SS2 First Term History Lesson Note and Scheme of Work
Week 1: Introduction to Ancient Civilizations
Lesson Note: Explore the earliest human civilizations – Mesopotamia, Egypt, and the Indus Valley. Discuss their contributions to early societies.
Scheme of Work: Introduce students to key concepts and historical methods. Assign a research project on a chosen ancient civilization.
Week 2: Greek and Roman Empires
Lesson Note: Dive into the rise and fall of the Greek and Roman empires. Discuss their political systems, cultural achievements, and impacts on Western civilization.
Scheme of Work: Organize a class debate on the influence of Greek and Roman ideas in modern society. Assign readings on Greek philosophy.
Week 3: African Civilizations
Lesson Note: Explore African civilizations such as Mali, Ghana, and Songhai. Discuss their economic, social, and cultural achievements.
Scheme of Work: Conduct group presentations on different African civilizations. Engage in a creative project, like creating a visual timeline of African civilizations.
Week 4: Medieval Europe
Lesson Note: Examine the feudal system, the role of the church, and the Black Death. Discuss the emergence of nation-states.
Scheme of Work: Organize a simulation of medieval life. Assign research projects on notable medieval figures.
Week 5: Renaissance and Reformation
Lesson Note: Investigate the cultural and intellectual developments of the Renaissance. Discuss the impact of the Reformation on European society.
Scheme of Work: Analyze Renaissance art and literature. Organize a class discussion on the Protestant Reformation.
Week 6: Age of Exploration
Lesson Note: Explore the motivations and consequences of European exploration. Discuss the Columbian Exchange.
Scheme of Work: Conduct a map activity tracing major explorations. Assign a project on the impact of the Columbian Exchange.
Week 7: Enlightenment and Scientific Revolution
Lesson Note: Examine the intellectual movements of the Enlightenment and Scientific Revolution. Discuss key figures and their ideas.
Scheme of Work: Organize a debate on Enlightenment ideals. Conduct science experiments to understand key concepts from the Scientific Revolution.
Week 8: Industrial Revolution
Lesson Note: Investigate the economic and social transformations during the Industrial Revolution. Discuss the impact on labor and urbanization.
Scheme of Work: Assign a project on inventors and innovations of the Industrial Revolution. Discuss the ethical implications of industrialization.
Week 9: World Wars I and II
Lesson Note: Analyze the causes and consequences of World Wars I and II. Discuss the Treaty of Versailles and the rise of totalitarian regimes.
Scheme of Work: Organize a mock peace conference. Assign a research project on the impact of war on civilians.
Week 10: Post-WWII and Cold War
Lesson Note: Examine the aftermath of WWII and the ideological conflicts of the Cold War. Discuss the Cuban Missile Crisis and the Space Race.
Scheme of Work: Conduct a simulation of Cold War tensions. Assign a project on a significant event during the Cold War.
Week 11: Revision Week
Activities: Review key concepts, conduct practice tests, and engage in group discussions. Provide resources for self-study and clarification of doubts.
Week 12: Examination Week
Activities: Administer exams covering the entire term’s material. Ensure a fair and comprehensive assessment of students’ understanding.
Week 13: School Dismissal Week
Activities: Wrap up the term with a summary of key learnings. Provide feedback on exams and discuss expectations for the next term. Encourage students to continue exploring history during the break.
