Basic Science JSS 3 – First Term Weekly Topics Overview Week 1: Drug and Substance Abuse Effects of Drug Abuse (e.g., Stomach Upset, Damaged Lungs, Skin Rashes) Prevention (Coping Skills, Healthy Lifestyle, Social Interaction) Effects and Prevention of Drug Abuse Basic Science Jss 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 1 Week 2: Family Traits Skin
FIRST TERM E-LEARNING NOTE SUBJECT: BASIC SCIENCE CLASS: JSS 3 WEEK TEN MAGNETISM CONTENT Magnet Law of magnetism. Magnetic poles and field. Care of magnet. A magnet is a substance or material that attracts metals like iron and other metals to itself . Magnetism is the ability of a substance
FIRST TERM E-LEARNING NOTE SUBJECT: BASIC SCIENCE CLASS: JSS 3 WEEK NINE SOUND ENERGY CONTENT Transmission of sound. Reflection of sound. INTRODUCTION Sound is a wave caused by vibration of matter. It is a property of vibrating objects. These objects may be solid, liquid or gases. If there is an
FIRST TERM E-LEARNING NOTE SUBJECT: BASIC SCIENCE CLASS: JSS 3 WEEK SEVEN RESOURCES FROM NONLIVING THINGS (SOLID MINERALS) CONTENT Mineral Resources. Some Mineral Resources, their Location and Uses. General Importance of Mineral Resources. MINERAL RESOURCES Mineral resources are resources deposited in the earth crust for the benefit of man.
FIRST TERM E-LEARNING NOTE SUBJECT: BASIC SCIENCE CLASS: JSS 3 WEEK SIX RESOURCES FROM LIVING THINGS CONTENT Resources from Plants. Resources from Animals. Economic Importance of Resources from Plants and Animals. Natural resources are valuable material that is found in nature and used by people to meet their needs. Some natural
FIRST TERM E-LEARNING NOTE SUBJECT: BASIC SCIENCE CLASS: JSS 3 WEEK FIVE DEPLETION OF THE OZONE LAYER CONTENT Description of Ozone Layer. Importance of the Ozone Layer. The hazards of Ozone Layer Depletion to Life. Control Measures against the Depletion of Ozone Layer. Global Warming. Consequences of Global Warming.
FIRST TERM E-LEARNING NOTE SUBJECT: BASIC SCIENCE CLASS: JSS 3 WEEK FOUR BUSH BURNING CONTENT Meaning of Bush. Practices that Influence Bush Burning. Effects of Bush Burning. Control of Bush Burning. MEANING OF BUSH BURNING Bush burning is the agricultural practice that involve the that involving the clearing and burning of
FIRST TERM E-LEARNING NOTE SUBJECT: BASIC SCIENCE CLASS: JSS 3 WEEK THREE DESERTIFICATION AND DEFORESTATION CONTENT Definition of Deforestation Causes of Deforestation Effects of Deforestation Control of Deforestation DEFINITION Deforestation is the continuous removal of trees without replacing or replanting them. Deforestation is also the permanent destruction of
FIRST TERM E-LEARNING NOTE SUBJECT: BASIC SCIENCE CLASS: JSS 3 WEEK TWO FLOODING CONTENT Causes of Flooding. Factors that Affects Flooding. Consequences of Flooding. How to Control Flooding. INTRODUCTION Flood is a disastrous overflow of water from a lake or other body of water due to excessive
Medicinal Plants and Cash Crops Subject: Basic Science Class: JSS 3 Term: First Term Week: 6 Age: 13–15 years Topic: Medicinal Plants and Cash Crops Sub-topic: Uses of Medicinal Plants and Examples of Cash Crops Duration: 40 minutes Behavioural Objectives By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: Define medicinal plants and