Brother Pius Kindergarten & BASIC School

53 Akenzua Street, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. Tel: 09165127877

BASIC TWO
THIRD TERM 2025, WEEK ONE HOLIDAY ASSIGNMENT
MATHEMATICS
Textbook: Understanding Mathematics Book 3
Topic: Measurements (Length)
CHALKBOARD SUMMARY: Pupils are to copy this note into their Mathematics notebook.
Length means how long something is (object).
The standard unit for measuring length are; Centimeters (cm) and Metres (m). 1m = 100cm, 100cm
= 1m.
Converting Metres to Centimeters
Example 1: Change 3m to cm. Answer: 3m = 3 × 100 = 300cm
Converting Centimeters to Metres
Example 2: Change 400cm to m. Answer: 400cm = 400 ÷ 100 = 4m
ASSIGNMENT: Pupils are to answer the questions below:
Change the following to cm.
1: 6m
2: 8m
3: 9m
Change the following to m.
4: 500cm
5: 700cm

QUANTITATIVE REASONING
TOPIC: Basic Operation
TEXTBOOK: Lantern Quantitative Reasoning 3
CHALKBOARD SUMMARY: Pupils are to copy this note into their Quantitative Reasoning
notebook.

Example 1: 2 3 6

11 5
How to get 6 = 6 ÷ 3 = 6, 2 × 3 = 6 and 11 – 5 = 6
How to get 11 = 6 + 5 = 11
How to get 3 = 6 ÷ 2 = 3.
How to get 5 = 11 – 6 = 5

Example 2: 5 1 5

15 10
How to get 5 = 5 ÷ 1 = 5, 5 × 1 = 5 and 15 – 10 = 5.
How to get 1 = 5 ÷ 5 = 1
How to get 15 = 5 + 10 = 15.
How to get 10 = 15 – 5 = 10.
ASSIGNMENT: The pupils are to answer question 1 - 5, on page 48, exercise 15a, in their Lantern
Quantitative Reasoning Workbook 3.
C.R.K
TEXTBOOK: Madonna Primary Christian Religious Knowledge Book 3
TOPIC: Hospitality
CHALKBOARD SUMMARY: Pupils are to copy this note into their CRK notebook.
Hospitality means to be kind or generous to a visitor. We can show kindness or generosity to
visitors and strangers who are in need.
A certain man was traveling and met robbers who beat him up on the way. He almost died. Passers-
by ignored him but a good Samaritan saw him, had pity on him and took him to where he will be
cared for.
MORAL LESSON
Be kind
Help those in need
ASSIGNMENTS: Pupils are to answer the questions below:
1. What was the man doing when he got beaten?
2. Who beat him up?
3. Who showed him kindness?
4. What is hospitality?
5. State one moral lesson from the story

ENGLISH LANGUAGE
Textbook: Macmillan Brilliant Primary English Book 3
CHALKBOARD SUMMARY: Pupils are to copy this note into their English Language
notebook.
WORD MEANING
1) Crawl – to move forward on the hands and knees or by dragging the body on the ground.
2) Sluggish – slow moving or inactive.
3) Mansion – a large, impressive house.
4) Courage – strength in the face of pain or grief.
5) Courtesy – the showing off politeness in one's attitude and behavior.
Sentences
1) Mr. Okon built a mansion last week.
2) I didn't have the courage to climb the mountain.
3) The car had been sluggish all day.
4) The snails crawl to the top of the tree.
ASSIGNMENT: Pupils are to read Comprehension 2 on page 109 of their English Language
Textbook, and answer questions a-e.

COMPUTER STUDIES
Textbook: BASIC SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FOR PRIMARY SCHOOL
Topic: SYSTEM UNIT AND ITS COMPONENTS
CHALKBOARD SUMMARY: Pupils are to copy this note into their Computer Science
notebook.
The System Unit and Its Components
The system unit is the main part of a computer that houses essential hardware components
responsible for processing and managing data. It is typically a rectangular case that contains the core
electronic parts of a computer.
Main Components of the System Unit
1. Motherboard – The main circuit board that connects all components, including the CPU, RAM,
storage, and expansion cards.
2. Central Processing Unit (CPU) – Often referred to as the "brain" of the computer, it executes
instructions and processes data.
3. Random Access Memory (RAM) – Temporary storage that provides fast access to data for active
programs and processes.
4. Storage Devices
Hard Disk Drive (HDD) or Solid-State Drive (SSD) – Permanent storage for the operating system,
software, and files.
Optical Drives (optional)– Used for reading/writing CDs, DVDs, or Blu-ray discs.
5. Power Supply Unit (PSU) – Converts electrical power from an outlet into usable power for the
computer's components.
6. Cooling System – Includes fans and heat sinks to prevent overheating of components, especially
the CPU and GPU.
7. Expansion Cards – Additional cards inserted into motherboard slots for enhanced functionality,
such as:
Graphics Card (GPU) – Handles complex visual processing.
Sound Card – Improves audio output quality.
Network Interface Card (NIC) – Enables wired or wireless network connections.
8. Input/Output Ports – Connect peripherals like USB devices, keyboards, mouse, and monitors.
The system unit plays a crucial role in the overall operation of a computer, ensuring smooth
communication between hardware components and running software efficiently.
ASSIGNMENT: Pupils are to answer the questions below:
1. Define system unit
2. State one component of the system unit
3. Give the full meaning of RAM
4. Where is the CPU located
5. What is the function of the cooling system.

HOME ECONOMICS
Textbook: Junior Primary Home Economics Textbook Book 3 by Rebecca oyegbeda.
Topic: CLEANING THE SITTING ROOMS.
CHALKBOARD SUMMARY: Pupils are to copy this note into their Home Economics
notebook.
A sitting room is where we received our friends who visit us. We can sit and relax in the sitting
room when we are free.
A sitting room has the following furniture: cushion, chairs, centre table, radio, television, wall
pictures and decorations or flowers.
Materials used for cleaning the sitting room include brooms , brushes, polish, soap, water, rag, mop
etc.
Steps in cleaning the sitting room
We need to clean our sitting room daily to make them comfortable and relaxing.
Steps in cleaning a sitting room daily are:
1. Collect the cleaning articles
2. Open all the windows
3. Sweep the floor
4. Dust all the furniture in the room including window ledges
5. Arrange the furniture cushions in order
6. Put a good floor arrangement on the table.
ASSIGNMENT: Pupils are to answer questions 1 to 5 on page 41of their Junior Primary Home
Economics Workbook 3.

FRENCH LANGUAGE
TOPIC: Les Couleures (Colours)
CHALKBOARD SUMMARY: Pupils are to copy this note into their French Language
notebook.
Les Couleures means colours in English.
The different colours in French are classified under masculine and feminine. They are:
Masculine Feminine English meaning
1. Rouge Rouge Red
2. Vert Verte Green
3. Rose Rose Pink
4. Orange Orange Orange
5. Noir Noire Black
6. Bleu Bleu Blue
7. Blanc Blanche White
8. Brun Brune Brown
9. Jaune Jaune Yellow
ASSIGNMENT: Pupils are to do the work on page 14, Exercise 1 and 2 of their My Ideal la
pratique du Français Workbook. They are to match the colours with their English meaning.

CATHOLIC DOCTRINE
Topic: Sin
CHALKBOARD SUMMARY: Pupils are to copy this note into their Catholic Doctrine
notebook.
Sin is an offence against God by any thought, words, deeds or omission against the law of God.
There are two (2) kinds of sin
1. Original Sin and
2. Actual Sin.
✓Original Sin= is that guilt and stain of sin which we inherited from Adam, who is the original
head of all mankind. All mankind has original sin except Jesus Christ and Blessed Virgin Mary.
✓Actual Sin= Actual Sin are the sin which we ourselves commit ourselves.
Actual sin is divided into two parts
1. Mortal Sin and
2. Venial Sin.
✓Mortal Sin= Is a serious offence against God because it kills the souls and led to hell.
✓Venial Sin= Is an offence which does not kill the soul, yet displeases God and often leads to
mortal Sin
ASSIGNMENT: Pupils are to answer the questions below:
1. The sin we inherited from Adam is?
2. Who is the original head of all mankind?
3. Who are the two persons without Original Sin?
4. What is Mortal Sin?
5. List the two types of actual sin.

VERBAL REASONING
Textbook: Step to Verbal Reasoning Book3.
Topic: Rhyming Words.
CHALKBOARD SUMMARY: Pupils are to copy this note into their Verbal Reasoning
notebook.
Rhyming words are words that sounds alike at the end of a word. Eg Show goes with slow.
ASSIGNMENT: Pupils are to answer the questions on page 60 and 61 of their Step to Verbal
Reasoning Book 3
PROSE: Pupils are to read Chapter 1 of the Novel The King's Treasure and answer the questions
that follows.
BASIC SCIENCE
TOPIC: HEALTH AND SAFETY- NOISE POLLUTION
TEXTBOOK: STAN BASIC SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY BOOK 3
CHALKBOARD SUMMARY: Pupils are to copy this note into their Basic Science notebook.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
1. Health is the general condition of the body.
2. Health also means the well - being of a person.
3. SAFETY: Safety means to be free from danger or harm.
4. HYGIENE: Hygiene is the way we take care of our body and environment.
5. Hygiene also means the practice of cleanliness of good health.
POLLUTION
6. Pollution is the release of harmful or dangerous substances into the environment.
7. TYPES OF POLLUTION
a. Noise pollution
b. Air pollution
c. Water pollution
d. Land pollution
e. Soil pollution
8. POLLUTANTS: Pollutants are harmful substances that cause pollution in the environment.
9. Examples of Pollutants are:
a. Dust
b. Smoke
c. Waste
d. Chemicals etc.
NOISE POLLUTION
10. Noise pollution is an unpleasant and unwanted sound.
11. SOURCES OF NOISE POSITION
a. Sound of aeroplane
b. Generator sound
c. Sound of train etc.
12. EFFECTS OF NOISE POLLUTION
a. It causes deafness
b. It causes lack of concentration
c. It causes hypertension etc.
13. CONTROL OR PREVENTION OF NOISE POLLUTION
a. Reduction of noise from loudspeaker and car sirens
b. Car horns should not be used unnecessarily
a. Ban of use of heavy guns and fireworks etc.
ASSIGNMENT: Pupils are to do the work on page 47 and 38 of their Stan Basic Science and
Technology Workbook 3.

SOCIAL STUDIES
Topic: Nigeria's Natural Resources
Textbook: Social Studies for Primary Schools Book 3
CHALKBOARD SUMMARY: Pupils are to copy this note into their Social Studies notebook.
Nigeria's Natural Resources
Natural resources are things that can be found in their natural state under the ground.
We have two types of Natural resources
(1) Agricultural Resources
(2). Mineral resources
Examples of Agricultural Resources are rubber, cotton, oil palm etc.
Examples of Mineral resources are lime stone, copper, iron ore, crude oil etc.
ASSIGNMENT: Pupils are to answer the questions below:
1. Define. Natural resources
2. Write out two examples of Agricultural Resources
3. List two types of Natural resources
4. Write out two examples of Mineral resources

PHYSICAL HEALTH EDUCATION & VOCATIONAL APTITUDE

Textbook: WABP PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION TEXTBOOK 3
Topic: MENTAL AND SOCIAL HEALTH
CHALKBOARD SUMMARY: Pupils are to copy this note into their Physical Health
Education and Vocational Aptitude notebook.
MENTAL AND SOCIAL HEALTH.
Mental and social health means to observe those rules that makes our brain relax and keep our body
strong.
REST: This means to relax or to have a quiet time. The best way to rest is to sleep.
SLEEP: This means to close the eyes without knowing what goes on around you. Sleep makes you
grow stronger and healthy.
IMPORTANCE OF REST AND SLEEP FOR GOOD MENTAL AND SOCIAL HEALTH.
1. It relaxes the brain
2. It makes the body healthy and strong.
3. It allows the body recover quick from illness.
ASSIGNMENT: Pupils are to answer the questions below:
1. Define mental and social health.
2. What does rest do to the body?
3. What is the best way to rest?
4. What is sleep?
5. Mention two importance of rest and sleep.

FINE ART
Textbook: Cultural and Creative Arts Book 3
Topic: meaning of traditional fabrics
CHALKBOARD SUMMARY: Pupils are to copy this note into their Drawing Book.
Traditional fabrics are materials which are produced by local skilled men and women using
materials found within the environment or locality. Examples of materials for producing fabrics are:
1. Cotton
2. Raffia
3. Local silk
There are two ways of producing traditional fabrics, they are:
1. Handwoven
2. Tie and dye.
ASSIGNMENT: Pupils are to answer the question on page 20 & 21 of their Cultural and Creative
Arts Workbook 3.

HANDWRITING
ASSIGNMENT: Pupils are to copy the expression below on 2 pages on their 2D exercise book
using tall, tail and middle letters. The food tasted good.

EDO LANGUAGE
TEXTBOOK: NEW MILLENNIUM EBE EDO BOOK2
TOPIC: OTUE EDO ESO (SOME EDO COMMON GREETINGS)
CHALKBOARD SUMMARY: Pupils are to copy this note into their Edo Language notebook.
Otue means Greeting.
EDO EBO
1. Obowie Good morning
2. Obavan Good afternoon
3. Obota Good evening
4. Obevbaru Well-done
5. Obokhian Welcome
6. Uruese Thank you
7. Vbo ye he? How are you?
8. Okhienwere Safe journey
9. O yese. Fine/ I am fine
ASSIGNMENT: Pupils are to answer the questions below into their Edo notebooks.
1. Vba tie greeting vbe Edo?
2. Thank you means what in Edo?
Write the following greetings in Edo
3. Welcome
4. How are you?
5. What is the respond to this Edo greeting ‘Vbo ye he?’