BASIC SCIENCE SECOND TEM SCHEME OF WORK

Here is the Basic Science second term scheme of work for Basic 5:

Week 1-2: Domestic Animals

- Types of Domestic Animals: Common domestic animals, grouping domestic animals based on their food, and other foods eaten by domestic animals 

- Reproduction in Domestic Animals: Reproduction, habits, and benefits of domestic animals

Week 3-4: The Human Body - Skeletal System

- Types of Bones: Skeletal system, types of bones (long bones, vertebrae, phalanges), and functions of bones

- Joints and Muscles: Types of joints (ball and socket, hinge joint), muscles, and functions of joints and muscles

Week 5-6: Reproduction in Plants

- Pollination: Sexual reproduction, parts of flowers, pollination of flowers (types, process, agents)

- Fertilization: Insect and wind pollinated flowers, fertilization, and fruit development

Week 7: Water Cycle and Rain Formation

- Water Cycle: Water cycle, rain formation, and relationship between water cycle and rain formation

Week 8: Rocks

- Types of Rocks: Meaning of rocks, types of rocks (igneous, metamorphous, sedimentary), and uses of rocks

Week 9: Acids and Bases

- Meaning and Types: Meaning of acids and bases, physical properties, types, and uses of acids and bases

Week 10-11: Soap Making

- Local Materials: Soap and detergent making, local materials used for making soap, and active ingredients

- Methods of Soap Preparation: Methods of soap preparation, industrial process of soap making, and chemical needed for soap making

Week 12-13: Revision and Examination

- Review of all topics covered in the second term and examination on Basic Science