About JSS2 Civic Education Scheme of Work
In Nigeria, Civic Education in Junior Secondary School 2 (JSS2) helps in shaping the understanding of students about their rights, responsibilities, and active participation in their community and nation.
At this level, students study the concepts of citizenship, governance structures, human rights, the rule of law, democracy, and societal values. The unified scheme of work aims to instil in students a sense of civic duty, ethical behaviour, and critical thinking essential for their role as responsible citizens.
Through Civic education, JSS2 students in Nigeria are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to actively engage in civic life, contribute positively to society, and uphold democratic principles.
Assessment Guide
In junior secondary schools, how students are assessed in Civic education can differ from school to school. However, typically, they are evaluated through tests or quizzes (Continuous Assessment Tests) and end-of-term exams.
Grading usually follows a scale from A to F, with A representing excellent performance, typically scoring around 70% or 80%, and F indicating failure, usually below 45% or 40%.
JSS2 First Term Scheme of Work for Civic Education
| LAGOS STATE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION: UNIFIED SCHEMES OF WORK FOR JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL | ||
| Civic Education Scheme of Work for Junior Secondary School 2(JSS2) | ||
| Class | J.S.S 2 | |
| Subject | Civic Education | |
| Term | First Term | |
| Week | Topic | Breakdown |
| 1 | NATIONAL VALUE – INTERGRITY | I. State the Meaning of Integrity II. Mention the Attributes of Integrity |
| 2 | NEED FOR PEOPLE OF INTERGRITY IN THE SOCIETY | I. Reasons/Discuss the Need to have People of Integrity Society II. List examples of People of Integrity in the Society |
| 3 | CONTENTMENT | I. Explain the Meaning of Contentment II. Describe the Attributes of Contentment |
| 4 | EFFECTS OF LACK OF CONTENTMENT | I. Explain the Effects of Lack Contentment on the Society II. Identify the Consequences of Lack of Contentment of the Society |
| 5 | DISCIPLINE | I. Explain the Meaning of Discipline II. List the Attributes of Discipline |
| 6 | RESPECT FOR RULES AND REGULATIONS | I. Identify the School Rules and Regulations II. Explain the Consequences of Disobedience to School Rules and Regulations III. Effects of Indiscipline IV. Discuss the Consequences of Indiscipline on the Individual and Society |
| 7 | COURAGE | I. Explain the Meaning of Courage II. Identify Types of Courage |
| 8 | COURAGEOUS PERSONS IN SOCIETY | I. List the Attributed of Courageous Persons II. Mention Examples of Courageous Men and Women in Society History, for example, • Jaja of Opobo • Moremi of Ife • Iyalode of Egbaland • Madam Tinubu of Lagos • Amina of Zaria. |
| 9 | GOVERNANCE – NIGERIA AS A FEDERATION | I. Explain the Meaning of Federation II. Explain the Need for Federation Systems |
| 10 | CHARACTERISTICS OF A FEDERATION | I. Describe the Characteristics of a Federation II. Explain the Sharing of Power between the Central and State Government |
| 11 | REVISION | |
| 12-13 | EXAMINATION | |
JSS2 Second Term Scheme of Work for Civic Education
| Term | Second Term | |
| Week | Topic | Breakdown |
| 1 | REVISION OF LAST TERM’S WORK | |
| 2 | RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT | I. Identify the nature and relationship among Federal, State and Local Governments II. Functions of Federal, State and Local Governments • Legislative power • Concurrent and exclusive power, etc |
| 3 | THE RULE OF LAW | I. Explain the Rule of Law II. Explain/List the Benefits of the Rule of Law as Against Arbitrary Rule |
| 4 | PUNISHABLE OFFENCES – I | I. Meaning of Punishable Offences II. Examples of Punishable Offences and their Punishment III. Identify Some Offences Punishable Under the Law IV. Explain the Phrase “Law is No Respecter of Persons |
| 5 | PROTECTION OF HUMAN RIGHTS AND THE RULE OF LAW | I. Meaning of Human Rights and The Rule of Law II. Explain How Individual Group can Assist in Protecting Human Rights III. Identify Some Groups that help in Protecting Human Rights |
| 6 | GROUPS THAT ASSIST IN PROTECTING HUMAN RIGHTS OF CITIZENS | I. Identify Groups that Assist in Protecting Human Rights of Citizens, e.g. Trade Union, Student union, CLO, DHR, CRP, etc. II. Explain the Activities of Some of these Groups |
| 7 | CONSUMER RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES | I. List the Eight Universal Consumer Rights II. Explain Each of Consumers Responsibilities |
| 8 | DEMOCRACY | I. Define Democracy II. List the Features of Democracy III. Explain the Benefits of Democracy |
| 9 | DEMOCRATIC INSTITUTIONS | I. Meaning of Democratic Institutions with Examples II. Identify Democratic Institution in Nigeria and their Roles III. Functions Democratic Institutions IV. State the Importance of Democracy |
| 10 | PILLARS OF DEMOCRACY | I. Explain the Meaning of Pillars of Democracy II. Examples of Pillars of Democracy III. List the Pillars of Democracy, e.g. People Democratic Institutions, Rule of Law, etc |
| 11 | REVISION | |
| 12-13 | EXAMINATION |
JSS2 Third Term Scheme of Work for Civic Education
| Term | Third Term | |
| Week | Topic | Breakdown |
| 1 | REVISION OF LAST TERM’S WORK | |
| 2 | ELECTION AND VOTERS’ RESPONSIBILITIES | I. Explain the Concepts of Elections, Voters and Voting Process II. List and Explain Types to Election |
| 3 | ELECTION AND VOTERS’ RESPONSIBILITIES (Continuation) | |
| 4 | QUALIFICATIONS FOR ELECTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF VOTERS | I. Outline the Qualifications for Election II. Discuss the Responsibilities |
| 5 | PROCEDURE FOR VOTING AND IMPORTANCE OF ELECTION | I. Describe the Procedure for Voting II. Discuss the Importance of Election |
| 6 | ELECTORAL MALPRACTICES | I. Explain the Concepts of Electoral Malpractices II. State the Forms of Electoral Malpractices |
| 7 | ELECTORAL MALPRACTICES | I. Discuss the Causes of Electoral Malpractices II. State the Consequences of Electoral |
| 8 | SOLUTIONS TO ELECTORAL MALPRACTICES | Suggest Solutions to Electoral Malpractices |
| 9 | FIELD WORK EXCURSION AND SEMINARS | |
| 10-11 | REVISION | |
| 12-13 | EXAMINATION |
Recommended Civic Education Textbooks for Junior Secondary School 2
The recommended textbooks for Civic Education in J.S.S.2 include:
- Civic Education for Nigerian Junior Secondary Schools by Joe Onyali O. PHD, Olisa Anuli C. JP et al – Edumail Publications Ltd JSS 2
- Model Civic Education for Senior Secondary school with workbook by Anene Anthony – Mid-Field Publishers Ltd JSS 2
- Pacific Civic Education for Upper UBE Class By Victor Emeka Okafor, Francis Arinze -Pacific Publishers Ltd JSS 2
- WABP Civic Education By Dayo Olagunju – West African Book Publishers JSS 2
- Varsity Model Civic Education for Secondary School and Colleges
By Babalola G.M, Ogbalu et al – Varsity Publishing company JSS 2
