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DEDICATION
This book is dedicated to ALMIGHTY GOD, JEHOVAH for HIS mercies upon me and my lovely
family.
PREFACE
This series has been designed to reflect the 2014/15 Unified Schemes of Work For Junior
Secondary School by the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC).
While preparing this edition of Basic Technology, I ensured that where appropriate, review
questions that contain emerging national and global issues such as is available in engineering,
health, information technology and entrepreneurship were applied.
The book has been divided into three broad parts, each showing the scheme for the term and
scaled into lessons for the student and teacher for easy access plus practical videos for
demonstration on geometrical construction-where applicable.
I have retained popular features, such as lesson objectives and review questions. In addition, this
edition contains a most interesting and new feature-the first of its kind in Nigeria-where the
student and teacher has access to practical videos on Geometrical Construction as contained in
the curriculum.
While preparing this edition, I made sure I retained the style and rigour of imputing
illustrations and images in each lesson. Again, at the end of the text book, there are more than
200 objective test questions for the student and teacher to revise with.
Appreciation
I wish to express my appreciation to my students who encouraged me to put up a material like this
for them. I also appreciate a number of teachers far and near, who encouraged me with their
appreciation through the edited copy of this material.
I wish in particular to express my gratitude to Mrs. Adebimpe Delano, the amiable principal of
Fountain Heights Secondary School, for her advice and helpful guidance.
P.S. This edition is subject to upgrading as time passes. This is to meet national and global
standard as the curriculum changes especially now that Basic Technology has been fused into
Basic Science and Technology (BST).
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PART ONE
LESSONS PAGE
Back Cover …………………………………………………………………………. 1
Dedication …………………………………………………………………………... 3
Preface ………………………………………………………………………………. 4
Table of Content ……………………………………………………………………. 5
Lesson 1.1 Understanding Technology ……………………………………………. 8
-Technology-Related Professions
-Importance of Technology
PART 2
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PART 3
3.12. Examination………………………………………………………………………. 94
LESSON1.1
UNDERSTANDING TECHNOLOGY
Introduction
Welcome to Basic Science and Technology as it relates to Basic Technology in secondary
schools, especially in JSS 1.
In this first lesson, you will learn what technology is, the types of technology, professions related
to basic technology and the importance of technology. You will also learn about the products of
technology we make use of at home, school and in industries.
I wish you the very best as you discover technology in the first year of your secondary school
life.
OBJECTIVES: At the end of this lesson, the student should be able to:
Define technology
State at least two types of technology
State at least five professions related to technology
State at least five importance of technology
State at least five products of technology used at home, schools and in industries.
Types of Technology
1. Developed Technology: This is the type of technology that makes use of modern
methods and application of science to solve problems. Examples include using
airplane, cars, trains, etc for transportation.
2. Unde r-Developed Technology: This type of technology is the application of
indigenous or traditional technology to provide for one’s needs. Example includes
using a horse-drawn cart, or trekking as a means of transportation.
Technology-Related Professions
v. Blueprint Inte rpreters: They read and interpret blueprints or building plans.
vi. Tile setters: Tillers cover interior and exterior walls, floors and ceilings with
ceramics, marble and terrazzo.
vii. Glazie r: These are professionals who cut, fit and install glasses in residential,
industrial or public buildings.
4. Woodwork Profession: This profession may include the following:
i. Carpente rs: Carpenters make use of both hand and power operated tools associated
with both rough and finished carpentry. The work may include construction, repair and
general maintenance of building facilities.
ii. Luthier: These are woodworkers specialized in the construction of musical
instruments.
iii. Cabinet Makers: These are woodworkers who can install hinges, catches, drawer
pulls on completed projects and follow drawings to produce or repair items of wood.
iv. Production Woodworke rs: These are professionals who set up and operate various
woodworking machines to shape pieces from wood products.
v. Furniture Finishe rs: These persons normally finish woodwork by smoothening,
filling, treating and finishing pieces.
5. Metalwork professionals: They include the following:
i. Welders: hey operate welding machines to join both ferrous and non- ferrous metals.
ii. Sheet metal workers: They fabricate, assemble, install and repair sheet metals.
iii. Machinists: These professionals make use of lathe machines to cut or grind metals to
appropriate sizes.
iv. Tool and die makers: They make, repair and modify special tools, dies, jigs, fixtures
and gauges using metals, alloys which requires precise dimensions.
v. Iron worker job: These are professionals that fabricate, erect, hoist, install, repair and
service ironwork, precast concrete used in the construction of buildings, bridges,
highways, etc.
Advantages of Technology
The application of technology has improved our lives immensely in all spheres of life, especially
in our modern society. The following areas will make us appreciate such benefits:
1. Improved Standard of Living: Technology has improved our standard of living in the
provision of farm implements, cars, home appliances, mobile phones and other gadgets too
numerous to mention.
2. Economic Growth and Development: The application of technology has improved the
quality of most roads in Nigeria, provision of electricity, bridges and machines for industries.
3. Improved Health Care Delivery: Technology has reduced death rate and increased life span
since most diseases can now be diagnosed with modern equipment.
4. Industrialization: Technology has led to the building of big industries where most goods are
produced in large quantities.
5. Improved Method of Production: With technology, farmers can produce food on
commercial, large scale level using mechanized method.
Disadvantages of Technology
1. Pollution: With industrial toxic wastes and burning of petrochemicals, our water, air and land
become polluted.
2. Une mployme nt: Technology has made it possible for machines to replace man in most
industries, which has resulted in job loss and unemployment for most persons.
3. Quick Running Down of Natural Resources: With technology, deforestation takes place fast
and our eco-system is weakened. We are always afraid that if the trend is not curbed, man run the
risk of turning the earth into a desert of some sort in the future.
1. Television
2. Radio
3. Microwave
4. Cell phone
5. Air-conditioner
6. Wall clock
7. Gas cooker
8. Electric fan
9. Kerosene stove
10. Refrigerator, etc.
1. Drum set
2. Magnetic marker board
3. Air-conditioner
4. Ceiling fan
5. Bench vice
6. Calculator
7. Computers
8. Weighing balance
9. Piano
10. First aid box
11. Water dispenser, etc.
1. Fax machines
2. Industrial generators
3. Computers
4. Oven
5. Heat extractor
6. Air-conditioner
7. Telephones
8. Fork lift truck
9. Photocopy machine
10. Machines
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REVIEW QUESTIONS
1. Define technology
2. State at least two types of technology
3. State at least five professions related to technology
4. State at least five importance of technology
5. State at least five products of technology used at home, schools and in industries.
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LESSON 2.4
DRAWING INSTRUMENTS AND
MATERIALS (I)
Introduction
Now that you are well-acquainted with building materials and construction, let us give attention
to how you can use a combination of lines to carry out simple constructions of plane figures.
In this lesson, you are going to learn about drawing instruments and materials as they relate to
basic technical drawing.
OBJECTIVES: At the end of this lesson, the student should be able to:
1. Define technical drawing
2. Distinguish between drawing instrume nts and drawing materials
3. List at least six drawing instruments and state their uses
Definition:
Technical drawing is the language used by engineers and architects to interpret objects, symbols,
lines, curves and conventional representations on paper with the aid of drawing.
Drawing Instrume nts: Drawing instruments are non-consumable items used during technical
drawing. If well taken care of, they can remain for a long time. They include the following:
(i). Drawing Board: This is a flat wooden board with a smooth, rigid surface. It is suitable for
the A3 paper. E.g.
Drawing B oard
(ii). Tee-square: This is a T-shape instrument containing a head and a stock. It is used for
drawing horizontal lines and for setting the paper on the board and to support the set square
during drawing. E.g.
Tee S quare
(iii). Set-square: These are instruments in the form of a right-angled triangle, made of plastic.
We have the 450 and 300 /600 set-squares. They are used for drawing vertical and angled (slanted)
lines.
Set Square
(iv). Scale Rule: This is a 30cm wooden or plastic ruler, used for measuring lengths and for
dimensioning scaled drawings. E.g.
Scale Rule
(v). Protractor: The protractor is a plastic semi-circular instrument, used for measuring angles.
E.g.
Protractors
(vi). French curves: This instrument is used to draw different types, sizes and shapes of curves.
The flexible curve is used for the same purpose. E.g.
(vii). Drawing set: This is a pack containing different drawing items like pair of compass,
divider, etc. e.g.
Drawing set
(viii): Compass: A compass is used for drawing circles and arcs. There is the small bow
compass and the large –size compass. E.g.
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REVIEW QUESTIONS
The complete textbook comes with 109 pages, illustrative images and 150 objective
test questions for revision plus answers. There are 7 demonstrative short videos on
Technical Drawing at the JSS1 level.
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LESSON 2.10
FREE HAND SKETCHING
Introduction
In the last lesson, you learned about board practice, border line, drawing a number of parallel
lines and title block.
In this lesson, you are going to learn about how to use free-hand to sketch any applicable tool
and materials in technical drawing.
OBJECTIVES: At the end of this lesson, the student should be able to:
1. Define free-hand sketching
2. State at least four diffe rent technique involved in free-hand sketching
3. Carry out simple free-hand sketching.
Definition: Free hand sketching is the use of pencil, eraser and just your hand to make a quick
drawing of an object on paper.
(i).Straight lines: To sketch a straight line using free-hand sketch, you put two dots at the ends
of where the line will pass through. Then move the pencil across to the point to the right, starting
from the left. E.g.
(ii).Curves: There are two techniques used when drawing curves using free-hand sketch.
(a). Use several dots to indicate the path of the supposed curve;
(b). Gradually join these dots to form the required curve. E.g.
(iii).Circles: In sketching a circle using free- hand sketch, the following three steps may be
useful.
(a). sketch a square box.
(b). sketch centre lines to divide the square into four quadrant;
(c). finally join each quadrant as demonstrated by the teacher. E.g.
(iv). Ellipse: The following steps are followed when drawing an ellipse using free-hand
sketching.
(a). sketch a rectangular box.
(b). sketch centre lines to divide the rectangle into four quadrant.
(c). join each quadrant to achieve the required ellipse. e.g.
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REVIEW QUESTIONS
1. Define free-hand sketching
2. State at least four diffe rent technique involved in free-hand sketching3. Carry out simple
free-hand sketching.
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test questions for revision plus answers. There are 7 demonstrative short videos on
Technical Drawing at the JSS1 level.
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