SUBJECT:

BASIC SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY –

BASIC SCIENCE

CLASS:

JUIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL 1

TERM:

SECOND
 SCHEME OF WORK

WEEK TOPIC

1 Reproductive system – Male and female internal and external organs,

Functions and Care of the female reproductive organs
2 Environmental pollution I – Definition and causes of air, soil and water
3 Environmental pollution II – Consequences and control measures of
pollution
4 Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) – Definition, Transmission, Signs
and symptoms, Effects and prevention of Sexually Transmitted Infections
(STIs)
5 HIV/AIDS (I) – Meaning, Differences between HIV and AIDS, Mode of
transmission, Prevention of HIV
Mid-term project
6 HIV/AIDS (II) – Counseling and Testing, Care and support, Myths and
facts about HIV/AIDS
7 Energy – Meaning, Sources, Forms, Transformation and uses of Energy
8 Energy – Meaning, Sources, Forms, Transformation and uses of Energy
9 Renewable and Non-renewable Energy – Meaning, Examples, Use and
misuse
10 Energy and Society – Energy for working, Energy from hydroelectricity
for electric supply, Uses of solar energy
11 Revision and Examination
12 Revision and Examination
 WEEK ONE

REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM

CONTENT

 Definition
 Male and female internal and external organs and their Functions
 Care of the male and female reproductive organs

DEFINITION

Reproduction is the ability of living things to produce young ones like

them. Reproduction is one of the characteristics of living thing which is
for the continuation of life.
There are two types of reproduction. These are:
1. Asexual reproduction
2. Sexual reproduction
1. Asexual reproduction – this kind of reproduction involves a single
parent to produce young ones. In asexual reproduction, the
individual grows and splits into two and this process continues.
Examples are binary fission, vegetative reproduction (as in potato,
cassava, yam etc.) and so on
2. Sexual reproduction – this is the kind of reproduction which
involves two sexes. The male produces a sex cell and the female
does that too. This is the most common means of reproduction in
animals but also found in plants.
 THE MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
The male reproductive system is made up of organs found both outside
and inside the body. Such as the penis, scrotum, testes etc.
The male sex cell is called the sperm. This is what fusses with the
female sex cell at fertilization.
The following are the male reproductive organs, their location and
respective functions
ORGAN LOCATION FUNCTION
1 Testes Outside the Production of sperm (the male sex
body cell)
2 Scrotal sac Outside the Houses the testicles or testes
body
3 Penis Outside the The male copulating organ. It
body penetrates into the vagina and conveys
the sperm there
4 Urethra Inside the It is the passage of urine and sperm
body
5 Seminal Inside the Produces fluid that forms part of the
vesicles body semen
6 Vas Inside the Transfers the sperm into seminal
deferens body vesicle

THE FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM

The female reproductive system is made up of both external and internal
organs that are used for reproductive processes. Examples are the ovary,
vagina, fallopian tube etc.
The following are the female reproductive organs, their location and
respective functions
 ORGAN LOCATION FUNCTION
1 Ovaries Inside the body Produces eggs and the female sex
hormones
2 Ova (egg) Inside the body This is the female sex cell
3 Uterus Inside the body Houses the foetus
(womb)
4 Vagina Inside the body Receives the penis during
copulation
5 Cervix Inside the body The opening in the womb that
leads to the vagina
6 Hymen Inside the body A thin sheet that covers the vagina
of a female child who is a virgin

Care of the female reproductive organs

1. Bath at least twice daily
2. Avoid taking illegal drugs
3. Use clean toilets
4. Wear clean and neat panties
5. Visit the gynecologist in case of any abnormalities

Care of the male reproductive organs

1. Bath daily
2. Avoid tight underwear and clothing
3. Eat a healthy and balanced diet
4. Wear protective gear when playing contact sports

CLASSWORK 1
1. What is reproduction?
2. Explain the two types of reproduction
ASSIGNMENT 1
SECTION A
1. These entire list of living things does not breast feed their young
ones except….. (a) lizard (b) hen (c) snake (d) squirrel
2. The male sex cell is called ….. (a) ovum (b) gamete (c) sperm
(d) penis
3. Which of these is a component of the male reproductive system?
(a) uterus (b) sperm (c) vagina (d) ovary
4. The doctor that specializes on female reproductive health is
called ….. (a) gynecologist (b) gyneacologist (c) gynecologyst
(d) ginecologist
5. The fusion of the male and the female sex cell is called (a)
fermentation (b) fertilization (c) pregnancy (d) reproduction
SECTION B
1. Mention two parts of male and female reproductive system each
and state their functions
2. Explain these: (a) zygote (b) fertilization
WEEK TWO

ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION I

 Definition of pollution
 Air pollution
 Soil pollution
 Water pollution

Definition of pollution
Pollution is the contamination of our environment with dirty, poisonous and
dangerous or hazardous substances. It is also defined as the release of waste
products or materials into the environment that is harmful to life.

These dirty, poisonous and dangerous or hazardous substances are called pollutants

Types of pollution

1. Air pollution
2. Water pollution
3. Soil pollution

1. Air pollution

This is defined as the release of poisonous gases into the air (or atmosphere).
Examples of air pollutants are sulphur (iv) oxide, carbon (ii) oxide, hydrogen
sulphide, smoke etc.

Causes of air pollution

In many domestic and industrial processes, air pollutants are released into
atmosphere. The sources of these air pollution differs so also the pollutants emitted
into the atmosphere.

Pollutants Sources
1 Sulphur dioxide Burning of fuel
2 Carbon mono oxide Burning of carbon in gas e.g. car exhaust, exhaust
from factory chimney
3 Carbon dioxide Exhaust from vehicles and factory
4 Hydrogen sulphide Industrial processes like mining
5 Dust Coal mining, quarry activities, site work, untarred
roads etc.
6 Smoke Domestic and industrial burnings, smoking of
cigarettes, etc.
7 Smog Sunlight effect on nitrogen (ii) oxide and
nitrogen(iv) oxide
8 Radioactive rays Nuclear power plants and nuclear reactions
 2. Soil pollution

Soil pollution is the contamination of the land with poisonous materials. It is a

times called land pollution. The major soil pollutants are refuse, sewage,
agricultural waste.

3. Water pollution

Water pollution is the contamination of water bodies with poisonous substances.

This is usually as a result of both domestic and industrial activities. These
pollutants are

1. Refuse and sewage e.g. leftover food, urine, feaces, etc.

2. Industrial and agricultural waste e.g. chemicals, fertilizers, insecticides, etc.
3. Oil spillage e.g. breaking of oil pipe
4. Thermal or heat source

CLASSWORK 2

1. Define pollution
2. Mention 3 water pollutants and soil pollutants that you know

ASSIGNMENT 2

SECTIONA

1. The following are pollutants except? (a) dust (b) trees (c) carbon monoxide
(d) smoke
2. the organization in Nigeria responsible for the protection of the environment
is (a) NAFDAC (b) FEPA (c) NDLEA (d) ICPC
3. Which of these brings about pollution? (a) burning (b) recycling refuse (c)
landfill (d) reuse refuse
4. The following are air pollutants except (a) dust (b) exhaust from cars (c) oil
spillage (d) bush burning
5. Agricultural waste can cause what kind of pollution? (a) noise (b) air (c)
land (d) none of the above

SECTION B

1. What are pollutants?

 2. How many types of pollution do we have? Mention them

WEEK THREE

ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION II

 Consequences of pollution
 Control measures of pollution

CONSEQUENCES OF POLLUTION

Effects of air pollution

1. It can lead to respiratory diseases (when smoke, soot and dust is inhaled)
 2. Smog can reduce visibility and cause respiratory diseases
3. High concentration of carbon (ii) oxide can cause brain damage
4. It can cause cancer

Effects of soil pollution

1. Ill-health to man and terrestrial animals

2. Stunted growth in plants
3. Barrier to water passage
4. Changes in soil structure
5. Offensive odour

Effects of water pollution

1. Untreated sewage in water causes diseases such as cholera, dysentery etc.

2. It leads to the death of aquatic animals
3. Offensive odour
4. Oil spillage destroys farm land
5. Pesticides and herbicides makes the water poisonous
6. Fertilizers can lead to overgrowth of aquatic plants which blocks water way
7. Taking in radioactive wastes can bring about genetic mutation

CONTROL MEASURES OF POLLUTION

Control of air pollution

1. Locating industries far from human habitation

2. Educating people on the dangers of air pollution
3. Keeping houses well ventilated
4. Using tall chimneys to discharge waste gases high up in the sky
5. Burning of refuse in incinerators

Control of soil pollution

1. There should be refuse recycling

2. Organic fertilizers should be used effectively not excessively used
3. Government should create an avenue for proper refuse and sewage disposal

Control of water pollution

1. Proper disposal of sewage
2. Refuses can be buried
3. Oil spillage should be prevented
4. Sewage should be converted fertilizers
5. Educating the public on the danger of water pollution
6. Fishing with chemicals should be discouraged
7. Oil pipeline vandalisation should be curbed.

CLASSWORK 3

1. Highlight three control of air pollution

2. Enumerate two effects of water pollution

ASSIGNMENT 3

SECTION A

1. Which of this is a cause of water pollution (a) oil pipeline vandalization (b)
weathering (c) erosion (d) rainfall
2. Which of these is not a control of soil pollution (a) There should be refuse
recycling (b) effective fertilizer use (c) proper refuse and sewage disposal
(d) urinating in the toilet
3. Educating the public on the danger of pollution can bring about a control of
pollution (a) true (b) not sure (c) false (d) don’t agree
4. Which of these animals is not effect when there is water pollution? (a) crabs
(b) crayfish (c) fish (d) none of the above
5. The following are causes of water pollution except (a) feaces (b) oxygen (c)
sewage (d) agricultural waste

SECTION B

1. State three control of soil pollution

2. Enumerate three effect of air pollution
 WEEK FOUR

SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS (STIS)

 Definition Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)

 Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
 Signs and symptoms Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
 Effects Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
 Prevention of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)

Definition Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)

Sexually transmitted infections (diseases) are infections that can be spread from
one person to another through sexual intercourse with an infected person.

Examples, Causative agents and symptoms Sexually Transmitted Infections

(STIs)

EXAMPL CAUSATIV TRANSMISSI SYMPTOM PREVENTIO

ES OF E AGENT ON N
STIs
1 Gonorrhea Bacterium - Sexual - In women, it - Abstinence
(Neisseria intercourse causes painful - Regular
gonorrheae) - At delivery urination and medical test
through increasing - In case of
infected amount of infection, see
mother to baby discharge from the doctor
the vagina - Regular use
- In men, it of condom
causes painful
urination and
discharge during
urination
2 Chlamydia Bacterium - Sexual In women, there - Abstinence
(Chlamydia intercourse can be abnormal - In case of
trachomais) vaginal unusual sore
discharge, or burning
burning feeling effect of
during urination, urination, see
lower abdominal the doctor
pain, pain during - Regular use
intercourse or of condom
bleeding
between
menstruation
In men, there
can be discharge
from the penis,
burning/itching
around the penis
opening or pain
and swelling in
 the testes
3 Syphilis Bacterium - Direct - chancres - Abstinence
(Treponema contact with (primary stage) - Seek for
palladium) sore (in the - rashes medical
vagina, anus or (secondary attention when
lips) stage) infection is
- Sexual - damage to the suspected
intercourse nervous system
- From (latent stage)
pregnant - damage to
women to tissues and
babies organs (tertiary
stage)

Effects Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)

i. It can damage the reproductive organs

ii. It can break down the immune system
iii. It can be associated with cancer of the reproductive organs
iv. Premature labour or still birth (gonorrhea)
v. Blindness and birth defects in new babies (syphilis and gonorrhea)

Prevention of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)

i. Public enlightenment
ii. Abstinence
iii. Early treatment in identified cases
iv. Strengthening the immune system
v. Avoid multiple sexual partners

CLASSWORK 4

1. Give the full meaning of STIs

2. Mention three STIs that you know
3. Highlight three methods of preventing STIs

ASSIGNMENT 4
 SECTION A

1. The following are not examples of STIs except (a) stomachache (b) bleeding
the nose (c) chylamydia (d) catarrh
2. Which of the following is the effect of sexually transmitted infections (a)
breathing problem (b) death (c) loss of appetite (d) healthy body
3. Behavior that put people at the risk of contracting STIs includes the
following except….. (a) unprotected sex with an infected person (b) multiple
sex partner (c) abstinence (d) contact with infected blood
4. Which of these is a causative agent of STIs (a) Neisseria gonorrheae (b)
mosquito (c) AIDS (d) sexual intercourse
5. Which of these is a means of contacting STIs (a) Neisseria gonorrheae (b)
anopheles mosquito (c) AIDS (d) sexual intercourse

SECTION B

1. Mention four effects of sexual transmitted infections

2. Give four ways of preventing STIs

WEEK FIVE

HIV/AIDS (I)

 Meaning of HIV and AIDS

 Differences between HIV and AIDS
 Mode of transmission of HIV and AIDS
 Prevention of HIV and AIDS

Meaning of HIV and AIDS

HIV means Human Immunodeficiency Virus while AIDS means Acquired
Immune Deficiency Syndrome. HIV/AIDS is a deadly disease which has no cure
yet. The virus, HIV is the cause of AIDS. This virus attacks the body immune
defense system and breaks it down.

Differences between HIV and AIDS

HIV is the virus that causes AIDS. A person with AIDS is said to be HIV positive
while a person who is HIV negative does not have the disease, AIDS. Thus, HIV is
the causative agent of the disease called AIDS.

Mode of transmission of HIV and AIDS

The following are some of the ways by which HIV/AIDS can be transmitted:

i. Sexual intercourse
ii. Use of contaminated sharp objects
iii. Transfusion of infected blood
iv. Use of infected injection needles and syringes
v. Piercing the body (e.g. ear-piercing, circumcision, tribal mark etc.)
vi. From infected mother to baby

Signs of HIV and AIDS

i. Weight loss
ii. Fever
iii. Frequent tiredness
iv. Diarrhea
v. Cold sores all over the body
vi. Swollen glands

Prevention of HIV and AIDS

i. Abstinence
ii. Avoid sharing sharp objects
iii. Don’t have unprotected sex
iv. Avid having multiple sexual partner

CLASSWORK 5
 1. Give the full meaning of the following:
- HIV
- AIDS
2. Differentiate between HIV and AIDS

ASSIGNMENT 5

SECTION A

1. Which of these options fully depict the meaning of HIV? (a) Human
Immunodeficiency Virus (b) Human Infection Virus (c) High Immune Virus
(d) Human Immutability Virtue
2. Children cannot easily contact HIV even when they have contact with the
blood of an infected person (a) weakly disagree (b) false (c) maybe (d) true
3. AIDS can be cured medically(a) weakly disagree (b) false (c) maybe (d) true
4. Which of these is not a medium by which on can contract HIV/AIDS (a)
sharing blade (b) engaging in sexual intercourse(c) abstinence (d) blood
transfusion
5. Validate this statement “AIDS is an example of STI” (a) weakly disagree (b)
false (c) untrue (d) true

SECTION B

1. Highlight four modes of transmitting HIV/AIDS

2. List three signs of a person with HIV/AIDS

MID TERM PROJECT

Using a sheet of paper, answer these questions:
 1. Mention five myths about HIV/AIDS
2. Highlight five facts about HIV/AIDS

WEEK SIX

HIV/AIDS (II)

 Counseling and Testing

 Care and support
 Myths and facts about HIV/AIDS

Counseling and Testing

Places to go for counseling and medical tests are:

i. School guidance and counselor

 ii. Health centers
iii. Specialized institutions
iv. Youth center
v. Adolescent-focused NGOs

Care and support

The support and care that can be given to people living with HIV/AIDS are:

i. Compassion and understanding which create a sense of love and build

self confidence
ii. Emotional support and nurturing which is important in maintaining
positive sense of self confidence
iii. Familiar surrounding with loved ones which create sense of security and
thus break isolation

Myths and facts about HIV/AIDS

Myths are beliefs that are not true or scientifically proven. These include:

i. HIV/AIDS can be contacted by hugging an infected person

ii. It can be cured
iii. HIV/AIDS can be contacted by sharing comb and hairbrush
iv. HIV/AIDS patients can be facially detected
v. HIV/AIDS can be contacted through mosquito bites
vi. It can be contacted by sharing the same toilet with an infected person
vii. Some birth control pills can prevent HIV transmission

Facts about HIV/AIDS

i. AIDS is real and medically proven

ii. Anyone can contact HIV/AIDs
iii. Most people who get AIDS die
iv. AIDS is caused by a virus
v. Having sexual intercourse with many people increases the chance of
getting HIV
vi. HIV is not transmitted by casual contact
vii. At present, there is no cure for AIDS
CLASSWORK 6

1. Mention 4 places a student can go for counselling on AIDS

2. Highlight three myths about HIV/AIDS

ASSIGNMENT 6

SECTION A

1. Which of these people is recommended to see for counseling on HIV/AIDS

(a) your boyfriend (b) your classmate (c) school counselor (d) the security
guards
2. HIV is not transmitted by casual contact(a) true (b) false (c) barely untrue
(d) indifferent
3. Students can visit the following paces for counsel on HIV/AIDS except….
(a) Market (b) specialized institutions (c) youth center (d) adolescent-
focused NGOs
4. HIV/AIDS can be contacted by sharing comb and hairbrush (a) true (b) false
(c) barely untrue (d) indifferent
5. Which of these virus can cause AIDS (a) Human Immunodeficiency Virus
(b) Human Immune-efficiency Virus (c) Human Immutable Virus (d)
Human Immune-duo Virus

SECTION B

1. Highlight three ways of care and support for HIV/AIDS patient

2. Enumerate four means of transmitting HIV/AIDS
 WEEKS SEVEN AND EIGHT

ENERGY

 Meaning of Energy
 Sources of Energy
 Forms of Energy
 Transformation of Energy
 Uses of Energy

Meaning of Energy
Energy is defined as the ability or capacity to do work. The unit of energy is Joules
(J)

Sources of Energy

There are two main sources of energy, the natural and the artificial sources of
energy.

i. The natural sources of energy are:

a. Sun
b. Food
c. Natural gas
d. Coal
e. Wind
f. Crude oil
g. Wood
h. Water
ii. The artificial sources of energy are:
a. Batteries
b. Electrical generator
c. Petroleum products (e.g. diesel, kerosene etc.)

Forms of Energy

1. Light energy
2. Sound energy
3. Heat energy
4. Chemical energy
5. Electrical energy
6. Mechanical energy (potential and kinetic energy)

Transformation of Energy

Energy can be converted or transformed from one form to another. This is

governed by the law of conservation of energy. The law of conservation of energy
states that, energy can neither be created nor destroyed but can be converted from
one form to the other.
Examples of energy conversion includes

a. Electrical energy to heat energy – pressing iron, boiling ring, etc.

b. Electrical energy to light energy – bulb, television, etc.
c. Chemical to electrical energy – battery, etc.
d. Electrical to kinetic energy – fan,
e. Electrical to sound energy – electric bell, telephone ear piece, etc.
f. Mechanical to light energy – bicycle dynamo
g. Sound to electrical energy to sound energy – telephone

Uses of Energy

The following are some of the uses of energy

a. Walking
b. Cooking
c. Playing
d. Operating appliances
e. Running
f. Household work

CLASSWORK 7&8

1. Define energy?
2. Mention five forms of energy

ASSIGNMENT 7&8

SECTION A

1. The energy conversion in phone is ….. (a) sound – electrical – sound (b)
electrical – sound – sound (c) sound – electrical – electrical (d) electrical –
electrical – sound
2. The bicycle dynamo converts ….. energy to ….. energy (a) electrical –
chemical (b) electrical – light (c) light – mechanical (d) mechanical – light
3. Energy is the …….. to do work (a) power (b) ability (c) vision (d) hope
 4. The following are artificial sources of energy except ….. (a) wood (b)
batteries (c) electrical generator (d) petroleum product
5. The foods we eat contain which form energy? (a) chemical energy (b)
mechanical energy (c) kinetic energy (d) potential energy

SECTION B

1. State the law of conservation of energy

2. Highlight four uses of energy
3. Mention four devices and the energy conversion in their usage

WEEK NINE

RENEWABLE AND NON-RENEWABLE ENERGY

 Meaning of renewable and non-renewable energy

 Examples of renewable and non-renewable energy
 Use and misuse of renewable and non-renewable energy

Meaning of renewable and non-renewable energy

Renewable energy is the energy resources that can be replaced as they are used up.
The non-renewable energy is the energy resources that cannot be replenished as
they are used up.

Examples of renewable and non-renewable energy

Examples of renewable sources of energy are:

a. Sun
b. Wind
c. Water
d. Biomass
e. Sea (tides)
f. Biofuel

Examples of non-renewable sources of energy are:

a. Radioactive or nuclear materials

b. Petroleum or natural gas
c. Coal and wood
d. Fossil fuel

Use of renewable and non-renewable energy

a. Used as forms of transportation

b. In information communication technology
c. In agriculture
d. Source of energy for operating domestic equipment

Effect of Misuse of renewable and non-renewable energy

a. Greenhouse effect
b. Global warming
c. Oil spillage
d. Acid rain

CLASSWORK 9
 1. Explain non-renewable source of energy
2. List four renewable sources of energy

ASSIGNMENT 9

SECTION A

1. The renewable source of energy that uses the force of tides and waves is
from (a) sea (b) wind (c) rain (d) car
2. The increase in the temperature of the earth’s atmosphere is caused by
certain gases called …… (a) greenhouse gases (b) global warming gases (c)
acid rain gases (d) special gases
3. Radioactive or nuclear materials is a renewable source of energy (a) true (b)
false (c) not yet (d) undefined
4. Which of these is not a natural source of energy (a) sun (b) wind (c) water
(d) kerosene
5. The following are not effect of misuse of renewable and non-renewable
source energy except (a) acid rain (b) regular water flow (c) traffic
congestion (d) fire outbreak

SECTION B

1. Differentiate between renewable and non-renewable energy sources

2. List three non-renewable energy source

WEEK TEN

ENERGY AND SOCIETY

 Energy for working

 Energy from hydroelectricity for electric supply
 Uses of solar energy

Energy for working

Energy is a key factor in national development. For instance, electrical energy is
needed to do a lot of things. Poor management of the energy resources in a nation
might cause it to remain in a state of underdevelopment

The three main societal need of energy are for mechanical work, heat supply and
heat removal (cooling system)

Energy from hydroelectricity for electric supply

In generating hydroelectricity, the kinetic energy of falling water from the top of a
dam causes the turbines to turn. This in turn drives the generators leading to the
production of electrical energy

Uses of solar energy

Solar energy can be used for the following

a. Heating
b. Drying clothes
c. Warm water
d. Dry farm products
e. Generate electrical energy

CLASSWORK 10

1. What is solar energy?

2. State three things you know you can do with solar energy

ASSIGNMENT 10

SECTION A

1. The heat from the sun reaches the sun by (a) conduction (b) radiation (c)
convection (d) reflection
2. Which of the following is not an artificial source of energy (a) batteries (b)
kerosene (c) generator (d) food
3. Which of these is a key factor to society development (a) energy (b) rain (c)
sea (d) network
4. The following are natural sources of energy except ….. (a) battery (b) sun
(c) wind (d) food
5. The energy source that power the windmill to produce electricity …… (a)
battery (b) sun (c) wind (d) food

SECTION B

1. Explain energy conversion that takes place in hydro-electricity

2. Mention three types of societal needs

WEEK ELEVEN

REVISION
WEEK TWELVE

EXAMINATION