SSS1

chemistry
Scheme of work
The Unified Scheme of Work for Senior Secondary School 1 is designed to
help students meet learning objectives, provide comprehensive class notes &
ensure students receive the education they deserve

Includes
Schemes of Wor
Recommended Textbook
Academic Standards

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The SSS 1 scheme of work was sourced from the Lagos State Ministry of Education:
Unified Scheme of Work for Primary Schools
 TABLE OF CONTENT

About Us..................................................................................Page 3
Chapter One
About SSS1 Scheme of Work...................................................Page 5
Chapter Two
Syllabus...................................................................................Page 6
Chapter Three
Recommended Textbooks.......................................................Page 14
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 About SSS1 Scheme of Work
The Senior Secondary School 1 (SSS1) scheme of work is a crucial phase in the Nige-
rian education system, designed to bridge the gap between Junior Secondary School
(JSS) and the more demanding and specialized Senior Secondary School curriculum.

This scheme is carefully organized to provide students with a thorough and well-
rounded education, enhancing their knowledge base while developing their critical
thinking and problem-solving skills. This preparation is essential for higher educa-
tion and the diverse career paths the students would choose to tread later in their
lives.

The primary goals of the SSS1 scheme of work include:

 Providing students with the knowledge and skills needed for academic achieve-
ment and personal growth.
 Deepening their understanding of core subjects to prepare them for more spe-
cialized studies in SSS2 and SSS3.
 Enhancing their critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and ability to learn in-
dependently.
 Promoting ethical behavior, civic responsibility, and a dedication to lifelong
learning.
 Preparing students for external exams such as the West African Senior School
Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the National Examination Council (NECO)
exams.

To boost student engagement and learning outcomes, the SSS1 scheme of work uti-
lizes various teaching methods, such as:

 Encouraging active participation through discussions, group work, and presenta-

tions.
 Including laboratory experiments, field trips, and hands-on activities to support
theoretical learning.
 Using digital tools and resources to facilitate learning and provide access to in-
formation.
 Involving students in projects that demand critical thinking, creativity, and col-
laboration.
 Introduction

n junior secondary school, Basic Science gives students a broad un-

derstanding of the natural world, including the basics of physics, chem-
istry, and biology. When students move to Senior Secondary School 1 (SSS1),
the focus shifts to Chemistry, which becomes more detailed and specialized.

In SS1 Chemistry, students dive deeper into topics like atomic structure, the
periodic table, chemical bonding, and stoichiometry, and this is achieved
using the carefully designed Lagos state unified scheme of work for
SSS1. While Basic Science involves simple experiments, SS1 Chemistry fo-
cuses on more complex experiments, where students learn advanced lab
skills such as precise measurement and detailed observation.

By the end of SS1, students will have a strong foundation in Chemistry,

preparing them for more advanced topics in the future.

Achievement standards
SSS1 First Term
At the end of the SSS1 first term, students can;
● Apply chemistry to daily life;
● Outline steps to scientific investigation;
● Distinguish between physical and chemical changes;
● Know if changes are permanent or temporary through heating
iodine and ammonium chloride crystals;
● Identify elements used around the home for di erent purposes;
● Separate mixtures using di erent techniques.

SSS1 Second Term

At the end of the SSS1 second term, students can;
● Explain chemical laws;
● Relate the concept of laws/rules in daily life;
By the end of SS1, students will have a strong foundation in Chemistry,
preparing them for more advanced topics in the future.

Achievement standards
SSS1 First Term
At the end of the SSS1 first term, students can;
● Apply chemistry to daily life;
● Outline steps to scientific investigation;
● Distinguish between physical and chemical changes;
● Know if changes are permanent or temporary through heating
iodine and ammonium chloride crystals;
● Identify elements used around the home for di erent purposes;
● Separate mixtures using di erent techniques.
● Illustrate the formation of bonds and reasons for such bonds;
● Deduce the ideal and general gas equation and their applications; ●
Discuss the importance of water for living organisms.
SSS1 Third Term
At the end of the SSS1 third term, students can;
● Demonstrate the occurrence of acids/bases in natural substances
and body fluid such as fruits, vegetables, milk, saliva etc;
● Outline the daily and industrial uses/applications of acids and
bases;
● Demonstrate variation of colour of indicator in various media;
● Match chemical industries with their products;
● Enumerate economic importance of crude oil (petroleum).
2 Chapter Two
Scheme of Work
First Term
LAGOS STATE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION: UNIFIED SCHEMES OF
WORK FOR SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS
Chemistry Scheme of Work for Senior Secondary Schools 1(SSS1)
Class S.S.S 1
Subject Chemistry
Term First Term
Week Topic Breakdown
THEME: INTRODUCTION TO CHEMISTRY
1 Introduction to Chemistry I (1) Meaning of chemistry.
(2) Career prospects tied to
chemistry.
(3) Application (hospital, military,
teaching, chemical and
petrochemical industries, space
agriculture etc.)
2 Introduction to Chemistry II (1) Adverse effects of chemicals,
drug, abuse, poisoning, corrosion,
pollution.
(2) The scientific methods.
THEME: THE CHEMICAL WORLD
3 Particulate nature of (1) Define physical and chemical
matter I changes.
(2) Comparing the characteristics of
physical and chemical changes.
(3) Define elements compounds and
mixtures. (4) Definition of atoms and
molecules.
4 Particulate nature of (1) Dalton’s atomic theory.
matter II (2) Atomic structure
(3) Constituents of atoms, protons,
neutrons and electrons.
(4) Arrangement of electrons around
the nucleus.
(5) Atomic number mass number
and isotropy
(6) Relative atomic masses based on
C-14 isotope.

THEME: INTRODUCTION TO CHEMISTRY

5 Symbols Formulae and 1) Chemical symbols of elements.
Equations I (2) Valency-Definition of valencies-
Valencies of elements and radicals-
Writing formulae from valencies.
(3) Empirical and molecular
formulae.
(4) Law of conservation of matter.
6 Symbols Formulae and (1) Law of constants composition.
Equations II (2) Law of multiple proportion.
(3) Chemical equations.
7 Chemical Combinations I (1) Period table (first) 20 elements
only.
(2) Electronic configuration of
atoms.
8 Chemical Combinations II (1) Types of bond a strong bond e.g.
electrovalent (ionic).-Covalent-Co-
ordinance covalent (dative bonds)-
Metallic bonds
(2) Weak bonds e.g. hydrogen bond-
Van-dar Waals forces
9 Chemical Combinations III 1) Systems of naming compounds.-
Conventional-IUPAC
(2) Any of these 2 naming systems is
acceptable at this level.
10 Chemical Combination IV (1) State of matter-Solid-Liquid-
Gaseous state-
The kinetic theory and its
application
11 REVISION
12 EXAMINATION
 Second Term

Term Second Term

Week Topic Breakdown
THEME: THE CHEMICAL WORLD
1 Gas laws (1) Boyle’s law (2) Charles law (3)
General gas equation. (4) Gay-
Lussac’s law
2 Gas laws (1) Avogadro’s law (2) Ideal gas
equation. (3) Graham’s law (4) Molar
volume of gases.
3 Gas laws (1) Avogadro number and the mole
concept.
(2) Calculations based on the gas
laws
4 Standard Separation (1) Classification of substances (2)
Techniques for Mixtures. I Filtration (3) Evaporation (4)
Decantation (5) Floatation (6)
Frostation.
5 Standard Separation (1) Crystallization and fractional
Techniques for Mixtures. II crystallization.
(2) Distillation and fractional
distillation. (3) Precipitation. (4)
Magnetism
6 Standard Separation (1)Chromatography (2) Sublimation
Techniques for Mixtures. III (3) Pure and
THEME:CHEMISTRY AND ENVIRONMENT
7 Acids (1) Acids (2) Characteristics of acids.
(3) Types of acid. (4) Preparations of
acid.
8 Bases and Salts I (1) Bases (2) Characteristics of
bases. (3) Preparation of bases (4)
Salts. (5) Relative acidity and
alkalinity (the PH scale).
9 Bases and salts II (1) Deliquescent efflorescent. (2)
Hygroscopic substances (3)
Solubility of salts in water.
10 Water (1) Sources of water (2) Types of
water (soft and hard water) (3)
Water pollutants (4) Use of water (5)
Laboratory preparation of water.
11 Revision
12 Examination
 Third Term
Term Third Term
Week Topic Breakdown
THEME: THE CHEMISTRY OF LIFE
1 Carbon and its compounds I (1) Definition of carbon (2) Structure
of carbon. (3) Allotropes of carbon
(4) Diamond (5) Graphite (6)
Charcoal
2 Carbon and its compounds (1) Structure and properties and
II allotropes. (2) The combustion of
carbon allotropes.
3 Carbon and its compounds (1) Coal (2) Different types of coal.
III (3) Industrial distillation of coal. (4)
Uses of products.
4 Carbon and it compounds 1) Coke (2) Gasification and uses. (3)
IV Carbon (iv) oxide and carbon
monoxide (carbon (ii) oxide).
THEME: CHEMISTRY AND ENVIRONMENT
5 Carbon and it compounds V Synthetic gas:-Manufacture and
carbon uses.
6 Carbon and it compounds (1) Carbonic acid (trioxicarbonate (iv)
VI salt. (3)Preparation of
trioxocarbonate (iv).
7 Carbon and it compounds (1) Hydrocarbon and its main classes
VII and source of hydrocarbons (2)
Crude oil and natural gas (3)
Importance of hydrocarbons.
THEME: CHEMISTRY AND INDUSTRY
8 Chemical Industries I (1) What is chemical industry? (2)
Types of chemical industries. (3)
Importance to the individual.
9 Chemical Industries II 1) Exclusion to chemical industries
(2) Raw material used in the
chemical industries and their
sources.
10 Chemical Industries III (1) Division of the chemical
industries, heavy chemical. (2) Fine
chemical (3) Fertilizers (4) Plastics
(5) Metallurgy (6) Pharmaceutical
11 Revision
12 Examination
3 Chapter Three
Recommended Textbooks
Recommended Textbooks
The recommended Chemistry textbooks for SSS1 include but are not
limited to the following:
● New Age Chemistry by Hassan M.A, Arinze E.E, et al
New Age Press Ltd SS 1-3
● Excellence in Chemistry by A.I Oluwaseun, T. Alabi
Cambridge University Press SS1-3
● Senior Secondary Chemistry Book by S.T Bajah, B.O Onwu et al
Learn Africa SS 1-3
● Model Textbook of Chemistry by Okoye E. I
Mid-Field SS1-3
● New School Chemistry by Osei Yaw Ababio
Africana First Publisher SS 1-3
● Basic Practical Chemistry by Ema Patience Adama
University Press SS 1-3