TABLE OF CONTENT
About Us..................................................................................Page 3
Chapter One
About JSS2 Scheme of Work....................................................Page 5
Chapter Two
Syllabus...................................................................................Page 6
Chapter Three
Recommended Textbooks.......................................................Page 11
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About JSS2 Scheme of Work
In Nigeria, the second year of junior secondary education, known as JSS2, signifies a
stage of academic progression. Generally, students at this level are approximately
between the ages of 12 and 14. During this stage, students explore various topics in
greater detail, expanding upon the basics covered in JSS1. Also, the curriculum in-
corporates extracurricular activities to promote comprehensive growth.
The Junior Secondary School 2 (JSS2) Unified Scheme of Work in Nigeria serves as a
comprehensive guideline for educators to plan and execute teaching activities
throughout the academic year. The new scheme is driven by technology and has
equally enhanced the active participation of learners, improving standards in
schools across the state and tilting the students to internationally acceptable learn-
ing standards.
In 2023, the state governments unveiled the reviewed unified scheme of work, mo-
bile learning devices, and e-books for secondary school students, designed to make
learning more engaging and student-centred. The scheme of work is aimed at help-
ing the teachers develop lesson plans and notes that will reflect 21st-century learn-
ing, enabling students to study and research on their own. It is also aimed at en-
hancing the quality of education and ensuring consistency in teaching and learning
across schools in the state.
The unified scheme of work contains syllabi of various subjects required for the Ba-
sic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). It also contains lesson plans, assess-
ment methods, and teaching methodologies which are strategic for effective teach-
ing and learning.
Introduction
Social Studies for Junior Secondary School 2 (JSS2) is a subject that helps students
learn about society, culture, and how people interact. It covers many different top-
ics like Family, marriage, positive group behaviour, drug abuse, and how people live
together. It aims to help students think carefully about the world and understand
other people's points of view.
By studying Social Studies, JSS2 students get better at understanding the world, so-
cialising, and being kind and responsible. The subject aims to help them become
smart and helpful citizens who make their communities and society better.
2 Chapter Two
Scheme Of Work
First Term
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROPRIETORS OF PRIVATE
SCHOOLS (NAPPS) SCHEMES OF WORK FOR JUNIOR
SECONDARY SCHOOLS
Social Studies Scheme of Work for Junior Secondary School 2
(JSS2)
Class J.S.S 2
Subject Social Studies
Term First Term
Wee Topic Breakdown
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1 GENERAL Objectives of social studies:
OBJECTIVES OF - Developing the ability to adapt to
SOCIAL STUDIES changing environment.
- Inculcate national consciousness and
National unity
- Becoming good citizens. - Inculcate
right values and attitudes
2 FAMILY BOND AND Meaning of family bond.
LIVING TOGETHER AS Concept of family as the building block of
ONE FAMILY the society.
3 FAMILY BOND AND Advantages of living together as one
LIVING TOGETHER AS family
ONE FAMILY - Protection. - Happiness. - Unity. -
Education of children
- Maintaining good family name and
reputation.
- Good name. - Respect for each other.
4 CONCEPT OF Definition and types of marriage
MARRIAGE Customs in marriage
5 PURPOSE OF Purpose of marriage:
MARRIAGE - Procreation. - Satisfying economic and
social needs, etc.
- Sexual satisfaction. - Growth in mutual
love, etc.
6 READINESS FOR Conditions for marriage:
MARRIAGE - Physiological fitness
- Psychological fitness 6
7 READINESS FOR Conditions for marriage
MARRIAGE - Social stability
- Financial readiness
8 EFFECTS OF LACK OF - Constant fights
READINESS ON - Instability
MARRIAGE - Divorce and broken home.
9 POSITIVE GROUP Types of group behaviour:
BEHAVIOUR - Mass action
- Communal labour
- Protest march
10 POSITIVE GROUP Types of group behaviour:
BEHAVIOUR - Participation in a struggle
- Acting patriotically
11 Revision Revision
12 Examination
11 REVISION
12 EXAMINATION
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Second Term
Term Second Term
Wee Topic Breakdown
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1 REVISION OF LAST-
TERM WORK
2 POSITIVE GROUP Benefits of positive group behaviour:
BEHAVIOUR - Companionship. - Survival. - Security.
3 POSITIVE GROUP Benefits of positive group behaviour
BEHAVIOUR - Affiliation and status
- Power and control
- Achievement
- Check and balance of authority
4 MEANING AND Meaning of drug and drug abuse.
CONSEQUENCES OF
DRUG ABUSE AND
HARMFUL
SUBSTANCES 8
5 MEANING AND Types of hard drugs:
CONSEQUENCES OF - Indian hemp- Heroine - Marijuana
DRUG ABUSE AND - Cola nuts - alcohol
HARMFUL - Caffeine - Gum
SUBSTANCES.
6 FORMS OF DRUGS - Different ways people abuse drugs.
ABUSE Use of hard drug, self-medication,
overdose, use of fake drugs, etc.
7 CONSEQUENCES OF Consequences of drug abuse on the
DRUG ABUSE AND quality of individual.
HARMFUL - Insanity - Frustration and depression
SUBSTANCES - Economic instability
- Loos of respect or honour
8 CONSEQUENCES OF - Violence and insecurity
DRUG ABUSE ON THE - Lack of growth and development
COMMUNITY
9 CONSEQUENCES OF - Lack of trust
DRUG ABUSE ON THE - Waste of resources
INTERNATIONAL
COMMUNITY
10 WAYS OF - Choose good friends.
PREVENTING DRUG - Education and enlightenment on the
ABUSE dangers of drug abuse.
- Forming drug-free clubs.
- Gainful employment and engagement
for people. - Acquire coping skills like
assertiveness, refusal skills, problem
solving, decision making skills,
communication skills, constructive
use of time e.g. sports and religious
activities
11 REVISION
12 EXAMINATION
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Third Term
Term Third Term
Wee Topic Breakdown
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1 REVISION
2 DRUG TRAFFICKING Meaning of drug trafficking
Reasons for drug trafficking
- Poverty. - Ignorance/illiteracy. - Greed
3 DANGERS OF DRUG - Bad image for the country
TRAFFICKING - Imprisonment
- Death penalty
4 DANGERS OF DRUG - It affects national security
TRAFFICKING - Negative impact on the economy
5 PREVENTION OF - Education. - Creating awareness
DRUG TRAFFICKING - Use of the mass media. - Civil
societies/NGO
- Legislation. - Religious institutions -
Rehabilitation.
6 COMMON CRIMES - Ways of observing and reporting
common crimes.
- Appropriate response to common
crimes
- Examples of common crimes e.g.
robbery, burglary, vandalism
- Ways of observing and reporting
common crimes
7 CRIME BY - Concept of corruption.
GOVERNMENT - Ways government leaders engage in
OFFICIALS crime e.g. stealing or
diversion of government funds, forgery,
taking kick-back, etc.
- Effects of crime by government officials
on the nation.
11 REVISION Revision
12 EXAMINATION 10
8 EMERGENCY - Concept of emergency management.
MANAGEMENT - Examples of emergency e.g. fire
outbreak, road accident,
collapsed building, drowning, etc.
9-10 RESPONSE TO - Drowning, food poisoning, fake drugs,
EMERGENCY flood and erosion,
desertification, etc.
11 REVISION
12 EXAMINATION
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3 Chapter Three
Recommended Textbooks
The recommended Social Studies textbooks for JSS1 include but are not limited
to the following:
Junior Secondary Social Studies Book 2 By Charles Eguridu and Uche Chin-
weuba. Learn Africa Plc.
Basic Social Studies for Junior Secondary Schools Book 2 By O.A. Fatuyi
Evans Brothers (Nigeria Publishers) Limited.
Junior Secondary Social Studies Book 2 By Afolabi Ogunbanjo and Gbemi
Fakolade Longman Nigeria Plc.
New Concept Social Studies Book 2 By Oyeyemi S. D. Lantern Books.
Social Studies for Junior Secondary Schools Book 2 By B.U. Anyabolu and
O.J. Amaechi, Africana First Publishers Limited
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