The government-approved scheme of work for Primary 1 Basic Science & Technology for all topics is now available on our platform. This unified (used in all states) scheme of work covers all topics ranging from first term to third term which starts with introduction and revision of the previous term, midterm breaks, revision, examination, and vacation.
The Primary 1 Basic Science & Technology scheme of work government-approved subjects for all primary schools in Nigeria makes this scheme of work very important. It is the government revised scheme for all topics for Primary 1 Basic Science & Technology and it is applicable to all states. That is, schools (Private and government-owned) operating in all states in Nigeria are advised to make use of this scheme of work as it contains the approved curriculum.
Basic Science & Technology is a compulsory subject because they form the core foundation of development for pupils in primary school level up to secondary level.
The Primary 1 Basic Science & Technology scheme of work seen here is the latest revised unified scheme of work according to the Ministry of Education. It is applicable in all states, it is the approved scheme for all basic and primary school levels that must be compulsorily adopted by all schools in Lagos, Ogun, Ibadan, Port Harcourt, Abuja, Anambra, Delta state and all states in Nigeria be it private or public schools because it is from the scheme of work that national common entrance is curled from.
The government approved Primary 1 scheme of work here states all the topics to be treated and how it should be taught. Teaching pupils in primary schools is somewhat different from secondary, for primary schools you need to be more practical in your teaching. Nowadays, audio-visual means are now being adopted by majorly private schools in teaching Primary 1 Basic Science & Technology as it helps the children assimilate and remember easily, what has been taught.
Primary 1 scheme of work here also highlights the time frame given to cover each subject because it is the government’s directive that all schools finish the academic session within the same time frame hence the need to cover all topics within the stipulated period which is usually within 10 to 12 weeks.
In as much as most private schools have adopted the Montessori method of teaching which is centered on independent activity or better put, a more practical method of teaching which involves using physical objects or audiovisual materials which in turn makes children make creative choices in their learning and this is often tutored by a well-trained teacher who guides the pupils in the process, this does not in any way change or make them (private primary schools) adopt another scheme of work, it’s just a different method of imparting knowledge in their pupils.
The government-approved scheme of work for Primary 1 Basic Science & Technology is the same as the scheme of work used by all states. Say, for instance, the Lagos state-approved scheme of work Primary 1 Basic Science & Technology is the same as the scheme of work used in the eastern and northern region of Nigeria except for some slight changes which have to do with religious and cultural background. For instance, the scheme of work in Lagos and other southwestern states contains Yoruba Language but is not present in the northern or eastern region of Nigeria.
In this post, we shall cover the following:
- The government approved a unified scheme of work for Primary 1 Basic Science & Technology for 2025
- Lagos state scheme of work for Basic Science & Technology in primary school for 2025
- Unified Primary 1 scheme of work for all 36 states in Nigeria including the FCT, Abuja.
- Government-approved scheme of work for Primary 1 Basic Science & Technology first term.
- Government-approved scheme of work for Primary 1 Basic Science & Technology 2nd term.
- Government-approved scheme of work for Primary 1 Basic Science & Technology 3rd term.
Having listed the available Primary 1 scheme of work for Basic Science & Technology 2025/2026 academic session, I will be providing the full scheme below. All you need to do is identify the subject you need and make do with the information for your personal consumption.
Government Approved Scheme of Work for Primary 1 Basic Science & Technology 1st Term to 3rd Term 2025/2026 Session
Government-approved scheme of work for Primary 1 Basic Science & Technology first term.
BASIC SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SCHEME OF WORK FOR PRIMARY 1 FIRST TERM
Week 1: Revision of last term’s work
Week 2: Exploring your Environment: Things in and around the classroom school and home.
Week 3: Types of roads within and outside the school
Week 4: Walking along the road and crossing the road
Week 5: Soil and water; other parts of the surrounding (soil water and air).
Week 6: Colour (identification); colours of objects
Week 7: Road traffic signs
Week 8: Roadmaking
Week 9: living things: (i) meaning of living things (ii) living things in the school environment
Week 10; living things in the home
Week 11: Revision
Week 11: Examination
Week 12: Compilation of results and closing for the term.
BASIC SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SCHEME OF WORK FOR PRIMARY 1 SECOND TERM
Week 1: Revision of last term’s work
Week 2: Non-living things; (I) meaning of non-living things (ii) non-living things in the classroom, school, and at home.
Week 3: Simple machines; the meaning of simple machines
Week 4: Device that makes work easy example, broom, spoon seesaw/swing, hoe cutlass e t c.
Week 5: Safe use of simple machines
Week 6: Energy; the meaning of energy as exemplified by people doing some work
Week 7: Example of things that use energy
Week 8: Moving our body parts; demonstrates the technique in locomotion movement
Week 9: Supervises the pupil and offer assistance
Week 10: Revision
Week 11: Examination
Week 12: Combination of results and closing for the term.
BASIC SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SCHEME OF WORK FOR PRIMARY 1 THIRD TERM
Week 1: Revision of last term’s work
Week 2: Safety rules
Week 3: Health and hygiene; (1) general body cleanliness in washing hands, bathing and care of the skin, teeth brushing, chewing sticks, toothbrush, and paste.
Week 4: General body cleanliness and cutting of nails hair maintenance and footwear
Week 5: Benefits of cleanliness
Week 6: First aid; the meaning of first aid
Week 7: Objectives of first aid; (1) arrest bleeding to save a life
Week 8: Objectives of first aid; (2) prevent injury from becoming worse.
Week 9: Contents of first aid box
Week 10: Revision
Week 11: Examination
Week 12: Compilation of results and closing for the term.
I hope this has been helpful, especially for school owners, teachers, parents, and guardians who need it for the personal tutoring of their wards. The Primary 1 Basic Science & Technology scheme of work is government approved for all subjects taught at the elementary stage (primary school) for 2025 so if you have any questions as regards the subject matter please feel free to reach out to me via the comment section below and I will respond accordingly.