Year 1 General Science Lesson Planners for SHS | NaCCA Aligned

Spark curiosity and scientific inquiry in your classroom with the ultimate Year 1 General Science Planner.

This comprehensive resource is professionally designed to meet the rigorous standards of the new NaCCA/GES Common Core Curriculum. It provides a structured week-by-week roadmap for the entire academic year (Weeks 1–24), covering everything from The Scientific Method to the fascinating science behind Indigenous Food Production.

Select Your Term:

This planner is divided into two comprehensive semesters. Select the specific semester you need from the dropdown menu above.

Semester 1 Highlights (Weeks 1–12)

• The Nature of Science: Applying empirical evidence, observation, and project design based on scientific characteristics.

• Materials in Nature: Classifying solids (metals/non-metals) and mastering the naming of binary compounds (ionic and covalent).

• Life Processes: Conducting practical, hands-on experiments to understand Diffusion and Osmosis.

• Reproduction & Health: Comprehensive lessons on plant propagation, human reproduction, and menstrual health awareness.

Semester 2 Highlights (Weeks 13–24)

• Renewable Energy: Understanding, designing, and exploring the benefits of Solar Panels.

• Physics & Electronics: Investigating forces (friction, gravity, velocity) and building basic electronic circuits on breadboards.

• Health & Safety: Strategies for preventing lifestyle diseases, avoiding recreational drugs, and managing environmental hazards.

• Science in Local Industry: Uncovering the chemical processes in everyday life, including Saponification (local soap making) and Fermentation (Kenkey, Gari, and Tubani production).

Why Choose This Planner?

• 100% Editable: Delivered in Word/PDF formats so you can seamlessly adapt it for your specific laboratory demonstrations and field trips.

• Curriculum Compliant: Covers all 9 major sections of the Year 1 Core Science syllabus.

• Bonus Assessments: Includes a massive test bank of 200 questions per semester (MCQs, True/False, and Essays) to rigorously evaluate student progress and prepare them for exams.

Download today to simplify your lesson preparation and help students connect scientific theories to real-world Ghanaian applications.