Meaning and scope of the subject matter Welcome Test Definition of Government
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: -explain government as an institution of a state -highlight the characteristics of government -expatiate on the functions of government -describe a state and explain its relationship to government
Students as a class brainstorm on the meaning of government as an institution of a state -students in pairs outline the characteristics of government Students in small groups discuss the functions performed by government -for further studies students are to visit the site below
Communication and collaboration Critical thinking and problem solving Citizenship Digital literacy
Audio visual resources Newspaper cuttings showing pictures of members of cabinet and legislative etc Picture and chart of the authority in school The organogram of the school Web resources Site link
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Definition of government (cont) Characteristics and functions of government
Discuss government as a process or art of governing -highlight the process of policy formulation and implementation by government Describe government as an academic field of study Discuss the importance of the study of government
Students as a class discuss government as a process or art of governing -students in small groups draw out the process of policy formulation and implementation -students in pairs identify the importance of the study of government
Leadership and personal development Communication and collaboration Critical thinking and problem solving Citizenship
Audio visual recourses Picture chart showing the process of policy formulation A clip on the process of law making in the national assembly Web resources Site link
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Basic concept of government State and its features Nations and its features The society Differences /relationship between state, nation and the society
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: Explain the meaning of a state Highlight the features of a state Describe a nation/society and their features Differentiate between a state, nation and society
Students as a class brainstorm on the meaning of a state -students in pairs highlight features of s state -students in small groups differentiate between state, nation and society
Critical thinking and problem solving Communication and collaboration Leadership and personal development
Audio visual resources Picture chart showing differences between a state, nation and society Physical map of Nigeria Web resources Site link
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Basic concepts of government 2 Power Authority
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: Describe power as a key concept as a key concept in politics and highlight the forms of power -explain how political power is acquired and exercised -analyse the term political authority and explain the sources and types of political authority Differentiate between power and authority
Students as a class discuss power as a concept in politics. Students in small groups present a short play showing the use of power acquired from different sources Students in pairs highlight the difference between power and authority For further studies students should visit the site below : —
Communication and collaboration Leadership and personal development Critical thinking And problem solving Citizenship Digital literacy
Audio visual resources Picture chart of a mace which symbolizes authority in the parliaments A copy of Nigerian constitution Web resources Site link
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Basic concepts of government 2 (cont) Legitimacy sovereignty
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: -explain the concept of legitimacy and discuss the need for legitimacy and its impact in the stability of government -highlight the factors that determine the legitimacy of a government Describe sovereignty as a concept of government and the characteristics of sovereignty types of sovereignty Identify the limitations of sovereignty in a state
Students as a class collectively share ideas on what legitimacy means to them Students in pairs outline the various factors that determine the legitimacy of a government Students in small groups identify and discuss the limitations to sovereignty
Communication and collaboration Leadership and personal development Critical thinking And problem solving Citizenship
Audio visual resources Pictures and chart Showing factors that determine legitimacy of a government Samples of certificate issued to candidates after election have been conducted and won by a candidate i.e. (certificate of Web resources
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Democracy
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: -explain democracy and discuss its main features Identify the types of democracy -outline the merits and demerits of democracy
Students as a class brainstorm on the meaning of democracy Students in pairs outline main features /types of democracy Students in small groups analyse the merits and demerits of democracy for further studies Students should visit the underlisted site
Communication and collaboration Critical thinking and problem solving Leadership and personal development Citizenship Digital literacy
Audio visual resources Pictures or charts showing electorates voting during the general election Newspaper cuttings showing the results of elections Web resources Site link
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Mid-term test, open day and mid-term break
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Political culture political socialization
Students should be able to: -explain political culture outline the components of political culture -discuss political socialization -identify the agents of political socialization
Students as a class discuss on the meaning of political culture Students in small groups present a play let on the characteristics of Nigeria political system Students in pairs discuss political socialization and outline agents of political socialization
Communication and collaboration Leadership and personal development Creativity and imagination Citizenship
Audio visual resources Picture charts showing the agents of political socialization e.g. the school, religious organisations etc Web resources Site link
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Communalism Feudalism Capitalism Socialism
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: Explain communalism / it’s features Describe feudalism/it’s features and the merits and demerits of feudalism Discuss capitalism, it’s essential features and the merits and demerits and demerits of capitalism Analyse the term socialism, it’s features and the merits and demerit of socialization
Students in small groups discuss the political concept such as communalism, feudalism, socialism and capitalism Students in pairs highlight the features of each of the political system Students in small groups identify and discuss the merits and demerits of the political systems
Communication and collaboration Leadership and personal development Creativity and imagination Citizenship
Audio visual resources Picture charts of various political system Map of the world showing states or countries practicing the system of government Web resources Site link
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Communism Fascism Oligarchy Totalitarianism
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: -explain the term communism /it’s principles Relate communism with socialism Describe fascism and outline the characteristics of fascism -discuss the term totalitarianism and identify it’s essential features
Students as a class discuss the political concepts such as communism, fascism, totalitarianism Students in pairs highlight the features of each of the political system Students in small groups identify and discuss the merits and demerits of the political system
Communication and collaboration Leadership and personal development Critical thinking and problem solving
Audio visual resources Picture chart Showing the practice of communism, oligarchy and totalitarianism Map of the world showing some countries where such systems are practiced Web resources Site link
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Revision
12-13
Examination
Humanities Lagos State Government Scheme of work for SSS1. SS 1 Syllabus Government for Senior Secondary School –Schemeofwork
Government Scheme of Work SSS1 Second Term
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Welcome Test /types and characteristics of Government Unitary System of Government
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: Describe unitary system of government -discuss the main features of unitary system of government -explain its advantages and disadvantages
Students as a class brainstorm on the meaning of unitary government with its features Students in pairs highlight the merits and demerits Student in pairs highlight the merits and demerits -students in groups discuss the features of unitary system of government For further studies students should visit the underlisted site ——
Communication and collaboration Critical thinking and problem solving Leadership and personal development Citizenship Digital literacy
Audio visual resources Map of Africa to show countries where unitary system of government were practiced Web resources
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Federal System of Government Confederal system of government
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: Explain the meaning of Federalism -justify reasons for federalism Discuss the main features of a federal system and confederal system of government -examine the merits and demerits
Students as a class discuss the meaning of federal and confederal system of government -students in pairs highlight the features of federal and confederal system of government system of government as well as its merits & demerits -students in small groups justify reasons for federalism
Communication and collaboration Leadership and personal development Creativity and imagination Citizenship
Audio visual resources Physical map of Nigeria Map of the world Picture chart showing merits and demerits of federal and confederal system of government Web resources Site link
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Presidential system of government
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: -Explain the meaning of presidential system of government -discuss the chief characteristics of presidential system of government -examine the advantages and disadvantages of a presidential system of government
Students in small group brainstorm on the meaning of presidential system and discus with the class -students in pairs outline the features, advantages & disadvantages of presidential system of government -students as a class discuss the characteristics of presidential system of government
Communication and collaboration Leadership and personal development Creativity and imagination Citizenship
Audio visual recourses Pictures of some members of the cabinet practicing the presidential system of government Web resources Site link
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Parliamentary system of government
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: -explain parliamentary system of government -outline the main features of parliamentary system of government Highlight the differences between parliamentary and presidential systems of government
Students as a class discuss the meaning of parliamentary system of government -students in pairs are guided to explain the features of the parliamentary system of government -students as a class draw out the differences between presidential and parliamentary system of government for further studies Students should visits the underlisted site
Communication and collaboration Critical thinking and problem solving Leadership and personal development Citizenship Digital literacy
Audio visual resources Map of the world showing countries practicing parliamentary systems e.g. United Kingdom, Denmark, Sweden and Japan Web Resources Site link
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Monarchy system of government Republicanism
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: Describe the meaning and types of monarchy -discuss the features of monarchy system of government Examine the merits and demerits of
Students as a class discuss the meaning and types of monarchy -students in small groups are guided on an excursion to the place of a traditional ruler to observe the style of administration -students as a class discuss the difference
Communication and collaboration Critical thinking and problem solving Leadership and personal development Citizenship
Audio Visual Resources Map of the world showing countries practicing republicanism and monarchy system of government Web resources Site link
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Monarchy system of government Explain Republicanism Analyse the features of Republicanism and monarchy system of government
Between republicanism and monarchy system of government
Communication and collaboration Leadership and personal development Critical thinking and problem solving Citizenship
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Constitution and constitutionalism
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: Explain the term constitution Identify the sources and scope of constitutions Outline the types and features of a constitution Describe constitutionalism
Students as a class discuss the term constitution Students in pairs are guided to outline the sources and features of constitution -students in groups discuss the term constitutionalism
Communication and collaboration Leadership and personal development Critical thinking and problem solving Citizenship
Audio visual resources A copy of school rules and regulations A copy of the constitution of Nigeria Web resources Site link
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Mid Term Test, Open Day and Mid-term Break
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The structure and organization of government The Executive
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: Describe ways the executive arm of government operates Highlight the functions of the executives organ of government Explain ways the executive organ of government is controlled
Students as a class brainstorm on ways the executive organ of government operates Students in small groups draw out the functions performs by the executives with the guidance of the teacher For further studies students should visit the underlisted site
Communication and collaboration Leadership and personal development Critical thinking and problem solving Citizenship
Audio visual resources Pictures of the members of the executive organ of government in a state or a country A chart showing ways the executive organ of government operates Web resources
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The legislature
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: Explain the legislature in a state/country Identify the types of legislature Discuss the processes involved before a bill becomes a law (passing of bills into laws)
Students as a class discuss the legislature in a state or country Students in small groups are guided on an execution to the state of assembly to observe proceedings in the house Students in pairs discuss theirs observations on the excursion made to the house of assembly
Communication and collaboration Leadership and personal development Critical thinking and problem solving
Audio visual resources Pictures of members of the legislature in a state/ country Web resources
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The Judiciary
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: Explain the meaning of judiciary Describe how judges are selected Outline the functions og the judiciary Describe the independence of the judiciary Justify the reason or need for the independence of the judiciary in a democratic state
Students as a class discuss the meaning of judiciary Students in groups are guided on an Excursion to a law court to observe proceedings Students as a class disuse on the execution made to the court Students as a class are guided on the need for judicial independence in a democratic state
Communication and collaboration Leadership and personal development Critical thinking and problem solving Citizenship
Audio visual resources Pictures of the judiciary Pictures showing the members of the judiciary Films showing court sessions Web resources
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Basic principles of government rule of law
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: Explain the rule of law Discuss the three basic principles of the rule of law -highlight the problems militating against the rule of law in practice
Students as a class brainstorm on the term rule of law Students in pair discuss the basic principles of rule of law Students, in small groups, critique the practice of rule of law in Nigeria
Communication and collaboration Critical thinking and problem solving Leadership and personal development Citizenship
Audio visual resources A physical game board that show that rules have to be followed A chart showing principles of rule of law Web resources Site link
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Revision
13-14
Examination
Humanities Lagos State Government Scheme of work for SSS1. SS 1 Syllabus Government for Senior Secondary School –Schemeofwork
Government Scheme of Work SSS1 Third Term
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Rule of law (cont.)
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: Interpret the basic principles of the rule of law Outline the problems of maintaining the rule of law in practice
Students are guided to outline the basic principles of rule of law, students should visit the underlisted site link
Communication and collaboration Critical thinking and problem solving Leadership and personal development Citizenship
Audio visual resources A copy of the constitution games that requires rules to judo game Web resources Site link
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Fundamental human rights
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: Explain what fundamental Human Rights are identify some fundamental human rights Describe ways they can defend their rights Outline some factors that can limit their rights as citizens
Students as a class brainstorm on the meaning of fundamental human rights Students in pairs identify various fundamental human rights Students in small groups outline are discus some factors that can limit their rights as citizens
Communication and collaboration Creativity and imagination Critical thinking and problem solving
Audio visual resources Charts showing various fundamental human rights Pictures of citizens traveling from one country to another (freedom of movement) Web resources Site link
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Separation of powers
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: Explain separation of powers Discuss the principles of checks and balances Distinguish between separation of powers and fusion of powers Demonstrate the principles of checks and balances Examine the relationship between separation of powers and checks and balances (presidential and parliamentary system of government)
Students in small groups present a playlet on ways each arm of government perform different functions Students in pairs discuss the principles of check and balance
Communication and collaboration Leadership and personality development Critical thinking and problem solving Citizenship
Audio visual resources Picture chart Showing functions of checks and balances A chart showing principles of check and balances Web resources Site link
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Representative Government
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: Explain the meaning of representative government Describe ways representative government can be established Highlight the advantages and disadvantages of representative government
Students in small groups to discuss the meaning of representative government Students in pairs highlight the advantages and disadvantages of representative government Students as a class discuss ways representative government can be established
Communication and collaboration Leadership and personality development Critical thinking and problem solving Citizenship
Audio visual resources Pictures and charts showing Representative in the state and National Assemblies Web resources Site link
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Political participation
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: Explain the meaning of representative government Describe ways representative government can be established Highlight the advantages and disadvantages of representative government
Students in small groups to discuss the meaning of representative government Students in pairs highlight the advantages of representative government Students as a class discuss ways representative government can be established
Communication and collaboration Creativity and imagination Critical thinking and problem solving Citizenship
Ve-government Audio visual resources Pictures showing citizens participating in town hall meeting, political rallies etc Charts showing of political participation
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Centralization and decentralization
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: Explain centralization and decentralization Distinguish between centralization and decentralization Identify the merits and demerits of centralization and decentralization
Students as a class, brainstorm on the meaning of centralization and decentralization Students in small groups identify and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of centralization and decentralization Students in pairs distinguish between centralization and decentralization
Communication and collaboration Critical thinking and problem solving Leadership and personal development Citizenship
Audio visual resources Charts showing the difference between centralization and decentralization Web resources Site link
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Mid-Term Test, Open Day and Mid Term Break
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Delegated legislation
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: Explain delegated legislation Demonstrate the different forms of delegated legislation Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of delegated legislation
Students in small groups demonstrate the different forms of delegated legislation Students as a class brainstorm on the merits and demerits of delegated legislation For further studies students should visit the underlisted site —-
Communication and collaboration Critical thinking and problem solving Leadership and personal development Citizenship Digital literacy
Audio visual resources An improved copy of the Nigerian passport The National Identity card Web resources Site link
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Political parties
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: Explain political parties Discuss how political parties are organized Identify the functions of political parties Differentiate between the different types of political parties, elite parties, religious parties etc
Students as a class explain political parties Students in small groups discuss on the following organization of political parties Functions of political parties Different types of political parties
Communication and collaboration Critical thinking and problem solving Leadership and personal development Citizenship
Audio visual resources Logo of some political parties Pictures of some political parties Holding rallies and campaigns Web resources Site link
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Party system
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: Explain party system Differentiate between party system and political parties Outline the characteristics of the different party systems Identify the advantages and disadvantages of party systems
Students as a class explain party system Students in pairs differentiate between party system and political parties Students in small groups identify and discus the advantages of party system
Communication and collaboration Critical thinking and problem solving Leadership and personal development Citizenship
Audio visual Resources Charts and pictures showing party system Chart showing difference between political parties and party system
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Pressure groups
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: Describe a pressure group and identify the types of pressure groups Explain the characteristics of pressure groups and analyse their mode of action and how the operate Identify the functions of pressure groups
Students are to watch a video on group demonstration demanding for their rights Students as a class classify the mode of operations or pressure groups Students in small groups discuss the functions og pressure group Students in pairs Highlights the difference between pressure groups and political parties
Communication and collaboration Critical thinking and problem solving Leadership and personal development Citizenship
Audio visual resources Charts and logo of pressure groups Pictures during rallies (peaceful) Web resources Site link
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Revision
13-14
Examination
Achievement Standards
At the end of SS1 the students are able to:
Understand diverse meaning, scope and functions of government
Know all basic concepts of government
Differentiate between a state, a nation, and a society
Explain the difference between federal, confederal and unitary system of government
Define constitution, it’s sources, scope and types of constitution
Evaluate all structure and organizations of government such as executive, Legislature and judiciary
Understand and identify basic principles of government
Identify factors that can limit fundamental human rights etc.
Justify the need for political participation, political parties, citizenship
