materials and Uses) III. Floor Materials | |
| 4 | BUILDING COMPONENTS II – WINDOWS, DOORS AND ROOFS | – Types, sketches and uses |
| 5 | WOODWORK PROJECTS – WOODWORK JOINTS | I. Types and uses ( State types, Uses and make sketches of woodwork joints) II. Simple woodwork projects ( produce various simple objects) |
| 6 | WOODWORK PROJECTS | Simple Woodwork Projects – Produce Simple Wood Projects using Simple Machine and Tools |
| 7 | METALWORK PROJECTS I – METAL JOINING | I. Methods of Joining Metals II. Tools and Materials used for Joining Metals |
| 8 | METAL WORK PROJECTS II | Simple Metal Work Projects e.g. Bottle Opener, Trash Bin/Cans, etc. |
| 9 | MACHINE MOTION – MOTION IN ENGINEERING SYSTEM | I. Definition (Define Motion and State Types of Motion in Engineering System) II. Types (Linear and Rotary) III. Conversion (Explain the need of Conversion from Rotary to Linear and Vice Versa, Mention Devices/Machines that carryout the Conversion). IV. Application |
| 10 | SIMPLE ELECTRICAL WIRING I | Schematic Diagram of Electrical Circuit (Series and Parallel) – Draw and Read Simple Electric Circuit Diagram. |
| SIMPLE ELECTRICAL WIRING II | Wiring Tools and Materials – Identify, Select and Use Appropriate Tools and Materials to Wire Simple Electric Circui | |
| 11-13 | REVISION AND EXAMINATION |
| Term | Third Term | |
| Week | Topic | Breakdown |
| 1 | REVISION OF LAST TERM’S WORK | |
| 2 | FAULT DETECTION | I. Definition ( trouble shooting) II. Tools for Fault Detection |
| 3 | BASIC ELECTRONICS I | I. Identify Electronic Devices II. Basic Emission Theory III. Types of Electronic Devices – Describe and Demonstrate their Functions |
| 4 | BASIC ELECTRONICS II | I. Components (Mention and Identify Components of Electronic Devices) II. Uses (Mention Uses Components of Electronic Devices) |
| 5 | MACHINE MOTION | I. Linear Motion II. Lever Arrangement to produce Linear Motion (Explain the use of Lever, Linkages, Slides and Slots to produce Linear, Motion in a Mechanical System) III. Use of Slides and Slots in Mechanical System |
| 6 | MACHINE MOTION | I. Rotary Motion – One Way e.g. Shaft of Running Car. (Explain Types and Application of Rotary Motion). II. Reversible Rotary Motion e.g. Load down of Cranes, Brakes, Clutches and Ratchets. (Explain the needs to convert Rotary Motion to Linear Motion). |
| 7-12 | REVISION AND EXAMINATION. |
The following textbooks are recommended for Basic Technology in J.S.S.3.
