Primary 6 | Science

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1. Explain what is meant by the term solar system

2. Make a list of the planets in the solar system

3. Make a list of the physical characteristics of each planet in the solar system

4. Draw a sketch of the solar system and label the distance from each planet to the sun

5. Discuss some of the recent news events about planets in the solar system

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1. Explain what is meant by the term rotate

2. Explain what is meant by the term revolve

3. Discuss some of the benefits that come from the fact that the earth rotates

4. Discuss some of the benefits that come from the fact that the earth revolves

5. Use small round objects of various sizes to show the location of planet earth and other planets within our solar system

6. Use these objects to demonstrate the rotation and revolution of the earth

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1. Explain what is meant by the term eclipse of the sun

2. Draw a sketch of an eclipse of the sun

3. Discuss some of the stories that people have told about what happens when an eclipse of the sun occurs

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1. Explain what is meant by the term eclipse of the moon

2. Draw a sketch of an eclipse of the moon

3. Discuss some of the stories that people have told about what happens when an eclipse of the moon occurs

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1. Explain what is meant by the term the earth’s weather

2. Make a list of different weather symbols and draw them

3. Discuss the meaning of these weather symbols

4. Make a list of various weather instruments

5. Discuss the uses of these weather instruments

6. Make weather observations and record them

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1. Explain what is meant by the term global warming

2. Make a list of different factors that lead to global warming

3. Describe some of the harmful outcomes of global warming

4. Discuss ways to reduce or eliminate global warming

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1. Explain what is meant by the terms primary and secondary colors

2. Make a list of the primary and secondary colors

3. Discuss how primary and secondary colors are produced

4. Provide examples where primary and secondary colors are used in art

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1. Explain what is meant by the term drawing instrument

2. Make a list of different types of drawing instruments

3. Identify drawing instruments that are especially suited for making technical drawings

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1. Explain what is meant by the term woodwork hand tool

2. Make a list of different woodwork hand tools

3. Describe how woodwork hand tools are used to beautify wood

4. Discuss the roles that woodwork hand tools play in building a house

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1. Explain what is meant by the term word processing software

2. Make a list of the names of different word processing software

3. Provide examples of how word processing software is used

4. Discuss the benefits of using word processing software

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1. Demonstrate how to open and run word processing software

2. Demonstrate how to use word processing software to write a letter

3. Demonstrate how to save and store the letter you wrote

4. Demonstrate how to use word processing software to write a short story

5. Demonstrate how to save and store the short story you wrote

6. Demonstrate how to find and open a letter written by someone else

7. Demonstrate how to use word processing software to edit a letter written by someone else

8. Demonstrate how to save and store the letter you edited

9. Demonstrate how to find and open a short story written by someone else

10. Demonstrate how to use word processing software to edit a short story written by someone else

11. Demonstrate how to save and store the short story you edited

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1. Explain what is meant by the term force

2. Make a list of different kinds of forces

3. Provide examples where these forces occur

4. Demonstrate how these forces behave

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1. Explain what is meant by the term friction

2. Provide examples where friction occurs

3. Demonstrate some of the effects of friction

4. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of friction

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1. Explain what is meant by the term human circulation system

2. Make a list of the major parts of the human circulation system

3. Identify parts of the human heart using a model human heart

4. Draw and label parts of the heart

5. Describe the functions of the heart

6. Discuss the functions of blood circulation

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1. Explain what is meant by the term human reproduction

2. Discuss the purpose of human reproduction

3. Use a chart to explain the male reproductive organs

4. Use a chart to explain the female reproductive organs

5. Discuss some of the factors that limit human reproduction

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1. Explain what is meant by the terms preventive and corrective maintenance

2. Describe ways to perform preventive maintenance on home equipment

3. Discuss ways to perform corrective maintenance on home equipment

4. Provide examples of the importance of maintenance on tools and equipment you use

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1. Explain what is meant by the term safety precaution

2. Make a list of safety precautions you should use at home

3. Provide examples of safety precautions you should use in a garden

4. Discuss how safety precautions and accidents are related to each other

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1. Explain what is meant by the term safety device

2. Make a list of safety devices you should use at home

3. Demonstrate how to use one or more safety devices

4. Discuss the importance of having a fire extinguisher for emergency use

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1. Explain what is meant by the term first aid

2. Make a list of items that are likely to be in a first aid box

3. Demonstrate how use items in a first aid box

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1. Demonstrate using proper posture while using a computer

2. Demonstrate using the proper distance between you and the computer while using a computer

3. Demonstrate using a table of the proper height while using a computer

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1. Explain what is meant by the term drawing software

2. Make a list of the names of different drawing software

3. Provide examples of how drawing software is used

4. Discuss the benefits of using drawing software

5. Demonstrate how to use drawing software to draw lines, rectangles, and circles

6. Demonstrate how to use drawing software to color the lines, rectangles, and circles that you have drawn

7. Demonstrate how to use drawing tool objects such as a pencil, eraser, text tool, etc. to edit drawings you have made

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1. Explain what is meant by the term painting software

2. Make a list of the names of different painting software

3. Provide examples of how painting software is used

4. Discuss the benefits of using painting software

5. Demonstrate how to use painting software to draw lines, rectangles, and circles

6. Demonstrate how to use painting software to color the lines, rectangles, and circles that you have drawn

7. Demonstrate how to use painting tool objects such as a pencil, eraser, text tool, etc. to edit paintings you have made

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1. Explain what is meant by the term air pressure

2. Provide examples where air pressure is used

3. Demonstrate how to use an inflated balloon to lift small objects

4. Describe how air pressure is used to make an airplane fly

5. Explain how air pressure is used to maintain the safety of passengers in the cabin of an airplane

6. Examine things that float in air and identify their special characteristics

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1. Explain what is meant by the term mineral resource

2. Make a list of the mineral resources in Nigeria

3. Examine some of these minerals and describe their physical characteristics

4. Discuss the important roles these mineral resources play in our lives

5. Discuss ways to limit or eliminate mineral exploitation in Nigeria

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1. Explain what is meant by the term simple machine

2. Make a list of different simple machines

3. Group these simple machines into categories

4. Demonstrate how to use one or more simple machines

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1. Explain what is meant by the term lever

2. Provide examples of how a lever is used

3. Demonstrate different ways to use a lever

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1. Explain what is meant by the term simple pulley

2. Provide examples of how a simple pulley is used

3. Demonstrate different ways to use a simple pulley

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1. Explain what is meant by the term inclined plane

2. Provide examples of how an inclined plane is used

3. Demonstrate different ways to use an inclined plane

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1. Explain what is meant by the term computing device

2. Make a list of the names of different computing devices

3. Group these computing devices into different categories

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1. Use a computing device to open and run internet browser software

2. Use a computing device to search for and find items of interest on the internet

3. Use a computing device to save a website address for later use

4. Use a computing device to revisit a previously saved website address

5. Use a computing device to research and collect information about an important topic

6. Use a computing device to transfer the collected information to another person

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1. Explain what is meant by the term internet abuse

2. Discuss some of the possible outcomes that result from internet abuse

3. Make a list of ways to prevent internet abuse

4. Explain how society benefits from using the internet

5. Make a list of things you want to learn by using the internet