SS1 Third Term Geography Lesson Note and Scheme of Work
Senior Secondary School 1 (SS1) Third Term Geography Lesson Note and Scheme of Work
Week 1: Landforms and Landscapes
Lesson Note: Introduction to various landforms and landscapes.
Scheme of Work: Formation and characteristics of mountains, valleys, plains.
Activities: Topographic map analysis, creation of 3D landform models.
Week 2: Political Geography
Lesson Note: Understanding political divisions and boundaries.
Scheme of Work: Types of boundaries, geopolitical issues.
Activities: Simulation of diplomatic negotiations, current events analysis.
Week 3: Cultural Geography
Lesson Note: Exploring cultural diversity and its impact.
Scheme of Work: Cultural regions, cultural diffusion.
Activities: Cultural exchange day, research on diverse traditions.
Week 4: Conservation of Natural Resources
Lesson Note: Strategies for the conservation of natural resources.
Scheme of Work: Sustainable practices in agriculture, forestry, and fisheries.
Activities: Group projects on eco-friendly practices, debate on conservation policies.
Week 5: Coastal and Marine Geography
Lesson Note: Studying coastal features and marine ecosystems.
Scheme of Work: Coastal erosion, importance of marine biodiversity.
Activities: Field trip to a coastal area, marine life observation.
Week 6: Environmental Impact Assessment
Lesson Note: Introduction to Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).
Scheme of Work: Process and significance of EIA.
Activities: Case studies on EIA, group discussion on environmental projects.
Week 7: Remote Sensing and GIS
Lesson Note: Understanding remote sensing and Geographic Information System (GIS).
Scheme of Work: Applications in geography, map interpretation.
Activities: Practical sessions with GIS software, satellite image analysis.
Week 8: Geopolitical Conflicts
Lesson Note: Examining geopolitical conflicts and their causes.
Scheme of Work: Case studies on historical and contemporary conflicts.
Activities: Model United Nations (MUN) simulation, conflict resolution debate.
Week 9: Global Environmental Issues
Lesson Note: Analyzing global environmental challenges.
Scheme of Work: Climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution.
Activities: Group presentations on global environmental issues, awareness campaigns.
Week 10: Tourism and Recreation
Lesson Note: Exploring the tourism industry and recreational activities.
Scheme of Work: Types of tourism, impact on the environment.
Activities: Tourism project presentations, cultural tourism exploration.
Week 11: Revision Week
Lesson Note: Comprehensive revision sessions.
Scheme of Work: Reviewing key concepts and topics covered.
Activities: Quiz competitions, peer teaching.
Week 12: Examination Week
Lesson Note: Preparing for and conducting the final examination.
Scheme of Work: Exam-oriented revision and practice.
Activities: Mock exams, final preparation discussions.
Week 13: School Dismissal Week
Lesson Note: Wrapping up the term and summarizing key learnings.
Scheme of Work: Reflection on the term’s content.
Activities: Term project presentations, awards ceremony, and farewell message
