THIRD TERM SCHEME OF WORK FOR JSS2
SOCIAL STUDIES
| WEEKS | TOPICS |
| 1 | Revision of last term work |
| 2 | Science & Technology and society – meaning, importance |
| 3 | Science, Technology and society – types of traditional science and technology, some traditional science and technology influence by socialization. |
| 4 | Science and technology III – Home appliances, uses and dangers |
| 5 | Science and technology breakdown of appliances, correct ways of using appliances. |
| 6 | Assertiveness – meaning of assertiveness, aggressiveness, passive and manipulation |
| 7 | National Economy – Savings and ways of saving. Traditional method of saving, modern method of saving, reasons for saving |
| 8 | National Economy – keeping money in the bank |
| 9. | National Economy – communication, meaning of communication, types and roles of communication |
| 10 | Finding Help – meaning, situation when people need help. People can help. |
| 11 | Skills necessary while seeking help. Skills necessary for others to help |
| 12 | RIVISION |
| 13 | EXAMINATION |
WEEK ONE: REVISION OF LAST TERM WORK
WEEK TWO
TOPIC: SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY – MEANING AND IMPORTANCE
CONTENT:
The word Science comes from Latin word “Scientia” meaning knowledge.
Science has been defined as a branch of knowledge or study dealing with a body of facts or truths systematically arranged showing operation of general laws.
It has also been described as a systematized knowledge derived from observation. Study and experimentation carried out in order to determine the nature or principles of what is being studied.
Technology is an aspect of knowledge that deals with the creation, use of technical means and their interrelation with life and society.
In other words, it is the application of scientific principle and findings to produce materials that makes life more comfortable.
ASPECTS OF SCIENCE
Aspects of science involve the following:
1. Defining a problems: In science the first step is to identify a problem that needs solution. i.e. an event, occurrence or action of both animate and inanimate objects.
2. Observation: An essential aspect of science is observation. It is the basis of experimentation from observation further information and data can be gathered.
3. Experimentation: It involves the process of testing a hypothesis. Hypothesis is a statement expressing an idea which may be true or false until it is tested or proved.
TECHNOLOGY
Technology is the application of scientific principle and funding’s to solve human problems in order to make life more comfortable.
The level of methodology differs from country to country. Most advanced countries of the world have very high technology while the under developing ones have very low technology.
Technology dictates the level of development of a nation.
IMPORTANCE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY.
Science and technology are important in so many ways
- Improvement in standard of living e.g. provision of goods and service such as stove, gas, cooker and electric cookers have replaced cooking by fire wood which is more strenuous.
- Easy transportation: science and technology has provided easy transportation like cars, trailers, aeroplanes, ships etc. instead of foot, canoes and use of animals.
- Increase in food production: there has been a rapid production of food due to the influence of science and technology. They have provided better machines and tools for agricultural activities.
- Improvement in communication: it is easier to disseminate information due to the invention of radio, television, telephones, cell phones, internet has improved communication world-wide.
- Improvement in health care services: science and technology has provided man with equipment and drugs which helps in curing disease that were incurable for many years ago. This helps in increasing life expectancy as many lives are saved from death .
- Increase in employment: more jobs are created as new industries are set up. Many jobs has been provided through the invention of various kinds of computers
Assignment:
- Explain the term ‘science’ and differentiate between science and technology.
- Mention and explain the three aspects of science.
- State three importance of science and technology.