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 2 (SS2) and provides a foundation for students interested in craftsmanship and engineering. The Lagos State Unified Scheme of Work for SS2 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 SS2, 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 2(SSS2) | ||
| CLASS | SS2 | |
| SUBJECT | WOODWORK | |
| TERM | First Term | |
| WEEK | TOPICS | Learning Objectives |
| 1 | REVISION | |
| 2 | DETERMINATION OF MOISTURE CONTENT – Methods of determining moisture content – Oven and moisture meter – Using formula | By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: i. demonstrate oven and moisture meter ii. methods of determining the moisture content of timber iii. calculate the moisture content of a dry wood using the formula |
| 3 | MAINTENANCE OF HAND TOOLS | By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: i. state reasons for caring and maintaining special purpose tools ii. explain why hand tools need periodic care and maintenance |
| 4 | MAINTENANCE OF WOOD WORKING MAINTENANCE TOOLS | By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: i. explain the habit of maintaining wood work machines |
| 5 | WOODWORK JOINT HALVING | By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: i. demonstrate the uses of halving a joint ii. select a given length of wood and produce a halving joint |
| 6 | WOODWORK JOINT HALVING | By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: i. demonstrate the uses of halving a joint ii. select a given length of wood and produce a halving joint |
| 7 | MID-TERM BREAK | |
| 8 | SAWING IN WOODWORK | By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: i. explain the term “sawing” ii. select and rip wood to a given specification iii. state types of saw used to for ripping/cross cutting iv. explain the term ripping and cross cutting |
| 9 | TIMBER PREPARATION – Tools used in the preparation of timber – Precautions and procedure | By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: i. define the term preparation of timber ii. outline the procedure used in timber preparation iii. identify precautions during timber preparation iv. list tools used in timber preparation |
| 10 | PRACTICAL PREPARATION OF TIMBER | |
| 11 | REVISION | |
| 12 | EXAMINATION | |
| CLASS | SS2 | |
| SUBJECT | WOODWORK | |
| TERM | SECOND TERM | |
| WEEK | TOPICS | LEARNING OBJECTIVES |
| 1 | REVISON | |
| 2 | WOOD WORK MACHINE | By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: i. acquire basic skills in the operation of woodwork machines |
| 3 | PORTABLE POWER TOOLS | By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: i. develop skills in safe handling power tools ii. acquire skills in the use of power tools |
| 4 | WOOD FINISHES | By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: i. identify different types of finishes ii. state general characteristics of different types of finishes |
| 5 | WOOD FINISHES II – Preparation of surface for finishes | By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: i. prepare smooth surfaces using the right process ii. outline materials for preparing wood surfaces |
| 6 | ABRASIVE | By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: i. identify types of abrasives ii. state abrasive materials iii. explain how different grades of abrasives are produced |
| 7 | MID-TERM BREAK | |
| 8 | FILED TRIP: VISIT A FURNITURE INDUSTRY | |
| 9 | WORKING DRAWINGS | By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: i. prepare working drawings ii. prepare cutting list iii. estimate and cost the artefact |
| 10 | CONSTRUCTION | By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: i. prepare materials ii. use appropriate joints for the artefact iii. apply appropriate finish |
| 11 | SUBMISSION OF PROJECT | |
| 12 | REVISION/EXAMINATION | |
| CLASS | SS2 | |
| SUBJECT | WOODWORK | |
| TERM | THIRD TERM | |
| WEEK | TOPICS | LEARNING OBJECTIVES |
| 1 | REVISION | |
| 2 | FINISHING DEFECTS – Staining, bleaching blooming, dripping, bubble, refinishing of surface, damaged brush line | By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: i. explain types of finishing defects ii. apply finishes to show the terms on a wood surface iii. state what causes finishing defects |
| 3 | PRODUCTION OF VEENERS | By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: i. describe methods of cutting veeners |
| 4 | METHOD OF VENEERING | By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: i. explain and demonstrate methods of veneering ii. state the uses of veneering tools |
| 5 | WORKING DRAWING OF AN OFFICE CHAIR (PROJECT) | By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: i. produce the working drawing of an office chair showing the front elevation, side elevation and plan |
| 6 | WORKING DRAWING OF AN OFFICE CHAIR (PROJECT) | By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: i. produce the working drawing of an office chair showing the front elevation, side elevation and plan |
| 7 | MID-TERM BREAK | |
| 8 – 11 | OFFICE CHAIR PROJECT II | By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: i. use machine to produce parts of a chair |
| 12 | REVISON/EXAMINATION | |
The recommended Wood Work textbooks for SSS2 include but are not limited to the following:
