BASIC SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY THIRD TERM SCHEME OF WORK PRIMARY SIX
Basic science and Technology scheme of work
THEME 3: YOU AND TECHNOLOGY
WEEK 1 (UNIT I): SAFETY
UNITS:
- Meaning of Safety
- Meaning of Accident
- Causes of Accident
- Methods of Preventing Accident
- Safety Devices
- First Aid Box(items in first aid box)
YOU AND ENERGY
WEEK 2(UNIT II): SIMPLE MACHINES
UNITS:
- Definitions of Simple Machine
- Levers(Meaning)
- Example of Lever
- Parts of Lever
- Uses of Lever
WEEK 3(UNIT III): PULLEYS (MEANING)
UNITS:
- Examples of Pulley
- Types of Pulley
- Application of Pulley
WEEK 4(UNIT IV): INCLINED PLANES (MEANING)
UNITS:
- Examples of Inclined Planes
- Advantages of Inclined Planes
WEEK 5 (UNIT V): FORCES
UNITS:
- Meaning of Force
- Example of Force
- Types of Force
- Effects of Force
WEEK 6(UNIT VI): FRICTIONAL FORCE
UNITS:
- Meaning of Friction
- Effects of Friction
- Advantages and Disadvantages of Friction
- Reducing Friction
WEEK 7(UNIT VII): MAGNETISM
UNITS:
- Meaning of Magnet
- Properties of Magnet
- Uses of Magnet
- Making Magnet
WEEK 8 AND WEEK 9: REVISION OF FIRST (1ST) TERM’S WORK
WEEK 10 AND WEEK 11: REVISION OF SECOND (2ND) TERM’S WORK
WEEK 12: EXAMINATION