Category Basic Technology For JSS1 – JSS3 Lesson Notes (Introductory Technology)

In the school and at home, we see many moving things. We move about on our legs, vehicles move on roads, trains on the rails, aeroplanes fly in the sky and ships sail on the seas. Movement occurs when a…

Inclined Plane: Definition, Examples, and Uses An inclined plane is one of the most fundamental simple machines in physics and engineering. It plays a crucial role in making heavy tasks easier by allowing us to move objects upward with less…

A pulley is a wheel that has a smooth groove in its rim, with a rope passing through the groove. At times, there are loads that are too heavy to lift. Meaning of Pulley  A pulley is a simple machine…

The muscular system is made up of tissues that work with the skeletal system to control movement of the body. Some muscles, like the ones in your arms and legs—are voluntary, meaning that you decide when to move them. Other…

The human digestive system is a series of organs that convert food into essential nutrients that are absorbed into the body. The digestive organs also move waste material out of the body. The enzymes in saliva help break down foods,…

Body systems are groups of organs and tissues that work together to perform important jobs for the body. Some organs may be part of more than one body system if they serve more than one function. Other organs and tissues…

Electricity is a form of energy that can give things the ability to move and work. Electricity makes the following to do work or move: bulbs, toys, machines, cars, television etc. Conductor and Non Conductor Conductor Conductors are materials that…

Electricity is a form of energy that can give things the ability to move and work. Electricity makes the following to do work or move: bulbs, toys, machines, cars, television etc. Pupils Activities Materials required A plastic comb (or a…

Heat Heat is a form of energy that increases the level of hotness of the body. Temperature Temperature is the degree of hotness or coldness of the body –water, iron, food etc. Heat and temperature are often used as if…

Heat Heat is a form of energy that increases the level of hotness of the body. Temperature Temperature is the degree of hotness or coldness of the body, water, iron, food, etc. Heat and temperature are often used as if…

Energy is the ability to be active or to do work Meaning of Energy Conversion Energy conversion is also known as energy transformation. It is the process of changing energy from one type of energy to another. Forms of Energy…

Drawing is a form of visual art in which a person uses various drawing instruments to mark paper or another two-dimensional medium. Instruments include graphite pencils, pen and ink, various kinds  paints, inked brushes, colored pencils, crayons, charcoal, chalk, pastels, various kinds  erasers, markers, styluses, and various metals (such as silverpoint). Digital drawing is the act of using a computer to draw.…

The purpose of maintenance is to ensure that our equipment is in good working conditions. A breakdown in plants and machines clouds is as a result of inadequate maintenance. Meaning of Maintence Maintenance is an activity that should be carried…

Safety is the state of being safe, the condition of being protected from harm and other non-desirable outcomes. Safety means keeping yourself and other from harm and danger. Meaning of Accident An accident is an unplanned event that sometimes has…

A material is a substance or mixture of substances that constitutes an object. Materials can be pure or impure, living or non-living matter. Materials can be classified based on their physical and chemical properties, or on their geographical origin or…

Force is a push or pulls acting upon an object as a result of its interaction with another object. There are a variety of types of forces. Previously in this lesson, a variety of force types were placed into two…

Light Energy Light energy is a form of electromagnetic radiation. Light consists of photons, which are produced when an object’s atoms heat up. Light travels in waves and is the only form of energy visible to the human eye. Sources…

Heat Energy Thermal energy is created from the vibration of atoms and molecules within substances. The faster they move the more energy they possess and the hotter they become. Thermal energy is also called heat energy. Chemical Energy Chemical energy…

What is Modern Technology?. Modern technology is the advancement of the old technology with new additions and modifications. For an example, it is impossible for the people in this decade to live with a wired telephone placed on the table.…

Technology is something which needs our eyes on. The latest technology changed a lot from what we saw in the last decade or the past century. New machines and gadgets are invented to make the jobs easier like never before.…