Recent Scheme of Work on Information Technology (IT)

Syllabus for Junior Secondary

FIRST TERM
JSS 1 JSS 2 JSS 3
WEEK 1: Revision
WEEK 1: Revision
WEEK 1: Revision
WEEK 2

Theme: Basic Computer Operations And Concepts
Topic: Historical Development of Computers
Sub-Topic:
Content:
Early counting devices :
fingers,
stones,
sticks,
pebbles,
cowries, etc
WEEK 2

Theme: Basic Computer Operations And Concepts
Topic: Computer Software
Sub-Topic:
Content:
1 Definition of software
2 Types and Examples of software:
- System software (operating system)
- Application software (Word processing, spreadsheet, graphics etc.).
WEEK 2

Theme: Basic Computer Operations And Concepts
Topic: Computer carrier Opportunities
Sub-Topic:
Content:
Computer Professionals:
- Computer Manager
- System Analyst
- Programmers
- Computer educator
- Computer engineers and technicians
- Operators.
WEEK 3

Theme: Basic Computer Operations And Concepts
Topic: Historical Development of Computers
Sub-Topic:
Content:
Mechanical counting and calculating devices:
Abacus, Slide rule etc
WEEK 3

Theme: Basic Computer Operations And Concepts
Topic: Operating Systems
Sub-Topic:
Content:
1 Definition of an Operating System (OS)
2 Examples of Operating Systems (DOS, Windows, Linux, Unix)
3 Functions of Operating Systems: (Resource allocation, monitoring, Utilities)
WEEK 3

Theme: Basic Computer Operations And Concepts
Topic: Computer carrier Opportunities
Sub-Topic:
Content:
Qualities of good Computer professionals.
WEEK 4

Theme: Basic Computer Operations And Concepts
Topic: Historical Development of Computers
Sub-Topic:
Content:
Electro-mechanical counting devices:
- John Napier bone
- Blaire Pascal machine
- Gottfried Leibniz machine
- Joseph Jacquard loom
- Charles Babbage analytical machine
- Philip Emeagwali
WEEK 4

Theme: Basic Computer Operations And Concepts
Topic: Units of Storage in Computer
Sub-Topic:
Content:
Units of Storage:
- Nibble
- Byte
- Kilobyte
- Megabyte
- Gigabyte, etc.
WEEK 4

Theme: Basic Computer Operations And Concepts
Topic: Computer carrier Opportunities
Sub-Topic:
Content:
Computer Professional Bodies:
- Nigeria Computer
- Society (NCS)
- Institute of Management
- Information System (IMIS)
- Computer Professional Registration Council of Nigeria (CPRN).
- Information Technology Association of Nigeria (ITAN).
- Nigerian Internet Group (NIG).
WEEK 5

Theme: Basic Computer Operations And Concepts
Topic: Historical Development of Computers
Sub-Topic:
Content:
Electronic counting devices and modern computer:
i. Herman Hollerith punch cards
ii. John Von Neumann machine
iii. Modern mac
WEEK 5

Theme: Basic Computer Operations And Concepts
Topic: Computer Problem Solving Skills
Sub-Topic:
Content:
Computer programmes
- Meaning
- Examples (Logo BASIC, etc.).
WEEK 5

Theme: Basic Computer Operations And Concepts
Topic: Computer Viruses
Sub-Topic:
Content:
1 Meaning of computer virus.
2 Types of computer virus:
- boot sector;
- executable file virus;
- attack on document.
WEEK 6

Theme: Basic Computer Operations And Concepts
Topic: Historical Development of Computers
Sub-Topic:
Content:
Generations of computers:
- First
- Second
- Third
- Fourth
- Fifth
WEEK 6

Theme: Basic Computer Operations And Concepts
Topic: Basic Programme
Sub-Topic:
Content:
1 BASIC Language:
- Meaning of BASIC
- BASIC Character set
2 Key BASIC Statements:
3 Simple BASIC Statements.
WEEK 6

Theme: Basic Computer Operations And Concepts
Topic: Computer Viruses
Sub-Topic:
Content:
Example of viruses:- Trojan
horse,
Sleeper,
Logic bomb,
Alabama virus,
Christmas virus
WEEK 7

Theme: Basic Computer Operations And Concepts
Topic: Data Processing
Sub-Topic:
Content:
1 Definition
2 Data processing cycle:
i. Data Gathering
ii. Data Collation
iii. Input stage
iv. Processing stage
v. Storage Stage
vi. Output stage
WEEK 7

Theme: Basic Computer Operations And Concepts
Topic: Computer Ethics
Sub-Topic:
Content:
1 Responsible use of computers and internet:
- Avoiding liquid dropping into the system
- Using dust cover
- Protection from power problem
- Unplugging the system when not in use for long
- Check your e-mail regularly
- Give prompt and polite response to mails
2 Abuse/ misuse of computers.
WEEK 7

Theme: Basic Computer Operations And Concepts
Topic: Computer Viruses
Sub-Topic:
Content:
Sources of viruses:
- infected diskettes;
- infected CD-ROMS;
- e-mails;
- Internet downloads;
- illegal duplication of Software, etc.
WEEK 8

Theme: Basic Computer Operations And Concepts
Topic: Data Processing
Sub-Topic:
Content:
Importance of the computer as a tool for processing data:
i. increased accuracy
ii. efficient storage facilities
iii. fast access to information
iv. handles repetitive tasks
WEEK 8

Theme: Basic Computer Operations And Concepts
Topic: Safety Measures
Sub-Topic:
Content:
Safety Measures, The sitting posture Using the anti-glare protector.
- Positioning of monitor base.
- Illuminating the computer room.
- Maintaining a dust- free environment.
- Keep liquids away from computers
WEEK 8

Theme: Basic Computer Operations And Concepts
Topic: Computer Viruses
Sub-Topic:
Content:
Virus Warning Signs:
- slowing down of response time
- presence of tiny dots
- wandering across the screen.
- incomplete saving of file
- corruption of the system set-up instructions.
- Appearance of strange characters.
WEEK 9

Theme: Basic Computer Operations And Concepts
Topic: Data Processing
Sub-Topic:
Content:
Importance of the computer as a tool for processing data:
i. increased accuracy
ii. efficient storage facilities
iii. fast access to information
iv. handles repetitive tasks (Cont.)
WEEK 9

Theme: Basic Computer Operations And Concepts
Topic: Safety Measures (Cont.)
Sub-Topic:
Content:
Safety Measures, The sitting posture Using the anti-glare protector.
- Positioning of monitor base.
- Illuminating the computer room.
- Maintaining a dust- free environment.
- Keep liquids away from computers (Cont.)
WEEK 9

Theme: Basic Computer Operations And Concepts
Topic: Computer Viruses
Sub-Topic:
Content:
Virus detection (Antivirus):
- Norton Anti-virus
- McAfee Virus scan
- Dr. Solomon’s Took Kit, etc

WEEK 10: REVISION AND EXAMININATION
WEEK 10: REVISION AND EXAMININATION
WEEK 10: REVISION AND EXAMININATION

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SECOND TERM
JSS 1 JSS 2 JSS 3
WEEK 1: Revision
WEEK 1: Revision
WEEK 1: Revision
WEEK 2

Theme: Basic Computer Operations And Concepts
Topic: Computer Ethics
Sub-Topic:
Content:
Computer Room Management Ethics:
- maintaining dust-free environment
- appropriate ventilation
- appropriate lighting system
- setting computer
WEEK 2

Theme: Computer Application Packages
Topic: Graphic Packages
Sub-Topic:
Content:
Meaning of graphic packages
WEEK 2

Theme: Basic Knowledge Of Information Technology
Topic: Internet
Sub-Topic:
Content:
Examples of Search Engines:
- google.com
- mama.com
- ask.com
- yahoo.com
WEEK 3

Theme: Basic Computer Operations And Concepts
Topic: Computer Ethics
Sub-Topic:
Content:
Computer Room Management Ethics:
- maintaining dust-free environment
- appropriate ventilation
- appropriate lighting system
- setting computer (Cont.)
WEEK 3

Theme: Computer Application Packages
Topic: Graphic Packages
Sub-Topic:
Content:
Meaning of graphic packages (Cont.)
WEEK 3

Theme: Basic Knowledge Of Information Technology
Topic: Internet
Sub-Topic:
Content:
Uses of Search Engines.
WEEK 4

Theme: Basic Computer Operations And Concepts
Topic: Computer Ethics
Sub-Topic:
Content:
Laboratory rules and regulations:
- arrange chairs and tables in a comfortable manner.
- arrange the computers and their peripherals in an orderly manner
WEEK 4

Theme: Computer Application Packages
Topic: Graphic Packages
Sub-Topic:
Content:
Examples of graphic packages: Paint, Corel draw, Instant artist, etc
WEEK 4

Theme: Basic Knowledge Of Information Technology
Topic: Digital Divide
Sub-Topic:
Content:
Concept of digital divide.
WEEK 5

Theme: Basic Computer Operations And Concepts
Topic: Computer Ethics
Sub-Topic:
Content:
Laboratory rules and regulations:
- arrange chairs and tables in a comfortable manner.
- arrange the computers and their peripherals in an orderly manner (Cont.)
WEEK 5

Theme: Computer Application Packages
Topic: Graphic Packages
Sub-Topic:
Content:
Examples of graphic packages: Paint, Corel draw, Instant artist, etc (Cont.)
WEEK 5

Theme: Basic Knowledge Of Information Technology
Topic: Digital Divide
Sub-Topic:
Content:
Features of old new economy:
- Time consuming
- Labour based
- Mechanical
- Constrained by space, time & distance etc.
WEEK 6

Theme: Basic Knowledge Of Information Technology (It)
Topic: Applications of IT in Everyday Life
Sub-Topic:
Content:
Uses of IT: i. communication.
ii. timing and control
iii. information processing/ management
WEEK 6

Theme: Computer Application Packages
Topic: Graphic Packages
Sub-Topic:
Content:
Features: Tool bar, Menu bar, Printable area, Colour palette, etc.
WEEK 6

Theme: Basic Knowledge Of Information Technology
Topic: Digital Divide
Sub-Topic:
Content:
Features of new economy:
- Digital,
- Time, space & distance is irrelevant,
- Technology driven,
- Knowledge based, etc
WEEK 7

Theme: Basic Knowledge Of Information Technology (It)
Topic: Applications of IT in Everyday Life
Sub-Topic:
Content:
Uses of IT: i. communication.
ii. timing and control
iii. information processing/ management (Cont.)
WEEK 7

Theme: Computer Application Packages
Topic: Graphic Packages
Sub-Topic:
Content:
Features: Tool bar, Menu bar, Printable area, Colour palette, etc. (Cont.)
WEEK 7

Theme: Basic Knowledge Of Information Technology
Topic: Digital Divide
Sub-Topic:
Content:
Limitations of the old economy.
WEEK 8

Theme: Basic Knowledge Of Information Technology (It)
Topic: Applications of IT in Everyday Life
Sub-Topic:
Content:
IT and Society
WEEK 8

Theme: Computer Application Packages
Topic: Paint Environment
Sub-Topic:
Content:
The Paint: Paint Environment. Paint tools and their functions.
WEEK 8

Theme: Basic Knowledge Of Information Technology
Topic: Digital Divide
Sub-Topic:
Content:
Benefits of new economy:
- low capital to start business
- creates new jobs etc
WEEK 9

Theme: Basic Knowledge Of Information Technology (It)
Topic: Applications of IT in Everyday Life
Sub-Topic:
Content:
IT and Society (Cont.)
WEEK 9

Theme: Computer Application Packages
Topic: Paint Environment
Sub-Topic:
Content:
The Paint: Paint Environment. Paint tools and their functions (Cont.)
WEEK 9

Theme: Basic Knowledge Of Information Technology
Topic: Digital Divide
Sub-Topic:
Content:
Benefits of new economy:
- low capital to start business
- creates new jobs etc (Cont.).

WEEK 10: REVISION AND EXAMININATION
WEEK 10: REVISION AND EXAMININATION
WEEK 10: REVISION AND EXAMININATION

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THIRD TERM
JSS 1 JSS 2 JSS 3
WEEK 1: Revision
WEEK 1: Revision
WEEK 1: Revision
WEEK 2

Theme: Basic Knowledge Of Information Technology (It)
Topic: Information Transmission
Sub-Topic:
Content:
Meaning of information transmission
WEEK 2

Theme: Basic Knowledge Of Information Technology
Topic: IT as a Transformational Tool
Sub-Topic:
Content:
1 Meaning of ICT (Information and Communications Technology):
2 Examples:
- Computers
- Telephone (GSM)
- Cellular networks
- Satellite Communication
- Television
- Internet
WEEK 2

Theme: Computer Application Packages
Topic: Database
Sub-Topic:
Content:
Database Terminologies:
- Fields
- Records
- File
- Database
- Key, etc.
WEEK 3

Theme: Basic Knowledge Of Information Technology (It)
Topic: Information Transmission
Sub-Topic:
Content:
Meaning of information transmission (Cont.)
WEEK 3

Theme: Basic Knowledge Of Information Technology
Topic: IT as a Transformational Tool
Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Benefits of IT Gadgets:
2. Disadvantages of IT:
WEEK 3

Theme: Computer Application Packages
Topic: Database
Sub-Topic:
Content:
Forms of Data Base:
- Flat file
- Hierarchical
- Relational, etc.
WEEK 4

Theme: Basic Knowledge Of Information Technology (It)
Topic: Information Transmission
Sub-Topic:
Content:
Ancient methods of transmitting information:
- Oral
- Beating drums
- Fire lighting
- Town crying
- Whistling
- Drawing diagrams
- Making representation
WEEK 4

Theme: Basic Knowledge Of Information Technology
Topic: IT Gadgets
Sub-Topic:
Content:
1 The GSM
2 Fax Machine
3 Telephone etc.
WEEK 4

Theme: Computer Application Packages
Topic: Spreadsheet Packages
Sub-Topic:
Content:
Examples of spreadsheet package (Excel,
LOTUS 1 2 3,
STATVIEW, etc.)

Uses of spread sheet packages:
- preparation of daily sales;
- budget;
- examination results.
WEEK 5

Theme: Basic Knowledge Of Information Technology (It)
Topic: Information Transmission
Sub-Topic:
Content:
Ancient methods of transmitting information:
- Oral
- Beating drums
- Fire lighting
- Town crying
- Whistling
- Drawing diagrams
- Making representation (Cont.)
WEEK 5

Theme: Basic Knowledge Of Information Technology
Topic: Internet
Sub-Topic:
Content:
Definition of Terms:
- Internet (the largest computer network in the world.
- e-mail address
- worldwide web (www)
WEEK 5

Theme: Computer Application Packages
Topic: Spreadsheet Packages
Sub-Topic:
Content:
Spreadsheet features and terminologies:
- Row
- Column
- Cell
- Worksheets
- Chart
- Data range etc.

Loading and exiting spreadsheet packages.
WEEK 6

Theme: Basic Knowledge Of Information Technology (It)
Topic: Information Transmission
Sub-Topic:
Content:
Ancient methods of transmitting information:
- Oral
- Beating drums
- Fire lighting
- Town crying
- Whistling
- Drawing diagrams
- Making representation (Cont.)
WEEK 6

Theme: Basic Knowledge Of Information Technology
Topic: Internet
Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Internet browser:
- Microsoft internet explorer
- Netscape, Mozilla, etc.
2. Creating e-mail account.
WEEK 6

Theme: Computer Application Packages
Topic: Worksheets
Sub-Topic:
Content:
Worksheets
- Starting worksheet:
- Data Entry
- Editing
- Saving
- Retrieving worksheets
- Formatting worksheet (text, cell and columns, naming etc.).
WEEK 7

Theme: Basic Knowledge Of Information Technology (It)
Topic: Information Transmission
Sub-Topic:
Content:
Modern methods of transmitting information:
- Prints
- Telephone
- Telex
- Radio
- Television
- Fax
- Satellite
- Internet
- GSM
WEEK 7

Theme: Basic Knowledge Of Information Technology
Topic: Internet
Sub-Topic:
Content:
Benefits of internet:
- information exchanges
- e-learning
- e-entertainment
- faster and cheaper
WEEK 7

Theme: Computer Application Packages
Topic: Worksheets
Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Calculations:
- addition;
- average;
- counting;
- multiplication;
- division, etc.
2. Printing of worksheets.
WEEK 8

Theme: Basic Knowledge Of Information Technology (It)
Topic: Information Transmission
Sub-Topic:
Content:
Modern methods of transmitting information:
- Prints
- Telephone
- Telex
- Radio
- Television
- Fax
- Satellite
- Internet
- GSM (Cont.)
WEEK 8

Theme: Basic Knowledge Of Information Technology
Topic: Internet
Sub-Topic:
Content:
Abuses of internet:
- Fraud
- Pornography
WEEK 8

Theme: Computer Application Packages
Topic: Graphs
Sub-Topic:
Content:
1 Creating Graphs;
- Line graphs
- Histograms
- Pie-charts
- Legends etc.
2 Editing graphs
WEEK 9

Theme: Basic Knowledge Of Information Technology (It)
Topic: Information Transmission
Sub-Topic:
Content:
Modern methods of transmitting information:
- Prints
- Telephone
- Telex
- Radio
- Television
- Fax
- Satellite
- Internet
- GSM (Cont.)
WEEK 9

Theme: Basic Knowledge Of Information Technology
Topic: Internet Environment
Sub-Topic:
Content:
1 Characteristic Features
2 Uses of the internet
3 Network groups.
WEEK 9

Theme: Computer Application Packages
Topic: Graphs
Sub-Topic:
Content:
Formatting graphs:
- Line graphs
- Histograms
- Pie-charts
- Legends, etc.

WEEK 10: REVISION AND EXAMININATION
WEEK 10: REVISION AND EXAMININATION
WEEK 10: REVISION AND EXAMININATION

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