MASTERS VILLE SCHOOL KINGS YEAR EIGHT SCHEME OF WORK FOR CHRISTMAS TERM 2018/2019

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1 MASTERS VILLE SCHOOL KINGS YEAR EIGHT SCHEME OF WORK FOR CHRISTMAS TERM 2018/2019 For Your Diary Sport Day: Fridays Mon 10th Sept, 2018 Resumption Date Friday 21st September, 2018 Tea Party Friday 28th September, 2018 Independence Day Commemoration Saturday 13th October, 2018 Parents Partnership Forum Wednesday 29th Friday 31st, Oct 2018 Mid-term break Thursday, 24th October, 2018 Open Day Monday 29th October, 2018 Resumption from Mid-Term Break Friday, 14th December, 2018 Closing Date Easter Term Begins Monday, 7th January 2019 Dear Parents, This is our median edition of Year Eight Welcome Note. It shows the breakdown of topics in the various subjects for the first term Comprehension: Review of spq3r reading technique Reading to identify meaning of words in various contexts. Vocabulary development - word families: a place of worship. Reading to identify and explain facts and opinions in a selected passage. Reading to identify writer s purpose. Review of critical reading. Vocabulary development - Reading to provide alternative words that can fit into the context to replace the target words. Reading for speed Vocabulary development Law and Justice Dialogue. Vocabulary development ICT Creative Writing: Writing an outline for narrative essay Descriptive essay Element of writing Formal and informal letter (format) Informal letter Imaginative writing Formal letter Speech Work & Vocabulary: Revision of pure vowels Revision of consonant sounds Consonants /l/ and /r/ Intonation Stress Rhythm Consonants /s/ and /z/ Grammar: Preposition Regular and irregular verb Reported commands Reported request Adverbials and the present tense Punctuation mark (introduction) Punctuation mark (contd) Conjunction (use of although and whereas as contrast) Literature: Recommended prose text Recommended prose text Recommended drama text Recommended drama text A short play Figure of Speech Review of figure of speech

2 Mathematics: Multiplication of directed numbers Linear inequalities Angles Construction- parallel, perpendicular lines and bisection. Household Arithmetic Ratio and proportion Percentages Graphs Basic Science: Physics Work, Energy and Power Speed Patterns of movement Distance/time Graphs. Sound Waves Light Waves Chemistry Weathering Moving rocks (rocks fragments) Fossils Structure of the Earth Properties of matter (Diffusion and Gas pressure) Atoms and Elements The Periodic Table Chemical symbols for the thirty elements Trends in Groups and Periods of Elements Compounds Mixtures Differences between Compound and Mixture Separation Techniques Solutions Solubility Physical and Chemical Changes Burning Biology Photosynthesis Habitat Adaptation of living things to their habitat Relationship between organism in the same habitat Transporting minerals and water Uniqueness of human beings Measurement of growth and developmental changes Human development Classification of growth and development Body image Agricultural Science: Farm structures and building Siting of farm and layout of farm structures. Cultural practices Cultural practices Agricultural practices Agricultural practices Animal feed and feeding Classification of livestock feeds Factors considered before deciding animal feeds. Basic Technology: First Aid Rescue operation Materials and their common uses Geometric construction Plane figures Metal work machines Wood work machines Physical Health Education: Meaning of Posture and postural defects Kinds of Posture Postural defects Causes of Postural Defects Demonstration of appropriate posture Issues and challenges in Physical and Health Education Meaning of Human trafficking Health implication of human trafficking Solutions to Human trafficking Sports Laws. Social Studies: General objectives of social studies Abuse to which children could be subjected to Drug abuse Drug Trafficking Group behaviour Corruption Cultism Roles of different agencies Values- meaning& importance Cultural and social values-religion Civic Education Nigerian constitution I Nigerian constitution II National value: integrity Need for people of integrity in the society

3 Contentment Discipline Respect for rules and regulations Courage: courageous person in the society Nigeria as a federation Characteristics of Federation Business Studies: The reception office Office correspondence Office document Trade Aids to trade Market Career in capital market Distribution Bank service Insurance Personal qualities of an entrepreneur Christian Religious Studies: Living in a Community under the Law God s Law in the Old Testament God s Law in the New Testament The Birth of Jesus Presentation of Jesus in the Temple Jesus Baptism The Temptation of Jesus Christ Call for Disciples Jesus meets Sinners The Beatitudes Christians as Light and Salt of the World Worldly Possession I.C.T: Classification of Computers The Computer System Hardware components and Software components Computer Software The Operating System and its functions Number Bases and conversion of number bases Units of Storage in computer Computer programming language Basic language Simple Basic Statement Home Economics: Myself as a home maker The family house Flower arrangement Care of family clothing and household linen Care of family clothing and household linen Impact of family values on lifestyle Family conflict and crisis Family conflicts and crisis Hygiene and puberty Adolescence and sexuality Revision and examination French: Les salutations La ville Le verbe être au présent de L indicatif Les adjectifs qualificatifs Les expressions utiles Les pronoms démonstratifs Exprimer ces gouts Les qu âtres points cardinaux Au village Yoruba: Igbeyawo Ogun jija Gbolohun onibo Oriki, Litireso Alohun 1 Onka ( ) Itoju Aboyun Akaye oloro geere Litireso Alohun Ajemayeye. Cultural and Creative Arts: Mosaic Consequences of using Fake and Adulterated Goods Beads work How to achieve sense of Belonging Paper Craft using folding techniques Collage Production Elements of Design/Art Design in theatre Self Control Principles of Design Music: Functions, Element and Terminologies in Drama Drama Director Costume in Drama Make-up in Drama Ledger lines Intervals Chord Tonic triad

4 Musical terms and signs Study of Musical Instruments Introduction to Choreography Consequence of using Fake and Adulterated Good Training Practical African Musical Instruments Playing Musical Instruments Birthday Celebration: Hip-Hip-Hip----H-U-R-R-A-Y!!!! We want to congratulate some of our college as they celebrate their birthday this Christmas Term. Celebrants are not allowed to include edibles in their party packs, instead cakes, books and educational items are recommended to be shared to friends. Tradition: It is part of the School s tradition to have every child donate a book to the School Library on their birthdays. Thank you for your co-operation. Wishing you all the best this Christmas Term. Class Directress Mrs. Odulaja

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