YEAR 4 – FIRST TERM BASIC SCIENCE
WEEK 1
WEEK 2
WEEK 3
WEEK 4
WEEK 5
WEEK 6
Changes in
Nature
-The meaning
of change in
nature.
- Changes
around us.
Changes in
Nature
-Types of change
- Temporary
(Reversible)
- Permanent
change
(irreversible)
Changes in
Plants
Changes in
Animals
Weather
Weather
Instruments
-State how
changes take
place(Germinati
on)
-Explain the
meaning of
growth and
development
-State how
changes take place
in
animals(Metamorp
hosis)
-Give specific
name given to
some animals and
their young ones
-Define weather
-List
elements(factors)
of weather
-Mention weather
instruments and
their uses
-Construct
simple weather
instruments
-Identify
weather
symbols
ACTIVITI
ES
Present ice
blocks to
pupils to and
guide them to
understand
that ice block
is frozen
water.
Boil water to
dryness, burn
papers
(i)Planting
View of chart of
beans seed (ii)
animals and their
Observe and
young ones
read the
changes in the
growth of beans
seeds.
Weather
instruments are
improvised
Carrying out the
project works,
class discussion
RESOURCE
S
Ice blocks,
water,
unpainted and
painted
buildings
Sprouting of
Seeds, soil,
grass in the
water, meter
raining season,
rule
burning of
candle; melting
of ice blocks;
burning pieces of
wood; wet piece
of cloth etc.
Pets and their
young ones, chart,
animal
documentary
Weather
instruments,
pictures, sun, sky,
wind.
Weather
instruments,
pictures,
CROSS
Basic Tech.,
Home Economics,
Agric. Science,
Geography, Agric.
Arts, Basic
WEEKS
TOPIC
OBJECTIV
ES
Agric. Science,
CURRICUL
AR
CONNECT.
WEEKS
TOPIC
OBJECTIVES
CRK, English
English, Basic
Tech.
Maths,
English,
CRS, Math
WEEK 7
Weeds
-Explain meaning of
weeds
-State good and bad
effects of weeds
-Explain the methods
of controlling weeds
WEEK 8
Gardening
-State the meaning of
crops
ACTIVITIES
Participate in class
discussion (ii) Make
weed album
RESOURCES
CROSS
CURRICULAR
CONNECT.
English, CRS
Science, English
Tech., English
WEEK 9
Pest and Diseases
-Meaning
-Examples and Damages
caused by pests
-Symptoms, causes and
effects of diseases
-Control of pest and
disease
WEEKS 10-11
The Human Body
-Explain the meaning of the
feeding system
-List the organs of the food
pathway
-State the uses of food
nutrients
Class discussion,
herbivores and plants
they feed on are listed
Animals,
Plant crops
Class discussion, Snack bites
and water drink
Weeds, plane papers,
cello-tape, kerosene
Class discussion, garden
tools to plant in the
school garden
Garden tools, school
garden
Agric. Science, CRK,
English
Agric. Science, CRK,
PHE
Geography, CRK,
Agric. Science,
English
Home Economics, English,
CRK
-Explain gardening
-State the conditions
necessary for growing
crops
Pictures,
Breakfast, chart
YEAR 4 – SECOND TERM BASIC SCIENCE
WEEK 1
WEEK 2
WEEK 3
WEEK 4
WEEK 5
Soil
Water
Water
Food
Balanced Diet
OBJECTIVES
-Meaning
-Components
-Types of soil
-Inorganic matter
-Organic matter
-Meaning
-Uses
-Sources
-Water as a
Solvent
-Evaporation
-Condensation
-Purification
-Definition
-Common foods
-Types
-Classes
-Definition
-Sample
-Malnutrition
-Malnutrition Diseases
ACTIVITIES
Demonstrate soil
contains water by
heating sample of
soil in an
evaporating dish
Soil, water and
soil profile picture
Demonstration,
class discussion
and dissolution of
salt and sugar in
water
Water, school
taps, salt, sugar
Boiling water on
the stove
Demonstration, class
discussion and food
chats
Demonstration, class
discussion
Video play on
malnutrition diseases
Water, matches,
stove, kettle
Pictures, food time
table
Agric. Science,
English
Home Economics,
English
Pictures, food
samples,
demonstration
Agric. Science ,
Home Economics,
English
WEEKS
TOPIC
RESOURCES
CROSS
Agric. Science,
CURRICULAR
English,
CONNECTION Home Economics
Agric. Science ,
Home Economics
English
WEEKS
WEEKS 6
WEEK 7
WEEK 8
WEEK 9
TOPIC
Harmful Foods
Measurement
Measurement
Shape Construction
OBJECTIVES
-Meaning
-Effects
-Bad feeding habit
-Effects of bad feeding
habit
-Meaning
-Length and breadth
-Area
-Regular and irregular
shape
-Time
-Conversion of measuring
units
-Meaning
-Materials
-Tools
ACTIVITIES
Demonstration
class discussion
Video play
Demonstration
class discussion
Using meter rule
Demonstration, class
discussion, recitation of
time and linear measure
Video play
Demonstration, class
discussion
Video play
Drawing
RESOURCES
Picture samples, expired Rulers, measuring tape,
drinks and canned food, shapes
stale bread
Agric. Science
Home Economics
English, Math
English
Samples, demonstration,
construction paper
Samples,
demonstration,
construction paper
Science
Music
English, Math
CROSS
CURRICULAR
CONNECT.
Science
Music
English, Math
YEAR 4 – THIRD TERM BASIC SCIENCE
WEEKS
TOPICS
WEEK 1
Building
WEEK 2
Energy
WEEK 3
Energy
WEEK 4
Health and Safety
OBJECTIVES
-Meaning
-Types
-Materials
-Sources
-Uses
-Meaning
-List of safety
devices
-Functions
ACTIVITIES
Construction, class
discussion
Drawing
Resource samples,
pictures,
construction
-Meaning
-Types e.g Kinetic and
potential
-Forms e.g Heat,
solar, chemical, sound
e.t.c
Production, class
discussion
, demonstration
Electricity, sun,
water, food, fuel, etc
Demonstration, class
discussion
Class discussion,
demonstration
Resource samples,
pictures,
demonstration, video
Agric. Science,
English
Home Economics
Agric. Science,
English
Home Economics
Resource samples,
pictures,
demonstration,
video
Technology, English
Art
RESOURCES
Cross
curricular
connection
Technology,
English, Computer
WEEK 5
Environmental
Protection
-Meaning
-Pollution
-Causes
-Control
Demonstration,
class discussion
Video presentation
Water, air, soil,
noise pollutants,
Agric. Science,
English
WEEKS
WEEK 6
WEEK 7
WEEK 8-9
WEEK 10
TOPICS
The Importance of
Technology
-Meaning
Products of Technology
Information and
Communication Technology
-Meaning
-Components
-Functions
-Application
Identification of
ICT Gadgets
-Electronic gadgets
-Differences
between electrical
appliances and
electronic gadgets
-Uses
Demonstration, class
discussion
Video presentation
Picture slide,
demonstration,
computer
Technology,
Computer, English,
Art.
OBJECTIVES
- Uses/Functions
-Importance
ACTIVITIES
Class discussion,
application
RESOURCES
Phone, laptops, cars, air
conditioners
Cross
curricular
connection
Technology, Art, English
-Identification
-Manufacturing companies
-Basic operations
Demonstration, class
discussion,
Operations
Pictures of technology
products, demonstration,
appliances
Technology, English
Art, History
Demonstration, class
discussion, social media
chats
Picture slide,
demonstration, gadgets
Technology, English,
Computer
Art
YEAR 5 – FIRST TERM BASIC SCIENCE
WEEKS
TOPICS
WEEK 1
Changes Around Us
ACTIVITIES
Outdoor
observation,
demonstration
RESOURCES
Pictures,
demonstration,
discussion
WEEK 2-3
Changes Caused by
Human Activities
-Water pollution
-Causes
-Effects
-Prevention
-Air pollution
-Causes
-Effects
-Prevention
-Land pollution
-Causes
-Effects
-Prevention
Sweeping dust,
identification of
pollutants,
demonstration
Pictures, textbook,
demonstration,
discussion
Cross
Curricular
Connection
Art, English,
Geography
English, Health
Education
OBJECTIVES -Erosion
-Types of erosion
-Effects of erosion
-Causes of erosion
-Controlling soil
erosion
WEEK 4
Waste and Waste
Disposal
-Meaning
-Types of waste
-Waste disposal
-Disposing sewage
WEEK 5
Recycling
Picking litters around,
demonstration
discussion,
demonstration
Discussion,
demonstration
Pictures,
demonstration,
textbook
Pictures,
demonstration,
textbook
English, Health
Education
Pictures,
textbook,
demonstration,
discussion
Technology,
English, Health
Education
-Meaning
-Reusing waste
-Advantages of
waste recycling
WEEK 6
Environmental
Quality
-Meaning
-Healthy
environment
-Advantages
-Disadvantages
English, Health
Education
WEEKS
TOPICS
OBJECTIVES
ACTIVITIES
WEEK 7
Disadvantages of
Degrading The
Environment
-Meaning
-Home environment
-School environment
-Materials for maintaining
a healthy environment
Sweeping, observation,
demonstration
RESOURCES
Pictures, demonstration,
textbook
Cross
Curricular
Connection
Home Economics, English,
Health Education
WEEK 8
Ways of Maintaining
Healthy Environment
WEEK 9
Water Cycle
Week 10
Rock
-Healthy Environment
-Poor quality
environment
-Disadvantages of poor
quality environment
Outdoor observation,
discussion,
demonstration
Pictures,
demonstration,
Textbook
Home Economics,
Health Education
-Meaning
-Rain formation
-Conventional rainfall
-Relief rainfall
-Meaning
-Types
-Uses
-Major landmark rocks
Weather forecasting,
discussion
Rock identification,
demonstration, discussion
Pictures, demonstration,
textbook
Pictures, demonstration,
textbook
English, Geography
Art, Agric. Science,
Geography, English
YEAR 5 – SECOND TERM BASIC SCIENCE
WEEKS
TOPICS
OBJECTIVES
ACTIVITIES
RESOURCES
CROSS
CURRICULAR
CONNECTION
Week 1
Domestic
Animals/Farm
Animals
-Meaning
-Grouping based
on food
-Other foods
eaten
-Reproduction
Class discussion,
identifying
domestic animals
Week 2
Week 3
Feeding and Habits of Human Body-The
Domestic Animals
Skeletal System
Week 4
Types of Joints
Week 5
Functions of
Bones and Joints
- Meaning
-Habits
-Benefits
-Meaning
-Types of bones
-Importance
-Meaning of joint
-Types
-Importance
-Importance
-Labeling
production, class
discussion,
drawing,
Cattle, poultry,
pictures, textbook
Class discussion,
identification of
joints from a
skeleton
Textbook, lab.
Skeleton, pictures
Class discussion,
contribution
Textbook,
pictures of
domestic animals
and their young
ones
Agric. Science,
English
Class discussion, visit to
the laboratory,
identification of
skeleton
Textbook, pictures, lab.
Skeleton
Agric. Science,
English
Biology, Health
Education, English
English, Health
Education
Health
Education,
English
Textbook,
pictures
WEEKS
TOPICS
Week 6
Reproduction of
Plants
Week 7
Pollination
OBJECTIVES
-Asexual
reproduction
-Sexual
reproduction
Meaning
-Self pollination
-Cross pollination
-Insect and wind
pollinated flowers
ACTIVITIES
Explanation.
Discussion
Textbook, flowers,
pictures
Agric. Science,
Geography, English
Discussion, video
presentation, flash
Textbook, class
discussion
Agric. Science,
English
RESOURCES
CROSS
CURRICULAR
CONNECTION
Week 8
Fertilization and
Stages of
Development From
Flower to Fruit
-Meaning
-Differences between
fertilization and
pollination
Week 9
The Human Body-The
Respiratory System
Week 10
The Human BodyThe Excretory
System
-Meaning
-External respiration
-Internal respiration
-Organs of respiration
-Meaning
-Excretory organs
and waste they pass
out
Discussion,
demonstration
Textbook, picture
representation,
Agric. Science,
English
Class discussion,
practices
Pictures, textbook,
charts
Biology, English
Class discussion,
practices
Pictures, textbook,
toilet
Biology, English
YEAR 5 – THIRD TERM BASIC SCIENCE
Weeks
Topics
Week 1
Materials For
Technology
Objectives -Meaning of
Technology
-Types of materials
-Uses of wood,
metals and plastics
Activities Discussion,
demonstration,
Resources
Textbook,
workshop,
Week 2
Types and Uses of
Materials
-Meaning
-Types of wood
-Uses of wood
-Types of metals
-Uses of metals
Discussion,
demonstration,
identification of
materials
Textbook, pictures,
video
Cross
curricular
connection
English, Basic
Technology
English, Basic
Technology
Week 3
Safety in Workshop
Week 4
Maintenance
-Meaning
-Causes of accident
-Prevention
-Safety devices
-Meaning
-Types
-Importance
Discussion,
demonstration
Practices,
demonstration
Textbook, pictures,
Textbook, pictures,
role play
English, Basic
Technology
English, Home
Economics
Week 5
Drawing
Instruments
-Meaning
-Common drawing
instruments
-Care of drawing
instruments
Discussion,
demonstration,
application
Textbook, pictures,
mathematical
instruments
English, Basic
Technology
Weeks
Topics
Week 6
Heat and Temperature
Objectives
-Meaning
-Differences between
heat and temperature
-Types of
thermometers
-Units and symbols of
temperature scale
Practices, class
discussion,
demonstration,
Activities
Resources
Cross curricular
connection
Textbook,
Thermometers
English, Biology,
Physics, Geography
Week 7
Forms of Energy
Conversion
-Forms of energy
conversion
-Importance of energy
conversion
-Uses of thermometer
Week 8
Conductors and Nonconductors
-Meaning of electricity
-Types of electricity
-Cell or battery and the
flow of electric current
-The flow of electric
current
Week 9
Electrical Circuit
Class discussion,
demonstration,
Practices
Class discussion, practices,
identification of
conductors and nonconductors
Textbook, battery, bulb,
wire
Basic Technology, English,
Physics
Practices, class
discussion,
demonstration, drawing
Textbook, pictures,
English, Physics
-Sources of electricity
-Simple electric circuit
-Components of a circuit
-Uses of electricity
Textbook
Basic Technology,
English, Physics
YEAR 6 – FIRST TERM BASIC SCIENCE
WEEKS
WEEK 1-2
TOPICS
Drugs
OBJECTIVES -Meaning
-Types of drugs
-Dosage
-Effects of drugs
-Excessive drugs
ACTIVITIES
Outdoor
observation,
demonstration
RESOURCES
Pictures,
demonstration,
discussion
WEEK 3
Drug Abuse
-Meaning
-Causes
-Effects
-Prevention
-Treatment of
addicts
Sweeping dust,
identification of
pollutants,
demonstration
Pictures, textbook,
demonstration,
discussion
Cross
Curricular
Connection
Art, English,
Geography
English, Health
Education
WEEK 4
The Earth
-Shape
-Component
-Gravitation
WEEK 5
The Earth
-Movement
-Its Effects
-Eclipses
-Solar system
WEEK 6
Weather
-Meaning
-Factors
-Instruments
Picking litters around,
demonstration
discussion,
demonstration
Discussion,
demonstration
Pictures,
demonstration,
textbook
Pictures,
demonstration,
textbook
English, Health
Education
Pictures,
textbook,
demonstration,
discussion
Technology,
English, Health
Education
English, Health
Education
WEEKS
TOPICS
OBJECTIVES
WEEK 7
Weather
-Conditions
-Symbols
-Record chart
ACTIVITIES
Sweeping, observation,
demonstration
RESOURCES
Pictures, demonstration,
textbook
Cross
Curricular
Connection
Home Economics, English,
Health Education
WEEK 8
Improving Crop Yield
-Meaning
-Factors affecting crop
yield
-Types of manure
Outdoor observation,
discussion,
demonstration
Pictures,
demonstration,
Textbook
Home Economics,
Health Education
WEEK 9
Improving Crop Yield
-Population and economic
consequences
Week 10
Pest and Diseases of Plants
-Meaning
-Control measures
-Classification of crops
Weather forecasting,
discussion
Rock identification,
demonstration, discussion
Pictures, demonstration,
textbook
Pictures, demonstration,
textbook
English, Geography
Art, Agric. Science,
Geography, English
YEAR 6 – SECOND TERM BASIC SCIENCE
WEEKS
TOPICS
OBJECTIVES
Week 1
The Human Blood
-Meaning
-Component
-Importance
Week 2
Blood Diseases
- Meaning
-Names of diseases
that affect blood
-Blood transfusion
Week 3
The Circulatory System
-Meaning of circulation
-Types of blood vessels
-The heart
Week 4
Water Project
-Meaning
-Dams and
locations
-Importance
Week 5
Minerals
-Meaning
-Types
-Sources
-Formation
ACTIVITIES
Class discussion,
identifying
domestic animals
production, class
discussion,
drawing,
Textbook,
pictures of
domestic animals
and their young
ones
Agric. Science,
English
Cattle, poultry,
pictures, textbook
Class discussion,
identification of
joints from a
skeleton
Textbook, lab.
Skeleton, pictures
Class discussion,
contribution
RESOURCES
Class discussion, visit to
the laboratory,
identification of
skeleton
Textbook, pictures, lab.
Skeleton
Agric. Science,
English
Biology, Health
Education, English
English, Health
Education
Health
Education,
English
CROSS
CURRICULAR
CONNECTION
Textbook,
pictures
WEEKS
TOPICS
Week 6
Minerals
Week 7
Air
Week 8
Air
OBJECTIVES
-Importance
-Consequences of
over exploitation
-Meaning
-Components
-Uses
-Pressure
-Importance
ACTIVITIES
Explanation.
Discussion
Textbook, flowers,
pictures
Agric. Science,
Geography, English
Discussion, video
presentation, flash
Textbook, class
discussion
Agric. Science,
English
Discussion,
demonstration
Textbook, picture
representation,
Agric. Science,
English
RESOURCES
CROSS
CURRICULAR
CONNECTION
Week 9
Classification of
Animals(Livestock)
-Meaning
-Classification by
feeding
-Classification by
habitats
Class discussion,
practices
Pictures, textbook,
charts
Biology, English
Week 10
Farming
-Meaning
-Types
-Benefits
Class discussion,
practices
Pictures, textbook,
toilet
Biology, English
YEAR 6 – THIRD 5TERM BASIC SCIENCE
Weeks
Week 1
Topics
Colour
Objectives -Meaning
-Component
-Classification
-Mixing
Activities Discussion,
demonstration,
Resources
Textbook,
workshop,
Week 2
Door Mat Making
-Meaning
-Types of mat
-Door mat making
-Uses
Discussion,
demonstration,
identification of
materials
Textbook, pictures,
video
Cross
curricular
connection
English, Basic
Technology
English, Basic
Technology
Week 3
Drawing Instruments
-Meaning
-Identification
-Usage
Week 4
Wood work Hand tools
-Meaning
-Types
-Functions/Uses
Discussion,
demonstration
Practices,
demonstration
Textbook, pictures,
Textbook, pictures,
role play
English, Basic
Technology
English, Home
Economics
Week 5
Maintenance
-Meaning
-Types
-Importance
-Materials
Discussion,
demonstration,
application
Textbook, pictures,
mathematical
instruments
English, Basic
Technology
Weeks
Topics
Objectives
Week 6
Safety
-Meaning
-Safety devices
-Uses
Week 7
Simple Machines
-Meaning
-Types
-Classes of lever
-Functions
Activities
Practices, class
discussion,
demonstration,
Class discussion,
demonstration,
Practices
Resources
Textbook,
Thermometers
English, Biology,
Physics, Geography
Textbook, pictures,
Cross curricular
connection
English, Physics
Week 8
Force and Frictional Force
-Meaning of electricity
-Types of electricity
-Cell or battery and the
flow of electric current
-The flow of electric
current
Class discussion, practices,
identification of
conductors and nonconductors
Textbook, battery, bulb,
wire
Basic Technology, English,
Physics
Week 9-10
Magnetism
-Meaning
-Properties
-Demagnetization
-Methods
Practices, class
discussion,
demonstration, drawing
Textbook
Basic Technology,
English, Physics