First Term Intermediate Science revision for JSS 1

Class: JSS 1
Term: First Term
Week: 11
Age: 12 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Subject: Intermediate Science
Curriculum Theme: All themes covered in the term
Focal competence: Integration and consolidation of the term’s
Skills:

• Curriculum skills covered in Weeks 1- 10

Previous Lesson: Characteristics of non-living matter and Importance of non-living matter
Topic: Revision and Consolidation
Subject Matter: core term topics, taught skills, common misconceptions, revision exercises

Specific Objectives

By the end of the lesson, pupils/students should be able to:

Cognitive Domain

• Recall the main concepts taught during the term.

Psychomotor Domain

• Apply the term’s skills in oral, written or practical exercises.

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

• 2025 Revised 9 Years Basic Education Curriculum
• Relevant State Unified Scheme of Work
• Approved JSS 1 Intermediate Science Textbook
• The HeadTeacher Scheme of work

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

• Class notes and approved texts from Weeks 1-10
• Prepared revision exercises (oral, written, practical)
• Relevant practical materials (e.g., measuring instruments, simple substances for classification)
• Whiteboard/Chalkboard and markers/chalk

Rationale for the Lesson

This revision lesson is essential for students to reinforce their understanding of all topics covered in the first term. It provides an opportunity to identify and correct misconceptions, ensuring a solid foundation for future learning and preparing them for assessments.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Students have been taught various topics in Intermediate Science from Week 1 to Week 10 of the first term, including concepts related to science, living and non-living things, matter, and measurement.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

Revision and Consolidation

Key Concepts from First Term

The first term covered fundamental concepts in Intermediate Science. Key areas include:

1. Definition and Branches of Science:
   1. Science is the systematic study of the natural and physical world through observation and experimentation.
   2. Main branches include Biology (study of living things), Chemistry (study of matter and its changes), and Physics (study of energy and its effects).
2. Living and Non-Living Things:
   1. Characteristics of Living Things (MR. NIGER D): Movement, Respiration, Nutrition, Irritability, Growth, Excretion, Reproduction, Death.
   2. Non-living things do not possess these characteristics.
   3. Examples of living things: Humans, animals, plants.
   4. Examples of non-living things: Rocks, water, air, tables.
3. Matter and its States:
   1. Matter is anything that has mass and occupies space.
   2. The three common states of matter are solid, liquid, and gas.
   3. Solids: Have definite shape and volume, particles are tightly packed.
   4. Liquids: Have definite volume but no definite shape, take the shape of the container, particles are loosely packed.
   5. Gases: Have no definite shape or volume, particles are far apart and move freely.
4. Mixtures and Solutions:
   1. Mixture: A substance containing two or more different substances that are not chemically bonded.
   2. Solution: A homogeneous mixture where one substance (solute) is dissolved in another (solvent).
   3. Examples of mixtures: Sand and salt, air.
   4. Examples of solutions: Sugar dissolved in water, salt dissolved in water.
5. Measurement:
   1. Measurement is the process of determining the size, quantity, or extent of something.
   2. Common quantities measured include length, mass, time, and temperature.
   3. Standard units: Metre (length), kilogram (mass), second (time), Kelvin or Celsius (temperature).
   4. Measuring instruments: Ruler/tape measure (length), beam balance/electronic scale (mass), stopwatch (time), thermometer (temperature).

Common Misconceptions

Students often confuse:

1. The difference between a mixture and a compound.
2. All liquids having a fixed shape.
3. The characteristics of living things, especially irritability and reproduction.
4. The correct units for different measurements.

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Discussion, Question and Answer, Oral Drills, Practical Demonstration, Guided Practice, Problem Solving

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Activating Prior Knowledge

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher welcomes the students to the revision class and reminds them that this lesson will cover all the topics taught in the first term to prepare them for examinations. The teacher asks students to recall some of the topics they enjoyed learning during the term.

Pupils’ Activity: Students respond by mentioning various topics they remember or found interesting from the term.

Learning Point: Term topics recall

Step 2: Review of Key Concepts

Time: 8 minutes

Teaching Skill: Explaining/Recalling

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher guides students through a quick oral review of key definitions and concepts from topics like “Definition and Branches of Science” and “Living and Non-Living Things,” using questions and prompts from their notes and textbooks.

Pupils’ Activity: Students actively participate by answering questions and recalling definitions and characteristics of science and living things.

Learning Point: Core concepts identification

Step 3: Addressing Misconceptions (Living Things)

Time: 7 minutes

Teaching Skill: Clarification/Correction

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher focuses on common misconceptions regarding the characteristics of living things, particularly irritability and reproduction. The teacher provides simple examples to clarify these concepts and asks students to differentiate between them.

Pupils’ Activity: Students listen, ask questions for clarification, and attempt to explain the differences based on the teacher’s guidance.

Learning Point: Misconceptions correction

Step 4: Review of Matter and its States

Time: 7 minutes

Teaching Skill: Guided Discussion

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher leads a discussion on “Matter and its States,” asking students to define matter and describe the properties of solids, liquids, and gases. The teacher may use simple objects in the classroom to demonstrate the states.

Pupils’ Activity: Students define matter and describe the properties of the three states, giving examples for each.

Learning Point: States of matter understanding

Step 5: Revision Exercise (Mixtures and Solutions)

Time: 6 minutes

Teaching Skill: Problem Solving/Application

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher provides a short written exercise or oral questions on “Mixtures and Solutions,” asking students to classify given examples as either mixtures or solutions, and to explain the difference between them. The teacher monitors and provides immediate feedback.

Pupils’ Activity: Students complete the exercise, identifying mixtures and solutions and explaining their differences.

Learning Point: Mixtures and solutions application

Step 6: Revision of Measurement

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Practical Application

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher revises “Measurement,” asking students to identify common measuring instruments and their standard units. The teacher may ask students to estimate or measure a simple object using a ruler to reinforce practical skills.

Pupils’ Activity: Students identify instruments and units, and participate in a brief practical measurement activity.

Learning Point: Measurement skills reinforcement

Step 7: Evaluation/Review

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Questioning/Assessment

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher evaluates the learning by asking the following questions:

1. State two characteristics of living things.
2. Mention the three states of matter.
3. Give one example of a solution.
4. What is the standard unit for measuring length?

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer orally and in writing.

Learning Point: Term concepts assessed

Step 8: Conclusion

Time: 2 minutes

Teaching Skill: Consolidation

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher briefly summarizes the key areas revised and encourages students to continue studying their notes and textbooks in preparation for their upcoming examinations. The teacher wishes them success.

Pupils’ Activity: Students listen attentively and prepare for the next activity.

Learning Point: Revision summary reinforced

Lesson Keywords

• Science – Systematic study of the world.
• Living things – Organisms with MR. NIGER D characteristics.
• Matter – Anything with mass and occupies space.
• Solid – State of matter with definite shape and volume.
• Liquid – State of matter with definite volume, no definite shape.
• Gas – State of matter with no definite shape or volume.
• Mixture – Two or more substances not chemically bonded.
• Solution – Homogeneous mixture.
• Measurement – Determining size or quantity.
• Unit – Standard quantity for measurement.

Differentiation

For slower learners, the teacher will provide simpler recall questions and focus on core definitions. Faster learners will be challenged with more complex application questions, asking them to provide additional examples or explain concepts in greater detail.

Suggested Lesson Videos

For further understanding, students can search on YouTube for:

• “JSS 1 Intermediate Science First Term Revision”
• “Characteristics of Living Things JSS 1”
• “States of Matter for Junior Secondary”

Teacher Guide for Using This Lesson Plan

Before the lesson, teachers should review all topics covered in the first term, paying attention to areas where students commonly struggle. Prepare a range of revision exercises, including oral questions, short written tasks, and simple practical demonstrations if resources permit. During the lesson, actively engage students through questioning and discussion to recall concepts. Pay close attention to common errors and misconceptions, providing clear explanations and examples to correct them. Encourage all students to participate, offering support to those who find it difficult and challenging those who grasp concepts quickly. The goal is to consolidate learning and build confidence in preparation for assessments.