Machine woodwork teaches students woodworking using various machines and tools, and the Lagos State Unified Scheme of Work provides a structured education in this subject.
Students learn about different types of wood and their properties, helping them choose the right materials for projects, and they equally spend a lot of time in workshops, applying what they learn to real projects. This hands-on experience helps them develop the technical skills and confidence needed to use machinery safely and effectively. They learn to use tools like saws, planers, routers, and sanders and master techniques such as joinery, laminating, and veneering.
Studying machine woodwork in SSS1 through this scheme provides a strong education combining theory, practical skills, and modern technology. This prepares students for successful careers in woodworking and related fields, giving them the skills needed to succeed in a dynamic industry.
At the end of the SSS1 session, students can;
Assessment methods for machine woodwork in SSS1 include practical exams, written tests, project work, class participation, assignments, portfolios, and teacher observation. These methods evaluate students’ theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and ability to safely and effectively use woodworking tools and machines.
Grading follows a scale from A to F, with A representing excellent performance, typically scoring around 70% or 80%, and F indicating failure, usually below 50% or 45%.
| LAGOS STATE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION: UNIFIED SCHEMES OF WORK FOR SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS | ||
| Machine and WoodWork Scheme of Work for Senior Secondary Schools 1 | ||
| CLASS | S.S.S. 2 | |
| SUBJECT | Machine and Wood Work | |
| TERM | First Term | |
| WEEK | TOPICS | Learning Objectives |
| 1 | Workshop safety -Personal safety -Personnal protective equipment and personnal safety habits | By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: 1. state reasons for observing safety measures in a workshop 2. apply the appropraite safety measures in the workshop 3. demonstrate precautions to be observed in a workshop |
| 2 | Machine Safety -Safety precautions in the use of pewer machine -Safety tools for handling portable machines | By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: 1. explain the habits of working safety in the workshop with the woodworking machines 2. apply safety precautions in the use of woodworking machines |
| 3-4 | Handtools | By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: 1. identify and classify handtools 2. explain how to care for and maintain handtools 3. demonstrate the hand techniques for using hand tool 4. sketch hand tools 5. select tools for specific jobs |
| 5-6 | Cutting tools | By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: 1. identify cutting tools 2. explain uses of cutting tools 3. use cutting tools |
| 7 | Mid Terms | |
| 8 | -Multi purpose tools -Special purpose tools | By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: 1. explain the functions of the part of tools 2. describe how to care and maintain for the tools 3. classify and state the use of special purpose tools 4. sketch special purpose tools |
| 9 | Woodwork machine tools | By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: 1. acquire skill in the operation of woodworking 2. appreciate the need for safety in the workshop |
| 10 | Field trip to a wood work industry to see how machines are used | |
| 11-12 | Revision and Examination | |
| CLASS | S.S.S. 1 | |
| SUBJECT | Machine and Woodwork | |
| TERM | Second Term | |
| WEEK | TOPICS | Learning Objectives |
| 1 | Revision and welcome test | |
| 2 | Growth and Structure of timber | By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: 1. identify the cross-sectional parts of a tree 2. describe their cahracteristics and functions 3. explain how the characteristics of a cross-sectional part part of a tree affect its timber and woodwork 4. describe the functions of the part of a tree in its growth and development |
| 3 | Classification of timber | By the end of the lesson, students should be able to 1. differentiate between hardwood and softwood trees by seeds leaves and structure |
| 4 | Wood felling and conversion | By the end of the lesson, students should be able to 1. identify and sketch the methods of conversion |
| 5-6 | Seasoning of timber | By the end of the lesson, students should be able to 1. demonstrate methods of seasoning timber |
| 7 | Mid Terms | |
| 8 | Defect in Timber | By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: 1. detect defect in timber 2. identify and sketch types of defect |
| 9 | Timber Preservatives | By the end of the lesson, students should be able to 1. describe wood preservatives 2. demonstrate methods of applying wood preservatives |
| 10 | Manufacture Boards or Man Made Boards 1. Venner &Veneering 2. Plywoods, cheap boards and batten boards | By the end of the lesson, students should be able to 1. explain types of manufactured board 2. state advantages of manufactured board over solid wood 3. sketch types of manufactured boards |
| 11-12 | Revision and Examination |
| CLASS | S.S.S. 1 | |
| SUBJECTS | Machine and Woodwork | |
| TERM | Third Term | |
| WEEK | TOPICS | Learning Objectives |
| 1 | Revision and welcome test | |
| 2 | Manufactured Board | By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: 1. explain how plywood is produced 2. state the advantages of plywood over solid board 3. identify the advantages of plywood over solid wood 4. debate briefly on cheap board, hoard board, particle board 5. list the uses of these boards |
| 3 | Timber Preparation | By the end of the lesson, students should be able to 1. prepare a timber a given size using the formula FEWTEL 1. F2-First Face 2. E-First Edge 3. W-Width 4. T-Thickness 5. E-End 6. L-Length |
| 4-6 | Wood Work Joint -Classes of Joint Widden Joint Framin Joint Carcase Joint | By the end of the lesson, students should be able to 1. types of joint used in woodwork 2. be able to construct different types of joint. |
| 7 | Mid Terms | |
| 8 | Furniture Drawing and Designs Drawing Instruments and uses | By the end of the lesson, students should be able to 1. list the drawing instruments used for furniture design 2. Drawing Board, Tee square, Set Square, (450, 600) sets French Curve 3. Explain the uses |
| 9 | Produce the Working Drawing of a Simple Stool | By the end of the lesson, students should be able to 1. produce the working drawing of a stool showing front elevation, side elevation plan, pictorial drawing, detail joint |
| 10-11 | Production of the stool and entreprenuership skill on project | By the end of the lesson, students should be able to 1. catalogue presentation on woodwork 2. extimate cost on wood work 3. contract biding |
| 12-13 | Revision and Examination |
