JSS2 Social Studies Scheme of Work [Free]

JSS2 Social Studies Scheme of Work

Social Studies in Junior Secondary School 2 (JSS2) is a subject where students learn about society, culture, and how people interact. They study topics like family, marriage, positive group behavior, drug abuse, and community living. The goal is to help students think critically about the world and see things from different perspectives.

Through Social Studies, students improve their understanding of society, learn how to socialize well, and develop kindness and responsibility. The subject aims to shape them into informed and caring citizens who contribute positively to their communities and society.

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Download the Lagos State Unified Scheme of Work for JSS2 Social Studies below.

JSS2 First Term Scheme of Work for Social Studies

	NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROPRIETORS OF PRIVATE SCHOOLS (NAPPS) SCHEMES OF WORK FOR JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS
	Social Studies Scheme of Work for JSS2
	Class	J.S.S 2
	Subject	Social Studies
	Term	First Term
Week	Topic	Breakdown
1	GENERAL OBJECTIVES OF SOCIAL STUDIES	Objectives of social studies: – Developing the ability to adapt to changing environment. – Inculcate national consciousness and National unity – Becoming good citizens. – Inculcate right values and attitudes
2	FAMILY BOND AND LIVING TOGETHER AS ONE FAMILY	Meaning of family bond. Concept of family as the building block of the society.
3	FAMILY BOND AND LIVING TOGETHER AS ONE FAMILY	Advantages of living together as one family – Protection. – Happiness. – Unity. – Education of children – Maintaining good family name and reputation. – Good name. – Respect for each other.
4	CONCEPT OF MARRIAGE	Definition and types of marriage Customs in marriage
5	PURPOSE OF MARRIAGE	Purpose of marriage: – Procreation. – Satisfying economic and social needs, etc. – Sexual satisfaction. – Growth in mutual love, etc.
6	READINESS FOR MARRIAGE	Conditions for marriage: – Physiological fitness – Psychological fitness
7	READINESS FOR MARRIAGE	Conditions for marriage – Social stability – Financial readiness
8	EFFECTS OF LACK OF READINESS ON MARRIAGE	– Constant fights – Instability – Divorce and broken home.
9	POSITIVE GROUP BEHAVIOUR	Types of group behaviour: – Mass action – Communal labour – Protest march
10	POSITIVE GROUP BEHAVIOUR	Types of group behaviour: – Participation in a struggle – Acting patriotically 11 Revision Revision 12 Examination
11	REVISION
12	EXAMINATION

JSS2 Second Term Scheme of Work for Social Studies

	Term	Second Term
Week	Topic	Breakdown
1	REVISION OF LAST-TERM WORK
2	POSITIVE GROUP BEHAVIOUR	Benefits of positive group behaviour: – Companionship. – Survival. – Security.
3	POSITIVE GROUP BEHAVIOUR	Benefits of positive group behaviour – Affiliation and status – Power and control – Achievement – Check and balance of authority
4	MEANING AND CONSEQUENCES OF DRUG ABUSE AND HARMFUL SUBSTANCES	Meaning of drug and drug abuse.
5	MEANING AND CONSEQUENCES OF DRUG ABUSE AND HARMFUL SUBSTANCES.	Types of hard drugs: – Indian hemp- Heroine – Marijuana – Cola nuts – alcohol – Caffeine – Gum
6	FORMS OF DRUGS ABUSE	– Different ways people abuse drugs. Use of hard drug, self-medication, overdose, use of fake drugs, etc.
7	CONSEQUENCES OF DRUG ABUSE AND HARMFUL SUBSTANCES	Consequences of drug abuse on the quality of individual. – Insanity – Frustration and depression – Economic instability – Loos of respect or honour
8	CONSEQUENCES OF DRUG ABUSE ON THE COMMUNITY	– Violence and insecurity – Lack of growth and development
9	CONSEQUENCES OF DRUG ABUSE ON THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY	– Lack of trust – Waste of resources
10	WAYS OF PREVENTING DRUG ABUSE	– Choose good friends. – Education and enlightenment on the 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

JSS2 Third Term Scheme of Work for Social Studies

	Term	Third Term
Week	Topic	Breakdown
1	REVISION
2	DRUG TRAFFICKING	Meaning of drug trafficking Reasons for drug trafficking – Poverty. – Ignorance/illiteracy. – Greed
3	DANGERS OF DRUG TRAFFICKING	– Bad image for the country – Imprisonment – Death penalty
4	DANGERS OF DRUG TRAFFICKING	– It affects national security – Negative impact on the economy
5	PREVENTION OF DRUG TRAFFICKING	– Education. – Creating awareness – 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 GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS	– Concept of corruption. – Ways government leaders engage in crime e.g. stealing or diversion of government funds, forgery, taking kick-back, etc. – Effects of crime by government officials on the nation.
8	EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT	– Concept of emergency management. – Examples of emergency e.g. fire outbreak, road accident, collapsed building, drowning, etc.
9-10	RESPONSE TO EMERGENCY	– Drowning, food poisoning, fake drugs, flood and erosion, desertification, etc.
11	REVISION
12	EXAMINATION

Recommended Social Studies Textbooks for JSS 2

• Junior Secondary Social Studies Book 2 By Charles Eguridu and Uche Chinweuba -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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