Scheme of work is a general guideline designed to covers the major themes and concepts in various subjects. It gives the teachers, pupils and students alike clear direction on the way to go in their academic work.
This scheme of work covers various topics and skills throughout the academic year.
Below is scheme of work for Basic Science in Primary 4 based on the Nigerian curriculum:
Term 1:
- Introduction to Science
- Understanding the nature and importance of science
- Basic scientific processes and skills (observing, classifying, measuring)
- Plants
- Parts of a plant and their functions
- Life cycle of a plant (seed germination, growth, and reproduction)
- Different types of plants (flowering plants, non-flowering plants)
- Animals
- Classification of animals (vertebrates and invertebrates)
- Characteristics and adaptations of different animals (mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish)
- Life cycles of animals (e.g., butterfly, frog)
- Matter and Materials
- Properties of materials (color, shape, texture)
- States of matter (solid, liquid, gas)
- Changes in matter (melting, freezing, evaporation, condensation)
Term 2: 5. Water and Weather
- Sources and uses of water
- Water cycle (evaporation, condensation, precipitation)
- Weather patterns (rain, wind, temperature)
- Earth and Space
- Structure of the Earth (layers, landforms)
- The solar system (planets, moon, stars)
- Day and night, seasons, and their causes
- Energy and Simple Machines
- Forms of energy (light, heat, sound, electrical)
- Sources of energy (sun, wind, water, fossil fuels)
- Simple machines (lever, pulley, wheel and axle)
Term 3: 8. Health and Hygiene
- Personal hygiene practices (bathing, hand washing, brushing teeth)
- Healthy eating and nutrition
- Common illnesses and prevention (e.g., malaria, cholera)
- Environmental Studies
- Ecosystems and habitats
- Conservation of natural resources
- Pollution and its effects (air, water, land)
- Scientific Investigation
- Conducting simple experiments
- Recording and analyzing data
- Formulating conclusions and making predictions
In summary, this scheme of work provides a general outline of the topics that can be covered in primary four Basic Science. Teachers can adapt and expand on these topics based on the specific curriculum and resources available.
It is also important you incorporate interactive and engaging teaching methods such as group discussions, role-playing, and hands-on activities to make the learning experience more enjoyable for the students.