The scheme of work for Chemistry in SS3 (senior secondary school three) for this academic session is now available online for download. Kindly note that this scheme of work has been made available for all teachers in secondary schools in Nigeria. Chemistry is a science subject offered in Senior secondary schools only. However, there are still some subjects that are offered in Junior secondary schools as well as senior secondary schools such as Mathematics, English Language, Chemistry, Christian Religious Knowledge and the likes.
For the sake of this post, we shall be focusing on Chemistry as subject offered in Junior secondary schools with regards to the government approved scheme of work for Chemistry SS 3 first term and second term only. There will be no 3rd term for SS 3 class because students will be writing their senior secondary school certificate examination.
What is Chemistry? This is a subject taught in senior secondary school, it is the branch of science that deals with the substances of which matter is made up of, the analysis of their properties and reactions, and the use of such reactions to form new organic substances.
This post will intimate teachers about the government approved scheme of work for Chemistry (in Senior secondary school 3, that is, SS 3 first term and second term. It provides in clear terms, what is expected by WAEC as a body in preparing pupils for Chemistry in their Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE).
Ideally, the scheme of work for Chemistry for SS 3 first term, is a continuation from SS 2 3rd term chemistry scheme of work. The scheme of work otherwise known as curriculum has been systematically arranged for ease of progression and proper understanding for students in SS 3. There has to be a flow, that is, a continuation from the previous class in order for students to better understand the subject.
Inline with the directive from the ministry of education, it is adamant that all Junior secondary schools in Nigeria operate using the same scheme of work whether it is a private secondary school or government owned secondary schools. The ministry of education in order to align with the demands of WAEC as a body, makes compulsory the submission of the government approved scheme of work for all subjects offered in Junior and senior secondary school as parts of the requirements for approving the operation or license to run a secondary school in Nigeria.
What is a scheme of work? In clear terms, a scheme of work is defined as a guideline that defines the contents and structure of academic subjects. The scheme of work for secondary schools in Nigeria, whether Junior or Senior secondary school, maps out in clear terms, how the topics and subtopics for a particular subject, group works and practicals, discussions and assessment strategies, tests, quizzes, homework and even up to midterm breaks for the academic session ought to be structured in order to fit in perfectly, the approved academic activities for the session.
To further emphasize the importance of the subject matter, the scheme of work is the complete guide on all academic activities enforced by the Federal government of Nigeria through the ministry of education on all Junior secondary schools in Nigeria as it relates not just to the subjects but the academic session as a whole. It is used to ensure that the learning purposes, aims and objectives of the subject meant for that class are successfully achieved.
For example, the scheme of work for Chemistry SS 3 (Senior secondary school three) is the same for both private and public secondary schools in Nigeria, that is, the scheme of work for a private school is the same with that of public or government owned secondary schools, principals and teachers in secondary schools in Nigeria are to adhere to the approved scheme of work as mandated by the ministry of education as a move against this could spell sanctions from the ministry of education.
The importance of this subject cannot be overemphasized, this is one of the few subject that is offered from senior secondary school and up to the tertiary level. Chemistry is quite an interesting subjects but it is surprising that many students dread this subject. Many base their fears to the fact that cramming of the many formulas involved makes it difficult to pass.
The scheme of work provided here would go a long way in not just helping the teachers in carefully breaking down the subject, topics and subtopics but also, devise more practical ways of imparting the practical knowledge on the students since Chemistry, judging from its economic and educational concept is a mixture of theory and practical, indoor and outdoor activity.
From our observations, the search for the government approved curriculum or scheme of work for Chemistry in senior secondary school level has been on the rise, reason being that chemistry is a core subject offered in Senior secondary schools in Nigeria. It is also an important admission requirements for candidates who wants to study Chemistry or any science and Engineering course in higher institutions. The scheme of work for Chemistry in Senior secondary school three (SS 3) from first term to second term is the same irrespective of whether the school is a public or private secondary school as this brings about uniformity in the educational sector in Nigeria.
This post carries weight because it provides in full, details about the current Chemistry curriculum for SS 3, that is, for complete academic session (1st term and 2nd term), and this includes the government approved scheme of work for all topics and sub-topics for Chemistry for SS 3 first term and second term.
For those interested in starting up a school either in any state within Nigeria, it would be wise to go through the government approved guidelines for establishing a secondary school in Nigeria as this would guide you through the process and give you first hand information on all requirements that must be put in place before your school can be approved or termed Government Approved.
Chemistry scheme of work for SS 3 first term cover topics and sub topics on: Atomic Structure, Nuclear Chemistry, Metals and their compounds. You can get the full details below.
Chemistry scheme of work for SS 3 2nd term cover topics and sub topics on the followings; Revision of Non-metals and their compounds, Revision of Organic Chemistry, Revision of Organic Chemistry, Revision of Periodic table, Revision of Mass-volume Relationship, Acid-Base Titration Calculations, Salt analysis (qualitative analysis). kindly scroll down to see details in full.
Third term is for west African Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSSCE) in May/June.
Please note that the full scheme of work for Chemistry In SS 3 (1st term to 2nd term) provided here are the currently government approved scheme of work applicable to all Senior secondary schools in Nigeria irrespective of whether it is private or public secondary school, so you can trust the source of the information.
What You Stand To Gain From This Post:
- You will have in your possession, Chemistry scheme of work for SS 3 (first term)
- The approved Chemistry scheme of work for SS 3 (Second term)
Chemistry Scheme of Work For SS 3 (1st Term and 2nd Term)
SCHEME OF WORK FOR CHEMISTRY SS 3 FIRST TERM
WEEK 1 & 2 Atomic Structure
WEEK 3 Nuclear Chemistry
WEEK 4, 5 & 6 Metals and their compounds
WEEK 7 & 8 Organic Chemistry 2
SCHEME OF WORK FOR CHEMISTRY SS 3 SECOND TERM
WEEK 1 Revision of Non-metals and their
compounds
WEEK 2 Revision of Organic Chemistry I
WEEK 3 Revision of Organic Chemistry 2
WEEK 4 Revision of Periodic table
WEEK 5 Revision of Mass-volume Relationship
WEEK 6 Acid-Base Titration Calculations
WEEK 7 Salt analysis (qualitative analysis)
This is the government approved Chemistry scheme of work for SS 3 from first and second term currently in Nigeria, However, you can download the free PDF file for record purposes.
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