Basic Science and Technology - Junior Secondary 3 - Resources from non-living things

TERM: 2^ND TERM

WEEK: 4

CLASS: Junior Secondary School 3

AGE: 14 years

DURATION: 40 minutes each for 2 periods

DATE:

SUBJECT: Basic Science

TOPIC: Resources from non-living things - location in Nigeria

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, the learners should be able to

) Give examples of natural resources, solid minerals and mineral resources, state their location in Nigeria and their economic use

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, questions and answers, demonstration, story-telling, videos from source

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Recommended Basic Science textbooks for Junior Secondary School 3

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES: PERIOD 1-2:

PRESENTATION	TEACHER’S ACTIVITY	PUPIL’S ACTIVITY
STEP 1 Review	The teacher revises the previous lesson.	Learners pay attention
STEP 2 Introduction	He gives examples of natural resources, solid minerals and mineral resources	Learners pay attention and participate
STEP 3 Explanation	He further states their economic use and their location in Nigeria	Learners pay attention and participate
STEP 4 NOTE TAKING	The teacher writes a short note on the board for the learners to copy	The learners copy the note from the board

NOTE

RESOURCES FROM NON-LIVING THINGS-LOCATION
Examples of natural resources, solid minerals, and mineral resources in Nigeria, along with their locations and economic uses:

Natural Resources:
- Water
  - Location: Rivers Niger, Benue, and other bodies across the country
  - Economic Use: Supports agriculture (irrigation), fishing, hydroelectric power generation, and provides drinking water for communities.
- Forest Resources (Timber)
  - Location: Cross River, Ondo, Ekiti, and Edo states
  - Economic Use: Used in construction, furniture production, paper manufacturing, and as a source of income for local communities.

Solid Minerals:
- Iron Ore
  - Location: Kogi State, particularly in Itakpe
  - Economic Use: Essential for steel production, which supports industries like construction, transportation, and manufacturing.
- Limestone
  - Location: Ogun, Kogi, Cross River, and Enugu states
  - Economic Use: Primarily used in cement production, which is crucial for the construction industry, as well as in glass and paint manufacturing.
- Coal
  - Location: Enugu, Benue, Kogi, and Gombe states
  - Economic Use: Utilized in power generation, as well as in the cement and steel industries.

Mineral Resources:
- Petroleum (Crude Oil)
  - Location: Niger Delta region, including Rivers, Bayelsa, and Delta states
  - Economic Use: The backbone of Nigeria’s economy, it is refined into fuels and exported, generating significant revenue and supporting industries like petrochemicals.
- Gold
  - Location: Zamfara, Osun, and Kaduna states
  - Economic Use: Used in jewelry, electronics, and as a form of investment, contributing to local and national revenue through exports.
- Tin
  - Location: Plateau State, particularly in Jos
  - Economic Use: Utilized in the production of alloys, electronics, and various industrial applications, supporting local mining industries and exports.

EVALUATION:

How do Nigeria’s natural resources, such as water and timber, contribute to the country’s economic and agricultural development?
What is the economic impact of solid minerals like iron ore and limestone on Nigeria’s construction and manufacturing industries?
How does the location of petroleum reserves in the Niger Delta region influence Nigeria’s economy and its position in the global oil market?
In what ways does the extraction of minerals like gold and tin affect local communities and revenue generation in Nigeria?
What are the benefits and challenges associated with the mining and export of Nigeria’s mineral resources, such as coal and gold?

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher marks their books and commends them positively

Basic Science and Technology - Junior Secondary 3 - Resources from non-living things - Location in Nigeria