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Science
Course Title: Integrated Science
Level: Junior & Senior Secondary School
Duration: Full Academic Year (3 terms)
Goal: To introduce students to the fundamental concepts of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Earth Science, fostering scientific curiosity and analytical thinking.
Course Outline
Junior Secondary (JSS1–JSS3)
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Introduction to Science
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Meaning, branches, safety, and careers in science
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Living and Non-Living Things
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Characteristics, classification, cell structure
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Matter and Its Properties
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States, changes, elements, compounds, mixtures
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Measurement
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Mass, volume, time, temperature
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Energy
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Forms, sources, uses
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Environment
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Components, pollution, conservation
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Human Health and Nutrition
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Balanced diet, diseases, first aid
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Senior Secondary (SS1–SS3)
Split into:
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Biology
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Cell biology, ecology, genetics, human body systems
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Chemistry
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Atomic structure, chemical reactions, acids & bases
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Physics
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Motion, force, electricity, waves, energy
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Further Integration
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Practical sessions, science projects, debates
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Prerequisites
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Completion of primary school science basics
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Interest in experimentation and logical reasoning
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Ability to work in teams and follow lab safety guidelines
Resources
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Textbooks:
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Basic Science for Junior Secondary by NERDC
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Modern Biology, Chemistry, and Physics (Senior Level)
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Tools:
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Lab kits, digital microscopes, thermometers, measuring cylinders
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E-Learning:
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Access to CCA's E-Library
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Interactive quizzes on the E-Exam platform
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Supplementary:
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YouTube Science Channels (e.g., Crash Course, Amoeba Sisters)
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Science journals and news from reputable sources
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Stats & Performance Metrics
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Average Student Score (2024): 78%
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National Science Competition Wins: 3 (Taraba State)
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Science Fair Participation Rate: 85%
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Student Interest in Science Careers: 62% (based on internal survey)