Geography Scheme Of Work For Senior Secondary School SS2 In Nigeria (Govt Approved).

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 wide range of topics, designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to Geography subject for students SS2.

Here is a typical outline or scheme of work for Geography SS2, designed for one academic year (three terms) in Nigeria. Please note that this outline can be modified according to the specific needs of your school or curriculum:

Term 1:

Week 1-2: Population Geography

• Population Distribution and Density
• Population Growth and Structure
• Population Theories (Malthusian Theory, Demographic Transition Model)
• Population Policies and Management

Week 3-4: Settlement Geography

• Types of Settlements (Rural, Urban, Suburban)
• Factors Affecting Settlement Patterns
• Urbanization and Urban Problems
• Rural-Urban Migration

Week 5-7: Economic Geography

• Agriculture (Commercial and Subsistence Farming, Agricultural Systems)
• Mining and Quarrying
• Industry and Manufacturing
• Trade and Transport (Modes of Transportation, Trade Routes)

Week 8-10: Environmental Management

• Ecosystems and Biodiversity
• Natural Resources and Conservation
• Pollution (Air, Water, Land)
• Environmental Management Strategies

Term 2:

Week 1-2: Climatology

• Elements of Weather and Climate (Temperature, Precipitation, Humidity, Wind)
• Factors Affecting Climate (Latitude, Altitude, Distance from the Sea)
• Climatic Regions of the World

Week 3-4: Hydrology

• Water Cycle
• Drainage Systems and Patterns
• Water Resources Management
• Floods and Droughts

Week 5-7: Geopolitics

• Political Geography
• Types of Boundaries (Natural and Artificial)
• Territorial Disputes
• Globalization and its Impact on Political Geography

Week 8-10: Regional Geography

• West Africa: Physical and Human Features
• East Africa: Physical and Human Features
• Southern Africa: Physical and Human Features
• North Africa: Physical and Human Features

Term 3:

Week 1-2: Cartography

• Map Projections
• Map Scale and Symbols
• Remote Sensing and GIS (Geographic Information System)
• Use of Maps in Geographic Analysis

Week 3-4: Tourism Geography

• Types of Tourism (Ecotourism, Cultural Tourism, Adventure Tourism)
• Tourism Attractions and Destinations in Nigeria
• Impacts of Tourism (Positive and Negative)
• Sustainable Tourism Practices

Week 5-6: Global Issues

• Global Warming and Climate Change
• Deforestation and Desertification
• Water Scarcity and Pollution
• Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Week 7-9: Revision and Assessments

• Revision of all topics covered
• Mock Examinations
• Feedback and Remedial Sessions

Week 10: Project Work

• Students work on geography projects related to any topic covered during the term.

In conclusion, please note that a combination of lectures, discussions, practical activities and assignments weekly, will be very important. Continuous assessment should also be integrated into the scheme of work, including quizzes, classwork, and projects.

In addition, teachers should adapt the scheme of work to suit the specific needs of their students and available resources.