Developing problem-solving skills and technological literacy is crucial in today’s fast-paced world.
The JSS 2 Basic Technology scheme of work and recommended textbooks provide a clear guide to learning key technology topics.
These include materials processing, electronics, and simple machines, offering a strong foundation for future studies.
Use this guide to foster innovation, creativity, and practical skills.
JSS 2 BASIC TECHNOLOGY First Term Scheme of Work
Week 1: First Aid
- Definition and importance of first aid
- First aid materials and their uses
- Steps in administering first aid
- Common first aid procedures (CPR, treatment for cuts and burns)
Week 2: Rescue Operation
- Definition of rescue operation
- Types of rescue operations
- Rescue tools and equipment
- Steps in rescue operations during emergencies
Week 3: Materials and Uses
- Classification of materials (metal, wood, plastic, etc.)
- Properties of materials (strength, elasticity, conductivity)
- Uses of different materials in construction and technology
Week 4: Geometrical Construction (Triangles)
- Types of triangles (equilateral, isosceles, scalene)
- Drawing and constructing triangles using a compass and ruler
- Inscribed and circumscribed circle to a given triangle
Week 5: Geometrical Construction (Cont’d)
- Definition of polygons and types of polygons
- Construction of pentagon, letagon, octagon, using set squares
- Practical applications of geometric constructions
Week 6: Plane Figures (Quadrilaterals)
- Types of quadrilaterals (square, rectangle, parallelogram, trapezium)
- Properties of quadrilaterals
- Construction of quadrilaterals using geometric tools
Week 7: Mid-Term Break
Week 8: Plane Figures
- Introduction to other plane figures (pentagons, hexagons, octagons)
- Properties and uses of different plane figures
- Construction of plane figures in technical drawing
Week 9: Enlargement and Deduction
- Definition of enlargement and reduction in geometrical terms
- Scale factors in geometric transformations
- Practical examples of enlargement and reduction in real-life applications
Week 10: ICT (Information and Communication Technology)
- Definition of ICT and its components
- Uses of ICT in everyday life (communication, education, business)
- Introduction to basic computer operations and internet usage
Week 11: Revision
Week 12: Examination
Week 13: Closing
JSS 2 BASIC TECHNOLOGY Second Term Scheme of Work
Week 1: Energy-Based Technology Appliances
- Definition of energy-based technology
- Examples of energy-based appliances (refrigerators, air conditioners, generators)
- Uses of energy-based technology in daily life
- Advantages and disadvantages of energy-based appliances
Week 2: Operation of Compressors as Responsible for the Circulation of Refrigerants
- Definition of compressors
- Function of compressors in refrigeration systems
- Types of compressors (reciprocating, rotary, centrifugal)
- Process of refrigerant circulation in air conditioners and refrigerators
Week 3: Woodwork Machines
- Introduction to woodwork machines
- Types of woodwork machines (saws, planers, sanders)
- Functions and uses of woodwork machines
- Safety precautions in operating woodwork machines
Week 4: Woodwork Machines (Cont’d)
- Maintenance of woodwork machines
- Practical demonstration of woodwork machine usage
- Identifying and troubleshooting common woodwork machine problems
Week 5: Belt Drives and Chain Drives
- Definition of belt drives and chain drives
- Types of belt and chain drives
- Functions of belt and chain drives in machines
- Differences between belt drives and chain drives
Week 6: Metal Processing (Production of Metals – Smelting and Casting)
- Definition of metal processing
- Smelting process in metal production
- Casting process in metal production
- Applications of smelting and casting in industry
Week 7: Mid-Term Break
Week 8: Metal/Alloys
- Definition and types of metals (ferrous, non-ferrous)
- Definition and types of alloys (steel, bronze, brass)
- Properties and uses of metals and alloys
- Differences between metals and alloys
Week 9: Clay, Ceramics, and Glass
- Definition and uses of clay, ceramics, and glass
- Production process of ceramics and glass
- Applications of ceramics and glass in industries
- Differences between clay, ceramics, and glass materials
Week 10: Plastic and Rubber
- Definition of plastic and rubber
- Production of Plastic and Rubber
- Types of plastics and rubber
- Properties and uses of plastic and rubber
- Environmental impact of plastic and rubber disposal
Week 11: Revision
Week 12: Examination
Week 13: Closing
JSS 2 BASIC TECHNOLOGY Third Term Scheme of Work
Week 1: Gears and Gearing
- Definition of gears
- Types of gears
- Applications of gears
Week 2: Hydraulic Machines
- Definition of hydraulic machines
- Types of hydraulic machines
- Uses of hydraulic systems
Week 3: Hydraulic Machines (Cont’d)
- Hydraulic principles
- Components of hydraulic systems
- Advantages of hydraulic systems
Week 4: Simple Pneumatic Devices
- Definition of pneumatic devices
- Types of pneumatic devices
- Applications of pneumatic systems
Week 5: Transmission of Electricity
- Definition of electricity transmission
- Components of electricity transmission
- Process of electricity transmission
Week 6: Principles of Transmission at Low and High Frequencies
- Definition of low and high-frequency transmission
- Principles of frequency transmission
- Applications of frequency transmission
Week 7: Mid-Term Break
Week 8: Building
- Definition of building construction
- Stages of building construction
- Materials used in building construction
Week 9: Building (Cont’d)
- Site preparation
- Uses of stools and mechanical plants for site preparation
- Techniques of site preparation
- Setting out
- Uses of setting out materials, plans pegs, lines and builders
Week 10: Building (Cont’d)
- Simple blueprint reading
- Interpretation of building plans
- Important components of a simple schematic building
- Maintenance – types and importance of maintenance
Week 11: Revision
Week 12: Examination
Week 13: Closing
JSS 2 BASIC TECHNOLOGY Recommended Textbook
- Basic Technology for Junior Secondary Schools (Book 2)
- Authors: M.A. Oladele, A.S. Ogunlade, and O.A. Lawal
- Publisher: Evans Brothers Nigeria Publishers Limited
- Macmillan Basic Technology for Junior Secondary Schools (Book 2)
- Authors: P.N. Nze, O.S. Ogwu, and M.N. Onwuka
- Publisher: Macmillan Nigeria Publishers Limited
RECAP
This scheme of work covers a broad range of essential technical concepts designed to deepen your understanding of various tools, materials, and systems.
The first term introduces foundational topics like first aid, rescue operations, geometrical constructions, and plane figures, emphasizing practical applications and technical drawing.
The second term dives into energy-based appliances, woodwork machines, metal processing, and material science, where you explore the uses of metals, alloys, plastics, and ceramics.
By the third term, the focus shifts to advanced topics like gears, hydraulics, pneumatic devices, electricity transmission, and building construction, equipping you with knowledge about the mechanics behind everyday technologies and real-life construction processes.
This structured approach balances theory and practical skills, offering insight into how technology functions in daily life and industry.
DISCLAIMER: Everything on this page is based on our research of what is obtainable for schools in all the states in the country, including government and some private schools. Schemes of work normally undergo a series of reviews and some schools modify them to suit their specific needs.
While we do all our possible best to keep up with the latest and approved schemes of work in the country, check the specific template your school uses. For example, some private secondary schools integrate the British curriculum. If you teach in such schools, expect to see slight changes to what we offer on this page. If you have any questions or require personalised support, kindly feel free to contact us.
