Basic Science Scheme of Work and Lesson Notes for Primary 1
Basic Science Scheme of Work and Lesson Notes for Primary 1
Welcome to the Basic Science section for Primary 1.
Here, you will find the complete Scheme of Work and comprehensive lesson notes for First, Second, and Third Terms, carefully developed in line with the NERDC curriculum and applicable state curriculum standards.
Each lesson is designed to be:
- Age-appropriate for young learners
- Aligned with national learning objectives
- Practical and easy to follow for both teachers and pupils
- Supplemented with class exercises, assignments, diagrams, and interactive activities
What You’ll Find Here:
- Detailed Weekly Scheme of Work
- Clearly Structured Lesson Notes (with topic, subtopic, objectives, and content)
- Interactive Assessments and Assignments
- Classroom Activities and Resources
- Lesson plans for Term 1, Term 2, and Term 3
First Term
Click on the topics below
- Week 1: Living Things I: Meaning, Examples, and Characteristics
- Week 2: Living Things II: Living Things at Home
- Week 3: Non-Living Things: Meaning and Examples
- Week 4: Energy: Meaning and Uses of Energy
- Week 5: Energy: Sources of Energy
- Week 6: Energy: Forms and Conversion of Energy
- Week 7: Mid-Term Test / Break
- Week 8: Energy: Light Energy - Meaning, Sources, and Uses
- Week 9: Water: Meaning and Sources of Water
- Week 10: Water: Uses and Importance of Water
- Week 11 - 12: Revision and Examination
Second Term
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- Week 1: Reading Test / Revision of Last Term Work
- Week 2: Existence of Air and Creation of Air — Demonstrating the Presence and Movement of Air - Primary 1 Basic Science Lesson Note
- Week 3: Air in Space — Air Occupies Space and Exerts Pressure - Primary 1 Basic Science Lesson Note
- Week 4: Soil I — What Is Soil and Why It Is Important - Primary 1 Basic Science Lesson Note
- Week 5: Soil II — Discovering What’s Inside Soil and Its Importance - Primary 1 Basic Science Lesson Note
- Week 6:Light Energy and Colour — Understanding How Light Helps Us See Colours - Primary 1 Basic Science Lesson Note
- Week 7: Mid-Term Test / Break
- Week 8: Colour Identification I — Learning About Different Colours Around Us - Primary 1 Basic Science Lesson Note
- Week 9: Colour Identification II — Meaning of Colours in Traffic Lights - Primary 1 Basic Science Lesson Note
- Week 10: Colour Identification III — Understanding Road Colours and Signs - Primary 1 Basic Science Lesson Note
- Week 11 - 12: Second Term Examination Question – Basic Science – Primary 1