Senior Secondary Teaching Scheme Humanity. Federal Geography in Scheme of Work for SS 1. Structure of the earth – Schemeofwork
GEOGRAPHY SS 1 SCHEME FIRST TERM
| WEEK | TOPIC/CONTENT | ACTIVITIES |
| 1 | Introduction to Geography; Definition and scope of geographyImportance of geography | – Guide students to explain concepts of geography – Define geography – Explains the scope and importance of geography – Students draws references from the local environment to explain the term geography. Resources; – Pictures – Maps |
| 2 | Geography of FCT Location, position and size of FCTPolitical division FCT, Towns and villages and their headquarters.Physical setting of FCT. Relief and drainage | – Draw a sketch map of FCT and insert some major physical and cultural features. – Guide discussions on ; a) location, position, size of FCT, b) political divisions, c) physical setting etc. Resources; Pictures, maps, atlas, drawing paper. |
| 3 | Climate and vegetation of FCT; CLIMATE: Temperature and rainfall, humidity, etcVegetation type; (man and natural vegetation)Population and people of FCT | Guide discussions on: Climate of FCTVegetation typePopulationMineral resources and agricultureCommercial activities in FCTCarry out a guided field word |
| 4 | Economic Activities in FCT : Mineral resources and agriculture Industries and commercial activities in FCT | |
| 5 | The solar system Definition of solar systemComponents of the solar system and their characteristics Size and shape of the earth. | 1. Guide students to model the solar system 2. Uses the model to guide students to identify and describe components of solar system. 3. Guides discussions on: a) shapes and size of the earth, 2) position of the earth in relation to the sun. 4. model the Solar System Resources; Globe, Aerial photographs of the earth, Illustrative diagrams. |
| 6 | Earth’s Sphericity, Rotation and Revolution. Evidence of the earth’s sphericity Meani ng of Rotation and its effectsMeaning of Revolution and its effects | TEACHER: Uses the globe and other models to demonstrate Rotation and Revolution 2. guide discussions on effects of the earth’s rotation and revolution STUDENTS: watch demonstrations and ask questions INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS Globe, slide, Torch light and any source of light, diagrams |
| 7 | Difference between Rotation and RevolutionEclipse; Dawn and Twilight | |
| 8 | Latitudes and Longitudes; Meaning of Latitudes and important line of latitudes.Calculation of distances using lines of latitudesMeaning of longitudes, important lines of longitudes and their usesDifferences and similarities between latitude and longitudesGreat and small circles. | TEACHER :uses the globe and map of the world to identify and explain: Latitudes and longitudesEquator, Meridian, Greenwich mean time, international Date line and grid reference. STUDENTS: Listen to teacher’s explanations, ask questionsParticipate in discussionsDetermine distances, time and time zones from Latitude and Longitude. INSTRUCTIONALMATERIALS: Atlas, globe, illustrative diagrams of positions of major regions of the world etc. |
| 9 | Calculation of local time and longitudesInternational date lineGreenwich mean time (GMT), Standard time, local time and time zones. | TEACHER: – Guides discussions on : Equator, Relationship with major regions of the world. The meridian and the time zones etc Guides students to: -differentiate between latitudes and longitudes, – Calculate local time of places from Longitudes. STUDENTS: Determine distances, time and time zones from latitudes and longitudes INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: As in week 8 |
| 10 | THE EARTH’S STRUCTURE: Major spheres of the earth(atmosphere, biosphere, etc)Interior structure of the earth(crust, mantle and core)Rock types (igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic) and their characteristics (structure, colour and texture. ) | TEACHER: Uses diagrams and sketches to guide students to : Identify earth’s major spheres Identify the structure of the earth’s crust 2. Initiates and guides discussions on – composition of the spheres – characteristics of crust, mantle etc – explains relationship between the spheres etc STUDENTS: – Participate in guided tour of the school to observe the earth’s spheres Draw and label cross section of earth’s crust INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Illustrative diagrams, sketches, models of the cross section of earth’s interior |
| 11 | Rocks contd. Mode of formation and uses of rocksMountains types: ( fold, block, etc) and their mode of formationCharacteristics and uses of mountains | TEACHER: Takes students on field work to collect and classify rocks -Initiate and guide discussions on : structure, colour, texture, permeability of rock types, – Process of formation of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks. – Mode of formation and importance of rock. STUDDENTS: Bring pictures and things made from rock – Prepare an album of rocks in the locality INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS : Rock samplesPictures of rockIllustrative diagram |
| 12 | PLATEAUX / LOW LANDS Meaning, types of plateaux, uses and disadvantages of mountainsLowlands: Meaning, types (valleys , crust, plains) etc.Importance and disadvantages of low lands. | TEACHER: – Uses pictures and models to guide students to identify different mountains types -Takes students on guided tour of locality to observe highland and lowland in the locality – Initiate discussions on : – characteristics of mountain types, types of lowland processes of formation, – Importance and disadvantages etc STUDENTS: Participate in guided tour to observe mountains and lowlands Make models of mountains , lowlands INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Atlas, Maps, sketches, pictures of lowlands, Models |
| 13 | Revision | Revision |
| 14 | Examination | Examination |
Senior Secondary Federal Geography Scheme of Work for SS 1
GEOGRAPHY SS 1 SCHEME SECOND TERM
| WEEK | TOPIC/CONTENT | ACTIVITIES |
| 1 | The Environment :Weather and climate : Meaning of environment, types and importanceDefinition of weather and climate and their differencesElements of weather and their instruments used in recording them. | TEACHER: – Conduct outdoor activities for students to observe the environment – Guide class discussions on; classification of environment(physical, social, cultural – Recognize components of the environment into 3 major domains – Weather elements and their attributes – importance of weather on physical and human activities – Guides students to make measurements and keep weather records – Guides students to discussing factors affecting climate with examples. STUDENTS: participate in guided tour to observe mountains, lowland Make models of mountains, lowlandsTake weather measurements and keep weather records INSTRUSTRATION MATERIALS: Illustrative diagram and sketches, Rain Guauge, Wind Vane, Barometer, Hygrometer etc |
| 2 | CLIMATE (CONTD.) Attribute of climate (variability), aerial extents, decoration, etc,Importance of weather. | |
| 3 | FACTORS AFFECTING CLIMATE: Altitude, LatitudeSlope and aspect, continentality etc | |
| 4 | GOEGRAPHY OF NIGERIA: Location, position, size and distance( Latitudes, longitudes, boundaries and neighbours)Political division of Nigeria(states and their capitals, local government and their headquarters. | TEACHER: – Uses maps to help students describe the location and position of Nigeria with respect to her neighbours – Guides students to; – Describe location of states and their capitals with reference to latitudes and longitudes – Determine size, area, landmarks of Nigeria – Draw political maps of Nigeria, insert states and their headquarters – Discuss Nigeria’s climate, characteristics of different seasons etc. Discuss drainage of Nigeria. – Draw a map of Nigeria showing relief and drainage distribution. STUDENTS: calculate the area of Nigeria – Draws the political map of Nigeria showing the states capitals and local government headquarters – Draw relief map of Nigeria and linking it with drainage distribution of Nigeria. INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Atlas, political maps of Nigeria, Globe, illustrative diagrams and sketches. |
| 5 | NIGERIA CONT. Relief- Highland And Low Lands Drainage –Major Rivers and their characteristics Importance and problems of Nigerians rivers | |
| 6 | NIGERIA CONT. River Basin- meaning , major basins and uses of basinsLakes in Nigeria: Meaning, types, reasons for shallowness of lake chadUses of Lakes | |
| 7 | POPULATION OF NIGERIA: Definition, concepts and population distributionPopulation structure and qualityPopulation movement(migration) and population data (census) | TEACHER : Guides students to observe population structure and distribution. Guides class discussions on: -Population, size, distribution and structure -Population quality, population movement, data and their sources and problems of data STUDENTS: observe distribution of population within the school Identify and locate highly populated urban centres, rural areas with sparse population INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Map of Nigeria showing population distribution, pictures, slides of densely populated areas, posters of HIV/AIDS to explain quality of populationMaps showing various resources |
| 8 | RESOURCES OF NIGERIA: Mineral resources: meaning and types of mineral resources (petroleum, national gas, tin and columbite, etcPower resources(petroleum, gas, HEP, solar energy, etc. water resources: meaning ,types(river lakes, dams, seas, underground water | TEACHER: Leads students to identify various minerals on Nigeria Takes students out to observe mining sites, observe vegetation and water resources within and around community.Guides students to -Locate where Nigeria’s major resources are found in the map -Discuss the importance of these resources to Nigeria’s economy STUDENTS: Make record /report of resources found in their community -Identify and classify Nigeria’s resources -Draw a map of Nigeria and insert various resources INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Map of Nigeria showing population distribution, pictures, slides of densely populated areas, posters of HIV/AIDS to explain quality of populationMaps showing various resources |
9 | RESOURCES OF NIGERIA CONTD.: Vegetation resources; meaning and types of vegetation(Man and natural vegetation (e.g crops, government etc) | TEACHER: Leads discussions on the meaning and types of vegetation and the importance of vegetation to man STUDENTS: Should be able to differentiate, giving examples, between human and natural vegetation . INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL: Pictures, slides, Maps |
10 | MAPWORK/READING Maps: meaning, types, examples and uses.Scales: definition, types attributes, size (small and large), merits and demerits.Conversion of scales | TEACHER: -Brings different types of maps to class. Helps the students to identify different types of maps Guides class discussion on -Meaning, types and uses of maps,, and map scales . STUDENTS: Identify different types of maps brought to class convert on type of scale to another INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL: different types of maps , Atlas, Ruler or measuring tape. |
| 11 | Revision | Revision |
| 12 | Examination | Examination |
Senior Secondary Teaching Scheme Humanity. Federal Geography Scheme of Work for SS 1 – Schemeofwork
GEOGRAPHY SS 1 SCHEME THIRD TERM
| WEEK | TOPIC / CONTENT | ACTITIVIES |
| 1 2 | Map Distance: Measurement of units and conversion of distance to map distanceMap ReductionMap enlargement Interpretation of physical and cultural features: Contour lines, definition, intervals etcPhysical features (ridges, spurs, valleys, hills, rivers etc)Cultural features (road, settlements, schools, communication lines, etc | Teacher: guides the class discussion on ; Measurement of distances and conversions to real distanceDemonstrate map reduction and enlargementGuide students as they enlarge, reduce mapsIdentification of physical and cultural featuresRelationship between physical and cultural features. Students: – carry out practical activities on map reduction and enlargement – Solve problems on how scales of map can change when maps are reduced or enlarged. – carry out practical work on map interpretation Instructional materials: – Maps, sketches, Ruler, Drawing paper slides |
| 3 | Transportation: Definition, types/modern means of transportation(roads, rail, water, air, pipeline, etc | Teacher: – Uses maps, diagrams, pictures to guide students to identify transportation types. – Merits and Demerits of each type of transportation – Importance and problems of transportation. Student: – Sketch map of Nigeria showing rails, air transport Instructional Materials : Maps, Atlas, Films, drawing paper. |
| 4 | Industry : Definition and classes of Industries.(Primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary .Heavy and light Industries | Teacher : Guides students to – Locate major industrial regions on a world map – Identify and describe major industries – Takes students out to visit industries in the locality Students : Draw maps and locate major industrial regions in Nigeria, and the world. – Pay visit to local industries Instructional materials : – World maps, sketches, Films, pictures |
| 5 | Basic concepts of geographic information system (GIS) Definition and geographic data (lines for users, roads, rails, etc, points for bore holes, images etc) Sources of GIS (maps, fieldwork, satellite, images, etc)Importance of geo-referencing, geographic data and the GIS | Teacher : – Explains concepts of GIS and Geographic data – Guides discussions on ; – Sources of geographic data e.g maps, data from field work, satellite images etc – Geo-referencing for GIS data – Importance of GIS Student : Participate in guided field work Instructional Materials : Maps, Air photo, computer system with GIS software installed |
| 6 | Components of GIS Hardware (digitizer, global positioning system (GPS), Computer, printer, scanner, etc and software (data, imput, storage, retrieval, manipulations, etc)Data: Positional and rational Procedures(sets of rules) and people (experts) | Teacher :Guides students to ; – identify GIS hardware – identify the various software and their uses – use GIS hardware e.g Digitizer, GPS, Computer etc – Initiate discussions on data types components of GIS, procedures etc Students :Manipulate/use the GPS, Digitizer and computer to process geographic data Instructional Materials; – Sketches showing components of GIS – Slides, GPS, Printer etc. |
| 7 | Earth’s External Processes and Land Form Development : Action of running water: definition and terms associated with running water (River) – sources and courses of a river, slope, shape of valley, volume of water, size of materialsStages of a river development- upper course (characteristics, processes and features produced)Middle course of a river (characteristics, processes of river transportation and features produced) | Teacher: – Initiates the discussion leading to ; – Definition and explanation of major terms associated with actions of running water. – Use of diagrams to explain processes of river erosion ; Corrosion, attrition, hydraulic action – Processes of river transport: use of diagrams to describe landforms in various stages of river development. Students : Draw diagrams or models showing various landforms associated with stages of river development – participate in guided tour to observe some of these landforms Instructional Materials : – Pictures, slides, models, illustrated diagrams. – Drainage pattern-Dentritic, trellised and radial |
| 8 | Stages of River Development Contd. Lower course of a river (characteristics and features e.g levees, Delta : Definition, characteristics, conclusions for formation, types and importance. | Teacher : uses of pictures, models and sketches to explain – Processes of wind erosion – Formation and characteristics of wind erosion – Landforms , mode of formation and characteristics of wind deposition landforms Students : Draw diagrams and construct models showing various erosion and deposition landforms |
9 | Action of Winds Definition and processes of wind erosion (abrasion, attrition and deflation)Features/landforms of wind erosion(rock pedestal, zeugens, yardangs, etcFeatures of wind deposition (loes, barchans, seif domes) etc | |
| 10 | Glacier action : Definition of terms associated with glacier (ice, glacier, glaciations and features of glacier erosion in the highland areasGlacier features in lowland areas roche mountanee, crag and tail boulder clay erratic drumlins, eskers etcEconomic importance of glacier features | Teacher : – Uses pictures, models to : – explain characteristics features of landforms in glacier regions – Help students locate the countries/regions where these landforms are found – Guides discussions on mode of formation and economic importance. Students : Draw annotated diagrams to show the features of various landforms Instructional Materials : Films, Models, Annotated diagrams and sketches. |
| 11 | Revision | Revision |
| 12 | Examination | Examination |
