Woodwork is a subject in technical and vocational education that teaches students how to use and shape wood to create different products and structures. It combines practical skills and theoretical knowledge, helping students learn about wood properties, working techniques, and safety procedures.
Woodwork is an important part of technical education in Senior Secondary School 1 (SSS1) and provides a foundation for students interested in craftsmanship and engineering. The Lagos State Unified Scheme of Work for SSS1 Woodwork aims to give students practical and theoretical knowledge. It helps them understand and work with wood as a flexible material. Students learn advanced techniques like joinery, carving, and finishing, with a focus on precision and attention to detail to create high-quality wooden products.
This scheme encourages creativity and innovation, allowing students to explore their potential. By the end of the session, students should be able to create functional and attractive wooden items, demonstrating their skills and understanding of the subject. Studying woodwork with the Lagos State Unified Scheme of Work sets a strong foundation for careers in carpentry, furniture making, and related fields, helping to build a skilled workforce for national development.
In SSS1, assessment methods for woodwork include practical projects, written tests, and continuous assessment. Practical projects involve creating wooden items to demonstrate hands-on skills. Written tests evaluate theoretical knowledge of woodworking principles, materials, and safety procedures. Continuous assessment comprises class participation, homework, and regular quizzes, ensuring a comprehensive evaluation of practical and theoretical understanding throughout the academic year.
| LAGOS STATE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION: UNIFIED SCHEMES OF WORK FOR SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS | ||
| Woodwork Scheme of Work for Senior Secondary Schools 1(SSS1) | ||
| CLASS | S.S.S.1 | |
| SUBJECT | WOODWORK | |
| TERM | First Term | |
| WEEK | TOPICS | Learning Objectives |
| 1 | WORKSHOP SAFETY – Personal safety – Personal protective equipment and personal safety habits | At the end of the lesson, students should be able to: i. state reasons for observing safety measures in the workshop ii. apply the appropriate safety measures in the workshop iii. demonstrate precautions to be observed in a workshop |
| 2 | MACHINE SAFETY – Safety precautions in the use of power machines – Safety rules in handling portable tools | At the end of the lesson, students should be able to: i. explain the habits of working safely in the workshop with woodworking machines ii. apply safety precautions in the use of woodworking machines |
| 3 | HANDTOOLS | At the end of the lesson, students should be able to: i. identify and classify handtools ii. explain how to care for and maintain hand tools iii. demonstrate the right techniques for using hand tools iv. sketch hand tools v. select tools for specific jobs |
| 4 | HANDTOOLS | At the end of the lesson, students should be able to: i. identify and classify handtools ii. explain how to care for and maintain hand tools iii. demonstrate the right techniques for using hand tools iv. sketch hand tools v. select tools for specific jobs |
| 5 | CUTTING TOOLS | At the end of the lesson, students should be able to: i. identify cutting tools ii. explain uses of cutting tools iii. use cutting tools |
| 6 | CUTTING TOOLS | At the end of the lesson, students should be able to: i. identify cutting tools ii. explain uses of cutting tools iii. use cutting tools |
| 7 | MID-TERM BREAK | |
| 8 | MULTI-PURPOSE TOOLS – Special purpose tools | At the end of the lesson, students should be able to: i. explain functions of the parts of tools ii. describe how to care and maintain the tools iii. classify and state the uses of special purpose tools iv. sketch special purpose tools |
| 9 | WOODWORK MACHINE TOOLS | At the end of the lesson, students should be able to: i. acquire skills in the operation of woodworking machines ii. appreciate the need for safety in the workshop |
| 10 | FIELD TRIP TO WOODWORK INDUSTRY TO SEE HOW MACHINES ARE USED | |
| 11 | REVISION | |
| 12 | EXAMINATION | |
| CLASS | SS1 | |
| SUBJECT | WOODWORK | |
| TERM | SECOND TERM | |
| WEEKS | TOPICS | LEARNING OBJECTIVES |
| 1 | REVISION | |
| 2 | GROWTH AND STRUCTURE OF TIMBER | At the end of the lesson, students should be able to: i. identify the cross-sectional parts of a tree and describe their characteristics and functions ii. explain how the characteristics the cross-sectional parts of a tree affect it’s timber and woodwork iii. describe the functions of the parts of a tree in its growth and development |
| 3 | CLASSIFICATION OF TIMBER | At the end of the lesson, students should be able to: i. differentiate between hardwood and softwood trees by seeds, leaves and structure |
| 4 | WOOD FELLING AND CONVERSION | At the end of the lesson, students should be able to: i. identify and sketch methods of conversion |
| 5 | SEASONING OF TIMBER | At the end of the lesson, students should be able to: i. demonstrate methods of seasoning timber |
| 6 | SEASONING OF TIMBER | At the end of the lesson, students should be able to: i. demonstrate methods of seasoning timber |
| 7 | MID-TERM BREAK | |
| 8 | DEFECTS IN TIMBER | At the end of the lesson, students should be able to: i. detect defects in wood ii. identify and sketch types of defects |
| 9 | TIMBER PRESERVATION | At the end of the lesson, students should be able to: i. describe wood preservatives ii. demonstrate methods of applying wood preservatives |
| 10 | MANUFACTURE BOARDS/MAN-MADE BOARDS | At the end of the lesson, students should be able to: i. explain types of manufactured boards ii. state advantages of manufactured boards over solid wood iii. sketch types of manufactured boards |
| 11 | REVISION | |
| 12 | EXAMINATION | |
| 13 | ||
| CLASS | SS1 | |
| SUBJECT | WOODWORK | |
| TERM | THIRD TERM | |
| WEEK | TOPICS | LEARNING OBJECTIVES |
| 1 | REVISION | |
| 2 | MANUFACTURED BOARDS II | At the end of the lesson, students should be able to: i. explain how plywood is produced ii. state the advantages of plywood over solid board iii. identify advantages of plywood over solid wood iv. debate briefly on cheap board, hard board, particle board v. list the uses of these boards |
| 3 | TIMBER PREPARATION | At the end of the lesson, students should be able to: i. prepare timber to a given size using the formula FEWTEL F= First Face E= First Edge W= Width T= Thickness E= End L= Length |
| 4 | WOODWORK JOINTS – Classes of joints: widen joints, framing joints, carcase joint | At the end of the lesson, students should be able to: i. be able to construct different types of joints |
| 5 | WOODWORK JOINTS – Classes of joints: widen joints, framing joints, carcase joint | At the end of the lesson, students should be able to: i. be able to construct different types of joints |
| 6 | WOODWORK JOINTS – Classes of joints: widen joints, framing joints, carcase joint | At the end of the lesson, students should be able to: i. be able to construct different types of joints |
| 7 | MID-TERM BREAK | |
| 8 | FURNITURE DRAWING AND DESIGN – Drawing instruments and uses | At the end of the lesson, students should be able to: i. list the drawing instruments used by furniture designers eg drawing board, t-square, French curve, set squares, etc |
| 9 | PRODUCE THE WORKING DRAWING OF A SIMPLE STOOL | At the end of the lesson, students should be able to: i. produce the working drawing of a stool showing front elevation, side elevation plan, pictorial drawing, detail joint |
| 10 | PRODUCTION OF THE STOOL AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP SKILLS ON PROJECT | At the end of the lesson, students should be able to: i. catalogue presentation on wood work ii. estimate cost on wood work iii. contract binding |
| 11 | PRODUCTION OF THE STOOL AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP SKILLS ON PROJECT | At the end of the lesson, students should be able to: i. catalogue presentation on wood work ii. estimate cost on wood work iii. contract binding |
| 12 | REVISION/EXAMINATION | |
The recommended Wood Work textbooks for SSS1 include but are not limited to the following:
Woodwork for Secondary Schools – a Text-Book for High Schools and Colleges, Prevocational and Elementary Industrial Schools by Ira Samuel Griffith.
Evans Wood Work for Senior Secondary School Series by Evans Publishers
