Creating a complete scheme of work requires careful consideration of various factors, including the specific curriculum, teaching methods, resources available and the needs of the students throughout the academic year.
The scheme of work covers a range of topics and is designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to Geography subject for students JSS3.
Here is a typical outline or scheme of work for Geography, designed to be covered over the course of one academic year (three terms) for junior secondary schools JSS3 in Nigeria. Please note that this outline can be modified according to the specific needs of your school or curriculum:
Term 1: Introduction to Geography and Map Skills
- Introduction to Geography
- Definition of Geography and its importance
- Branches of Geography: Physical, Human, and Environmental Geography
- Map Skills and Interpretation
- Introduction to maps and their uses
- Types of maps: topographic, thematic, political, etc.
- Map symbols, scales, and legends
- Reading and interpreting various types of maps
- Latitude and Longitude
- Understanding the Earth’s grid system
- Identifying and locating places using latitude and longitude
- Time zones and their significance
Term 2: Physical Geography
- Landforms and Relief Features
- Mountains, plateaus, plains, valleys, and hills
- Formation processes and characteristics
- Weather and Climate
- Difference between weather and climate
- Factors affecting climate: latitude, altitude, distance from the sea, etc.
- Climate zones and their characteristics
- Ecosystems and Biomes
- Introduction to ecosystems and their components
- Major biomes: tropical rainforests, deserts, grasslands, etc.
- Biodiversity and conservation
Term 3: Human Geography
- Population Studies
- Population growth and distribution
- Population density and factors affecting it
- Population pyramids and age structure
- Settlement Patterns and Urbanization
- Types of settlements: rural and urban
- Factors influencing settlement patterns
- Urbanization trends and challenges
- Economic Activities and Resources
- Primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary economic activities
- Types of resources: natural, human, and capital
- Resource utilization and sustainability
Term 4: Environmental Geography and Regional Studies
- Environmental Issues
- Pollution types: air, water, soil
- Deforestation, desertification, and their impacts
- Climate change and its effects
- Regional Studies: Nigeria and Africa
- Nigeria’s physical and human characteristics
- Major cities, rivers, and natural resources
- Cultural diversity and ethnic groups
- Global Geography
- Major world continents, oceans, and their features
- International trade and globalization
- Case studies of selected countries
Assessment:
- Continuous assessments, quizzes, and class participation
- Mid-term and end-of-term examinations
- Practical map skills tests
- Group projects and presentations on selected topics
In summary, please note, this scheme of work is a guide, and you can modify it according to your school’s curriculum, textbooks, and the specific needs of your students.
It is also recommended that practical demonstrations and hands-on activities should be integrated into the teaching process whenever possible to enhance students’ understanding and practical skills of Geography subject.
It’s important to encourage critical thinking, problem-solving and active participation among students during lessons.
Also bear in mind to consult the official curriculum guidelines provided by the relevant educational authorities in Nigeria to ensure that your scheme of work aligns with the required standards and objectives.