In Junior Secondary School 3 (JSS3) in Nigeria, Social Studies is an essential subject that offers students a comprehensive understanding of their society. This integrated approach provides the knowledge and skills needed for active and informed citizenship.
As J.S.S.3 students prepare for the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), Social Studies is crucial in their academic journey and personal growth. The subject promotes critical thinking, cultural awareness, and social responsibility, preparing students to engage constructively with their communities and the larger Nigerian society.
The crowning event for Jss3 and the Junior Secondary school as a whole is the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) which is taken mid-third term. The assessment methods for Social Studies include written examinations, which may consist of multiple-choice questions, short-answer questions, and essay-type questions. These exams are conducted in a controlled environment to ensure fairness and integrity.
Furthermore, continuous assessment, which involves periodic tests, assignments, and projects conducted throughout the academic session, also contributes to the overall BECE assessment. This allows for an all-around evaluation of students’ performance and progress over time.
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROPRIETORS OF PRIVATE SCHOOLS (NAPPS) SCHEMES OF WORK FOR JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS | ||
| Social Studies Scheme of Work for Junior Secondary School 3(JSS3) | ||
| Class | J.S.S 3 | |
| Subject | Social Studies | |
| Term | First Term | |
| Week | Topic | Breakdown |
| 1 | CONCEPT OF SOCIAL STUDIES | – Meaning of social studies contents. – Components of social studies e.g. facts, concepts, generalization skills, values, relevant to learners and the society. |
| 2 | EXTENDED FAMILY MEMBERS IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT | Meaning and members of extended family – Grandparents, uncles, aunties, cousins, nephews, nieces, etc. |
| 3 | ROLES OF EXTENDED FAMILY MEMBERS IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT | Roles of extended family members in child development: – Agents of socialization – Share folklores – Learn how to relate to younger family members and peers. – Support family members in times of need |
| 4 | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Meaning and factors of human trafficking – Factors of human trafficking. – False hope of continuing education or working abroad. – Poverty. |
| 5 | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Meaning and factors of human trafficking – Increasing demand for foreign workers – Entertainment industry |
| 6 | HUMAN TRAFFICKING. | Consequences of human trafficking – loss of human resources; – life of crime; – addiction and sexual violence; – Weakens ties of family love and influence etc |
| 7 | PREVENTING HUMAN TRAFFICKING | – Raising of awareness. – Education. – Advocacy. – Legislature, etc. |
| 8 | HARMFUL TRADITIONAL PRACTICES | Meaning of harmful traditional practices; practices that bring physical, mental, social and health dangers to people. – Effects of harmful traditional practices. |
| 9 | HARMFUL TRADITIONAL PRACTICES | Examples of harmful traditional practices – Use of children for begging. – Child agriculture labour. – Female circumcision. – Early marriage. – Maltreatment of widows, etc. – Female genital mutilation, beliefs and dangers of early marriage. |
| 10 | HARMFUL TRADITIONAL PRACTICES | Preventive measures to female genital mutilation and early Consequences of harmful traditional practices: |
| 11 | REVISION | |
| 12 | EXAMINATION | |
| Term | Second Term | |
| Week | Topic | Breakdown |
| 1 | PROMOTING PEACEFUL LIVING IN THE SOCIETY | – Definition of peace. – Types of peace: – Positive peace and – Negative or uneasy peace |
| 2 | PROMOTING PEACEFUL LIVING IN OUR SOCIETY | Importance of peace: – Lack of violent conflicts. Progress and development. – Happiness and less stress. |
| 3 | PROMOTING PEACEFUL LIVING IN OUR SOCIETY | Ways of promoting peace: – Tolerance. – Social justice. – Human Rights, etc. |
| 4 | SOCIAL CONFLICTS | Meaning and types of conflicts. – Violent and non – violent conflicts. |
| 5 | SOCIAL CONFLICTS | Examples of conflicts: – Inter-ethnic conflicts e.g. Urhobo/Itsekiri Kataf/Hausa, Yoruba/Hausa, Fulani/Tiv etc. – Communal/Intra-ethnic conflict e.g. Ife/Modakeke, Aguleri/Umuleri, etc. |
| 6 | SOCIAL CONFLICTS | Causes and consequences of conflicts. |
| 7 | SOCIAL CONFLICTS | Causes and consequences of conflicts. |
| 8 | MANAGING AND RESOLVING CONFLICTS | Conflicts management and resolutions – Dialogue – Compromise – Court Rulings – Mediations |
| 9 | MANAGING AND RESOLVING CONFLICTS | Attributes required for conflict resolution – Mutual understanding – Respect for rule of law. |
| 10 | MANAGING AND RESOLVING CONFLICT | Attributes required for conflict resolution: – Tolerance in the face of provocation – Self-control – Respect for opposition view |
| 11 | REVISION | |
| 12 | EXAMINATION |
| Term | Third Term | |
| Week | Topic | Breakdown |
| 1 | CONTROLLING CULTISM IN OUR SOCIETY | Meaning and causes of cultism: – Home/family background – Peer group influence – Proliferation of aims, drug abuse – Poor leadership – Injustice – Marginalization. |
| 2 | CONSEQUENCES OF CULTISM | – Violence – Criminal tendencies – Moral decadence – Break down of social values |
| 3 | SOLUTIONS TO CULTISM | |
| 4 | DRUG TRAFFICKING | Meaning of drug and reasons for drug trafficking e.g. poverty, ignorance, greed, etc. |
| 5 | CONSEQUENCES OF DRUG TRAFFICKING | – Imprisonment – Death penalty – Bad image for the country, etc. – Forfeiture of assets (local and foreign) |
| 6 | PREVENTION OF DRUG TRAFFICKING | – Education – Alleviation of poverty – Legislation – Inter – cooperation |
| 7 | COMMON CRIMES AND ASSOCIATED PUNISHMENT | Common crimes and associated punishment like theft, (imprisonment), rape (imprisonment), drug trafficking (10 years of imprisonment) Human trafficking (5 – 10 years) imprisonment, food contamination |
| 8 | CRIMES AND NATIONAL SECURITY | Meaning of national security. Crimes that affect national security e.g. pipeline vandalism, terrorism, illegal bunkering, importation of expired foods and drugs. |
| 9 | REVISION | |
| 10 | EXAMINATION |
The recommended textbooks for Social Studies include:
