Building construction plays a crucial role in human progress by creating the structures we live and work in, improving our quality of life. In Senior Secondary 2 (SS2), students start learning the basic principles and methods of building construction. This subject aims to give students a thorough understanding of it, setting them up for future studies and careers in the construction industry.
The Lagos State Unified Scheme of Work for SS2 includes various topics like the history of construction, types of buildings, materials used, tools and equipment, and construction processes. It is important to study Building construction using the Lagos state unified scheme of work because it helps students understand the theory and practice of building construction through hands-on activities and projects.
By the end of SS2, students will have a strong foundation in both the theoretical and practical sides of construction. This prepares them for further studies in related fields and provides them with the necessary skills to enter the workforce.
At the end of the SSS2 session, students can;
In SSS2 building construction, assessment methods include written exams to evaluate theoretical knowledge, practical projects to test hands-on skills, class participation for ongoing engagement, assignments and homework for individual learning, and periodic tests for continuous assessment. Additionally, students might be assessed through group work to encourage teamwork and presentations to develop communication skills.
| LAGOS STATE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION UNIFIED SCHEMES OF WORK FOR SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS | ||
| Building Construction Scheme of Work for Senior Secondary Schools 2(SSS2) | ||
| CLASS | SS2 | |
| SUBJECT | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | |
| TERM | First Term | |
| WEEK | TOPICS | Learning Objectives |
| 1 | REVISON | |
| 2 | DRAWING AND MATERIALS – Principle of drainage. Principle relating to: a) uses of materials b) formation of drainage c) means of inspection and clearing d) layering of pipes in straight lines e) air and water tightness f) use of traps and water seals g) branches of drains h) ventilation of drains i) installation of rain water pipes, sink, lavatory basins, and bath waste j) connection of water closet k) drains passing under a building – Materials: Types, properties and manufacture of drainage materials ie a) cast irons, pipes and fittings b) asbestos, cement, pipe fittings c) plastic pipes, and fittings, earthenware pipes and pipes | By the end of the lessons, students should be able to: i. define, identify and mention basic principles of drainage ii. identify and explain types of drainage materials iii. explain the process of laying drainage in a domestic building |
| 3 | DRAINAGE SYSTEMS AND IT’S GENERAL TERMS – System of drainage: Separate and Combine system – Terms used in drainage work – Sub-soils drain, surface water, drain saver, sewage, sewerage, – Easy bends, gulley traps, waste water, waste appliances, waste water, etc | By the end of the lessons, students should be able to: i. define terms commonly used in drainage works |
| 4 | PLUMBING – Definition – Fittings: a) types of fittings in plumbing and sanitary works, soil and wastewater fittings b) common joints in pipe work eg galvanized joint c) tools and equipments eg hacksaw stick d) materials for joining pipe works | By the end of the lessons, students should be able to: i. define plumbing ii. identify different types of fittings in plumbing and sanitary works iii. explain various tools and equipments used in plumbing iv. |
| 5 | ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION WORK – Various kinds of symbols – One way switch – Two or three way switch – Pendant switch – Switch socket outlet – Immersion heater – Meter and cooker control | By the end of the lessons, students should be able to: i. identify various symbols used in electrical installation ii. explain common terms used in electrical installation iii. describe methods of one way, two or three way switches iv. |
| 6 | ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION: TERMS AND MATERIALS – Ampere, Ohm’s, Voltage – Resistance fuse – Parallel and series connection – Resistivity materials eg metals, plastic, rubber, asbestos, etc | By the end of the lessons, students should be able to: i. identify various types of materials in electrical installation ii. explain common terms used in electrical installation |
| 7 | MID-TERM BREAK | |
| 8 | FOUNDATIONS – Concrete foundation – Site test of materials aggregate – Cement and water | By the end of the lessons, students should be able to: i. identify various tests on concrete mixes ii. explain different concrete operation |
| 9 | ELEMENTARY TEST ON: – Concrete mixes – Concrete operations | By the end of the lessons, students should be able to: i. identify various tests on concrete mixes ii. explain different concrete operation |
| 10 | TYPES OF CONCRETE – Reinforcement of concrete – Mass conrete | By the end of the lessons, students should be able to: i. identify types of concrete ii. explain the differences between reinforced concrete and mass concrete |
| 11 | PRACTICAL PROJECT – Mix ratio concrete cubes eg floor slabs – Formwork for beams and columns ie layering of blocks with concrete pillars at equal intervals | By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: i. describe mix ratio ii. describe the process of concrete cube production and floor slabs iii. use formwork for beams and colums |
| 12 | REVISION/ EXAMINATION | |
| CLASS | SS2 | |
| SUBJECT | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | |
| TERM | SECOND TERM | |
| WEEK | TOPICS | LEARNING OBJECTIVES |
| 1 | REVISION | |
| 2 | WALL – Methods of walk construction – Protection of wall surface against weather degradation – Comparison of load and non-load bearing walls – Materials for load and non-load bearing walls – Free standing wall – Preventive measures | By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: i. describe methods of wall construction of different types of walls ii. demonstrate the methods of protecting wall surface against weather, erosion, and physical damage iii. compare the differences between load and non-load bearing walls iv. describe the materials for load and non-load bearing walls v. explain the methods used to prevent free standing wall from moisture penetration |
| 3 | DOOR AND DOOR FRAMES – Types of door frames – Door types – Functions of doors – Selection of door types – Construction of doors – Methods of fixing door frames – Use of breeze block, 150mm nail, wood plug – Use of ironmongery | By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: i. describe the types of door frames ii. describe the types of doors iii. explain the functions of doors iv. demonstrate the methods of constructing doors v. demonstrate the methods of fixing door frames into wall openings vi. demonstrate the methods of fixing doors to door frames |
| 4 | WINDOWS AND WINDOW FRAMES – Window types – Window and window frame parts – Functions of windows – Windows and frames construction – Moisture prevention | By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: i. identify and describe types of windows and their frames ii. explain the functions of windows iii. describe the methods of constructing windows iv. demonstrate the methods of preventing entry of moisture at joints in window and window frames |
| 5 | BRIDGING OF OPENINGS IN WALLS – Arch – Description of the types of archs – Types of lintel – Methods of bridging walls | By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: i. identify and describe types of arches ii. describe types of lintels iii. describe methods of bridging walls |
| 6 | COLUMNS AND BEAMS IN WALLS – Define columns and beams – Materials for columns and beams – Functions of columns and beams – Reinforcement of columns and beams | By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: i. state the materials for columns and beams ii. explain the functions of columns and beams iii. apply reinforcement steels for columns and beams |
| 7 | MID-TERM BREAK | |
| 8 | ROOFS – Types of roofs – Parts of the types of roofs: wall plates, roof covering, etc – Terms in roof construction ROOF COVERING MATERIALS – Safety precautions – Roof construction – Measures for prevention uplifts of roof | By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: i. recognize types of roofs in building construction ii. acquire skills in roof construction iii. determine materials used for roof construction |
| 9 | ROOFS – Types of roofs – Parts of the types of roofs: wall plates, roof covering, etc – Terms in roof construction ROOF COVERING MATERIALS – Safety precautions – Roof construction – Measures for prevention uplifts of roof | By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: i. recognize types of roofs in building construction ii. acquire skills in roof construction iii. determine materials used for roof construction |
| 10 | ROOFS – Types of roofs – Parts of the types of roofs: wall plates, roof covering, etc – Terms in roof construction ROOF COVERING MATERIALS – Safety precautions – Roof construction – Measures for prevention uplifts of roof | By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: i. recognize types of roofs in building construction ii. acquire skills in roof construction iii. determine materials used for roof construction |
| 11 | REVISION | |
| 12 | EXAMINATION | |
| CLASS | SS2 | |
| SUBJECT | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | |
| TERM | THIRD TERM | |
| WEEK | TOPICS | LEARNING OBJECTIVES |
| 1 | REVISION | |
| 2 | FIXING OF ROOF COVERS – Fixing of roof cover materials and safety during construction – Protection of roof from wind, rain and lightening – Use of fascia boards, concrete flashing and aluminum wind breakers safety equipments | By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: i. fix roof covering materials ii. observe safety rules during roof construction iii. construct fascia board, concrete flashings and aluminum as wind breakers iv. list safety requirements during roof construction |
| 3 | CEILINGS – Purpose of ceiling: thermal and sound insulation – Properties of ceiling : strength, rigidity, aesthetics(beauty) | By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: i. explain the purpose of ceiling – ii. identify and explain parts of a ceiling |
| 4 | PARTS OF A CEILING – Purpose of ceiling: ceiling tiles (sheets), noggio, struit, batten – Materials for ceiling : aesthetics sheet, hard boards, bamboo, grass, raffia, etc | By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: i. identify and explain parts of a ceiling ii. select appropriate materials used for ceiling |
| 5 | PLUMBING: METHODS OD INSTALLATION – Types of load work used in plumbing – Roofs – Gutters – Eaves – Valleys | By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: i. state types of load work used in plumbing ii. identify and explain methods of plumbing installation |
| 6 | METHODS OF INSTALLATION – Water closet (WC) – Wash hand basin – Bath and showers – Sinks – Septic tanks – Manhole – Soak away construction – Water reservations: types and materials | By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: i. fix water closet, wash hand basin, baths, shower and sinks ii. install pipes in septic tank, soak away, manhole construction |
| 7 | MID-TERM BREAK | |
| 8 | ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION AND ELECTRICAL SYMBOLS – Types of wiring – PVC conduct – MICS (Mineral Insulated Copper Sheathing) – T.R.S ( Tough rubber sheathing) Surface | By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: i. identify and explain types of wiring |
| 9 | IEE (INSTITUTE OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS) – Regulations for electrical equipments of building – Electrical symbols – Installation terms – Types of materials – Reasons for the choice of materials | By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: i. discuss the Institute of Electrical Engineers ii. identify and sketch electrical symbols iii. identify various types of materials iv. state reasons for the choice of materials |
| 10 | PRACTICAL/PROJECT – Walk plastering – Floor screening | |
| 11 | PRACTICAL/PROJECT – Surface wiring on the wall – Fix door frames – Fix window frames | |
| 12 | REVISON/EXAMINATION | |
The recommended Building Construction textbooks for SSS2 include but are not limited to the following:
