Social Studies Scheme Of Work For Primary Two (Govt Approved)

Scheme of work is a general guideline to cover the major themes and concepts in various subjects. It gives the teachers and pupils alike clear direction on the way to go in their academic enterprise.

Here’s a sample scheme of work for Social Studies in primary two in Nigeria.

First Term:

Week 1: Introduction to Social Studies

• Importance of Social Studies
• Basic concepts: community, family, school

Week 2: My School

• The purpose of school
• Roles and responsibilities of teachers and students
• School rules and discipline

Week 3: My Family

• Importance of family
• Types of families (nuclear, extended, single-parent)
• Roles and responsibilities within a family

Week 4: My Community

• Definition of a community
• Identification of community helpers (police, doctor, firefighter)
• Services provided by community helpers

Week 5: My Environment

• Different types of environments (rural, urban)
• Importance of a clean and healthy environment
• Caring for the environment

Second Term:

Week 1: My Country

• Introduction to Nigeria
• National symbols (flag, coat of arms)
• Map reading skills (locating Nigeria on a map)

Week 2: Our Culture

• Nigerian cultural diversity
• Traditional clothing, food, and music
• Traditional festivals and celebrations

Week 3: Our History

• Nigerian historical figures and their contributions
• Significant events in Nigerian history
• Oral traditions and storytelling

Week 4: Our Economy

• Understanding basic economic concepts (goods, services, money)
• Types of occupations in Nigeria (agriculture, industry, services)
• Natural resources in Nigeria

Week 5: Our Government

• Introduction to local government
• Roles and responsibilities of government officials
• Understanding rules and laws

Third Term:

Week 1: Our Rights and Responsibilities

• Basic human rights
• Responsibilities as a citizen
• Respecting the rights of others

Week 2: Our Neighbors

• Introduction to neighboring countries
• Cultural similarities and differences
• Cooperation and friendship with neighboring countries

Week 3: Our Continent

• Introduction to Africa
• Physical features of Africa
• Diverse cultures and traditions across Africa

Week 4: Our World

• Introduction to continents and oceans
• Exploring different countries and their cultures
• Appreciating global diversity and interdependence

Week 5: Revision and Assessment

In summary, please note that this scheme of work is a general outline, and teachers can modify it as per their school’s curriculum and students’ needs.

We should also note that the specific topics and sequence may vary depending on the school or curriculum and students and pupils who want to read ahead of the subject should see the information provided here very as very useful guide.