SS1 Biology Scheme of Work and Lesson Topics
First Term
1. Introduction To Science2. The Scientific Method3. Biology As A Science4. Difference Between Living And Non-living Things5. Differences Between Plant And Animals6. Organisation Of Life7. Merits & Demerits of Complexity in Higher Organisms8. Modern Taxonomy vs Linnaean Classification Of Living Things9. Kingdoms10. Eukaryotes And Prokaryotes11. Kingdom: Monera12. Kingdom: Protista13. Kingdom: Fungi14. Kingdom: Plantae15. Angiosperms - Kingdom: Plantae16. Kingdom: Animalia17. Porifera - Kingdom: Animalia18. Cnidaria - Kingdom: Animalia19. Platyhelminthes - Kingdom: Animalia20. Nematoda - Kingdom: Animalia21. Annelida - Kingdom: Animalia22. Arthropoda - Kingdom: Animalia23. Mollusca - Kingdom: Animalia24. Echinodermata - Kingdom: Animalia25. Chordata - Kingdom: Animalia26. The Cell27. Classification of living organisms based on the number of cells28. Scientific history of the cell29. Cell theory30. The Microscope31. Forms In Which Living Cells Exist32. Structure Of Plant And Animal Cells33. Diffusion34. Osmosis35. Hemolysis
Second Term
1. Nutrition in Cells2. Types Of Nutrition3. Metabolism4. Cellular Respiration5. Cellular Excretion6. Cellular Growth7. Mitosis8. Meiosis9. Biological Responses10. Mobility/Movement11. Reproduction12. Conjugation13. Skeleton And Supporting Systems In Animals14. Mammalian Skeleton15. Joints16. Structure Of A Joint17. Supporting Tissues In Plants18. Food Substances19. Carbohydrates20. Protein21. Fats And Oils (Lipids)22. Vitamins23. Mineral Salts24. Balanced Diet25. Modes Of Nutrition26. Heterotrophs27. Mammalian Teeth (Dentition)28. Structure Of The Teeth29. Dental Formula30. Enzymes31. Human Digestive System
Third Term
1. Ecology2. Habitat3. Ecological Niche4. Community5. Biome6. Ecosystem7. Biomes In Nigeria8. Global Biomes9. Global Biomes10. Population11. Factors Affecting Populations12. Methods Of Conducting Population Studies13. Methods Of Conducting Population Studies14. Autotrophy And Heterotrophy15. Food Chain, Food Web and Trophic Levels16. Energy17. Flow Of Energy and Energy Loss In The Ecosystem18. Laws Of Thermodynamics19. Biology And Agriculture20. Classification Of Plants21. Classification Based On Life Cycle22. Impact Of Agriculture On The Ecosystem23. Pests And Diseases Of Agricultural Importance24. Crop Diseases25. Economic Importance Of Crop Pests And Diseases26. Prevention And Control Of Crop Pests And Diseases27. Parasites Of Farm Animals28. Diseases Of Farm Animals29. Diseases Of Farm Animals