In Junior Secondary Schools 2 (JSS2) in Nigeria, History is taught to help students deepen their understanding of history beyond basic concepts. This includes exploring the different aspects of Nigerian history, spanning from pre-colonial times to the post-colonial era, alongside significant global civilizations like the Ghana and Mali Empires.
The scheme of work encompasses ancient civilizations, traditional structures, and the socio-political evolution of Nigeria. Additionally, students examine important historical figures, movements, and revolutions, gaining insights into the challenges and achievements of various societies.
Through historical study, JSS2 learners cultivate critical thinking and analytical skills fostering a good comprehension of human civilization and its complexities, thus equipping them to become informed and participatory members of society.
In junior secondary schools, how students are assessed in History 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 50% or 45%.
| LAGOS STATE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION: UNIFIED SCHEMES OF WORK FOR JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL | ||
| History Scheme of Work for Junior Secondary School 2(JSS2) | ||
| Class | J.S.S 2 | |
| Subject | History | |
| Term | First Term | |
| Week | Topic | Breakdown |
| 1 | Major Non-centralized states in Pre-colonial Nigeria | The meaning and definition of non-centralized states Characteristics of non-centralized states in Pre-colonial Nigeria |
| 2 | Non centralized states: The Tiv | Geographical location Culture Political Organization |
| 3 | Non centralized states: The Idoma | Geographical location Culture Political organization |
| 4 | Non centralized states: The Igbo | Geographical location Culture Political Organization |
| 5 | Relationship Between People From Different Centres Of Civilization In Precolonial Nigeria: Ife/Benin Empire | |
| 6 | Relationship Between People From Different Centers Of Civilization In Precolonial Nigeria: Ife/Benin Empire | |
| 7 | Continuous Assessment Test | |
| 8 | Relationship Between People From Different Centers Of Civilization In Precolonial Nigeria: Kanem Bornu/Hausa Empire | |
| 9 | Relationship Between People From Different Centers Of Civilization In Precolonial Nigeria: Igbo/Niger Delta City States | |
| 10 | Relationship Between People From Different Centers Of Civilization In Precolonial Nigeria: Igbo/Ibibio | |
| 11 -12 | Revision and Examination | |
| Term | Second Term | |
| Week | Topic | Breakdown |
| 1 -10 | Inter-relationships of some centres of civilisation in pre-colonial Nigeria | i. Relationships between people from different centres of civilisation in pre-colonial Nigeria. -Ife/Benin Kanem -Borno/Hausa states -Igbo/Niger Delta City State. ii. Differences that existed between different centres of civilization in pre colonial Nigeria -Political Structure -Culture and Custom -Religious beliefs iii. Areas of interaction among people of centres of civilisation in pre-colonial Nigeria -Trade and Commerce -Marriage -Festivals -War |
| 11-12 | Revision and Examination |
| Term | Third Term | |
| Week | Topic | Breakdown |
| 1-4 | Ghana Empire | i. Location of Ghana Empire on the map of Africa ii. Socio political structure of Ghana Empire iii. Factors that led to the rise of Ghana Empire iv. Factors that led to the fall of Ghana Empire |
| 5-7 | Mali Empire | i. Location of Mali Empire on the map of Africa ii. Socio political structure of Mali Empire iii. Factors that led to the rise of Mali Empire iv. Factors that led to the fall of Mali Empire |
| 8-10 | Songhai Empire | i. Location of Songhai Empire on the map of Africa ii. Socio political structure of Songhai Empire iii. Factors that led to the rise of Songhai Empire iv. Factors that led to the fall of Songhai Empire |
| 11-12 | Revision and Examination |
The recommended textbooks for History in J.S.S.2 include:
