JSS1 First Term Social Studies Lesson Note and Scheme of Work
JSS1 First Term Social Studies Lesson Note and Scheme of Work
Week 1: Introduction to Social Studies
Lesson: Understanding the Importance of Social Studies
Activity: Group discussion on real-life examples of social interactions
Week 2: The Meaning and Scope of Social Studies
Lesson: Defining Social Studies and its Components
Activity: Class presentation on different branches of Social Studies
Week 3: Basic Concepts in Social Studies
Lesson: Exploring Concepts like Culture, Society, and Citizenship
Activity: Creating visual representations of cultural diversity in the class
Week 4: Geography and Social Studies
Lesson: Relationship between Geography and Social Studies
Activity: Map interpretation and identification of geographical features
Week 5: History and Social Studies
Lesson: Understanding the Connection between History and Social Studies
Activity: Research and presentation on a historical event
Week 6: Government and Social Studies
Lesson: Introduction to Governance Systems
Activity: Classroom election simulation to demonstrate democratic principles
Week 7: Economics and Social Studies
Lesson: Basics of Economics and its Role in Society
Activity: Creating a mini-marketplace to understand economic transactions
Week 8: Social Institutions
Lesson: Exploring Family, Education, and Religion as Social Institutions
Activity: Role-play to illustrate the functions of each social institution
Week 9: Rights and Responsibilities
Lesson: Understanding Individual and Social Responsibilities
Activity: Group discussion on the importance of civic duties
Week 10: Social Issues and Problem Solving
Lesson: Identifying and Analyzing Social Problems
Activity: Group project on proposing solutions to a chosen social issue
Week 11: Revision Week
Review of key concepts and topics covered throughout the term
Week 12: Examination Week
Conducting a comprehensive examination based on the term’s syllabus
Week 13: School Dismissal Week
Recap of the term’s achievements and a brief farewell gathering.