Basic Science

A machine  is defined as any arrangement that enables work to be done easily. Types of machine There are different types of simple machines ;  lever, pulley,  wheel and axle, … Read More »Simple Machine

Radioactivity is the spontaneous disintegration of the nucleus of an atom of an element. Radioactivity involves nucleus reactions. A chemical reaction involves the movement of an element in its nucleus,… Read More »RADIOACTVITY

ABORTION: Is defined as the deliberate termination of human pregnancy. It ends the pregnancy by removing the foetus and embryos before it can survive outside the uterus.  TYPES OF ABORTION… Read More »FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION 2

Energy for working. Energy is a key factor in national development. For instance, electrical energy is needed to do a lot of things. Poor management of the energy resources in… Read More »ENERGY AND SOCIETY

Meaning of renewable and non-renewable energy Renewable energy is the energy resources that can be replaced as they are used up. Non-renewable energy is the energy resources that cannot be… Read More »RENEWABLE AND NON-RENEWABLE ENERGY

Counselling and Testing Places to go for counselling and medical tests are: School guidance and counsellor Health centres Specialized institutions Youth centre Adolescent-focused NGOs Care and support The support and… Read More »HIV/AIDS II

HIV means Human Immunodeficiency Virus while AIDS means Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. HIV/AIDS is a deadly disease which has no cure yet. The virus, HIV is the cause of AIDS.… Read More »HIV/AIDS

Sexually transmitted infections (diseases) are infections that can be spread from one person to another through sexual intercourse with an infected person. Examples, Causative agents and symptoms of Sexually Transmitted… Read More »SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS

Effects of air pollution.
(1) It can lead to respiratory diseases (when smoke, soot and dust is inhaled)
(2) Smog can reduce visibility and cause respiratory diseases
(3) High concentration of carbon (ii) oxide can cause brain damage
(4) It can cause cancer

Pollution is the contamination of our environment with dirty, poisonous and dangerous or hazardous substances. It is also defined as the release of waste products or materials into the environment… Read More »ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION I

Reproduction is the ability of living things to produce young ones like them. Reproduction is one of the characteristics of living things which is for the continuation of life. There… Read More »REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM

The kinetic theory of matter explains the behavior of matter in terms of the motion of its particles. According to this theory, matter is composed of tiny particles (atoms, molecules,… Read More »CHANGES IN STATES OF MATTER USING KINETIC THEORY

Melting When a solid is heated, the particles acquire more kinetic energy and vibrate more vigorously. Eventually, at a certain temperature called the melting point of the solid, the force… Read More »CHANGES IN STATES OF MATTER USING KINETIC THEORY

Kinetic molecular theory is useful in describing the properties of solids, liquids and gases at the molecular level.  Kinetic theory of matter assumes that matter is made up of tiny… Read More »MOLECULAR STRUCTURES USING KINETIC THEORY

Kinetic energy is a form of energy that an object possesses due to its motion. It is defined as the energy an object has because of its mass and velocity.… Read More »KINETIC ENERGY

Life Span continuum refers to series of similar events that takes place throughout the length of time a person is likely to live.

Communication Techniques Communication is the process of giving, receiving and understanding messages. It involves exchanging ideas, understanding, listening, expressing oneself, talking and using body language, facial expression and a host… Read More »FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION

When an object is dropped from above the ground, work is done as the object is pulled to the ground. As the object is falling and work is done, the… Read More »Energy Transfer (When work is done)

Potential Energy Potential energy is the type of energy possessed by a body due to its position. A stone on the ground does not have energy so long as it… Read More »POTENTIAL AND KINETIC ENERGY