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Basic Science Scheme of Work for Primary 6 (Basic 6) – First, Second and Third Term

Updated August 24, 2026Basic Science, Primary 6, Scheme of Work

SCHEME OF WORK FOR BASIC SCIENCE PRIMARY 6 (BASIC 6) – FIRST TERM

WEEK 1: REVISION OF PRIMARY 5 BASIC SCIENCE WORK

Sub-Topics:

  1. Revision of living and non-living things
  2. Revision of the human body and its parts
  3. Revision of changes in plants and animals
  4. Revision of simple machines
  5. Revision of forms and uses of energy
  6. Revision of environmental pollution
  7. Revision of materials and their properties
  8. General assessment of pupils’ previous knowledge

WEEK 2: SYNTHETIC AND NATURALLY OCCURRING DRUGS

Sub-Topics:

  1. Meaning of drugs
  2. Uses of drugs
  3. Meaning of naturally occurring drugs
  4. Examples of naturally occurring drugs
  5. Meaning of synthetic drugs
  6. Examples of synthetic drugs
  7. Differences between naturally occurring and synthetic drugs
  8. Importance of using drugs correctly

WEEK 3: DRUG USE AND ABUSE

Sub-Topics:

  1. Meaning of drug use
  2. Meaning of drug abuse
  3. Normal and correct use of drugs
  4. Abnormal or improper use of drugs
  5. Examples of commonly abused drugs
  6. Causes of drug abuse
  7. Effects of drug abuse on the individual
  8. Effects of drug abuse on the family and society
  9. Ways of preventing drug abuse

WEEK 4: OUR WEATHER

Sub-Topics:

  1. Meaning of weather
  2. Elements of weather
  3. Weather conditions
  4. Common weather symbols
  5. Meaning of weather records
  6. Instruments used for observing weather
  7. Importance of weather information
  8. Keeping a simple weather record

WEEK 5: EARTH AND SKY MOVEMENT

Sub-Topics:

  1. Meaning and description of the sky
  2. Natural bodies found in the sky
  3. The sun
  4. The moon
  5. Stars
  6. Introduction to the solar system
  7. Planets in the solar system
  8. Meaning of gravity
  9. Effects of gravity on objects

WEEK 6: MOVEMENT OF THE EARTH

Sub-Topics:

  1. Shape of the earth
  2. Meaning of rotation
  3. Rotation of the earth on its axis
  4. Effects of rotation
  5. Meaning of revolution
  6. Revolution of the earth around the sun
  7. Effects of revolution
  8. Meaning of eclipse
  9. Solar and lunar eclipses

WEEK 7: LIVING AND NON-LIVING THINGS

Sub-Topics:

  1. Meaning of living things
  2. Meaning of non-living things
  3. Identification of living things in the environment
  4. Identification of non-living things in the environment
  5. Characteristics of living things
  6. Characteristics of non-living things
  7. Differences between living and non-living things
  8. Importance of living and non-living things in the environment

WEEK 8: GROWING CROPS

Sub-Topics:

  1. Meaning of crop growing
  2. Conditions necessary for crop growth
  3. Meaning of manure
  4. Meaning of compost
  5. Meaning of fertilizer
  6. Growing crops with compost
  7. Growing crops with fertilizers
  8. Growing crops without manure or fertilizer
  9. Importance of manure and fertilizers to the soil

WEEK 9: IMPROVING CROP YIELD

Sub-Topics:

  1. Meaning of crop yield
  2. Meaning of food crops
  3. Examples of food crops
  4. Meaning of cash crops
  5. Examples of cash crops
  6. Ways of improving crop yield
  7. Importance of adequate labour in crop production
  8. Harvesting of farm produce
  9. Storage and preservation of farm produce

WEEK 10: THE HUMAN CIRCULATORY SYSTEM

Sub-Topics:

  1. Meaning of the circulatory system
  2. Major parts of the circulatory system
  3. Structure of the human heart
  4. Functions of the heart
  5. Meaning and functions of blood
  6. Meaning of blood vessels
  7. Arteries, veins and capillaries
  8. Differences between arteries and veins
  9. Process of blood circulation
  10. Ways of keeping the circulatory system healthy

WEEK 11: GENERAL REVISION

Sub-Topics:

  1. Revision of drugs and drug abuse
  2. Revision of weather
  3. Revision of the earth and sky
  4. Revision of rotation and revolution
  5. Revision of living and non-living things
  6. Revision of crop growing
  7. Revision of improving crop yield
  8. Revision of the human circulatory system
  9. General assessment of first-term work

SCHEME OF WORK FOR BASIC SCIENCE PRIMARY 6 (BASIC 6) – SECOND TERM

WEEK 1: REVISION OF FIRST-TERM WORK

Sub-Topics:

  1. Revision of drugs and drug abuse
  2. Revision of weather
  3. Revision of the earth and sky
  4. Revision of rotation and revolution
  5. Revision of living and non-living things
  6. Revision of crop production
  7. Revision of the human circulatory system
  8. Correction of identified areas of difficulty

WEEK 2: THE HUMAN REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM

Sub-Topics:

  1. Meaning of reproduction
  2. Meaning of the reproductive system
  3. Importance of reproduction
  4. Identification of the male reproductive organs
  5. Structure of the male reproductive system
  6. Functions of the male reproductive organs
  7. Identification of the female reproductive organs
  8. Structure of the female reproductive system
  9. Functions of the female reproductive organs

WEEK 3: PUBERTY AND RESPONSIBLE PARENTHOOD

Sub-Topics:

  1. Meaning of puberty
  2. Physical changes during puberty
  3. Changes that occur in boys
  4. Changes that occur in girls
  5. Emotional and social changes during puberty
  6. Personal hygiene during puberty
  7. Meaning of responsible parenthood
  8. Responsibilities associated with parenthood
  9. Responsible behaviour and good decision-making
  10. Consequences of irresponsible behaviour

WEEK 4: WATER PROJECTS IN NIGERIA

Sub-Topics:

  1. Meaning of water projects
  2. Reasons for establishing water projects
  3. Examples of water projects in Nigeria
  4. Dams and their uses
  5. Artificial lakes
  6. Canals
  7. Ports
  8. State waterworks
  9. Benefits of water projects
  10. Hazards associated with water projects
  11. Safety around dams, rivers and other water bodies

WEEK 5: AIR AND AIR PRESSURE

Sub-Topics:

  1. Meaning of air
  2. Components of air
  3. Properties of air
  4. Evidence that air occupies space
  5. Evidence that air has weight
  6. Meaning of air pressure
  7. Examples of air pressure in everyday life
  8. Uses of air pressure
  9. Importance of air to living things

WEEK 6: MINERAL RESOURCES – MEANING, TYPES AND SOURCES

Sub-Topics:

  1. Meaning of mineral resources
  2. Types of mineral resources
  3. Metallic minerals
  4. Non-metallic minerals
  5. Examples of minerals found in Nigeria
  6. Sources and locations of mineral resources
  7. Methods of obtaining mineral resources
  8. Identification of common mineral resources

WEEK 7: MINERAL RESOURCES – USES AND ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS

Sub-Topics:

  1. Uses of mineral resources
  2. Importance of minerals to industries
  3. Importance of minerals to transportation
  4. Importance of minerals to the Nigerian economy
  5. Meaning of mining
  6. Effects of mining on the environment
  7. Effects of over-exploitation of mineral resources
  8. Conservation of mineral resources
  9. Responsible use of natural resources

WEEK 8: LIGHT AND COLOURS

Sub-Topics:

  1. Meaning of light
  2. Natural and artificial sources of light
  3. Meaning of colour
  4. Colours around us
  5. Components of white light
  6. Colours of the rainbow – ROYGBIV
  7. Primary colours
  8. Secondary colours
  9. Production of new colours by mixing
  10. Uses of colours in everyday life

WEEK 9: ATOMS AND ELEMENTS

Sub-Topics:

  1. Meaning of matter
  2. Meaning of an atom
  3. Simple description of the structure of an atom
  4. Meaning of an element
  5. Examples of common elements
  6. Difference between atoms and elements
  7. Chemical symbols
  8. Examples of elements and their symbols
  9. Importance of elements in everyday life

WEEK 10: INTRODUCTION TO THE PERIODIC TABLE

Sub-Topics:

  1. Meaning of the periodic table
  2. Uses of the periodic table
  3. Arrangement of elements on the periodic table
  4. Names of the first ten elements
  5. Symbols of the first ten elements
  6. Hydrogen – H
  7. Helium – He
  8. Lithium – Li
  9. Beryllium – Be
  10. Boron, Carbon, Nitrogen, Oxygen, Fluorine and Neon
  11. Matching common elements with their correct symbols

WEEK 11: GENERAL REVISION

Sub-Topics:

  1. Revision of the human reproductive system
  2. Revision of puberty and responsible parenthood
  3. Revision of water projects
  4. Revision of air and air pressure
  5. Revision of mineral resources
  6. Revision of light and colours
  7. Revision of atoms and elements
  8. Revision of the periodic table
  9. General assessment of second-term work

SCHEME OF WORK FOR BASIC SCIENCE PRIMARY 6 (BASIC 6) – THIRD TERM

WEEK 1: SAFETY, ACCIDENTS AND FIRST AID

Sub-Topics:

  1. Meaning of safety
  2. Meaning of accident
  3. Common causes of accidents
  4. Accidents at home
  5. Accidents at school and on the road
  6. Methods of preventing accidents
  7. Meaning and examples of safety devices
  8. Meaning of first aid
  9. Importance of first aid
  10. Contents of a first aid box
  11. Uses of common first aid materials

WEEK 2: SIMPLE MACHINES – LEVERS

Sub-Topics:

  1. Meaning of a machine
  2. Meaning of a simple machine
  3. Examples of simple machines
  4. Meaning of a lever
  5. Examples of levers
  6. Parts of a lever – effort, load and fulcrum
  7. Types or classes of levers
  8. Examples of the different classes of levers
  9. Uses of levers in everyday life
  10. How simple machines make work easier

WEEK 3: SIMPLE MACHINES – PULLEYS

Sub-Topics:

  1. Meaning of a pulley
  2. Parts of a pulley
  3. Examples of pulley systems
  4. Fixed pulley
  5. Movable pulley
  6. Combination or compound pulley
  7. Differences among types of pulleys
  8. Uses of pulleys
  9. Applications of pulleys in everyday life
  10. Advantages of using pulleys

WEEK 4: SIMPLE MACHINES – INCLINED PLANES

Sub-Topics:

  1. Meaning of an inclined plane
  2. Examples of inclined planes
  3. Ramps
  4. Slopes
  5. Stairs as inclined planes
  6. Uses of inclined planes
  7. Advantages of inclined planes
  8. How inclined planes make work easier
  9. Simple demonstration of an inclined plane

WEEK 5: FORCE

Sub-Topics:

  1. Meaning of force
  2. Force as a push or pull
  3. Examples of force in everyday life
  4. Types of force
  5. Contact forces
  6. Non-contact forces
  7. Evidence that force is acting
  8. Effects of force on objects
  9. Force causing movement
  10. Force changing the speed, direction or shape of an object

WEEK 6: FRICTIONAL FORCE

Sub-Topics:

  1. Meaning of friction
  2. Meaning of frictional force
  3. How friction occurs
  4. Examples of friction in everyday life
  5. Effects of friction
  6. Advantages of friction
  7. Disadvantages of friction
  8. Ways of increasing friction
  9. Ways of reducing friction
  10. Uses of lubricants in reducing friction

WEEK 7: MAGNETISM

Sub-Topics:

  1. Meaning of a magnet
  2. Meaning of magnetism
  3. Magnetic and non-magnetic materials
  4. Examples of magnetic materials
  5. North and south poles of a magnet
  6. Attraction and repulsion between magnets
  7. Properties of magnets
  8. Types and shapes of magnets
  9. Uses of magnets
  10. Simple methods of making a magnet
  11. Care and storage of magnets

WEEK 8: REVISION OF FIRST-TERM WORK I

Sub-Topics:

  1. Synthetic and naturally occurring drugs
  2. Correct use of drugs
  3. Drug use and abuse
  4. Effects and prevention of drug abuse
  5. Weather and weather symbols
  6. Weather records
  7. Earth and sky
  8. Natural bodies in the sky
  9. Rotation and revolution of the earth
  10. Solar and lunar eclipses

WEEK 9: REVISION OF FIRST-TERM WORK II

Sub-Topics:

  1. Living and non-living things
  2. Characteristics of living things
  3. Growing crops
  4. Compost and fertilizers
  5. Improving crop yield
  6. Food and cash crops
  7. Storage of farm produce
  8. Human circulatory system
  9. Heart and blood vessels
  10. Blood circulation

WEEK 10: REVISION OF SECOND-TERM WORK I

Sub-Topics:

  1. Human reproductive system
  2. Male and female reproductive organs
  3. Puberty
  4. Responsible parenthood
  5. Water projects in Nigeria
  6. Benefits and hazards of water projects
  7. Air and its properties
  8. Air pressure and its uses
  9. Mineral resources
  10. Conservation of mineral resources

WEEK 11: GENERAL REVISION OF SECOND- AND THIRD-TERM WORK

Sub-Topics:

  1. Light and colours
  2. Colours of the rainbow
  3. Atoms and elements
  4. Periodic table and chemical symbols
  5. Safety and accident prevention
  6. Simple machines
  7. Levers, pulleys and inclined planes
  8. Force and its effects
  9. Frictional force
  10. Magnetism
  11. General revision and preparation for examination