This book, Basic Science JS 1, has been written to reflect the latest 9-year Universal Basic Education Curriculum for Junior Secondary Schools, as one of the themes put together to form Basic Science and Technology (BST).

It is a result of thorough research into the general principles of Basic Science for Junior Secondary Schools. While preparing this edition of Basic Science, the author ensured that where appropriate, review questions that contain emerging national and global issues such as is available in science, engineering, health, information technology and entrepreneurship were applied.

This book is packaged with everyday realities in mind designed to actualize students’ creative potentials in Science, Arts, and Technology for economic transformation.