JSS2 Basic technology Lesson Notes
FIRST TERM
1. Definition and Importance of Mechanics2. Types of Motion3. Forces and Their Effects4. Introduction to Simple Machines5. Applications of Simple Machines in Everyday Life6. Practical Examples and Demonstrations of Simple Machines7. Types of Forces8. Effects of Friction on Motion9. Techniques for Reducing Friction10. Linear Motion11. Circular Motion12. Oscillatory Motion13. Introduction to Newton's Laws of Motion14. Newton's First Law of Motion (Law of Inertia)15. Newton's Second Law of Motion (Law of Acceleration)16. Newton's Third Law of Motion (Action and Reaction)17. Applications of Newton's Laws in Real-World Situations18. Definition of Balanced and Unbalanced Forces19. Effects of Balanced and Unbalanced Forces on Objects20. Practical Exercises and Demonstrations on Identifying and Analysing Forces21. Introduction to Pressure: Definition and Units22. Effects of Pressure on Objects23. Introduction to Buoyancy: Archimedes' Principle and Its Applications24. Introduction to Energy: Definition and Forms25. Relationship Between Energy and Work26. Practical Examples and Demonstrations of Energy and Work27. Introduction to Power: Definition and Units28. Types of Machines: Simple and Complex29. Practical Examples and Demonstrations of Machines and Power
SECOND TERM
1. Definition and Importance of Structures2. Types of Structures: Frame, Shell, Composite3. Applications of Structures in Everyday Life4. External Forces: Compression, Tension and Shear5. Internal Forces: Bending and Torsion6. Effects of Forces on Different Types of Structures7. Factors Affecting Structural Stability8. Techniques for Enhancing Structural Stability9. Examples of Structurally Stable and Unstable Structures10. Introduction to Construction Materials11. Properties and Characteristics of Construction Materials12. Applications of Construction Materials in Building Technology13. Importance of Architectural Drawing in Building Technology14. Basic Drawing Tools and Their Uses15. Introduction to Drawing Techniques: Lines, Shapes and Projections16. Introduction to Floor Plans17. Drawing Simple Floor Plans of Buildings18. Practical Exercises for Students to Practise Drawing Floor Plans19. Introduction to Elevations20. Drawing Elevations of Buildings21. Hands-on Practice for Students to Create Elevation Drawings22. Techniques and Methods of Building Construction23. Phases of Building Construction24. Safety Precautions in Building Construction25. Introduction to Building Technology Project26. Selection of Project Topics Related to Building Construction27. Planning and Organisation of Project Work for the Term
THIRD TERM
1. Definition and Forms of Energy2. Sources of Energy: Renewable and Non-Renewable3. Importance of Energy in Everyday Life4. Introduction to Energy Conversion Devices5. Principles of Operation of Energy Conversion Devices6. Practical Examples and Demonstrations of Energy Conversion Devices7. Introduction to Electrical Systems8. Components of Electrical Systems9. Applications of Electrical Systems in Various Industries10. Safety Precautions When Working with Electricity11. Electrical Regulations and Standards12. Demonstration of Safe Practices in Electrical Work13. Definition and Importance of Power Systems14. Components of Power Systems15. Practical Examples and Demonstrations of Power Systems16. Methods of Power Generation17. Advantages and Disadvantages of Different Power Generation Methods18. Practical Examples and Demonstrations of Power Generation19. Importance of Energy Conservation20. Techniques for Conserving Energy in Households and Industries21. Practical Exercises and Demonstrations on Energy Conservation22. Introduction to Renewable Energy Technologies23. Benefits and Challenges of Renewable Energy24. Practical Demonstrations of Renewable Energy Systems25. Importance of Energy Efficiency26. Strategies for Improving Energy Efficiency in Buildings and Appliances27. Practical Examples and Demonstrations of Energy-Efficient Technologies