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Bece Science 4

The document outlines a detailed 4-week workshop plan focusing on science diagnostics, study skills, and various science strands including Diversity of Matter, Cycles, and Systems. Each week consists of specific topics, objectives, activities, assessments, and required materials to enhance student understanding and exam readiness. The structure includes diagnostic tests, interactive learning activities, and assessments to track progress and address individual learning needs.

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Bece Science 4

The document outlines a detailed 4-week workshop plan focusing on science diagnostics, study skills, and various science strands including Diversity of Matter, Cycles, and Systems. Each week consists of specific topics, objectives, activities, assessments, and required materials to enhance student understanding and exam readiness. The structure includes diagnostic tests, interactive learning activities, and assessments to track progress and address individual learning needs.

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WEEK 1: DIAGNOSTICS, STUDY SKILLS &

OVERVIEW
DAY 1 (April 1)

Topic/Focus: Orientation & Diagnostic Test

 Objectives
1. Introduce students to the workshop structure and expectations.
2. Assess baseline knowledge of all five science strands.
 Activities
1. Warm-Up (5 mins): Greet students, briefly discuss the purpose of the workshop.
2. Workshop Overview (15 mins): Outline the 8-week plan; explain goals
(revision, exam readiness).
3. Diagnostic Test (60–75 mins):
 Distribute a short test (MCQ + short answer) touching each strand.
 Students complete individually under exam conditions.
4. Immediate Feedback (10 mins): Collect scripts; briefly discuss next steps.
 Assessment

o The diagnostic test itself.


o Note common difficulties or incomplete answers.
 Materials/Resources
o Printed diagnostic test papers, pens/pencils, answer sheets.
o Whiteboard/markers for instructions.

DAY 2 (April 2)

Topic/Focus: Effective Study & Exam Skills

 Objectives
1. Equip students with note-taking, memory, and time management techniques.
2. Discuss how to tackle MCQs, short answers, and structured questions effectively.
 Activities
1. Review of Diagnostic Test (10 mins): Summarize broad performance results
(without deep detail yet).
2. Study Skills Presentation (20 mins): Teacher demonstrates Cornell notes, mind
mapping, highlighting.
3. Exam Strategies Role-Play (20 mins): Students in small groups discuss how to
read questions carefully, plan answers, manage time.
4. Practice Exercise (15 mins): Each group picks a past MCQ item, simulates
“thinking aloud” solution approach.
5. Q&A (5 mins): Address questions on personal study challenges.
 Assessment

o Observe group discussions for engagement and clarity.


o Short reflection: students write one “study trick” they learned.
 Materials/Resources
o Slides/handouts on note-taking, mind maps.
o Sample MCQ items for practice.

DAY 3 (April 3)

Topic/Focus: Quick Overview of the Five Strands

 Objectives
1. Provide a broad conceptual map of Diversity of Matter, Cycles, Systems, Forces
& Energy, Humans & Environment.
2. Relate each strand to daily life and typical exam questions.
 Activities
1. Brainstorm (10 mins): In pairs, students list topics they recall under each strand.
2. Teacher’s Summary (20 mins): Present a big-picture chart or mind-map of each
strand.
3. Quick Sample Qs (15 mins): Show a typical question from each strand, let
students try them briefly.
4. Peer Sharing (10 mins): Students compare their answers in small groups.
5. Wrap-Up Discussion (5 mins): Emphasize how all strands connect in real life
(e.g., environment, health).
 Assessment

o Collect short answers from the sample Qs to gauge knowledge.


 Materials/Resources
o Strand mind-map (poster or digital).
o A handful of simple, varied questions per strand.

DAY 4 (April 4)

Topic/Focus: Core Scientific Skills & Formula Lists

 Objectives
1. Reinforce basic measurement units, conversions (cm ↔ m, g ↔ kg, etc.).
2. Introduce or review essential formulas (e.g., density, speed, force, power).
 Activities
1. Warm-Up Quiz (10 mins): Quick 5–6 conversion tasks.
2. Teacher’s Demonstration (20 mins): Show how to use a “formula chart” for
problem-solving:
 E.g., Speed = Distance/Time, Force = mass × acceleration.
3. Practice Problems (20 mins): Students do short tasks on unit conversion, simple
formula application (speed or density).
4. Group Discussion (10 mins): Each group shares difficulties, clarifies
misconceptions.
5. Compile Formula List (5 mins): Each student starts a dedicated “formula
notebook.”
 Assessment

o Check correctness in practice problems.


o Monitor group clarifications.
 Materials/Resources
o “Formula Chart” handout.
o Simple numeric exercises.

DAY 5 (April 5)

Topic/Focus: Diagnostic Results & Personalized Strategy

 Objectives
1. Return and review diagnostic test results.
2. Help students identify personal strengths/weaknesses per strand.
3. Develop individualized revision goals.
 Activities
1. Return Scripts (10 mins): Students see their performance.
2. Error Analysis (15 mins): Students highlight wrong answers, discuss reasons in
pairs or small groups.
3. Teacher’s Guidance (20 mins): Summarize common issues; give example
solutions for frequently missed items.
4. Individual Action Plans (10 mins): Students set 2–3 personal goals (like
“improve on analyzing diagrams” or “master separation techniques”).
5. Wrap-up (5 mins): Motivational talk on consistency in revision.
 Assessment

o Students share at least one plan with the teacher for feedback.
 Materials/Resources
o Marked scripts, solution outlines.

(Weekend): Students finalize personal revision targets.


WEEK 2: STRAND 1 – DIVERSITY OF MATTER
DAY 6 (April 7)

Topic/Focus: States of Matter & Mixtures

 Objectives
1. Recall properties of solids, liquids, and gases.
2. Distinguish mixtures from compounds; understand basic separation methods.
 Activities
1. Brainstorm & Sorting Game (15 mins): Students classify everyday items
(sugar, salt solution, air, muddy water) into solid/liquid/gas or pure/mixture.
2. Teacher Demo (15 mins): Simple mixture separation (e.g., filtration of
sand+water).
3. Group Worksheet (20 mins): Identify which separation technique (filtration,
distillation, evaporation) suits which mixture scenario.
4. Quick Quiz (5 mins): 3–4 MCQs on states of matter and mixtures.
 Assessment

o Observe group classification accuracy.


o Mark short quiz.
 Materials/Resources
o Samples of mixtures (sand-water, saltwater), filter paper, funnel.

DAY 7 (April 8)

Topic/Focus: Acids, Bases, and Salts

 Objectives
1. Identify properties of acids, bases, salts.
2. Understand neutralization reaction.
 Activities
1. pH Scale Intro (10 mins): Show pH chart; examples of acidic, basic household
substances.
2. Indicator Test Demo (15 mins): If possible, test lemon juice, soap solution with
litmus/universal indicator.
3. Group Discussion (15 mins): Reaction: Acid + Base → Salt + Water. Students
propose daily life examples (antacid for acid stomach).
4. MCQ Practice (10 mins): Past questions on acid/base identification.
 Assessment

o Evaluate group responses, clarity on neutralization.


 Materials/Resources
o Litmus paper/universal indicator (if available).
o Chart listing common acids/bases.

DAY 8 (April 9)

Topic/Focus: Elements & Periodic Table (Metals, Non-metals, Noble Gases)

 Objectives
1. Differentiate metals, non-metals, and noble gases by properties.
2. Relate daily uses of some elements.
 Activities
1. Card Sort (15 mins): Students receive element cards (symbol + name) and sort
into “metal,” “non-metal,” or “noble gas.”
2. Teacher Explanation (20 mins): Key properties: conduction, malleability,
reactivity.
3. Case Studies (10 mins): Copper wire (electric conduction), Argon in bulbs, etc.
4. Short-Answer Questions (10 mins): Students define terms, list properties.
 Assessment

o Observe correctness in sorting.


o Mark short answers.
 Materials/Resources
o Element flashcards, basic periodic table.

DAY 9 (April 10)

Topic/Focus: Living Cells (Plant vs. Animal Cells; Prokaryotes vs. Eukaryotes)

 Objectives
1. Label cell diagrams accurately.
2. Distinguish prokaryotic from eukaryotic cells.
 Activities
1. Diagram Label (15 mins): Students individually label a blank plant cell diagram.
2. Teacher Mini-Lecture (15 mins): Differences in organelles (chloroplast, cell
wall, etc.). Also define prokaryotes (no nucleus membrane).
3. Compare & Contrast (10 mins): Students fill a Venn diagram for plant vs.
animal cell.
4. Group Brainstorm (5 mins): Examples of prokaryotes (bacteria).
 Assessment

o Check labeled diagrams.


o Collect Venn diagrams for accuracy.
 Materials/Resources
o Blank cell diagrams, Venn chart.

DAY 10 (April 11)

Topic/Focus: Practice & Assessment on Strand 1 (Diversity of Matter)

 Objectives
1. Reinforce topics from the week: states/mixtures, acids/bases, elements, cell
structure.
2. Identify remaining misunderstandings.
 Activities
1. Recap & Q&A (10 mins): Quick overview from Days 6–9.
2. Written Quiz (30 mins): 10 MCQs + 2 short-essay questions.
3. Peer Marking & Discussion (15 mins): Students exchange scripts, mark using
teacher’s rubric.
4. Teacher Clarification (5 mins): Summarize key points or major errors.
 Assessment

o Quiz results and peer marking.


 Materials/Resources
o Prepared quiz, answer rubrics.

(Weekend): Students revise notes on Strand 1.

WEEK 3: STRAND 2 – CYCLES


DAY 11 (April 14)

Topic/Focus: Water Cycle & Carbon Cycle

 Objectives
1. Describe stages of water cycle (evaporation, condensation, precipitation).
2. Outline carbon cycle processes (photosynthesis, respiration, decomposition).
 Activities
1. Illustration (15 mins): Students draw a water cycle diagram with arrows and
labels.
2. Teacher Discussion (10 mins): Carbon cycle flow; highlight CO₂ role.
3. Group Skit (15 mins): Each group enacts the “journey” of a water droplet or
carbon atom (fun approach).
4. Mini-Worksheet (5 mins): 2–3 short Qs about significance of cycles.
 Assessment

o Check correctness in diagrams and worksheets.


 Materials/Resources
o Water cycle/Carbon cycle posters, colored pencils.

DAY 12 (April 15)

Topic/Focus: Nitrogen Cycle

 Objectives
1. Identify nitrification, denitrification, ammonification.
2. Appreciate the importance of nitrogen fixation to soil and plants.
 Activities
1. Diagram Display (10 mins): Teacher shows a nitrogen cycle chart, explaining
key bacteria roles.
2. Guided Reading (15 mins): Short text excerpt about nitrogen cycle. Students
highlight key terms.
3. Q&A (15 mins): Why nitrogen is essential for plants? How do fertilizers relate to
cycle?
4. Apply Knowledge (10 mins): Students solve a scenario: “If farmland is low in
nitrogen, what happens? Solutions?”
 Assessment

o Student answers in scenario discussion.


 Materials/Resources
o Nitrogen cycle chart, short reading passage.

DAY 13 (April 16)

Topic/Focus: Life Cycle of Organisms (Housefly, Mosquito, Grasshopper)

 Objectives
1. Distinguish complete vs. incomplete metamorphosis.
2. Identify control measures for pest insects.
 Activities
1. Picture Cards (15 mins): Students arrange scrambled images of life cycle stages
in correct order.
2. Teacher Demo (10 mins): Explains differences: housefly/mosquito (egg-larva-
pupa-adult) vs. grasshopper (egg-nymph-adult).
3. Disease Prevention Brainstorm (10 mins): Malaria, sanitation.
4. Quick MCQs (5 mins): A few items on metamorphosis.
 Assessment

o Check correctness in stage ordering.


 Materials/Resources
o Life cycle images, real or printed.

DAY 14 (April 17)

Topic/Focus: Crop & Animal Production

 Objectives
1. Explain basic farm practices (soil prep, seedbeds, irrigation).
2. Identify feeding needs of domestic animals.
 Activities
1. Teacher Presentation (15 mins): Key points about seedbeds, fertilizer
application, common crops.
2. Case Study (15 mins): “A local poultry farmer’s daily feed schedule.” Students
discuss water/feed importance.
3. Group Poster (10 mins): Each group creates a mini-poster summarizing best
practices for either a crop or an animal.
4. Gallery Walk (5 mins): Groups view each other’s posters.
 Assessment

o Poster clarity, content completeness.


 Materials/Resources
o Poster paper, markers.

DAY 15 (April 18)

Topic/Focus: Practice & Assessment on Strand 2 (Cycles)

 Objectives
1. Review water/carbon/nitrogen cycles, life cycles, production systems.
2. Identify final clarifications needed.
 Activities
1. Interactive Quiz (20 mins): MCQs + short scenarios (like “explain how farmland
can lose fertility”).
2. Group Discussion (15 mins): Students share their logic on selected questions.
3. Teacher Feedback (10 mins): Summarize correct reasoning, clarify mistakes.
4. Exit Ticket (5 mins): Each student writes one concept still confusing them.
 Assessment
o Quiz performance, exit ticket questions.
 Materials/Resources
o Quiz handouts, scoreboard.

(Weekend): Students revise notes on Strand 2.

WEEK 4: STRAND 3 – SYSTEMS


DAY 16 (April 21)

Topic/Focus: Human Body (Digestive & Respiratory Systems)

 Objectives
1. Trace the path of food in digestion.
2. Understand respiratory organs and gas exchange.
 Activities
1. Labeling Worksheets (15 mins): Students label a digestive system diagram.
2. Teacher Talk (10 mins): Summarize alveoli function, link to circulatory system.
3. Peer Quiz (10 mins): In pairs, ask each other “Which organ does X?”
4. Open-Ended Qs (5 mins): E.g. “Why is smoking harmful to respiratory system?”
 Assessment

o Mark labeling sheets, check correctness.


 Materials/Resources
o Diagrams of digestive, respiratory systems.

DAY 17 (April 22)

Topic/Focus: Circulatory System

 Objectives
1. Recall heart structure (chambers, valves) & blood vessels.
2. Understand blood components (RBC, WBC, platelets, plasma).
 Activities
1. Heart Model Display (10 mins): If possible, show a plastic model or diagram.
2. Group Brainstorm (10 mins): Functions of RBC vs. WBC vs. platelets.
3. Short Video/Animation (optional, 10 mins): Circulation route.
4. Worksheet (10 mins): Label or match terms (arteries → away from heart, veins
→ to heart, etc.).
5. Q&A (5 mins): Clarifications on common diseases (hypertension, etc.).
 Assessment
o Worksheet.
o Observational Q&A.
 Materials/Resources
o Heart diagram/model, optional short video.

DAY 18 (April 23)

Topic/Focus: Ecosystems (Food Chains, Webs, Trophic Levels)

 Objectives
1. Define producer, consumer, decomposer.
2. Build simple food chains and webs.
 Activities
1. Poster Sort (15 mins): Teacher shows pictures of plants, herbivores, carnivores,
decomposers. Students form a chain.
2. Food Web Creation (15 mins): Small groups connect multiple chains into a web.
3. Class Presentation (10 mins): Each group explains their food web.
4. Discussion (5 mins): Impact of removing one species (e.g., no frogs → insect
overpopulation).
 Assessment

o Quality of food web diagrams.


 Materials/Resources
o Animal/plant pictures, chart paper, markers.

DAY 19 (April 24)

Topic/Focus: The Solar System

 Objectives
1. Differentiate inner vs. outer planets.
2. Describe Earth-Sun-Moon phenomena (day/night, eclipses).
 Activities
1. Solar System Model (15 mins): Demo with objects or a quick animation,
showing orbits.
2. Group Discussion (10 mins): Each group assigned a planet to present key facts
(size, distance, special features).
3. Short Worksheet (10 mins): Students match phenomena to explanation (e.g.,
day/night → Earth’s rotation).
4. Q&A (5 mins): Clarify any confusion.
 Assessment
o Check group presentations for correctness.
o Mark worksheet.
 Materials/Resources
o Styrofoam balls or pictures of planets.

DAY 20 (April 25)

Topic/Focus: Practice & Assessment on Strand 3 (Systems)

 Objectives
1. Reinforce knowledge of body systems, ecosystems, solar system.
2. Evaluate retention and address gaps.
 Activities
1. MCQ Mini-Test (25 mins): ~10 questions covering digestive, respiratory,
circulatory, ecosystem, solar system.
2. Peer Review (10 mins): Students swap and mark.
3. Teacher Explanation (15 mins): Discuss tricky items, clarify solutions.
 Assessment

o Mini-test results.
 Materials/Resources
o Printed mini-test, answer keys.

(Weekend): Students revisit any incomplete notes or questions from Strand 3.

WEEK 5: STRAND 4 – FORCES & ENERGY (PART 1)


DAY 21 (April 28)

Topic/Focus: Types of Forces & Newton’s 1st & 2nd Laws

 Objectives
1. Differentiate contact and non-contact forces.
2. Apply F=maF = maF=ma to simple problems.
 Activities
1. Force Brainstorm (10 mins): Students list real-life examples of friction, gravity,
magnetism.
2. Teacher Explanation (15 mins): Newton’s laws, emphasis on 1st & 2nd.
3. Simple Calculation (15 mins): E.g., “A 2 kg mass accelerates at 3 m/s². Find
force.”
4. Quick Demo (5 mins): Pushing a book vs. heavier object.
 Assessment

o Check numeric solutions’ correctness.


 Materials/Resources
o Small objects, whiteboard for calculations.

DAY 22 (April 29)

Topic/Focus: Work, Energy & Power

 Objectives
1. Understand definitions: Work (W = Fd), Kinetic Energy (½mv²), Potential (mgh),
Power (W/t).
2. Solve basic calculations.
 Activities
1. Concept Clarification (10 mins): Distinguish between energy forms.
2. Example Problems (20 mins): Teacher demonstrates step-by-step.
3. Student Practice (15 mins): 3–4 short tasks on KE, PE, power.
4. Review (5 mins): Summarize major formulas.
 Assessment

o Collect practice tasks to check method & answers.


 Materials/Resources
o Worksheets with sample computations.

DAY 23 (April 30)

Topic/Focus: Heat & Temperature

 Objectives
1. Differentiate heat from temperature.
2. Understand conduction, convection, radiation.
 Activities
1. Warm-Up Question (5 mins): “Why is metal spoon hotter than plastic in hot
soup?”
2. Teacher Explanation (15 mins): Transfer methods (conduction, convection,
radiation).
3. Group Experiment (Optional, 20 mins): If feasible, measure temperature
changes, or demonstrate conduction with a metal rod.
4. Discussion (5 mins): Real-life examples (house insulation, cooking).
 Assessment
o Observing group explanation or experiment notes.
 Materials/Resources
o Thermometer, metal/wood spoons (if possible).

DAY 24 (May 1)

Topic/Focus: Electricity Basics (Ohm’s Law)

 Objectives
1. Understand current, voltage, resistance.
2. Apply Ohm’s law (V=IRV = IRV=IR) in simple circuits.
 Activities
1. Circuit Diagram Explanation (10 mins): Show basic symbols (battery, resistor,
switch).
2. Ohm’s Law Demo (15 mins): If possible, a simple circuit with variable resistor.
3. Calculation Practice (15 mins): E.g., “If R=5 Ω, V=10V, find I.”
4. Peer Check (5 mins): Swap answers, discuss errors.
 Assessment

o Quality of numeric solutions.


 Materials/Resources
o Simple circuit kit, or diagrams.

DAY 25 (May 2)

Topic/Focus: Practice & Problem-Solving

 Objectives
1. Consolidate knowledge of forces, work/energy, heat, electricity.
2. Identify persisting problem areas.
 Activities
1. Revision Race (15 mins): Split class into teams; each solves one short problem
on the board.
2. Past Questions (20 mins): Carefully selected from WAEC/BECE on these
physics concepts.
3. Teacher Explanation (10 mins): Summarize solution strategies.
4. Exit Slip (5 mins): Each writes 1 concept they still find difficult.
 Assessment

o Team solutions, accuracy of past question attempts.


 Materials/Resources
o Whiteboard, marker, question sheets.
(Weekend): Students do extra practice on unsolved physics tasks.

WEEK 6: STRAND 4 – FORCES & ENERGY (PART 2) +


SIMPLE MACHINES
DAY 26 (May 5)

Topic/Focus: Magnetic & Gravitational Forces

 Objectives
1. Distinguish magnetic vs. gravitational forces.
2. Understand weight formula W=mgW=mgW=mg.
 Activities
1. Demo (10 mins): Show magnet attracting pins, discuss Earth’s gravity with a
falling object.
2. Short Problems (15 mins): e.g., “mass=2kg, g=10m/s², find weight.”
3. Q&A (15 mins): Students share everyday examples (compass, dropping objects).
4. Assessment: 2–3 quick MCQs.
 Materials/Resources

o Magnets, small metallic objects.

DAY 27 (May 6)

Topic/Focus: Simple Machines (Levers, Pulleys, Inclined Planes)

 Objectives
1. Understand mechanical advantage, velocity ratio, efficiency.
2. Identify real-life examples (scissors, wheelbarrow, seesaw).
 Activities
1. Teacher Explanation (15 mins): Key definitions, formulae.
2. Hands-On Stations (15 mins): If feasible, a small lever or pulley demonstration.
3. Problem-Solving (10 mins): Calculate MA or VR from given data.
4. Group Discussion (5 mins): Everyday examples.
 Assessment

o Accuracy of calculations.
 Materials/Resources
o Lever set (ruler + fulcrum), small weights.
DAY 28 (May 7)

Topic/Focus: Energy Conversion & Conservation

 Objectives
1. Illustrate energy transformations (e.g., electrical → light).
2. Understand efficiency %=useful outputinput×100\% = \tfrac{\text{useful
output}}{\text{input}} \times 100%=inputuseful output×100.
 Activities
1. Brainstorm (10 mins): Students list devices that convert energy (bulb, fan,
radio).
2. Teacher Talk (10 mins): Law of Conservation of Energy, example calculations.
3. Practice (15 mins): Efficiency Qs: e.g., “If 200 J input yields 150 J output,
what’s efficiency?”
4. Demo (5 mins): Maybe a hand-crank generator if available.
 Assessment

o Student calculations for efficiency.


 Materials/Resources
o Charts or slides on energy flow.

DAY 29 (May 8)

Topic/Focus: Electronics (Basic Components)

 Objectives
1. Familiarize with diodes, capacitors, resistors, LED usage.
2. Understand how these components function in a simple DC circuit.
 Activities
1. Show & Tell (10 mins): Pictures or real resistor, capacitor, LED.
2. Teacher Explanation (10 mins): Brief function of each.
3. Group Brainstorm (10 mins): Where do we see these in daily gadgets (phone
chargers, radios)?
4. Quick Check (5 mins): 2–3 short matching Qs (component → function).
 Assessment

o Matching accuracy.
 Materials/Resources
o Electronic kit or pictures.

DAY 30 (May 9)
Topic/Focus: Consolidated Revision on Machines & Electricity

 Objectives
1. Revisit key formulas (MA, VR, Efficiency, V=IRV=IRV=IR).
2. Solve exam-style questions.
 Activities
1. Board Race (15 mins): Teams rotate solving different problem sets on simple
machines or circuit calculations.
2. Teacher’s Model Solutions (15 mins): Correct method for each.
3. MCQ Quiz (10 mins): Past exam items on these topics.
4. Recap Discussion (5 mins): Pinpoint trouble points.
 Assessment

o Monitor solutions, quiz scores.


 Materials/Resources
o Whiteboard, pre-selected questions.

(Weekend): Focus revision on Force/Energy tasks for mastery.

WEEK 7: STRAND 5 – HUMANS & THE


ENVIRONMENT
DAY 31 (May 12)

Topic/Focus: Waste Management

 Objectives
1. Differentiate biodegradable vs. non-biodegradable waste.
2. Understand disposal methods (recycling, composting, incineration).
 Activities
1. Intro (10 mins): Students name wastes from home. Sort them.
2. Teacher Explanation (10 mins): Methods, pros/cons.
3. Role-Play (15 mins): Group acts as “waste management officials,” propose
solutions for a local scenario.
4. Reflection (5 mins): One key step to reduce waste individually.
 Assessment

o Observing role-play solutions.


 Materials/Resources
o Pictures of waste disposal methods.
DAY 32 (May 13)

Topic/Focus: Human Health (Communicable & Deficiency Diseases)

 Objectives
1. Identify causes, symptoms, prevention of malaria, cholera, etc.
2. Understand deficiency diseases (kwashiorkor, scurvy).
 Activities
1. Class Discussion (10 mins): Students share experiences with common diseases.
2. Teacher Summaries (15 mins): Pathogens, transmission routes, deficiency
nutrients.
3. Scenario Work (10 mins): “A child shows swollen belly, signs of malnutrition—
what’s likely cause?”
4. Q&A (5 mins).
 Assessment

o Group scenario solutions.


 Materials/Resources
o Disease charts, nutritional deficiency images.

DAY 33 (May 14)

Topic/Focus: Science & Industry

 Objectives
1. Understand how science is applied in technology, innovation.
2. Identify local examples (agro-processing, mining, etc.).
 Activities
1. Mini-Presentation (15 mins): Teacher shows examples of industries using
science (e.g., cocoa processing).
2. Group Brainstorm (15 mins): Students list local industries or entrepreneurs
using scientific techniques.
3. Short Reflection (10 mins): “How can we apply science to solve community
problems?”
 Assessment

o Quality of group lists.


 Materials/Resources
o Real-life examples from local context.

DAY 34 (May 15)


Topic/Focus: Climate Change & Green Economy

 Objectives
1. Recognize greenhouse gases and their effects.
2. Explore solutions like renewable energy, reforestation.
 Activities
1. Video Clip/Discussion (10 mins): Show short clip about climate impacts if
available.
2. Teacher Explanation (10 mins): GH gases (CO₂, methane), global warming.
3. Group Debate (15 mins): “Should we ban single-use plastics to reduce
pollution?”
4. Conclusion (5 mins): Summarize green economy actions (solar, wind, tree
planting).
 Assessment

o Debate arguments, clarity.


 Materials/Resources
o Video or infographics on climate change.

DAY 35 (May 16)

Topic/Focus: Understanding the Environment + Quick Review

 Objectives
1. Summarize landforms, biodiversity, survival adaptations.
2. Consolidate Strand 5 content.
 Activities
1. Landforms ID (10 mins): Show pictures (plateau, plain, etc.)—students name
them.
2. Biodiversity Discussion (10 mins): Role of plants, animals.
3. Short MCQ (10 mins): 5–6 questions on environment & climate.
4. Teacher Review (5 mins): Key takeaways.
 Assessment

o MCQ accuracy.
 Materials/Resources
o Photos of Ghanaian landforms.

(Weekend): Students finalize notes on environment topics.

WEEK 8: FINAL REVISION & MOCK EXAMS


DAY 36 (May 19)

Topic/Focus: Recap of Strand 1 & 2

 Objectives
1. Quickly revisit main points of Diversity of Matter & Cycles.
2. Resolve any lingering doubts.
 Activities
1. Speed Recap (15 mins): Teacher runs a slideshow bulleting each sub-topic.
2. Open Floor Q&A (10 mins): Students ask clarifications.
3. Quick Drills (20 mins): 10 MCQs mixing Strand 1 & 2.
4. Teacher Correction (5 mins): Summaries.
 Assessment

o Drills result.
 Materials/Resources
o Quick slides, MCQ sheet.

DAY 37 (May 20)

Topic/Focus: Recap of Strand 3 (Systems)

 Objectives
1. Summarize body systems, ecosystems, solar system.
2. Identify final unclear areas.
 Activities
1. Class Poll (10 mins): “Which system is hardest?” Chart the results.
2. Teacher Key Pointers (15 mins): Highlights of each sub-topic.
3. Group Quizzing (15 mins): Students rotate questions on body systems or
ecosystem diagrams.
4. Assessment: Quick scoreboard of correct answers.
 Materials/Resources

o Summaries or bullet slides.

DAY 38 (May 21)

Topic/Focus: Recap of Strand 4 (Forces & Energy)

 Objectives
1. Consolidate knowledge on motion, electricity, machines.
2. Re-practice formula computations.
 Activities
1. Formula Race (15 mins): Teams write correct formula for scenarios (e.g., “A 10
kg mass at 2 m/s²—force?”).
2. Past Paper Drills (15 mins): 5–7 past items focusing on force/energy.
3. Teacher Solutions (10 mins): Step-by-step.
4. Wrap-Up (5 mins): Encourage formula chart memorization.
 Assessment

o Race scoring, past item solutions.


 Materials/Resources
o Past question sets.

DAY 39 (May 22)

Topic/Focus: Recap of Strand 5 (Humans & Environment)

 Objectives
1. Summarize waste management, health, climate, environment.
2. Final clarifications on community/health questions.
 Activities
1. Jeopardy-Style Quiz (20 mins): “Waste 100 points,” “Disease 200 points,” etc.
Fun group competition.
2. Teacher Feedback (10 mins): Clarify missed questions.
3. Discussion (5 mins): Quick review of major environment solutions.
 Assessment

o Jeopardy quiz performance.


 Materials/Resources
o Jeopardy slides or chart.

DAY 40 (May 23)

Topic/Focus: Mock Exam (Paper 1 & 2) + Reflection

 Objectives
1. Simulate WAEC/BECE exam conditions.
2. Evaluate readiness and final improvement points.
 Activities
1. Mock Paper 1: MCQ (40–45 mins)
2. Short Break
3. Mock Paper 2: Structured/Essay (60–75 mins)
4. Collect Scripts; brief talk on exam discipline.
 Assessment

o Mark scripts after class or next session.


 Materials/Resources
o Printed mock exam papers.

DAY 41+ (May 24 – May 31)

(Continue as needed to mark mock, finalize tips, or add short refresher tests)

 Option: Another short mock or final day of clarifications.


 Encourage: Good rest, balanced review, final formula drill.

FINAL NOTES
 Activity Variation: Adjust each day’s length based on class periods.
 Active Participation: Emphasize group tasks, short quizzes, and quick feedback loops.
 Encouragement & Motivation: Keep morale high, celebrate small victories in quizzes
or improvement.
 Adapt: If any topic needs more time, shift days accordingly.

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