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BECE SCIENCE 3

The document outlines an 8-week workshop timeline for JHS science topics, detailing weekly focuses and daily activities. Each week covers specific strands such as Diversity of Matter, Cycles, Systems, Forces & Energy, and Humans & The Environment, culminating in comprehensive revision and mock exams. The plan emphasizes active engagement, varied teaching techniques, and continuous assessment to prepare students for final exams.

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BECE SCIENCE 3

The document outlines an 8-week workshop timeline for JHS science topics, detailing weekly focuses and daily activities. Each week covers specific strands such as Diversity of Matter, Cycles, Systems, Forces & Energy, and Humans & The Environment, culminating in comprehensive revision and mock exams. The plan emphasizes active engagement, varied teaching techniques, and continuous assessment to prepare students for final exams.

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OVERVIEW OF THE 8-WEEK TIMELINE

 Week 1 (April 1 – April 5): Diagnostic Tests, Study Skills, and Overview
 Week 2 (April 7 – April 12): Strand 1 – Diversity of Matter
 Week 3 (April 14 – April 19): Strand 2 – Cycles
 Week 4 (April 21 – April 26): Strand 3 – Systems
 Week 5 (April 28 – May 3): Strand 4 – Forces & Energy (Part 1)
 Week 6 (May 5 – May 10): Strand 4 – Forces & Energy (Part 2) + Simple Machines
 Week 7 (May 12 – May 17): Strand 5 – Humans & The Environment
 Week 8 (May 19 – May 31): Comprehensive Revision, Practice Tests, and Final Tips

Note: Dates listed assume Monday-to-Saturday learning. Adjust as needed for specific
school/holiday schedules.

DETAILED WORKSHOP BREAKDOWN


WEEK 1: April 1 – April 5

Focus: Workshop Launch, Diagnostic Testing, Study Skills, and General Overview

1. Day 1 – Orientation & Pre-Assessment


o Activity: Administer a short diagnostic test (MCQ + structured) across all strands.
o Goal: Identify students’ strengths/weaknesses. Discuss workshop goals, materials
needed, and daily timetable.
2. Day 2 – Effective Study & Exam Skills
o Session:
 Study strategies: note-taking, memory tips, summarizing key points.
 Time management: daily reading schedules, question-answer drills.
o Workshop: Organize question banks, group them by topic.
3. Day 3 – Quick Overview of the Five Strands
o Present a mind-map or flowchart highlighting:
 Diversity of Matter (states, cells, mixtures)
 Cycles (water, carbon, life cycles)
 Systems (human body, solar system, ecosystems)
 Forces & Energy (motion, electricity, machines)
 Humans & Environment (health, waste, climate change)
4. Day 4 – Recap Core Scientific Skills
o Units & Conversions (length, mass, volume, temperature)
o Basic lab safety & practical demonstrations (if possible)
o Familiarization with formula lists (speed, density, force, etc.)
5. Day 5 – Evaluate Diagnostic Results & Plan
o Activity: Return pre-assessment scripts, highlight major gaps.
o Discussion: Strategies to tackle specific weak areas, set personal revision goals.
(Weekend): Encourage personal reading of general Science notes.

WEEK 2: April 7 – April 12

Focus: Strand 1: Diversity of Matter

1. Day 1 – States of Matter & Mixtures


o Topics:
 Solids, Liquids, Gases: properties and changes of state.
 Mixtures vs. Compounds, techniques of separation (filtration, distillation).
o Formulae Check: Very few numerical formulae here, but highlight density
ρ=mV\rho = \tfrac{m}{V}ρ=Vm.
2. Day 2 – Acids, Bases, Salts
o Content: Definition, pH scale, neutralization reaction, examples (vinegar, lime,
soap, etc.).
o Lab Demo (If feasible): Testing pH with litmus paper or universal indicator.
3. Day 3 – Elements & Periodic Table
o Basic classification: metals, non-metals, noble gases.
o Daily usage of metals and non-metals.
o Short Quiz on classification and properties.
4. Day 4 – Living Cells
o Plant vs. Animal Cells: organelles and functions (nucleus, mitochondria,
chloroplast, etc.).
o Prokaryotes vs. Eukaryotes: Simple difference.
o Diagrams labeling practice.
5. Day 5 – Revision & Practice
o Solve past questions from WAEC/BECE on Diversity of Matter and cell biology.
o Group discussion, short test to check understanding.

(Weekend): Encourage additional reading on separation techniques and cell diagrams.

WEEK 3: April 14 – April 19

Focus: Strand 2: Cycles

1. Day 1 – The Water Cycle & Carbon Cycle


o Key processes: Evaporation, condensation, precipitation; photosynthesis,
respiration, decomposition.
o Simple reaction for photosynthesis, role of CO₂ in the carbon cycle.
2. Day 2 – Nitrogen Cycle
o Terms: nitrification, denitrification, ammonification.
o Significance to soil fertility, agriculture.
3. Day 3 – Life Cycle of Organisms
o Housefly, mosquito, grasshopper (complete vs. incomplete metamorphosis).
o Diagram labeling, control measures for pests.
4. Day 4 – Crop & Animal Production
o Basic farm practices, seed beds, growth factors (light, water, nutrients).
o Domestic animals: feeding regimes, uses, growth needs.
5. Day 5 – Practice & Assessment
o Attempt sample questions on water/carbon cycles, life cycles (e.g. fill-in
diagrams, short answers).
o Timed mini-test with model answers reviewed in class.

(Weekend): Self-practice with short notes on cycle diagrams.

WEEK 4: April 21 – April 26

Focus: Strand 3: Systems

1. Day 1 – Human Body Systems (Digestive & Respiratory)


o Digestive process: mouth → oesophagus → stomach → intestines.
o Key organs & functions, teeth types, gum care.
o Respiratory system: structure (nose, trachea, lungs), gaseous exchange.
2. Day 2 – Circulatory System
o Heart structure, blood vessels (arteries, veins, capillaries), blood components.
o Simple health concerns: hypertension, heart disease, balanced diet importance.
3. Day 3 – Ecosystems
o Food chains/webs, trophic levels, producers/consumers/decomposers.
o Environmental balance & human impacts.
4. Day 4 – The Solar System
o Planets (inner vs. outer), Earth-Sun-Moon relationships (day/night, eclipses).
o Observational diagrams, key facts about each planet’s motion.
5. Day 5 – Recap & MCQ Practice
o Students attempt structured questions on body systems, or draw ecosystem
diagrams.
o Evaluate with quick class quiz.

(Weekend): Private reading of body systems using diagrams from textbooks.

WEEK 5: April 28 – May 3

Focus: Strand 4: Forces & Energy (Part 1)

1. Day 1 – Types of Forces & Newton’s Laws of Motion


o Contact vs. Non-contact forces (friction, tension, gravitational, magnetic).
o Newton’s 1st & 2nd Laws; examples from everyday life.
o Formula: F=maF = maF=ma.
2. Day 2 – Work, Energy & Power
o Formulae:
 W=F×dW = F \times dW=F×d
 Kinetic Energy 12mv2\tfrac12 mv^221mv2, Potential Energy
mghmghmgh
 P=WtP = \tfrac{W}{t}P=tW.
o Real-life problems: lifting objects, calculating work done.
3. Day 3 – Heat & Temperature
o Concepts of conduction, convection, radiation.
o No advanced formula, but may reference ΔQ=mcΔT\Delta Q = mc\Delta
TΔQ=mcΔT for specific heat (light usage at JHS).
o Thermometer usage, differences between heat and temperature.
4. Day 4 – Electricity Basics
o Current, Voltage, Resistance: Ohm’s Law (V=IRV = IRV=IR).
o Series vs. Parallel circuits, circuit symbols, measuring instruments.
5. Day 5 – Practice & Problem Solving
o Calculation-based exercises: force, work, potential/kinetic energy, simple circuit
questions.
o WAEC/BECE style short answers.

(Weekend): Encourage practice from question banks on motion/energy.

WEEK 6: May 5 – May 10

Focus: Strand 4: Forces & Energy (Part 2) + Simple Machines

1. Day 1 – Magnetic & Gravitational Forces


o Magnetism: poles, attraction/repulsion, everyday uses.
o Gravity: W=mgW = mgW=mg.
o Quick experiment: dropping objects, discussing air resistance if possible.
2. Day 2 – Simple Machines
o Levers, pulleys, inclined planes, wheel & axle.
o Formula: mechanical advantage, velocity ratio, efficiency.
o Practical demos with see-saw or simple lever setups.
3. Day 3 – Energy Conversion & Conservation
o The law of conservation of energy, everyday examples (like hydroelectric, solar).
o Efficiency %=UsefulInput×100%\% = \tfrac{\text{Useful}}{\text{Input}} \times
100\%%=InputUseful×100%.
4. Day 4 – Electronics
o Basic components: diodes, capacitors, LED, resistor color codes.
o Real-life usage: chargers, adaptors, phone circuits (intro only).
5. Day 5 – Recap & MCQ/Structured Drills
o Past questions on machines, electricity, magnetism.
o Class discussion on tricky concepts (like parallel vs. series).

(Weekend): Additional revision of formulas (force, energy, power, circuit laws).

WEEK 7: May 12 – May 17

Focus: Strand 5: Humans & The Environment

1. Day 1 – Waste Management


o Types of waste (biodegradable, non-biodegradable).
o Disposal methods (landfills, recycling, composting).
o Health implications.
2. Day 2 – Human Health
o Communicable diseases (malaria, cholera), deficiency diseases (kwashiorkor,
scurvy).
o Prevention, immunization, personal hygiene.
3. Day 3 – Science & Industry
o Careers in science, technology & innovation in Ghana.
o Real-life applications: how industries handle pollution or resources responsibly.
4. Day 4 – Climate Change & Green Economy
o Causes of climate change: greenhouse gases, deforestation.
o Mitigation: renewable energy (wind, solar), afforestation.
o National/global efforts.
5. Day 5 – Understanding Environment
o Landforms, biodiversity, ecosystem services.
o Revision MCQs on environment, short problem-based tasks.

(Weekend): Encourage reading local examples of climate change impacts, health campaigns.

WEEK 8: May 19 – May 31

Focus: Comprehensive Revision, Mock Exams, and Final Preparations

1. Days 1–3: Full-Strand Daily Review


o Day 1: Quick revision of Strands 1 & 2 (Diversity of Matter, Cycles).
o Day 2: Quick revision of Strand 3 (Systems).
o Day 3: Quick revision of Strand 4 (Forces & Energy).
2. Days 4–6: Mock Exams & Question Practice
o Activity:
 One or two Mock Papers replicating WAEC format (Paper 1: MCQs,
Paper 2: short answers & structured).
 Mark and discuss solutions. Identify final areas of weakness.
3. Days 7–8: Final Tutorials & Formula Recaps
o Summarize the main formulae: speed, acceleration, force, pressure, work, power,
efficiency, ohm’s law, etc.
o Quick tips for answering essay questions: define terms, label diagrams neatly,
show steps in calculations.
4. Days 9–10: Personalized Coaching & Motivation
o One-on-one sessions for struggling learners.
o Motivational talk: exam day strategies (time management, reading instructions
carefully).
o Healthy lifestyle tips: rest, balanced diet, avoid last-minute cramming.
5. Days 11–12: Wrap-Up & Examination Simulation
o Possibly a final mini-test (1 hour) with fast feedback.
o Distribute final revision bullet points or “checklists” of must-know facts and
definitions.

Note: Some days can be combined or extended, depending on actual school schedule and pace of
coverage.

TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL WORKSHOP


1. Active Engagement: Encourage students to practice short teaching demos (peer-
teaching) to build confidence.
2. Varied Techniques: Blend whiteboard problem-solving, charts, group tasks, lab
demonstrations (if possible).
3. Monitor Progress: Use quick quizzes at the end of each week to check comprehension.
4. Encourage Question Banks: Give students a set of typical WAEC/BECE past questions,
plus new items aligning with the updated CCP curriculum.
5. Highlight Key Formulae: Create a separate “formula chart” for daily reference.
6. Stay Flexible: If a topic proves especially difficult, allocate more time. Always keep an
eye on progress and adjust accordingly.

FINAL NOTE

This 8-week plan ensures coverage of all major JHS science topics and their related formulae
while giving time for practice and continuous assessment. By the end of May 2025, students
should have thoroughly revised each strand, solidified essential concepts, and practiced exam-
style questions under timed conditions—placing them in an excellent position for the final
BECE/WAEC exams.

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