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Basic Science Scheme of Work for Primary 5 (Basic 5) – First, Second and Third Term

Updated August 24, 2026Basic Science, Primary 5, Scheme of Work

SCHEME OF WORK FOR BASIC SCIENCE PRIMARY 5 (BASIC 5) – FIRST TERM

WEEK 1: CHANGES CAUSED BY HUMAN ACTIVITIES – WATER POLLUTION

Sub-Topics:

  1. Meaning of pollution
  1. Types of environmental pollution
  1. Meaning of water pollution
  1. Sources and causes of water pollution
  1. Examples of water pollutants
  1. Effects of water pollution on humans, animals and plants
  1. Diseases associated with polluted water
  1. Prevention and control of water pollution

WEEK 2: AIR POLLUTION

Sub-Topics:

  1. Meaning of air pollution
  1. Common sources of air pollution
  1. Smoke from vehicles, industries and burning materials
  1. Harmful gases and dust in the atmosphere
  1. Effects of air pollution on human health
  1. Effects of air pollution on plants, animals and the environment
  1. Ways of preventing air pollution
  1. Importance of keeping the air clean

WEEK 3: LAND POLLUTION

Sub-Topics:

  1. Meaning of land pollution
  1. Sources and causes of land pollution
  1. Common land pollutants
  1. Improper disposal of refuse
  1. Effects of land pollution on plants and animals
  1. Effects of land pollution on human health
  1. Proper methods of keeping the land clean
  1. Prevention and control of land pollution

WEEK 4: NOISE POLLUTION

Sub-Topics:

  1. Meaning of noise pollution
  1. Difference between sound and unwanted noise
  1. Sources of noise in the home and community
  1. Noise from vehicles, machines and loudspeakers
  1. Effects of excessive noise on humans
  1. Effects of noise on concentration and communication
  1. Ways of reducing noise pollution
  1. Importance of a peaceful environment

WEEK 5: CHANGES AROUND US – EROSION I

Sub-Topics:

  1. Meaning of erosion
  1. Meaning of soil erosion
  1. Agents of soil erosion
  1. Water erosion
  1. Wind erosion
  1. Types of erosion
  1. Human activities that encourage erosion
  1. Natural causes of erosion

WEEK 6: CHANGES AROUND US – EROSION II

Sub-Topics:

  1. Revision of the meaning and causes of erosion
  1. Effects of erosion on farmland
  1. Effects of erosion on roads and buildings
  1. Loss of fertile topsoil through erosion
  1. Planting grasses and trees to control erosion
  1. Construction of drainage channels
  1. Avoidance of bush burning and deforestation
  1. Other methods of controlling soil erosion

WEEK 7: ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY I – HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT

Sub-Topics:

  1. Meaning of environment
  1. Meaning of environmental quality
  1. Features of a healthy environment
  1. Clean water and clean air
  1. Proper sanitation and drainage
  1. Proper disposal of refuse
  1. Advantages of a clean and healthy environment
  1. Personal responsibilities for keeping the environment healthy

WEEK 8: ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY II – UNHEALTHY ENVIRONMENT

Sub-Topics:

  1. Meaning of an unhealthy or poor-quality environment
  1. Features of an unhealthy environment
  1. Stagnant water and blocked drainage
  1. Indiscriminate dumping of refuse
  1. Pollution and poor sanitation
  1. Effects of a dirty environment on human health
  1. Diseases associated with poor environmental sanitation
  1. Ways of improving environmental quality

WEEK 9: WASTE AND WASTE DISPOSAL I

Sub-Topics:

  1. Meaning of waste
  1. Sources of waste in the home, school and community
  1. Types of waste
  1. Solid waste
  1. Liquid waste
  1. Biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste
  1. Examples of common waste materials
  1. Importance of proper waste management

WEEK 10: WASTE AND WASTE DISPOSAL II – DISPOSAL, REUSE AND RECYCLING

Sub-Topics:

  1. Meaning of waste disposal
  1. Methods of disposing solid waste
  1. Proper disposal of sewage
  1. Effects of improper waste disposal
  1. Meaning of reuse
  1. Meaning of recycling
  1. Examples of materials that can be reused or recycled
  1. Advantages of waste reuse and recycling
  1. Keeping the home, school and community free from waste

WEEK 11: REVISION

Sub-Topics:

  1. Revision of water, air, land and noise pollution
  1. Revision of causes and effects of pollution
  1. Revision of erosion and its control
  1. Revision of environmental quality
  1. Revision of waste and types of waste
  1. Revision of waste disposal methods
  1. Revision of reuse and recycling
  1. General revision of first-term work

SCHEME OF WORK FOR BASIC SCIENCE PRIMARY 5 (BASIC 5) – SECOND TERM

WEEK 1: DOMESTIC ANIMALS I – TYPES AND FEEDING

Sub-Topics:

  1. Meaning of domestic animals
  1. Examples of common domestic animals
  1. Grouping domestic animals according to the food they eat
  1. Herbivorous domestic animals
  1. Carnivorous domestic animals
  1. Omnivorous domestic animals
  1. Common foods eaten by domestic animals
  1. Proper feeding and care of domestic animals

WEEK 2: DOMESTIC ANIMALS II – REPRODUCTION, HABITS AND BENEFITS

Sub-Topics:

  1. Meaning of reproduction in animals
  1. Animals that give birth to their young ones
  1. Animals that reproduce by laying eggs
  1. Names of young ones of common domestic animals
  1. Habits of domestic animals
  1. Shelter and care of domestic animals
  1. Benefits of domestic animals to humans
  1. Products obtained from domestic animals

WEEK 3: THE HUMAN BODY – SKELETAL SYSTEM I

Sub-Topics:

  1. Meaning of the skeletal system
  1. Meaning of skeleton
  1. Major bones of the human body
  1. Bones of the head, trunk and limbs
  1. Types and shapes of bones
  1. Long, short, flat and irregular bones
  1. Functions of the skeleton
  1. Importance of bones to the human body

WEEK 4: THE HUMAN BODY – SKELETAL SYSTEM II: JOINTS AND MUSCLES

Sub-Topics:

  1. Meaning of joints
  1. Major joints in the human body
  1. Types of joints
  1. Movable and immovable joints
  1. Meaning of muscles
  1. Functions of muscles
  1. How bones, joints and muscles work together
  1. Care of bones, joints and muscles

WEEK 5: REPRODUCTION IN PLANTS I – FLOWERS AND POLLINATION

Sub-Topics:

  1. Meaning of reproduction in plants
  1. Sexual reproduction in flowering plants
  1. Structure of a flower
  1. Main parts of a flower
  1. Functions of the different parts of a flower
  1. Meaning of pollination
  1. Self-pollination and cross-pollination
  1. Agents of pollination

WEEK 6: REPRODUCTION IN PLANTS II – POLLINATION AND FERTILIZATION

Sub-Topics:

  1. Characteristics of insect-pollinated flowers
  1. Characteristics of wind-pollinated flowers
  1. Meaning of fertilization in plants
  1. Process of fertilization in flowering plants
  1. Formation of seeds after fertilization
  1. Development of fruits
  1. Differences between pollination and fertilization
  1. Importance of reproduction in plants

WEEK 7: WATER CYCLE AND RAIN FORMATION

Sub-Topics:

  1. Meaning of the water cycle
  1. Evaporation
  1. Condensation
  1. Precipitation
  1. Collection of water
  1. Stages of the water cycle
  1. Process of rain formation
  1. Relationship between the water cycle and rain formation

WEEK 8: ROCKS – TYPES AND USES

Sub-Topics:

  1. Meaning of rocks
  1. Identification of rocks in the environment
  1. Major types of rocks
  1. Igneous rocks
  1. Sedimentary rocks
  1. Metamorphic rocks
  1. Uses of rocks
  1. Examples of major landmark rocks in Nigeria

WEEK 9: ACIDS AND BASES

Sub-Topics:

  1. Meaning of acids
  1. Meaning of bases
  1. Common examples of acids
  1. Common examples of bases
  1. Physical properties of acids
  1. Physical properties of bases
  1. Uses of acids and bases in everyday life
  1. Safety precautions when handling acids and bases

WEEK 10: SOAP AND DETERGENT – MATERIALS AND PREPARATION

Sub-Topics:

  1. Meaning of soap
  1. Meaning of detergent
  1. Differences between soap and detergent
  1. Local materials used in making soap
  1. Active ingredients used in soap making
  1. Basic steps in preparing local soap
  1. Industrial production of soap
  1. Uses of soap and detergents
  1. Safety precautions during soap preparation

WEEK 11: REVISION

Sub-Topics:

  1. Revision of domestic animals and their feeding
  1. Revision of reproduction in domestic animals
  1. Revision of the skeletal system, joints and muscles
  1. Revision of reproduction in plants
  1. Revision of the water cycle and rain formation
  1. Revision of rocks and their uses
  1. Revision of acids and bases
  1. Revision of soap and detergents
  1. General revision of second-term work

SCHEME OF WORK FOR BASIC SCIENCE PRIMARY 5 (BASIC 5) – THIRD TERM

WEEK 1: MATERIALS – MEANING, TYPES AND USES

Sub-Topics:

  1. Meaning of materials
  1. Identification of common materials in the environment
  1. Natural materials
  1. Man-made materials
  1. Examples of materials such as wood, metal, glass, rubber and plastic
  1. Properties of common materials
  1. Uses of different materials
  1. Selection of suitable materials for particular purposes

WEEK 2: SAFETY AND ACCIDENTS

Sub-Topics:

  1. Meaning of safety
  1. Meaning of accident
  1. Common causes of accidents
  1. Types of accidents at home
  1. Types of accidents at school
  1. Safety rules at home and school
  1. Prevention of common accidents
  1. Importance of observing safety rules

WEEK 3: MAINTENANCE

Sub-Topics:

  1. Meaning of maintenance
  1. Meaning of maintenance culture
  1. Importance of maintaining tools and equipment
  1. Cleaning as a method of maintenance
  1. Proper storage of tools and materials
  1. Simple repair and replacement of damaged parts
  1. Benefits of regular maintenance
  1. Effects of poor maintenance

WEEK 4: DRAWING INSTRUMENTS

Sub-Topics:

  1. Meaning of drawing instruments
  1. Identification of common drawing instruments
  1. Ruler
  1. Pair of compasses
  1. Protractor
  1. Set squares
  1. Uses of drawing instruments
  1. Proper handling and care of drawing instruments

WEEK 5: HEAT AND ENERGY – ENERGY CONVERSION

Sub-Topics:

  1. Meaning of energy
  1. Common forms of energy
  1. Meaning of energy conversion
  1. Conversion of electrical energy to heat energy
  1. Conversion of electrical energy to light energy
  1. Conversion of chemical energy to heat energy
  1. Everyday examples of energy conversion
  1. Importance of energy conversion

WEEK 6: HEAT AND TEMPERATURE I

Sub-Topics:

  1. Meaning of heat
  1. Sources of heat
  1. Meaning of temperature
  1. Difference between heat and temperature
  1. Effects of heat on substances
  1. Heating and cooling
  1. Everyday uses of heat
  1. Safety precautions when dealing with heat

WEEK 7: HEAT AND TEMPERATURE II – TEMPERATURE SCALES

Sub-Topics:

  1. Meaning of temperature measurement
  1. Meaning and uses of a thermometer
  1. Parts of a simple thermometer
  1. Celsius temperature scale
  1. Fahrenheit temperature scale
  1. Kelvin temperature scale
  1. Units and symbols used for temperature
  1. Reading simple temperature values

WEEK 8: BASIC ELECTRICITY I – MEANING, FORMS AND SOURCES

Sub-Topics:

  1. Meaning of electricity
  1. Electricity as a form of energy
  1. Importance of electricity
  1. Static electricity
  1. Current electricity
  1. Sources of electricity
  1. Electricity from batteries and generators
  1. Common uses of electricity at home and school

WEEK 9: BASIC ELECTRICITY II – ELECTRIC CIRCUITS AND CONDUCTORS

Sub-Topics:

  1. Meaning of electric current
  1. Meaning of an electric circuit
  1. Components of a simple electric circuit
  1. Cells or batteries, wires, bulbs and switches
  1. Meaning of electrical conductors
  1. Examples of conductors
  1. Meaning of electrical insulators or non-conductors
  1. Examples of insulators
  1. Construction of a simple electric circuit

WEEK 10: BASIC ELECTRICITY III – USES AND SAFETY

Sub-Topics:

  1. Common electrical appliances
  1. Uses of electricity in the home
  1. Uses of electricity in school and industry
  1. Dangers of electricity
  1. Causes of electrical accidents
  1. Safe handling of electrical appliances
  1. Importance of switching off appliances when not in use
  1. Avoiding contact between electricity and water
  1. Conservation and responsible use of electrical energy

WEEK 11: REVISION

Sub-Topics:

  1. Revision of materials and their uses
  1. Revision of safety and accident prevention
  1. Revision of maintenance
  1. Revision of drawing instruments
  1. Revision of energy and energy conversion
  1. Revision of heat and temperature
  1. Revision of temperature scales
  1. Revision of basic electricity and electric circuits
  1. Revision of electrical safety
  1. General revision of third-term work