SSS1 Chemistry
Course Features
✔ Practical Focus
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30+ hands-on experiments
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Local case studies (Nigerian oil, water treatment)
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Safety protocols for chemistry labs
✔ Assessment Structure
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Weekly quizzes (20%)
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Termly practical exams (30%)
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End-of-term theory exams (50%)
✔ Special Elements
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Periodic table memorization challenge
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"Chemistry in My Community" project
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Guest lectures from Nigerian chemists
Learning Outcomes
By term 3, students will be able to:
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Explain atomic structure using quantum theory
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Balance complex chemical equations
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Conduct accurate titrations
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Predict element properties using periodic trends
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Relate classroom concepts to Nigerian industries
Resources
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Textbook: New School Chemistry for Senior Secondary (Africana First)
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Lab Kit: Basic chemistry set (pH papers, test tubes)
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Digital: Interactive periodic table apps
Welcome to Senior Secondary School 1 Chemistry
SSS1 Chemistry Course Content
Term 1: Foundations of Chemistry
1. Introduction to Chemistry (3 weeks)
- Definition and branches of chemistry
- Scientific methods in chemistry
- Applications in daily life (Nigerian context: petroleum, agriculture)
- Career paths (pharmacists, chemical engineers)
2. Nature of Matter (4 weeks)
- States of matter (solid, liquid, gas)
- Elements vs compounds vs mixtures
- Practical: Separating salt/sand mixtures
- Nigerian case study: Crude oil refining
3. Atomic Structure (5 weeks)
- Subatomic particles (p, n, e)
- Electron configuration
- Practical: Building atomic models
- Quantum numbers (introductory level)
Term 2: Chemical Principles
4. Chemical Bonding (6 weeks)
- Ionic/covalent bonding
- Naming compounds (IUPAC)
- Practical: Testing conductivity of compounds
- Case study: Table salt production in Nigeria
5. Kinetic Theory & Gas Laws (5 weeks)
- Boyle’s, Charles’, Avogadro’s laws
- Calculations with the ideal gas equation
- Lab: Measuring gas volume changes
- Application: LPG usage in Nigerian homes
6. Acids, Bases & Salts (6 weeks)
- pH scale and indicators
- Neutralization reactions
- Practical: Titration experiments
- Water treatment processes in Nigeria
Term 3: Advanced Concepts
7. Periodic Table (7 weeks)
- Group trends (alkali metals → noble gases)
- Periodic properties (electronegativity, atomic radius)
- Activity: Predicting element reactivity
- Nigerian mineral resources by group
8. Carbon Chemistry (4 weeks)
- Allotropes (graphite, diamond)
- Carbon oxides and environmental impact
- Case study: Carbon monoxide poisoning risks
9. Stoichiometry (4 weeks)
- Mass-volume relationships
- Practical: Reaction yield calculations
- Industrial application: Fertilizer production
10. Analytical Chemistry (5 weeks)
- Volumetric analysis techniques
- Qualitative analysis of ions
- Lab: Water hardness testing
- Nigerian standard for drinking water
Course Content
FIRST TERM
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Course Includes
- 24 Lessons
- 55 Topics
- 51 Quizzes
