Metals and their Compounds

Characteristics of metals
Identifying what parts of the periodic table contain metals
The relative abundance of metals in nature
Classes of compounds formed by metals (i.e. sulphates, chlorides etc)
Principles of extraction of metals
Properties of alkali metals
Uses of sodium as a typical alkali metal
Properties of alkaline earth metals
Extraction and uses of calcium as a typical alkaline earth metal
Extraction of aluminum
Compounds of aluminum
Uses of aluminum
Extraction of tin metal
Uses of tin
Characteristics of properties of transition Elements
Extraction of copper
Uses of copper.

Metals and their Compounds

Characteristics of metals
Identifying what parts of the periodic table contain metals
The relative abundance of metals in nature
Classes of compounds formed by metals (i.e. sulphates, chlorides etc)
Principles of extraction of metals
Properties of alkali metals
Uses of sodium as a typical alkali metal
Properties of alkaline earth metals
Extraction and uses of calcium as a typical alkaline earth metal
Extraction of aluminum
Compounds of aluminum
Uses of aluminum
Extraction of tin metal
Uses of tin
Characteristics of properties of transition Elements
Extraction of copper
Uses of copper.

Metals and their Compounds

Characteristics of metals
Identifying what parts of the periodic table contain metals
The relative abundance of metals in nature
Classes of compounds formed by metals (i.e. sulphates, chlorides etc)
Principles of extraction of metals
Properties of alkali metals
Uses of sodium as a typical alkali metal
Properties of alkaline earth metals
Extraction and uses of calcium as a typical alkaline earth metal
Extraction of aluminum
Compounds of aluminum
Uses of aluminum
Extraction of tin metal
Uses of tin
Characteristics of properties of transition Elements
Extraction of copper
Uses of copper.

Metals and their Compounds

Characteristics of metals
Identifying what parts of the periodic table contain metals
The relative abundance of metals in nature
Classes of compounds formed by metals (i.e. sulphates, chlorides etc)
Principles of extraction of metals
Properties of alkali metals
Uses of sodium as a typical alkali metal
Properties of alkaline earth metals
Extraction and uses of calcium as a typical alkaline earth metal
Extraction of aluminum
Compounds of aluminum
Uses of aluminum
Extraction of tin metal
Uses of tin
Characteristics of properties of transition Elements
Extraction of copper
Uses of copper.

Petroleum or Crude Oil

-The origin and state the composition of crude oil (petroleum)
-The exploration of and drilling for crude oil in Nigeria
-The fractional distillation of petroleum and list the major fractions (products).
-The location of Nigerian refineries
-The terms cracking and reforming

-Discuss the use of petrochemicals as starting materials of organic synthesis leading to organic compounds like plastics, synthetic rubber, drugs, insecticides, detergents, fibres, etc

-Explain the use of octane numbers in determining the quality of petrol

-Explain the occurrence, packaging and uses of natural gases.

State the economic importance of petroleum

Writing for Different Audiences

Students should be able to Write a formal and semi-formal letters, using the appropriate language.
Write the different formats of the two types of letters.

Revising Continuous Writing (in given length)

Students should be able to Express themselves clearly through expository essays
Write well punctuated sentences for the expository essay
Select appropriate words for writing expository essay.
Generate enough topic sentences for a good expository essay
Use appropriate tense form and paragraphing.

Following Argument Efficiently

Students should be able to Listen attentively to an argument or a debate.
Extract vital information or points from any argument.
Support a view point.
Summaries the opinion of a speaker.

Listening to Lectures and Taking Notes

Students should be able to Listen attentively to lectures.
Take adequate and meaningful notes from the lectures.
Identify main points from the lecture.

Paraphrasing Poems Listened to

Students should be able to Listen to a given poem with understanding and pleasure.
Identify key words and key sentences in the poem
Explain the meaning of the words.
Tell the story line of the poem.

Summarising a Talk or Lecture

Students should be able to Listen attentively to a talk or lecture.
Extract key words and sentences from the talk or lecture.
Write a summary of the talk or lecture in their own words by putting the key sentences together.

Reading and Appreciating Poetry

Students should be able to Read selections of poems (oral and written poetry).
Explain meanings of selected poems
Identify the language of poetry
Write simple poems on their own.

Reading Aloud Confidently

Students should be able to Read aloud
Read with confidence.
Take note of the main points as they read.

Arguing given Topics effectively

Students should be able to Speak intelligibly and correctly on selected topics.
Be more fluent in speech
Use appropriate tenses.