PRIMARY FIVE SCHEME OF WORK
ENGLISH STUDIES PRIMARY FIVE FIRST TERM
WEEKS, TOPICS, UNITS
1. A. Review of primary four third term work
2. A. Speech Work: The tenses (Modal Auxiliaries)
B. Structure: Make sentences with ‘must, ought to, Have to,
C. Reading: Teaching of new words meanings and Comprehension
D. Grammar: Formal or official letters. Features And styles
E. Writing: Guided composition on how I spent my Last holiday
F. Dictation: Selected sentences from the passage Read
3. A. Speech work: Sentences in the passive voice ‘with and without an agent’
B. Structure: Mastering of the passive voice Construction change active sentences into Passive voice
C. Reading: Teaching of new words meanings and Comprehension
D. Grammar: Relative clauses using words such as “who”, “which”, and “that”
E. Writing: Writing abbreviated forms of letters e.g. Telegrams format/content
F. Dictation: Selected sentences from the passage Read
4. A. Speech Work: Intonation practice in statement, Questions, command and request
B. Structure: Paragraph from children’s novels.
Good Neighborliness e.t.c
C. Reading: Teaching of new words meaning and Comprehension
D. Grammar: Paragraphs major and minor Characters
E. Writing: My best friend
F. Dictation: Selected sentences from the passage Read
5. A. Speech Work: Reading poem on good Neighborliness
B. Structure: Selected poem based on the virtues of Good neighborliness
C. Reading: Teaching of new words meanings and Comprehension
D. Grammar: Formal letter to a village head or any Other constituted authority
E. Writing: Features of formal and informal letters
F. Dictation: Selected sentences from the passage Read
6. A. Speech Work: Making polite requests
B. Structure: Sentence building on reported speech
C. Reading: Teaching of new words, meaning and Comprehension
D. Grammar: Choose the word from group B that Goes with each word in group A
E. Writing: Formal invitation
F. Dictation: Selected sentences from passage read
7. A. Speech Work: Using the telephone {Call and Response in telephone conversation}
B. Structure: Compare and contrast polite intonation And the rude or impolite tone/intonation in Dialogue
C. Reading: Teaching of new words, meaning comprehension
Comprehension
D. Grammar: Comparison of formal and informal
Letters in request of formal feature
E. Writing: Guided composition on bicycle
F. Dictation: Selected words from the passage read
8. A. Speech Work: Intonation practice
B. Structure: Reported speech
C. Reading: Teaching of new words, meaning and Comprehension
D. Grammar: Writing the opposite of the underlined Words
E. Writing: Abbreviated forms of letter e.g. Telegram
F. Dictation: Selected words from the passage read
9. A. Speech Work: Making reports of statements, Commands, questions changing reports to direct Speech
B. Structure: Sentence building
C. Reading: Teaching of new words, meaning and Comprehension
D. Grammar: Intonation practice on question Tags
E. Writing: Describing a house
F. Dictation: Selected words from the passage read
10. A. Speech Work: Simple narrative on the virtue of Truthfulness
B. Structure: Attribute of Truthfulness
C. Reading: Teaching of new words, meaning and Comprehension
D. Grammar: Present tense and past tense
E. Writing: My school
F. Dictation: Selected words from the passage read
11. A. Speech Work: Direct and indirect speech
B. Structure: Sentence building
C. Reading: Teaching of new words meaning and Comprehension
D. Grammar: Debate “Corporal punishment should
Not be enforced in school”
E. Writing: reply to an invitation letter
F. Dictation: Selected words from the passage read.
12. Revision and Examination
ENGLISH STUDIES
PRIMARY FIVE SECOND TERM
1. A. Speech Work: Abbreviated forms of letter,
Reduction of details to telegram forms the Mail/fax – text message
B. Structure: Reported speech [Commands]
C. Reading: Teaching of new words – meaning and
Comprehension
D. Grammar: Sentence building
E. Writing: Responding to a formal invitation
F. Dictation: Selected sentences from the passage
Read
2. A. Speech Work: Oral composition talking about Self and family
B. Structure: Word bank and sentences building
C. Reading: Teaching of new words – meanings and
Comprehension
D. Grammar: Further practice on reading dialogue
Conversation on telephone as opposed to letters
E. Writing: Formal invitation as opposed to letters
F. Dictation: Selected words or sentences from the
Passage read
3. A. Speech Work: Reported speech questions
B. Structure: Making and reporting requests [Sentence building]
C. Reading: Teaching of new words – meaning and
Comprehension
D. Grammar: Passage about self or other members
Of the family, stressing the roles of individual Members of the family
E. Writing: Writing an informal letter
F. Dictation: Selected sentences/words from the Passage read
4. A. Speech Work: Debate discussion on simple and Familiar topics e.g. the father is more important
Than the mother in a family (Propose or oppose)
B. Structure: Using link words such as although because but, as comprehension
C. Reading: Teaching of new words – meaning comprehension
D. Grammar: Construction with verb – phrase Complement or with noun clause
E. Writing: Acknowledging receipt of letters of Congratulations and sympathy
F. Dictation: Selected sentences/words for the Passage read
5. A. Speech Work: A folktale on reward and Punishment
B. Structure: Construction with defining relative
C. Reading: Teaching of new words – meaning Comprehension
D. Grammar: Passage illustrating reinforcing clause
E. Writing: Letter asking for special favors
F. Dictation: Selected sentences from the passage Read
6. A. Speech Work: Verbal invitation to examination Success party
B. Structure: Passage expressing function of Objects
C. Reading: Teaching of new words – meanings Comprehension
D. Grammar: Comparing objects and people using As same as
E. Writing: Writing a letter of appreciation
F. Dictation: Selected sentences from the passage Read
7. A. Speech Work: Intonation practice in connected Speech with successive using followed by a Falling at the end
B. Structure: Expressing consequences or causes And effects with the use of so… that
C. Reading: Teaching of new words – meanings Comprehension
D. Grammar: Expressing functions of objects
E. Writing: Letter of absence from school
F. Dictation: Selected words from the passage read
8. A. Speech Work: Expressing function of objects
B. Structure: Use of That ‘ Who” Which” Where” and When” to introduce defining clause
C. Reading: Teaching of new words meaning – Comprehension
D. Grammar: Passage on question/response Forms
E. Writing: Formal and informal invitation
F. Dictation: Selected paragraph from the passage Read
9. A. Speech Work: Intonation practice passage Illustrating intonation in command using initial Model verbs
B. Structure: Construction using verb phrase Complement with adverbial plus to (infinitive)
C. Reading: Teaching of new words meaning – Comprehension
D. Grammar: Articles
E. Writing: A letter of congratulation
F. Dictation: Selected words from the passage read
10. A. Speech Work: Children’s Novel
B. Structure: Expression connected with health, Sickness and cure for human ailments
C. Reading: Teaching of new words meaning and Comprehension
D. Grammar: Construction with the past tense, then Past present tense
E. Writing: Writing indication direction
F. Dictation: Selected words from the passage read
11. A. Speech Work: Expressing consequences or Cause and effect with the use of “so…that
B. Structure: The past tense
C. Reading: Teaching of new words meaning and Comprehension
D. Grammar: Reading for further understanding of The relationship between ideas
E. Writing: Simple narrative composition from Poem or folktale
F. Dictation: Selected words from the passage read
12. Revision and Examination
ENGLISH STUDIES THIRD TERM
1. A. Speech Work: Intonation practice command and Request
B. Structure: Construction using verb phrase Complement with adverbial
C. Reading: Teaching of new words meaning and Comprehension
D. Grammar: Use of “so…that” to express personal Opinion
E. Writing: Composition involving expression of Personal opinion
F. Dictation: Selected paragraphs from the passage Read
2. A. Speech Work: Expressing congratulation
B. Structure: Passage based on illustrating ‘when Adverbial structure
C. Reading: Teaching of new words meaning and Comprehension
D. Grammar: Passage based on illustrating when Adverbial structure in longer sentences
E. Writing: Exposition basic concept of drug abuse
F. Dictation: Selected words from the passage read
3. A. Speech Work: Passage based on conversation With what, adjective clause
B. Structure: Observing and reporting things, Complete action
C. Reading: Teaching of new words meaning Comprehension
D. Grammar: Passage based on conversation with That/which adjectival clause
E. Writing: Descriptive composition element of soil
F. Dictation: Selected words from passage read
4. A. Speech Work: Observing and reporting things:
Completed action
B. Structure: The past tense
C. Reading: Teaching of new words meaning – Comprehension
D. Grammar: Use of “when” in long sentences.
E. Writing: debate: Suggest a topic
F. Dictation: Selected words from the passage read
5. A. Speech Work: Debate “A farmer is more Importance than a teacher
B. Structure: Passage based on construction with The past tense, past perfect tense
C. Reading: Teaching of new words meaning -Comprehension
D. Grammar: Passage based on construction with Prepositional verbs and phrasal verb
E. Writing: Composition on “My school”
F. Dictation: Selected words from the passage read
6. A. Speech Work: Passage on National Values Using the correct stress and intonations
B. Structure: Family needs and resources
C. Reading: Teaching of new words meaning and Comprehension
D. Grammar: Use of That, Who, Which & When to Produce defining clauses
E. Writing: Composition on Girls are more useful in The family
F. Dictation: Selected words from the passage read
7. A. Speech Work: Oral composition
B. Structure: Linking words: “Although” “Because” “But”
C. Reading: Teaching of new words meaning and Comprehension
D. Grammar: Letter expressing gratitude for gifts, Visits and other favors received
E. Writing: Indicating direction
F. Dictation: Selected words from the passage read8. A. Speech Work: The past tense: the perceptive Aspect
B. Structure: Phrasal verb
C. Reading: Teaching of new words meaning and Comprehension
D. Grammar: Phrasal verb
E. Writing: Composition “My Environment”
F. Dictation: Selected words from the passage read
9. A. Speech Work: Exposition Basic concept of Drug abuse
B. Structure: Passage on Debate “Town life is better Than village life”
C. Reading: Teaching of new words meaning and Comprehension
D. Grammar: Puzzle
E. Writing: On inter House Sport day
F. Dictation: Selected words from the passage read
10. A. Speech Work: Managing Agriculture
B. Structure: Expressions connected with health Sickness cures for human ailment
C. Reading: Teaching of new words, meaning -Comprehension
D. Grammar: Choose one word to describe the Other
E. Writing: Comprehension on “My Grandma”
F. Dictation: Selected words from the passage Read
11. A. Speech Work: Managing Agriculture
B. Structure: Construction with defining relative
C. Reading: Teaching of new words meaning and Comprehension
D. Grammar: Use of ‘must’ ‘have to’
E. Writing: Descriptive on a goat
F. Dictation: Selected words from the passage read
12. Revision and Examination
MATHEMATICS FIRST TERM
MATHEMATICS SECOND TERM
MATHEMATICS THIRD TERM
COMPUTER STUDIES (INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY)
PRIMARY FIVE FIRST TERM
| WEEK | TOPIC |
| 1 | computer systems Meaning of computer systems. components of computer system e.g hardware, software users on |
| 2 | component of computer system Hardware and softwares to |
| 3 | components of computer system User, programmer, operators, policy makers, users. |
| 4 | classes of computer by type Analogue, digital and hybrid |
| 5 | classification by size Super computer mainframe computer, mini computer and micro computer. |
| 6 | classification of computer by generations 1st generation, 3rd generation, 4th generation, 5th generation. |
| 7 | classification by purpose Special Purpose General Purpose |
| 8 | Mainframe Computer. Size, speed and usage |
| 9 | Super computer Size, speed and usage. |
| 10 | mini computer Size, speed, usage. |
| 11 | Mirci-Computer Size, speed and usage. |
| 12-13 | Revision & Examination |
PRIMARY FIVE SECOND TERM
BST FIRST TERM
PRIMARY 5 BST FIRST TERM
THEME: YOU AND ENVIRONMENT
WK 1. Unit I Changes caused by humans activities (pollution)
– Meaning and types of pollution
– Water pollution
– Effects of water pollution
– Prevention of water pollution
2. Unit II Air Pollution
– Causes of air pollution
– Effects of air pollution
– Prevention of air pollution
3. Unit III Land Pollution
– Effects of land pollution
– Prevention of land pollution
4. Unit IV Noise Pollution
– Effects of noise pollution
– Prevention of noise pollution
5. Unit V Changes around us (Erosion)
– Meaning and types of Erosion
– Causes of soil Erosion
6. Unit VI Changes around us (Erosion)
– Effects of erosion on the environment
– Controlling soil erosion
7. Unit VII Environmental quality
– Meaning of environmental quality
– A good quality or healthy environment
– Advantages of healthy environment
8. Unit VIII Environmental Quality
– Poor quality environment
– Disadvantages of poor quality
Environment
9. Unit IX Wastes And Waste Disposal
– Definition and constituent of waste
– Types of wastes
– Liquid wastes
– Solid wastes
10.Unit X Waste And Waste Disposal
– Waste disposal
– Disposing sewage
– Effects of improper waste disposal
11.Unit XI Waste And Waste Disposal
– Re- using waste
– Advantages of waste recycling
12. Revision
13. Examination
THEME: LIVING AND NON-LIVING THINGS
PRIMARY 5: SECOND TERM
THEME: LIVING AND NON-LIVING
WEEKS, TOPICS AND UNIT CONTENTS
Wk1. Domestic Animals
– Common domestic animals
– Grouping domestic animal based on their food
– Other foods eaten by domestic animals
2. Domestic Animals
– Reproduction in domestic animals
– Habits of some domestic animals
– Benefits of domestic animals
3. The Human Body (Skeletal System)
– The skeletal system
– Types of bones
– Functions of bones
4. The Human Body (Skeletal System)
– Joints and Muscles
– Types of joints
– Muscles
– Functions of joint and muscles
5. Reproduction in Plants
– Sexual reproduction
– Parts of a flower
– Pollination of flower
6. Reproduction in Plants
– Insects and wind pollinated flowers
– Fertilization and fruit development
– Difference between fertilization and pollination
7. Water
– Water cycle
– Rain formation
– Relationship between water cycle and rain Formation
8. Rocks
– Meaning of rocks
– Types of rocks
– Uses of rocks
– Major landmark rocks
9. Acids And Bases
– Meaning of acids and bases
– Physical properties of acids and bases
– Types of acids and bases
– Uses of acids and bases
10. Soap
– Soap and detergents
– Local materials used for making soap
– Active ingredients of the material
11. Soap
– Method of soap preparation
– Industrial process of soap making
– Chemicals needed for soap making
– Uses of soap
12. Revision
13. Examination
PRIMARY 5 THIRD TERM
THEME: YOU AND TECHNOLOGY
WEEKS, TOPIC, UNITS
1. Revision of 2nd term’s work
2. Materials
– Identifications of materials
– Types of materials
– Uses of materials
Uses of wood
– Uses of metals
– Uses of plastics
3. Safety
– Definition of safety
– Causes of accident
– Some objects that causes accident
– Prevention of accidents
– Some safety devices
4. Maintenance
– Meaning of maintenance
– Importance of maintenance
– Some ways of maintenance and materials needed
5. Drawing instrument (Basic preparation)
– Definition of drawing instrument
– Identification of drawing instrument
– Care of drawing instrument
YOU AND ENERGY
6. Heat And energy (Conversion)
– Concept of energy conversion
– Forms of energy
7. Heat And Temperature
– Meaning of heat and temperature
– Temperature
– Difference between heat and temperature
– Types of thermometer
8. Heat And Temperature
– Units and symbols of temperature scale
– Relationship between degree Celsius and Degree, Fahrenheit
– Some uses of thermometer
– Taking measurement with clinical thermometer
9. Basic Electricity
– Electricity as a form of energy
– Types of electricity
10. Basic Electricity
- The flow of electric current
- Conductors and non-conductors
- Sources of electricity
- Component of a circuit
- Uses of electricity
11. Revision
- 12. Examination
PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION
PRIMARY FIVE FIRST TERM
WK 1 Rhythmic activity
– explanation of rhythematic Activity
2. Demonstration of rhythmatic activities (I).marching (II). Galloping (III). Hopping
3. Rhythmic activities: singing, game and flock Dancing
4. Athletics: Field event (long jump) the basic skills Of approach (I). The running up (II). The take off and
(III). the flight
5. The field event: long jump landing and recovering
6. High jump: The skills running take off, flight, Landing, recovery and demonstration
7. Volley ball: History of volley ball in Nigeria and Labeling of volley ball court with demonstration
8. Basket ball: The history of ball in Nigeria, the Facilities and equipment draw and label a basket Ball court
9. Foot ball: The history of football in Nigeria, facilities And equipment, draw and label a football pitch with
Demonstration
10. Personal health care of the body Parts: (I). Hair, (II). Skin, (III). Eye, (IV). Ear, (V). Nose
(VI). Teeth
11. School health programme: meaning of school Health programme (II). Component
12. School health programme: Importance of school Health programme
13. Revision and Examination
PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION
PRIMARY FIVE SECOND TERM
WK 1. Hockey: (I)History of hockey in Nigeria (II). facilities and Equipment (III). Draw and label a hockey pitch
2. Table tennis: History of table tennis in Nigeria (II) Draw and label the table tennis board with facilities
And equipment.
3. Maintenance of facilities and equipment (I). Reason why Physical equipment should be properly stored and Inspected before use
4-5 Physical fitness component – maintaining some Physical fitness components enhancement activities
(I). Press up (II). Walk beach (III). Minite rum, step on And off squat, thrus.
6. Measuring physical fitness components
(I). identify activity for strength and speed, sit up
7. Gymnastic: Basic gymnastic activities
(I). Floor activities
(II). Forward roll and back ward roll, cart wheel, Arab Spring
8. Gymnastics activities with apparatus
– Swinging
– Vaulting
– Somers Sault
– Climbing
9. Gymnastics – Basic gymnastic activities
– Single stunt
– Bent knee
– Coffee
– Crap
10. Recreation – Definition of recreation
– Classification of recreational activities e.g. sports& Games
– Dramatics
– Arts and crafts musical & horticulture
11. Out door activities: (Camping activities)
(I). Sharing responsibility
(II). Walking in group
(III). Recording
(IV). Evaluation
(V). Safety in outdoor
12. Introduction to direction
– Four cardinal points
– North, South, East, West
13. Revision and Examination
PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION
PRIMARY FIVE THIRD TERM
WK 1. Food and nutrition – sources of food nutrient, Nutritional deficiencies.
2. Food and nutrition (I). Characteristics of nutrition
Deficient person (II). Consequences of family size On nutrition
3. Martial arts: (I). History of judo (II). Importance of Judo
4. Martial arts: (I). Rules of judo (II). Skills of judo (III) Demonstration
5. Swimming stroke: Types of strokes (I). Back Stroke (II). Butterfly stroke
6. Pathogens diseases and prevention
7. Meaning of signs and symptoms of diseases Sickness and illness.
8. Meaning of communicable and non Communicable diseases.
9. Issues and challenges in physical and health Education: drug use and their consequences
10. Ways of taking drugs
11. Alcohol and tobacco
12. Health: (I). Consequences of drug abuse on Individual (II). Family (III). Society
13. Revision and Examination
CIVIC EDUCATION FIRST TERM
WEEKS, TOPICS, UNITS
WK 1. Our Values
(A). Why many people do not own houses in NIGERIA
(B). Types of houses: primitive e.g caves, MOD Houses, Huts.
2. (A). Modern houses e.g bungalow, storey building, Duplex e.t.c
(B). Ways of making more people own houses
3. Values in house construction
(A). The values in house construction
(B). Dangers of poorly constructed houses
4. Government’s Main Service
(A). Quality of services provided by government
(B). Types of services provided by government
5. (A). Consequences of poor services
(B). Why government is unable to provide services
6. (A). How to help government to provide service
(B). Communal activities by student
7. Problems created by Bad Leadership
(A). Meaning of leadership
(B). Problems associated with Bad Leadership e.g Insecurity, mismanagement of scarce resources
(C). How to check the excesses of bad leaders
8. Attitude of victim of natural Disasters
(A). Meaning of natural disasters
(B). Difference between natural disaster and Unnatural disasters
9. (A). Some common Natural Disasters
(B). Causes of natural disaster
10. (A). Effect of natural disasters on life and property
(B). Our attitude towards the victims of natural Disasters
11. (A). Ways of assisting people affected by disasters
(B). Organizations responsible for helping accident Victims
12. Revision and Test
13. Examination
CIVIC EDUCATION SECOND TERM
WEEKS, TOPICS, UNITS
WK 1. Revision of first terms work
2. Civic Education
(A). meaning of civic education
(B). components of civic education
3. (A). Our Right (Childs right)
(B). Child right laws
(C). Our duties
4. Why we study civic Education
5. Importance of civic education
6. National consciousness
(A). Meaning of loyalty
(B). Evidence of loyalty
7. (A). Consequence of disloyalty
(B). Some national agencies which show loyalty e.g Nigerian Army, Nigerian Police Force
8. Government
(A) The arms of government
(B) Difference between the arms of government
9. Necessity for division of government into three arms
10. Importance of government
(A) Concepts of government
(B) Why government is necessary
(C) A society without a government. Examples are situation of lawlessness.
11. Functions of government
(A) Major functions of government
(B) Some major values of government
(C) Comparison of the function of government with that of the family
That of the family
12. Revision and Test
13. Examination
CIVIC EDUCATION THIRD TERM
1. Revision of second term’s work
2. Our duties and obligations to government
(A). Meaning of duties and obligation
(B). Duties of pupils in a school
(C). Duties of children in a family
3. (A). Duties and obligations of citizens to government
(B). Consequences of citizen failing to perform their Duties and obligations
4. Representative Democracy (Defending democracy social justice)
(A). Meaning of pressure group with examples
(B). Importance of pressure group
5. Communicating social injustice to leaders
6. Pressure Groups
(A). Advantages of pressure group
(B). Disadvantages of pressure group
7. Altitude to work
(A). Meaning of hard work and laziness
(B). Reward for hard work and laziness
(C). How to encourage hard work
8. Workers protest against inadequate payment e.g.
demonstration, strikers e.t.c
9. Civil Society and Moral Education
(A) Meaning of civil society
(B) Characteristics of civil society
10. Some Civil Society Organization in Nigeria
11. (A). Meaning of Moral Education
(B). Importance of moral education to civil society
12. Revision and Test
13. Examination
SOCIAL STUDIES
PRIMARY FIVE FIRST TERM
WEEKS, TOPICS, UNITS
WK 1. Other people in the family
– Other members of our family and how they relate To us – uncle, aunt, nephew, niece, and cousin.
– Obligation of the members of the families caring For others, teaching some part of the culture like Greetings, fairness, respect, folk story etc.
2. Unity in cultural Diversity
– Meaning of culture diversity and unity
– Culture as a people way of life
Unity refers to oneness – Diversity refers to Differences unity in cultural diversity refers to Oneness in spite of differences, Hairstyles, types of houses.
– Retainable customs – greetings, dressings, Styles, architectural design etc.
– Changeable customs – Killing of twins, unequal Value on the sexes, ritual murder, cultism etc.
– Reasons for change – Obnoxious, old fashioned, Discriminatory, antagonistic and does not allow for
Rapid development.
3. Processes of changing culture and difference
– Processes of changing culture like education, Discussion to convince dialogue to agree etc.
– Different Nigerian languages – Hausa, Igbo
Yoruba, Efik, Nupe, Ebira, Ijaw, Ibibio, Kanuri, Fulani, Tiv etc.
– Using Nigerian map to indicate languages
4. Marriage customs and practices
– Steps in selecting marriage partner selecting a Partner through recommendation, parents Choice.
– Propose of writing or visiting by internet Prepare for the marriage by investigating Behaviors of partners, seeking advice, dating/Courtship, engagement etc.
– Values that are relevant to selection of marriage Partners e.g. trust, affection, honesty, tolerance Etc.
5. Roles played by families – consequence, prevention
– The roles of families and others providing useful Advice, finding information about the partner,
Offering suggestions, offering encouragement, Organizing the marriage ceremony etc.
– Unhealthy marriage practices (consequences)
Early marriage, same sex marriage, trial Marriage, force marriage, elopement, wife Swapping, wife inheritance, promiscuity
Exclusion of women in marriage decision, female Genital mutilation, widow-hood practices etc.
6. Responsible Parenthood
– Who are parents? A father or mother are parents
– Duties of parents – A mother or father has duty
Like nurturing the child, taking responsibility of the
Child necessary needs like clothing, shelter, Feeding and playing of school fees if possible,
Taking care of their treatment if sick.
– Characteristics of responsible parenthood
Ensuring readiness for new baby
Attending ante-natal regularly, caring of the child
Eating nourishing foods, ensuring
Immunization, using exclusive breast feeding
Providing nourishing foods.
7. Problems of parenthood STIS/STDS/AIDS
– Meaning of STDS/HIV/AIDS
STDS – Sexually Transmitted Diseases
HIV means Human Immune Deficiency
VIRUS it is a virus that destroys parts of the white Blood cells, the body’s disease fighting immune System
– AIDS: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome –
It is the final life threatening stage of HIV Infection. This is the stage of HIV infection when One is highly susceptible to infections, which the Natural immune system would ordinarily combat And defeat.
– STIS: Sexually transmitted Infections
– Types of STDS – Gonorrhea, Syphilis
Intercourse, exchange of body piercing objects, Syringes, toothbrush etc.
– Effects of STDS/HIV/AIDS on family marriage Failure, reduction in family income, break in Family relationship and stigma from family members
Of the community
– Responsible sexual behavior being faithful to One sexual partner. Use of protective devices Such as condoms, not engaging in premarital
Sex etc.
8. Traditional marriage
– Meaning of traditional marriage – the reunion of Two people a boy and a girl in traditional ways
– Modern marriage? – The reunion of two People a boy and a girl in a modern marriage,
Both kind of marriage are very important.
– Main features of traditional marriage
Marriage of two people contracted by the Families
– The man is allowed to marry as many wives by Tradition
– Bride price is paid on the arranged day By the man
– Gifts are exchanged links kola-nut
Drinks, food.
– Values of traditional marriage e.g. good name, Respect, friendship between families, greeting
Bond, truthfulness, integrity etc.
9. Modern marriage
– Main feature of Christian marriage. The Reverend or pastor conducts, marriage is Guided by the holy bible dictates, it allows for Only one woman, one husband
– The marriage is celebrated in the church Guests are often entertained with wine, foods And drinks after church service.
– Values of Christian, Islamic and marriage by Ordinance e.g. love, submission, unity, fear of God, prayers, truthfulness etc.
– The couple exchange of ring as a token of their Love and vow etc.
– Main features of Muslim marriage Imam Conducts – Marriage is according to Islamic laws
– The man is allowed to marry up to four wives, Marriage may or may not take place in the Mosque-Bride prices is paid by the man, guests Are entertained with foods and drinks to
Celebrate the marriage etc.
– Main feature of marriage by ordinance Marriage is conducted by the court register, it Takes place in the registry. Wedding vows are Made – Rings can be exchanges, guest are
Entertained etc.
10. Religion and religious belief
– Concept of religion – belief in or worship of a god
– Types of religion practice in the locality.
Traditional religion, Christian religion, Islamic Religion
– Religious intolerance and ability to concept that Others have the right to practice their religion.
– Problems of religious intolerance, unfriendly Relations, riots, destruction of lives and property,
Reducing economics activities and income in Affected area, it causes hatred among people
11. Controlling religious intolerance development
– Relevant values to religious differences e.g. Tolerance, respect, understanding, unity, peace,
Cooperation, settlement etc.
– Control of religious intolerance education on Tolerating human rights, Nigeria should remain
Secular state.
Proscription of fanatical groups – Fanatical Groups to face court action.
Religious bodies to pay compensation for Damages done by their members.
Police should intervene against fanatics etc.
12. Role of religious bodies in development
– What are religious bodies?
There are three forms of religion which are Christian religion, Traditional religion and Islamic
Religion.
These bodies develop its members by teaching Moral values
– Roles of religious bodies in development
Provision of education, provision of health Facilities and services, encouragement of Peaceful co-existence provision of roads, water
Electricity, market etc.
13. Revision and Examination
SOCIAL STUDIES
PRIMARY FIVE SECOND TERM
1. Leadership
– Who is a leader?
– Types of leadership
– How can a leader be selected
– Function of political leaders e.g. identifies the needs Of his people etc.
– Formation of political parties and changes
– What attributes a good and bad leadership?
2. Organization and cooperation
– Meaning of organization and cooperation
– Types of organization and cooperation
– Why people live together
-Functions of various organization and cooperation
– Benefit of living together i.e. cooperation in Solving common problems, protect one another,
Sharing of things together etc.
– Problems, bad feelings, harming one another etc.
3. Resources/Preservation (saving)
– What is resource preservation
– Mention types of saving e.g. Modern ways of Saving money: thrift and credit, cooperatives, Banks, insurances companies etc.
– Banking facilities in communities’ e.g. Commercial bank, swing bank, micro-credit Bank etc.
– Process of opening an account in the bank
– Organized a drama small and large sized Families difficulties in managing income.
4. Causes of poor savings
– Causes of poor savings e.g. High level of spending Too many festivals and feast etc.
– Inability to manage ones income properly
– Practice savings e.g. personal savings, formal of Keeping records of savings etc.
5. Resources Development
– Meaning of capital: capitals savings for further Production
– Ways of raising funds: government source, Through taxes, levies, loans, donations, grants, Etc.
– Sources of funds e.g. Individual and group Sources: saving loans, institution, donations etc.
– Identify the uses of funds e.g. establishment of Industries, buying of proportion etc.
6. Resources Distribution
– Meaning of resources: e.g. used for further Production
– Types of resources e.g. Land, labour, capital and Entrepreneur.
– Why resources are not evenly distributed, e.g. Nature, lack of access, location of raw materials, Market etc.
– Problems of over concentration of industries e.g. Pollution, high cost of living, unhealthy environment
Etc.
– Ways of ensuring even distributions of resources E.g. provide social amenities in other places, Policy for rural development should be
Introduced.
7. Employment
– What is Employment?
– Concept of employment, unemployment and
Under-unemployment e.g. Employment: having
Jobs and earning income, unemployment: Not Having jobs that earn income, under employment:
Not having jobs that attract sufficient income
– Causes of unemployment e.g. Economic, Recession, lack of information, low investment,
Lack of necessary skills etc.
– What are the causes of underemployment e.g.
Lack of appropriate facilities, no conducive Environment, poor management, lack of Adequate training etc.
8. Wages and income
– Concept of wages and salaries e.g. Wages are Not paid at regular interval, like money paid to Workers at the end of the month.
Salaries: are paid at regular interval e.g. monthly Salaries, both are payment for workers.
– Why some people can earn higher salaries than Others e.g. level of qualifications, value of Services, amount and quality of work done.
9. Communication
– Meaning of communication e.g. Information Carried out from one place to another.
– Types of electronic communication devices that Use electricity e.g. television, radio, telephone,
Fax, emails, and internet facilities etc.
– Uses of the devices e.g. Television: enlightenment Entertainment, discussion of important public issues,
News etc.
– Problems of some of the devices e.g. poor Condition of the set, climatic changes, outdated Facilities, irregular electricity supply etc.
10. Transportation
– Meaning of transportation e.g. Movement of People or goods, from one place to another.
– Types of transportation e.g. Road, rail, sea, air
– Forms of land transport e.g. Roads by motor, Vehicles, bicycles etc. Railway by train, Trekking on foot.
– Draw the means of transportation on land and Their associated modes
– Advantage of transportation e.g. movement is Made easier movement is made faster, more People and goods are transported easily.
– Identify the problems of land transportation e.g. Poor conditions of vehicles, reckless drivers, Bad roads, cost of spare parts none availability of
Expects etc.
– Solutions to problem of transportation e.g. Patriotism, repaired and maintenance of road,
Effective supervision etc.
11. National water supply
– Definition of water e.g. is the necessities of life, Animals, plants and human being cannot do with Out water.
– Sources of water supply e.g. River, streams, Lakes, sea, ocean, well, bore holes etc.
– Uses of water e.g. washing, drinking, bathing, for Planting, cooking, for production etc.
12. National water supply
– Why water is sometimes scarce eg. Climate Changes, wastage, burst pipes, plant failure, Irregular supply of electricity etc.
– Consequences of water shortage in Nigeria e.g. Outbreak of water borne diseases, inadequate Electricity supply etc.
– How to solve the problems of water shortage e.g. Sink more bore holes, installation of modern Facilities avoid dumping of refuses in river;
Avoid water wastage, more steady supply of electricity Etc.
– Population and water supply e.g. Increase in Population growth leads to increase demand for Waters, available water supply becomes
Inadequate, creates needs form more water.
13. Revisions and Examinations
SOCIAL STUDIES
PRIMARY FIVE THIRD TERM
1. Housing
– Types of houses Nigerians live in e.g. thatched Roof and mud, iron roofing sheets and mud, Corrugated iron sheets and cement sky scrapers,
Duplexes, story and bungalow houses.
– Provision and acquisition of houses through Savings and personal efforts though housing Corporation. Loans from commercial mortgage Banks, government allocations etc.
2. Features of adequate housing
– Qualities of good house proper ventilation, Strong structure, well lighted, adequately spacious,
Adequate member of rooms for the size of family.
Meeting the special needs of handicapped
Members of the family etc.
– Differences in the housing needs of urban and Rural settlement. Land availability of building Materials simplicity of house choice. Number of
House required Etc.
3. Population and housing
– Meaning of population, it is the number of People living in a particular area while house is
Where we live.
Relationship between population and available Number of houses, increase in population Means increase in request for houses and Available number becomes inadequate
– Reasons everybody does not own houses in Nigeria.
Many are poor, building materials are costly, People cannot easily obtain loans etc.
– Solutions to housing shortage lower the price of Building materials, housing loans for workers
Building of affordable houses by government at Local government level, etc.
4. Personal hygiene and physical development
– What is personal hygiene and physical Development?
Personal hygiene deals with then total cleanliness Of a child, while physical development deals with The growth of a child.
– Characteristics of physical development of Children at pre-adolescent stage girls initially
Grow taller than the boys they grow hairs in private Areas earlier than the boys. Boys has changes in Their voices and grow hairs in private areas and Beards.
– Factors that can hinder growth in children.
Poor feeding, infection transferred from mother To child (HIV), too much laboring illness, Heredity, early child bearing prolonged child
Illness.
5. Physical fitness and population
– Things to do to keep our body physically fit.
Eating nourishing food, taking enough rest and Sleep, doing regular exercise, maintaining
Personal hygiene, avoid accident, be careful at All times.
– Characteristics of house hold population and Effects on personal hygiene number of size, Age, sex, growth rate, mortality, education at all Level etc.
6. Drug abuse
– Concepts of drug abuse- wrong abuse of drug to get Self drive.
– Factors contributing to drug abuse ignorance, Peer pressure, cantonment inability to resist the Temptation.
– Effects of abuse of stimulation restlessness, Sleeplessness, mental disorder loss of appetite, Convulsion, withdraw dependence, socio-Economic effects, poor work performance, debts, Stealing frauds, armed robbery, social outcast, School dropout etc.
– Sources of drugs
Small scale sources: hawkers, herbalists, Provision sellers, snacks stores, pharmacists, Manufacturers, barons, beer parlors keepers,
hotel clubs, large scales sources.
7. Prevention of drug abuse and life coping skills
– How do we prevent drug abuse to give a child? Right morals, let the child be educated on the side
Effect of drug abuse.
Keep drugs away from children
– Health promotion Behaviors e.g. regular exercise, discrimination
Among what is to be consumed, positive relations, Constructive play etc.
– Non – governmental organization religious Organization, retracts, boy scouts, girls guide, Brigade, red cross etc.
– Moral responsibilities
Concept of right and wrong, importance of Discipline, receptiveness to criticism, recreation,
Adhering to religious tents etc.
– Consequences: indiscipline disrespect to Constituted authority, abnormal behavior, Cultism
8. Pollution
– Meaning of pollution: air containing harmful Substance to life.
– Sources and causes of air pollution burning of Wood, bush, cigarettes, vehicles, exhaust, Poisonous chemical dust, industrial waste, Mining etc.
9. Natural Disaster
– Meaning of natural and unnatural disasters:
Natural disasters are caused by nature,
Unnatural disasters are caused by actions of human beings and animals
– Cause of natural disasters: overflowing of rivers/flood, heavy rainstorm, blocked drainage,
Climatic changes and global warming etc.
– Effects of national disasters on life and property, Destruction of farm lands, houses, loss of life Of people and animals, blocking communications And transport economics loss etc.
10. Mechanized agriculture
– Concept of mechanized agriculture. The use of Machines in agriculture.
– Agriculture machines: tractors, harvester, sprinklers, Grinders, incubators and trawlers etc.
– Problems of mechanized agricultures:
Unemployment, increase deforestation, not Easily affordable, increase erosion etc.
– Modern agricultural technology to fishing and Farming: insecticides improved quality of crops, Drugs animals and plant diseases, Irrigation facilities, fish ponds in areas without
Rivers, fertilizers use of tractors and machines, Fish trawler etc.
11. Difference between man and woman
– Ways In which men and women are the same.
They are both human beings, they think and,
They need food to stay healthy
– Difference between man and woman:
Men have stronger muscles than women
Men have deep voice while most women have Soft voice, men grow beard and moustache while women do not.
– Roles of men in the society traditionally: men Provides needs to the family such as food, Clothe and shelter.
– Some of inequality e.g. Unequal access to Education, politics, discrimination in based on Gender with regard to resources etc.
12. Revisions and examination
CHRISTIAN RELIGIONS STUDIES
PRIMARY FIVE FIRST TERM
WEEK, TOPICS, UNITS
WK 1. God creates and wants us to create.
– Things created by God. Genesis 1:14-15
– The story of creation. Genesis 1:14-25
2. – God created man in his own image. Genesis 1:26-28; Genesis 2:7
– Man has God’s spirit and some intelligence to Work with.
– Man possess the attitude of God
3. God’s creation is for man’s interest such as.
– Food
– Raw materials
– Pleasure
– Good health
4. Things created by man e.g.
– Basket
– Table
– Chairs
– Building
– GSM phones.
5. God saves us from danger
– God deliverance of people from danger.
– Examples of God’s deliverance
– Story of Isaac. Genesis 22:1-19
– The story of Daniel. Dan 6
– The story of Shedrach, Meshack, and Abednego. Dan 3:3-10
– The crossing of the Red Sea. Exodus 14:10 vs 22
6. God supplies our needs
– God provides our needs. Matt 6:25-36
– God grants our request when we ask him for something. Matt 7:1-11.
7. Things God provide
– Air
– Sun
– Food etc.
8. God wants us to work
– Definition of work
– To earn a living
– To take care of our needs
9. Types of work
– Carpentry
– Sewing
– Engineering. Matt 4:18-22, Proverb 31:13-19
10. Why we should work
– To earn a living
– To take care of our needs
– Genesis 1:28-30, Genesis 3:17, 2nd Thess 3:3-13
11. Revision
12. Examination
PRIMARY FIVE SECOND TERM
1. First term’s work Revision
2. God shows mercy to us
Explanation of mercy
– God’s mercy on us
– The story of the prodigal son. Luke 15 vs 11-32 Matt 9:9-13
3. The need to be merciful to others
– God is merciful. Matt 18:21-34, Matt 5:7
4. God saves his people
– How God saves his people
– God intervention on isrealites through Moses. Exodus 1:1-12, 2:1-10, 3:1-5, Num27:15-23
5. God uses people to save others
– David I sam 17:32-51
– Joshua 3
– Samson Judges 13
– Deborah. Judges 4
6. The Pentecost
Explanation of the term “Pentecost”
– Events of the day of Pentecost Acts 2
– The descent of the Holy Spirit
– Spiritual Significance of the day of Pentecost Acts 2 vs 1-13
7. The Holy Spirit inspires us
– Explanation of the word inspiration
8. Roles of the Holy Spirit
– The Holy Spirit guides our utterances while spreading the good news. Acts 4:27-32
– The Holy Spirit encourages us to preach the gospel. Acts. 3 vs 26-46
– The Holy Spirit gives us boldness as a child of God.
– The Holy Spirit is a comforter.
9. The Holy Sprit guides us to the truth
– Explanation of truth
– Love and God commandment
10. How the Holy Spirit guides us
– John 15:27
– Significance
11. The fruit of the Holy Spirit. Gal 5:22-23
– Love
– Joy
– Peace
– Patience
– Kindness
– Goodness
– Faithfulness
– Gentleness
– Self – control
12. Revision
13. Examination
PRIMARY FIVE THIRD TERM
1. Review of second’s term work
2. The Holy Spirit makes us faithful
– Explanation of who the Holy Spirit is
– The Holy Spirit is the third person in God’s head.
3. Influence of the Holy Spirit in our daily lives e.g.
II Thimothy 1 vs 7
– Disciples
– Obedience
– Loyalty etc.
4. Holy Spirit makes us faithful. Acts 7
– Guides our talents properly. Matt 25:14-30
– The Holy Spirit bear witness in us
5. The Holy Spirit makes us love one another
– Reasons to love one another
– God asks us to love because he loves us. Mark 12:30-31
6. God sent his only son to demonstrate love. John 4:8-10, John 3:16
– How we demonstrate our love to one another. Luke 10:25-27
7. Importance of living one another. 1 John 3:14
– God is love 1 John 4:8
8. The rewards of working in the Holy Spirit
Explanation of the concept “reward” and Punishment
9. Reward of working in the Holy Spirit
– God’s guidance Acts 5:1-11
– Oneness Acts 2:14-47
– Courage Acts 4:8-12
– Preservation Psalm 121:8
10. The reward of working for God
– Discuss the concept of reward and punishment
– Why we should live an upright life
11. The reward of the faithful servants. Matt 25:14-29
12. Revision
13. Examination
PREVOCATIONAL STUDIES (AGRIC AND HOME ECONOMICS)
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE
PRIMARY FIVE FIRST TERM
WEEK, TOPICS, UNITS
1. Revision of difficult topics in primary four
2. Soil formation
Meaning of soil formation
How they are formed
3. Agents of soil formation
(i). Rain
(ii). Temperature
(iii). Wind
(iv). Man
(v). Animals
(vi). Plants
4. Processes of soil formation
Effects of rain, temperature, wind etc.
on rocks to form soil
5. Classification of crops and their uses
Classification according to forms
(i). monocots and Dicots
6. Classification according to life span
(i). Annuals
(ii). Biennals
(iii). Perennals
7. Classification according to uses and types
(i). Cereals
(ii). Legumes
(iii). Tubers
(iv). Vegetables
(v). Beverages
(vi). Drugs
(vii). Spices etc.
8. Classify the following crops according to their form uses and life span.
Maize, Beans, Waterleaf, Soyabeans, Cassava, Pepper.
9. Classification of Animals (Live stock)
Definition of farm animals – list some
Definitions of ruminants and non ruminants
10. Classificatios based on mode of feeling
(i). Ruminants
(ii). Non – ruminants
11. Classification based on where they live
(i). Land
(ii). Water
12. Classification based on their uses
(i). Milk (diary) producers
(ii). Meat producers
(iii). Egg producers – fowl, duck
(iv). Work (beasts of burden) with examples: horse, ass
13. Revision of the year’s work
PRIMARY FIVE SECOND TERM
WK 1. Review of First Term’s work
2. How to raise crops
What are farm crops?
Examples of crops
(i). Cereals e.g. maize, sorghum
(ii). Legumes – cowpea, soyabeans
(iii). Tuber yam, sweet potatoe
3. Procedure for raising farm crops
(i). land clearing
(ii). Tilling/Stumping
(iii). Ridge/mound
(iv). Making
(v). Planting in rows with spaces between plants
(vi). Regular weeding
(vii). Fertilizing
(viii). Harvesting
(ix). Processing/preservation
(x). Storage
(xi). Marketing
4. Raise school farm (practical)
(i). Prepare materials for planting
(ii). Prepare the land for planting using farm tools
(iii). Participate in the planting of crops
(iv). Care for the farm
5. General requirements for live stock production (Animal Husbandry)
(i). what are livestock (rearing of animals)
(ii). Examples of livestock e.g. goat, pig, fowl etc.
6. Requirement for livestock management
(i). Housing – construct house for animals
(ii). Food
(iii). Care
7. Component of animal feed
(i). locally processed
(ii). Processed
8. Specific needs of young animals for healthy growth
Needs of growing farm animals
(i). Balanced food (mother milk)
(ii). Clean water
(iii). Adequate medication
(iv). Clean environment
9. Effects of lack of care on the growing animals care for young animals in the schools livestocks farm by feeding, cleaning, providing water, breeding etc.
10. Effect of dirty environment and starvation
11. How to raise livestock (farm animal)
Procedures for rearing any named animal chicken
(i). Construct a house
(ii). Provide a shelter
(iii). Prepare or buy
(iv). Buy the young animal to rear
(v). Provision of food
(vi). Provision of water daily
(vii). Provide medication when necessary
(viii). Clean the house regularly
(ix). Routine check by veterinary personnel
(x). Removal of sick or dead animals
(xi). Sell or slaughter when matured
12. Rear any livestock and apply necessary skills and procedures
(iii). Nuture the young animal to maturity
13. Revision and Examition
PRIMARY FIVE THIRD TERM
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE
1. Revision on first and second term
2. Pests and diseases of crop plants
Common pests
(i). Insects
(ii). Bats
(iii). Birds
(iv). Rodents
(v). Monkeys etc.
3. Causal agents of crop diseases
(i). Fungi
Bacteria
Viruses
(ii). Nematocides
Some common crop diseases
(i). Maize & smut
(ii). Cassava mosaic
(iii). Tomato rot
(iv). Groundnut rosette
4. Raise school farm (practical)
(i). Prepare materials for planting
(ii). Prepare the land for planting using farm tools
(iii). Participate in the planting of the crops
(iv). Care of he farm
5. General requirement for livestock production/animal husbandry.
(i). What are livestock? (rearing of animals)
(ii). Examples of livestock e.g. goat, cattle, pig fowl etc.
6. Requirement for livestock management
(i). Housing – construct house for animals
(ii). Food
(iii). Care etc.
7. Components of animal feed
(i). Locally
(ii). Processed
8. Specific needs of young animals for healthy growth
Needs of growing farm animals
(i). balanced food (mothers milk)
(ii). Clean water
(iii). Adequate medication
(iv). Clean environment
9. Effects of lack of care on the growing animals.
Care for young animals in the school farm by feeding, cleaning, providing water, beddings etc.
10. Effects of dirty environment and starvation on the poor growth of young animals.
11. How to raise livestock (Farm animals)
Procedures for rearing any named animal chicken
(i). Construct a house or
(ii). Provide shelter
(iii). Prepare or buy
(iv). Buy the young animal to rear
(v). Provision of food
(vi). Provision of water daily
(vii). Provide medication when necessary
(viii). Clean the house regularly
(ix). Routine check by veterinary personnel
(x). Removal of sick or dead animals
(xi). Sell or slaughter when matured
12. Rear any livestock and apply necessary skills and procedures
(iii). Nuture the young animal to maturity
13. Revision of the year’s works.
HOME ECONOMICS
PRIMARY 5 FIRST TERM
WEEKS, TOPICS, UNITS
WK1. Home made polish
– Home made polish are polish made with local materials. They are used in the home
Types of home made polish
– Kerosine
– Turpentine
– Candle wax
– Palm oil
Home made cleaning agents
They are materials used for cleaning the household
articles and equipments.
Types of home made cleaning agents
– Paw-paw leaves
– Fine sand
– Pine apple leaves
– Detergent
– Egg shell
– Wood ash
– Lime
– Salt
2. Uses of home made cleaning agents
– Paw-paw leaves: For washing galvanized iron
– Fine sand: For washing pot and bucket
– Egg shell: For washing the back of pot
– Wood ash: For washing bucket, tray, cup etc.
– Detergent: For washing articles e.g. clothes, plates etc.
Uses of home made polish
– Kerosine and turpentine: For polishing woden furniture e.g. chair, table, cupboard, shelves, cloth, poles.
3. Preparation of home-made furniture polish
Materials needed:
– Kerosine
– Candle
– Bar soap
– Boiling water
Procedure
– Grate the wax and soap
– Place the grated mixture in an earthware pot or enamel pot and pour boiling water.
– Stand the pot in boiling water and allow the content to melt.
– Beat the method mixture thoroughly into a cream using a wooden spoon.
– Add turpentine gradually and keep beating until the polish is perfectly blended.
– Store in a good container and store well.
Preparation of home made cleaning agent
Materials needed:
– Egg shell
– Detergent
– Broken china ware
Procedure
– Grind the egg shell and pieces of china ware into fine
powder.
– Sift the mixture to smooth powder
– Mix the powder thoroughly with detergent powder.
– Store in a covered container
4. Guide lines for the use of cleaning agents
– Choose the correct cleaning agent for the surface to clean.
– Read label or instruction on commercial cleaning
agent before use.
– Follow the direction carefully
– Avoid wastage
– Store cleaning agents properly
Display of home made furniture polish and cleaning agents.
Procedure
– Collection of all samples
– Sorting out the best
– Repack in a neat container
– Label each with paper tape
– Display
5. Practical work on uses of home made furniture polish
– Polish some furniture in the classroom
Materials needed:
– Brush
– Home made furniture polish
– Duster
Practical work on uses of home made cleaning agent
6. Care of bucket
Materials needed:
– Home-made cleaning agent
– Bucket
– Water
– Scrubbing brush or hard sponge
Procedure
– Wash the bucket
– Dry by placing on its side
– Store properly
Cleaning of various surface in the home
Types of surface in the home
– Mud surface
– Cement surface
– Wooden surface
– Floors e.g. terrazzo, marble, floor, tiles
7. Identification of different types of surface and cleaning
– Mud surface: it is a traditional finishing in Nigeria and Africa.
Advantages
– Cheaper than the other floor finishes
– It is cool, therefore good for hot weather
Disadvantages
– It is not hard wearing
– It is not durable
– It is not good for certain functional areas in the home e.g.
Bathroom
– Cleaning
– Daily cleaning: Sprinkle water lightly on the floor
– Sweep with a soft broom
Weekly cleaning
– Sweep the floor
– Rub with wet soft rib of banana or plantain stem
– Rub gently
Concrete floor: is common, it is made up of mixture of
cement, sand, gravel and water.
Advantages
– It is strong and hard wearing
– It does not wear out easily
– Good for every areas in the house
– Easy to clean and wash
Disadvantages
– It is more expensive than mud surface
– It can become slippery
Cleaning
– Daily care: Sprinkle water lightly to keep dust
– Sweep with broom or brush
Weekly:
– Sweep the floor
– Scrub with warm soapy water using scrubbing brush
– Wipe off dirty water
– Rinse with clean cloth, wrung out in clean water then mob dry
8. Identification of floor surface and cleaning
Wooden floor:
– Good quality wood is needed for floor finishing
Advantages:
– It is cheaper than other surface
– It is warm
– It can be made to look attractive if well painted
– It can last long
Disadvantages
– It can be easily damaged by moisture
– It is inflammable
– It can be damaged by pests
– It can be stretched with dragging of heavy objects
Daily cleaning
– Sweep to remove surface dust
– Dust with cleaning
– Weekly cleaning
– Sweep the surface
– Scrub with brush and soapy water following the grains of the wood
– Rinse and wipe dry thoroughly with clean water
– Polish with correct wood polish
Reasons for cleaning surfaces in the home
– To remove dirt
– To make it attractive
– To make it durable
– To avoid accident
– To prevent germs and pests
9. Cleaning different surfaces in the home
– Practical work on cleaning the classroom surface
Tools for cleaning
– Long and short broom
– Mob or clean rag
– Soap and water
House -hold pests
Meaning of House hold pest – They are harmful insects
and animals. They are dangerous to health. They often
carry diseases. They are commonly found in dirty houses and surroundings e.g. rats, cockroaches etc.
Types of household pests
– Mice, mosquitoes, rats, housefly, bedbugs
– Weevils etc.
10. Prevention of household pests
– Maintain good hygiene
– Keep the house properly ventilated and lit
– Dispose house hold refuse promptly and properly
– Destroy all possible breeding and hiding spaces for mosquitoes and other pests.
– Store and cover food properly
Destruction of house hold pests
– Avoid leaving stagnant water in broken cans bottles and pots around the house.
– Cover all holes, cracks or spaces that are likely hidden places for rats, insects and other pests.
– Put mosquitoes netting screen over windows and doors.
– Spray the house with suitable insecticides
11. Effects of pest in the home
– They are harmful to man and his environment
– They carry disease that cause infections
– They eat and damage food and article in the home
– Rats and rodents can cause Lassa fever
Proper ways of cleaning the house
– Open windows to allow ventilation
– Remove cobwebs
– Sweep the cupboard, shelves, wardrobe etc.
– Sweep the floor regularly
– Dusting the house and house hold furniture
– Cut bushes around you.
12. Revision
13. Examination
HOME ECONOMICS
PRIMARY 5 SECOND TERM
1. Revision
2. Kitchen Hygiene
– Meaning of kitchen hygiene
– Kitchen is a functional room in the house where food are stored, prepared and served
– Kitchen Hygiene: It is a way of ensuring cleanliness and safety in the kitchen.
Materials needed:
– Broom, soap, water, dustbin, sponge, foam, napkin or towel, rag or mop, hand glove, apron, cap, scrubbing brush working table, packer.
Importance of kitchen hygiene
– To avoid accident in the kitchen
– To make work easy and enjoyable
– To keep the kitchen tidy
– To prevent fatigue
– To prevent pests, germ, insects and diseases.
3. Ways of maintaining kitchen hygiene
Guidelines:
– Label all containers correctly
– Arrange equipment and utensils properly
– Avoid spilling liquid on the floor
– Mop up any spill immediately
– Do not use faulty electric appliances
– Do not store dangerous substances such as bleach, caustic soda in fruit drinks or beverages bottles.
– Put off gas after use
– Do not touch electric switch or operate electrical appliances with wet hands to avoid shock.
– Cover all food in the kitchen
– Do not allow rubbish of refuse to accumulate in the kitchen.
4. Practical demonstration on kitchen hygiene
Materials needed:
– Soap, sponge, long and short broom, mob or rag packer or dustbin.
Group the pupils to role play cleaning or the kitchen using the classroom.
Care and storage of the cleaning equipments used in the kitchen
– Dustbin cleaning: Rinse out with plenty water and add disinfectant.
– Allow to dry in the sun
– Replaced when damaged
Broom
– Wash with soapy water
– Use disinfectant and dry in the sun
Packer
– Wash with soapy water and dry in the sun
5. Common method of cooking foods
– Boiling
– Steaming
– Frying
– Roasting
– Stewing
– Grilling
– Baking
Boiling: This is the process of cooking food in boiling
water until it is tender e.g. rice, yam
Advantages
– It is an easy and quick method
– It makes food soft and easy to digest
– Many food can be cooked by boiling
Disadvantages
– Some food nutrient can be lost in boiling water e.g.
water soluble vitamins.
5. Steaming: It is a method of cooking food in the steam
from boiling water.
– No direct contact between the food and the boiling water
Advantages
– Steam food are easily digested
– It is suitable for cooking for children, invalid and the aged.
– Nutrients are retained in the food
Disadvantages
– It takes longer time than boiling
– It consume more fuel
– It tends to lack flavour
6. Frying
This is a method of cooking food in hot oil. E.g. fish, meat, beans cake
There are two methods of frying
– Deep and shallow frying
– Shallow: The food is fried in a little oil or fat e.g. pan cake egg etc.
– Deep frying: The food is fried in plenty of oil or fat e.g. bean cake, chin-chin etc.
Advantages:
– It is a quick method of cooking
– Very tasty and flavoured/flavourful
Disadvantages
– It requires careful and constant attention
– They are not suitable for cooking for invalid and aged.
Stewing:
– It is a method of cooking food slowly or at a low heat in small quantity of water in a covered pot for a long time. It is commonly used for making soups.
Advantages
– Food nutrients are retained in sewing liquid
– Flavour of foods are retained
Disadvantages
– It is a long and slow method of cooking
– It requires longer time than boiling
7. Roasting
– This is a method of cooking food in dry heat by any of
the following: an open fire or overheated charcoal e.g.
roasted maize, plantain etc.
– In roasted sand or ash e.g. roasted yam, groundnut.
Advantages:
– Roasting develop good flavour in the food
– Roasting in open fire is an open and feet
method of cooking
Disadvantages:
– Food tends to shrink during roasting
– It requires constant attention
Grilling
Advantages:
– It is a method of cooking food over, under or in front of a smokeless fire e.g. slice of meat, chicken parts, fish and plantain
– It is a quick method of cooking
– Grilled food digests easily
Disadvantages
– It requires careful and constant attention
8. Baking
– This is a method of cooking food with dry heat in an enclosed space
– Baking is done in ovens e.g. bread, cake, biscuit etc.
Advantages
– It develops good flavour in food
– Many food can be baked at a time
– It saves fuel and time
Disadvantages
– It requires attention
– It requires careful temperature control.
Preparation of simple meals using common methods
Boiling of yam
Ingredients: 1 tuber of yam, water, salt
Method:
– Wash and peel yam
– Cut into slices
– Place in pot, add water and salt to taste
– Cover and allow to boil
– Remove from fire
– Serve hot
9. Preparation of simple meals
Steaming of moin-moin
– Ingredients
Beans, onions, crayfish, pepper, vegetable oil, salt to taste, water, stuffing e.g. boiled egg, boiled fresh fish, leaves or cups.
Method:
– Pick the beans
– Soak in water and remove the skin
– Add pepper, onions and grind into paste
– Add warm water, warm oil and stuffings
– Mix thoroughly and add salt
– Wrap mixture into leaves or put in cups
– Place above the boiling water and steam until cooks.
– Serve hot or warm
9. Preparation of simple meals
Frying method: Frying of plantain (deeps)
Ingredients:
– Plantain
– Vegetable oil
– Salt
Method
– Wash and peel the plantain
– Cut into sizes and add salt to taste
– Heat vegetable oil
– Fry the plantain until golden brown
– Remove from oil
– Serve hot
10. Frying (shallow)
Frying of egg
Ingredients:
Egg, pepper, tomatoes and onions, salt, sausage meat
Method:
– Wash and chop your tomatoes, pepper and onions
– Place sauce pan on fire and little vegetable oil
– Add the chopped tomatoes, pepper and onions, allow to fry a little
– Beat the egg and put the mixture on fire and fry until set
11. Baking of sausage rolls
Ingredients:
Flour, margarine, water, salt, sausage meat
Method:
– Clean the banking tray and grease lightly
– Measure out all ingredients and keep separately
– Put flour into a mixing bowl
– Add salt to flour- Rub the fat to the flour
– Mix to pastry
– Sprinkle flour lightly on the table
– Knead the pastry to get it smooth
– Shape into oblong and roll it
– Cut into equal pieces
– Place equal quantity of sausage meat on each piece
– Wet the edges of pastry and roll it over the sausage
– Place the roll on the baking tray
– Bake for 15 minutes until golden brown
– Remove from the oven and tray
– Serve hot or cool
12. Revision
13. Examination
HOME ECONOMICS
PRIMARY 5 THIRD TERM
WK 1. Revision of last term’s work
2. Simple relevant clothing articles
Some simple clothing article
– Apron
– Cap
– Tray cover
– Needle work
– Bag
– Tray cloth
Materials needed for making simple articles
– Fabrics
– Hand needles
– Thread of different colours
– Thimbles
– Tailor’s chalk
– Pins
– Scissors
3. How to produce simple articles
– Apron
– Materials needed
– Brown paper
– Materials needed
– Matching thread
– Calico
Preparation of pattern and cutting out
– Make a paper pattern of apron, belts, neck band pocket
– Straighten the fabric
– Hold the fabric into two with the right side together
– Place pattern pieces on the fabrics
– Pin the pattern pieces and cut out
– Transfer all pattern markings to the fabric
4. Making up simple apron
– Turn in 15mm double hems along curved sides (under arms) and the straight sides
– Pins, tacks and press hem
– Hand stitch the hems, using hemming stitch
– Turn, pin and tack 2cm at the top and bottom of apron then hem
– Prepare the neck band and belts as follows.
– Fold each length wise with right side facing and edges even
– Tack and stitch along seam lines, leaving one short edge open. Use back stitch
– Turn each piece to the right side and press flat
5. Preparing the object for apron
– Turn a 10mm single hem along the top of the pocket
– Turn under 10mm round the rest of the pocket, clipping as necessary.
– Tack neck band, belts and pockets in the proper positions
– Stitch each firmly
– Remove tacking thread and press apron
6. Making simple relevant clothing articles
Making of tray cover
Materials needed:
– Suitable material for tray covers e.g. plain cloth
– Matching thread
– Embroidery thread
Procedure for making tray cover
– Measure and cut out materials according to the shape and size of the tray
– Make any desired design on the cover
– Fold in and press about 2.5cm double hem around the edges
– Tack and stitch with hemming stitching or other decorative stitches.
– Make the design with suitable decorative stitches
7. Care and maintenance of clothing
– Maintenance of clothing is the way of keeping clothes clean and lasts longer.
Ways of caring and maintaining clothes
– Mend your clothes as soon as they are torn
– Store clothes properly, either by folding neatly and storing in boxes/suitcases or hanging with suitable
hangers.
– Do not store dirty or damp clothes
– Wash clothes as soon as they are dirty
– Study label on the clothes
– Change underwears everyday
8. Materials for care of clothing
– Suitable cupboard
– Wardrobe
– Suitcases
– Bag
– Hangers
– Soap and detergents
– Water
Materials for maintaining of clothing
– Starch (stiffing agent)
– Blue
– Ironing
– Stain removals
9. Mending of clothing (practical)
– Replace lost button
– Remove stains from clothing
– Dye faded clothing
10. Sewing and mending of torn cloth (practical)
11. Patching of torn clothes
12. Revision
13. Examination
CULTURAL AND CREATIVE ART
PRIMARY 5 FIRST TERM
WEEKS, TOPICS, UNITS
WK 1–2 ART
– Definition, origin and branches of art
3-4 Creating Music/ Sol-fa Notation value
5-6 DRAWING:
– meaning of drawing
– Types of drawing
– Uses of drawing
– Steps to follow in drawing
7-8 Pattern and Design
– Definition, types of pattern
– Motifs and types
9-10 Music notes and their value
11-12 WEAVING
Introduction to weaving
– Types of weaving
– Materials for weaving
– Uses of weaving
– Importance of weaving
13. Introducing Values in Cultural and Creative Art
14. Revision and Examination
CULTURAL AND CREATIVE ART
PRIMARY 5 SECOND TERM
WEEKS, TOPIC, UNITS
WK 1-2 MODELLING
– Meaning of modeling and clay or plasticine
– Sources of modeling
– From base or rock
– Near a river
3-4 Body Movement in Dance
– Rhythm in dance movement
Body movement to rhythms of music
– Demonstrative body movements to rhythm of music
5-6 CULTURE
– Definition type list tribes with their culture
7-8 Inculcating Value into Cultural Creative Arts
9-10 Forms of music
– Meaning of Music, Definition
– Types of music
11-12 Mosaics
– Meaning of Mosaics
– State materials for mosaic making
– Production of mosaic to reflect the ill in our society
13-14 Revision and Examination
CULTURAL AND CREATIVE ART
PRIMARY 5 THIRD TERM
WEEKS, TOPICS, UNITS
1-2 COLLAGE: Introduction to collage
– Meaning of collage
– Functions of collage
3-4 Introductions to forms of drama
– State types of drama
– List the two forms of drama
5-6 Functions of Drama
– List all functions of drama
7-8 Aims and Objectives of Apprenticeship
– Definition, aims and objectives
9-10 CARVING – Definition
Materials for carving objects
Types of carving
11-12 (A). Forms of Local Architecture
Definition
– Materials used for architecture
– Types of architecture
(B). Basic consideration in Local Architecture
– Definition, purpose e.t.c
13-14 Revision and Examination