About SSS3 Geography Scheme of Work
Geography in Senior Secondary School (SSS) 3 in Nigeria is an important subject that helps students prepare for their final exams, especially the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). The SSS3 Geography curriculum covers a wide range of topics, including the earth’s physical features like mountains and rivers, weather patterns, types of plants and soil, and how human activities affect the environment.
Students also learn about economic activities such as farming, mining, and industry, as well as issues related to cities and population growth. The Lagos State unified scheme of work for Geography focuses on developing students’ critical thinking and problem-solving skills. They learn to read maps, use geographic information systems (GIS), and conduct field studies, which helps them understand and solve real-world geographical problems.
Mastering Geography in SSS3 prepares students well for the WASSCE. Doing well in this exam can open up opportunities for further studies and various careers, such as urban planning, environmental management, disaster response, and resource management. The knowledge and skills gained from studying Geography are very useful in our interconnected and rapidly changing world.
Assessment Guide
Assessment methods for Geography in SSS3 include classroom tests, quizzes, assignments, fieldwork, practical exercises, projects, class participation, oral presentations, continuous assessment, mock exams, and final exams. These methods evaluate students’ understanding, critical thinking, and practical skills, ensuring a comprehensive evaluation of their knowledge and preparedness for the WASSCE.
SSS3 First Term Scheme of Work for Geography
| LAGOS STATE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION: UNIFIED SCHEMES OF WORK FOR SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS | ||
| Geography Scheme of Work for Senior Secondary Schools 3(SSS3) | ||
| Class | S.S.S 3 | |
| Subject | Geography | |
| Term | First Term | |
| Week | Topic | Breakdown |
| 1 | Volcanicity | 1. Explain the meaning and processes of volcanicity 2. Identify regions of volcanic occurrence and explain why such regions are associated with earthquake 3. Describe the characteristics and forms of intrusive and extrusive features of volcanicity 4. Analyse the effect of volcanicity on man and its environment. |
| 2 | Karst (limestone) Topography | 1. Explain the meaning of Karst/limestone topography and identify karst regions in Nigeria and the world. 2. State the characteristics of Karst topography 3. Describe the surface and underground features 4. Describe the importance of Karst region to man. |
| 3 | Denudational Processes | 1. Explain denudation and the factors affecting it 2. Identify denudational processes 3. Explain the sequence of denudation and appraise the impact of denudation on man and its environment |
| 4 | Weathering | 1. Explain weathering and mention its type 2. Explain the process of weathering 3. Discuss the effect of weathering on soil formation and farming |
| 5 | Mass Movement | 1. Explain the concept of mass movement 2. Identify types of mass movement 3. Describe the process involved in the different types of mass movement 4. Analyse the effect of mass movement on man. |
| 6 | Climatic Change | 1. Explain climatic change and its cause 2. Discuss the consequences of climatic change 3. Examine the measures taken by the Nigerian Government to minimise the impact of climatic change |
| 7 | Mid Term Break | |
| 8 | ECOWAS | 1. State the meaning of the acronym ECOWAS and identify the member state 2. Explain the purpose for which ECOWAS was formed 3. Discuss the advantage and disadvantage of ECOWAS 4. Suggest solutions to ECOWAS problems |
| 9 | World Trade | 1. Explain trade and state the reason for world trade 2. Account for the high volume of trade between Nigeria and the developed countries with reference to world major shipping route 3. Discuss the factors limiting world trade 4. Analyse the impact of world trade on the development of Nigeria economy. |
| 10 | Tourism | 1. Explain the concept of tourism 2. Identify and locate tourist centres in nigeria 3. Highlight the importance of tourism in Nigeria 4. Analyse the limitation of tourism in Nigeria and suggest possible solutions to the problem |
| 11 | Satellite Remote Sensing | 1. Explain the following concept a. Remote sensing b. Satellite c. Satellite remote sensing 2. discuss the relationship between remote sensing and GIS 3. Examine application of satellite remote sensing |
| 12 | Revision | |
| 13 | Examination | |
SSS3 Second Term Scheme of Work for Geography
| Term | Second Term | |
| Week | Topic | Breakdown |
| 1 | Welcome Test/GIS Application | 1. Explain the various application of GIS 2. Examine the problem militating against GIS implementation in Nigeria |
| 2 | Bush Fallowing in West Africa | 1. Effectively carry out bush fallowing 2. Explain bush fallowing and the farmable condition necessary in it 3. State the characteristics of bush fallowing 4. Describe the types and tools used 5. Examine the advantage and disadvantages and current trend in bush fallowing |
| 3 | Mining in Africa (Copper, Gold, and Petroleum) | 1. Identify major mining areas of copper, gold, and petroleum in Africa and mining areas 2. Explain transportation and marketing of the minerals 3. Highlight the economic importance of gold, copper, and petroleum 4. Analyse the problems of mining copper, gold and petroleum in Africa and suggest solution to them. |
| 4 | Principle of Elementary Surveying | 1. Explain surveying terms and describe surveying instruments 2. State the uses of chain and prismatic compass in surveying 3. Mention the procedures of plotting traverse 4. Discuss ways of avoiding obstacles in the field. |
| 5 | Representation of Relief Form | 1. Identify relief features shown on maps; and 2. Describe the method of representing relief features on map |
| 6 | Map Readings | 1. Calculate the gradients and vertical exaggeration 2. Explain the procedures for drawing cross sections/profile; and 3. Interpret cross sections /profile to determine inter-visibility of places on topographical maps |
| 7 | Mid Term Break | |
| 8-13 | Revision |
Recommended Geography Textbooks for Senior Secondary School 3
The recommended Geography textbooks for SSS3 include but are not limited to the following:
- Senior Secondary Geography by S.A. Emielu – Geographical Bureau Nig. Ltd
- Learning Solutions Senior Secondary Atlas by Learning Solutions – Learning Solutions
- Comprehensive Cert Geography by K. Ahmed, O Areora et al – University Press Plc SS 1- 3
- A New Geography of Nigeria (New Education) by Iloeje, N.P.
- Certificate Physical and Human Geography for Senior Secondary School (West African Edition) by Adeleke, B.O., Leong, G.C – Ibadan: Oxford.
- A Practical Approach to Map Reading for WAEC C.by A Aso – Spectrum Books Ltd SS 1- 3
