English Language – Reading techniques Read More »
You read signposts, advertisements, storybooks and textbooks. Reading the right way can go a long way to help you understand the material you are reading. Reading is done for comprehension. Reading comprehension is an important aspect of the English language curriculum, and it helps to develop your understanding of given texts. Some reading techniques will […]
General Math – The Importance of Numbers Read More »
Numbers play significant roles in everyday life — in business for buying and selling; for measuring of a patient’s vitals (weight, temperature, rate of heartbeat etc.) in the hospital; for checking the speed limit of a moving vehicle when driving; to represent the quantities of food substances that should be combined to constitute a balanced
Branches of Chemistry – Pure, Applied Read More »
The two main branches of Chemistry are Pure Chemistry and Applied Chemistry 1. Pure Chemistry Pure Chemistry is the study of basic principles and theories of chemistry without considering practical use or application. It involves exploring the properties, structure, and behaviour of matter at a molecular and atomic level, analysing the interactions and transformation of
Social – Indigenous Knowledge Systems 3 Read More »
The Impact of Irrigation systems on ancient Africa By ensuring a reliable water supply, irrigation systems allowed for the cultivation of crops in arid and semi-arid regions, leading to increased agricultural output. Techniques such as flood recession farming, and the construction of small-scale irrigation canals allowed communities to cultivate crops such as millet. sorghum and
Social – Indigenous Knowledge Systems 2 Read More »
TRANSPORTATION Another major indigenous technology of the ancient African was transportation. With indigenous knowledge, the ancient Africans moved and migrated from one geographical area to another. They started travelling on foot, then to the use of litters (palanquins), which were used to carry royals and the rich people in their communities. To move faster and
Social – Indigenous Knowledge Systems 1 Read More »
Indigenous knowledge refers to the ideas, skills, and ideas developed by societies and their histories of interaction with their natural surroundings. They included: oral traditions and storytelling, herbal medicine and healing practices, agricultural practices, ecological wisdom, art and artisanry, music, dance, and rituals. The Africans applied this indigenous knowledge through metalworking to manufacture farming tools,
Biology – Biology and Fish-farming Read More »
INTRODUCTION Biology and entrepreneurship are two distinct areas brought together to enable us to combine our biological knowledge with skills and knowledge in entrepreneurship. This is to ensure that we are self-motivated, proactive and action-oriented to pursue an innovative product and service. In this section you will learn about Biology and entrepreneurship (bio-entrepreneurship) and the
Social – Ecosystems That Influenced Ancient Africans Savannas Read More »
Savannas are grassy plains with scattered trees and shrubs. These ecosystems are often found in Africa, and they support a wide variety of wildlife. The open grasslands provide food for herbivores like zebras and giraffes, while predators like lions hunt them for survival. Savannas also experience wet and dry seasons. For example, tall grass where
Social – Geographic Features That Influenced Ancient Africans Read More »
The ancient African continent had a lot of geographical features which include deserts, savannah, swamps, rainforests, plateaus, mountains, rivers, lakes, valleys, and highlands. The Nile River played a crucial role in supporting ancient Egyptian civilisation while the Congo River facilitated trade and communication. The Sahara Desert shaped Sahara societies around the oases. The ways of
Science Notes – Soil conservation Read More »
Explain concept of soil conservation Soil conservation is a set of techniques used to prevent soil from losing its fertility. Soil can have reduced fertility due to erosion, over usage, acidification, salinization and other causes. Describe activities to conserve soil water and maintain soil fertility 1. Terrace farming Terracing or terrace farming is the practice