Scheme of work forms the basis or guidelines for teaching and learning process in any given academic institution.
It gives clear direction for both teachers and students in tackling a wide range of subject like Geography subject.
In this post, we shall bring you Geography subject Scheme of work for Senior Secondary School in Nigeria, comprising first term, second term and third term respectively.
Here is a suggested scheme of work for Geography in Senior Secondary Schools in Nigeria:
First Term
Week 1: Introduction to Geography
- Definition and scope of geography
- Branches of geography
- Importance of geography
Week 2-3: Map work
- Introduction to maps and types of maps
- Map reading and interpretation
- Drawing and interpretation of maps
Week 4-5: Landforms and their features
- Plateau, plains, and mountains
- Volcanoes and earthquakes
- Weathering and erosion
Week 6-7: Climate and weather
- Introduction to weather and climate
- Factors affecting climate
- Types of climate in Nigeria
Week 8-9: Vegetation
- Types of vegetation in Nigeria
- Forest reserves in Nigeria
- Threats to vegetation in Nigeria
Second Term
Week 1-2: Soil and Agriculture
- Soil formation and types
- Soil erosion and conservation measures
- Agricultural systems in Nigeria
Week 3-4: Water resources
- Types of water resources
- Distribution of water resources in Nigeria
- Water pollution and its effects
Week 5-6: Population
- Introduction to population studies
- Factors affecting population distribution
- Population growth and control measures
Week 7-8: Economic activities
- Types of economic activities
- Importance of primary, secondary, and tertiary sectors
- Regional distribution of economic activities in Nigeria
Week 9-10: Transportation and Communication
- Types of transportation
- Communication networks in Nigeria
- Transportation and communication problems in Nigeria
Third Term
Week 1-2: Regional Geography of Nigeria
- Northern Nigeria
- Western Nigeria
- Eastern Nigeria
- Southern Nigeria
Week 3-4: Nigeria in the World
- Nigeria in the global system
- Nigeria’s relations with other countries
- Nigeria and international organizations
Week 5-6: Environmental issues in Nigeria
- Deforestation and desertification
- Oil exploration and its effects
- Pollution and waste management
Week 7-8: Tourism
- Definition of tourism
- Types of tourism
- Tourist attractions in Nigeria
Week 9-10: Revision and Examination
In summary, this scheme of work covers the major topics in Geography for senior secondary schools in Nigeria and is designed to be covered within a period of three terms.
It is important to note that teachers should aim to make the teaching and learning experience engaging and interactive for students. In addition, teachers who want to prepare their lesson notes and students who on their own, prefer to study ahead of this subject should see the information provided here very useful and educative.
Note also that this outline can be modified based on the curriculum and teaching approach of the school.