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 3 (SSS3) and provides a foundation for students interested in craftsmanship and engineering. The Lagos State Unified Scheme of Work for SSS3 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 SSS3, 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.
| Woodwork Scheme of Work for Senior Secondary Schools 3 (SSS3) | ||
| CLASS | S.S.S.3 | |
| SUBJECT | WOODWORK | |
| TERM | First Term | |
| WEEK | TOPICS | Learning Objectives |
| 1 | REVISION | |
| 2 | WEST AFRICAN TIMBERS AND USES | At the end of the lesson, students should be able to: i. differentiate between the different types of timber and state their uses ii. analyze the effects of depletion of timber species in the wood industry |
| 3 | WOOD ADHESIVES – Types of adhesives – Characteristics of adhesives – Methods of preparing adhesives – Application of adhesives – Safety precautions – | At the end of the lesson, students should be able to: i. identify types of adhesives ii. state the characteristics of adhesives iii. describe the uses of adhesives iv. demonstrate the methods of preparing adhesives v. apply adhesives on work places |
| 4 | WOOD ADHESIVES – Types of adhesives – Characteristics of adhesives – Methods of preparing adhesives – Application of adhesives – Safety precautions – | At the end of the lesson, students should be able to: i. identify types of adhesives ii. state the characteristics of adhesives iii. describe the uses of adhesives iv. demonstrate the methods of preparing adhesives v. apply adhesives on work places |
| 5 | WOOD ADHESIVES – Types of adhesives – Characteristics of adhesives – Methods of preparing adhesives – Application of adhesives – Safety precautions – | At the end of the lesson, students should be able to: i. identify types of adhesives ii. state the characteristics of adhesives iii. describe the uses of adhesives iv. demonstrate the methods of preparing adhesives v. apply adhesives on work places |
| 6 | WOOD ADHESIVES – Types of adhesives – Characteristics of adhesives – Methods of preparing adhesives – Application of adhesives – Safety precautions – | At the end of the lesson, students should be able to: i. identify types of adhesives ii. state the characteristics of adhesives iii. describe the uses of adhesives iv. demonstrate the methods of preparing adhesives v. apply adhesives on work places |
| 7 | MID-TERM BREAK | |
| 8-11 | WOOD WORK PROJECT: DESIGN A CENTER TABLE | |
| 12 | REVISION/EXAMINATION | |
| CLASS | SS3 | |
| SUBJECT | WOODWORK | |
| TERM | SECOND TERM | |
| WEEK | TOPICS | LEARNING OBJECTIVES |
| 1 | REVISION | |
| 2 | WOOD FITTING/IRON MONGARY/ METAL FITTINGS | At the end of the lesson, students should be able to: i. identify the types of fittings ii. state the uses of fittings |
| 3 | WOOD FITTING/IRON MONGARY/ METAL FITTINGS | At the end of the lesson, students should be able to: i. identify the types of fittings ii. state the uses of fittings |
| 4 | WOOD FITTINGS: STAYS AND LOCKS | At the end of the lesson, students should be able to: i. list the types of stays ii. list the uses of the listed stays iii. sketch three of the stays listed iv. identify types of locks used in wood trade v. state the uses of the locks listed vi. sketch three of the locks listed vii. fix a lock and stay |
| 5 | SCREWS AND NAILS – Types of nails – Differences in nails – Types of screws | At the end of the lesson, students should be able to: i. explain the uses of different types of nails ii. describe different types of nails iii. state the different types of screws iv. |
| 6 | SCREWS AND NAILS – Types of nails – Differences in nails – Types of screws | At the end of the lesson, students should be able to: i. explain the uses of different types of nails ii. describe different types of nails iii. state the different types of screws iv. |
The recommended Wood Work textbooks for SSS3 include but are not limited to the following:
