This scheme of work for SSS 1 Civic Education is designed to give you a deeper understanding of your role as an active citizen within society.
It covers engaging topics that explore essential values, the structure of government, and your individual responsibilities.
From the fundamentals of democracy to addressing critical social issues like cultism and examination malpractice, you gain the knowledge needed to make informed decisions.
Whether you are teaching or learning, these lessons will equip you with the tools to navigate civic life effectively.
SSS 1 CIVIC EDUCATION First Term Scheme of Work
Week 1: Introduction
- Meaning of Civic Education
- Importance of Civic Education
- Objectives of Civic Education
Week 2: Values
- Meaning and types of values
- Importance of values in society
- Examples of societal values
Week 3: Community
- Definition of a community
- Types of communities
- Roles and responsibilities within a community
Week 4: Emerging Issues – HIV/AIDS
- Understanding HIV and AIDS
- Global and national statistics of HIV/AIDS
- Importance of awareness and prevention
Week 5: Effects and Symptoms of HIV/AIDS
- Symptoms of HIV/AIDS
- Social and economic effects
- Ways to support affected individuals
Week 6: Youth Empowerment
- Meaning of youth empowerment
- Importance of youth empowerment in national development
- Types of youth empowerment programs
Week 7: Mid-Term Break
Week 8: Government
- Definition of government
- Levels of government
- Functions of government
Week 9: Types of Laws & Rights of Individuals
- Different types of laws (constitutional, statutory, etc.)
- Rights of individuals under the law
- Responsibilities attached to individual rights
Week 10: Nationalism and Nationalists
- Meaning of nationalism
- Importance of nationalism
- Contributions of notable Nigerian nationalists
Week 11: Revision
Week 12: Examination
Week 13: Closing
SSS 1 CIVIC EDUCATION Second Term Scheme of Work
Week 1: Democracy
- Definition and features of democracy
- Types of democracy
- Importance of democracy in governance
Week 2: Representative Democracy
- Meaning of representative democracy
- Features of representative democracy
- Importance of representation in government
Week 3: Arms of Government
- The three arms of government (executive, legislature, judiciary)
- Functions of each arm
- Relationship between the arms of government
Week 4: Functions and Structure of Government
- Structure of government (federal, state, and local)
- Functions of each level of government
- Relationship between the levels of government
Week 5: Brief History of UNHR (United Nations Human Rights)
- Origins and establishment of the UNHR
- Key milestones in the history of human rights
- Role of the UN in global human rights advocacy
Week 6: Responsibilities of Individuals, Groups, and Government in UNHR
- Responsibilities of individuals in upholding human rights
- Role of groups and organizations in protecting human rights
- Government’s duty in enforcing human rights
Week 7: Mid-Term Break
Week 8: Federalism
- Meaning of federalism
- Features of federalism in Nigeria
- Importance of federalism in governance
Week 9: Roles of Government
- Functions of government in national development
- Government’s role in providing social services
- Government’s role in maintaining law and order
Week 10: Cultism
- Meaning of cultism
- Types of cult groups
- Effects of cultism on society
Week 11: Revision
Week 12: Examination
Week 13: Closing
SSS 1 CIVIC EDUCATION Third Term Scheme of Work
Week 1: Cultism (Cont’d)
- Causes of cultism
- Dangers and consequences of cultism
- Measures to curb cultism in schools and society
Week 2: Examination Malpractices
- Definition and forms of examination malpractice
- Causes and effects of examination malpractice
- Preventive measures
Week 3: Nation
- Definition of a nation
- Characteristics of a nation
- Differences between a nation and a state
Week 4: Citizenship and Naturalization
- Meaning of citizenship
- Types of citizenship
- Process of naturalization
Week 5: Reasons for Foreigners in Our Midst
- Economic reasons
- Political reasons
- Social and cultural reasons
Week 6: Self-Control and Anger
- Meaning of self-control
- Importance of self-control in managing anger
- Consequences of a lack of self-control
Week 7:Mid-Term Break
Week 8: Integrity
- Definition of integrity
- Importance of integrity in personal and public life
- Consequences of a lack of integrity
Week 9: Contentment
- Meaning of contentment
- Importance of contentment in life
- Difference between contentment and complacency
Week 10: Effects of Lack of Contentment
- Causes of discontentment
- Social, emotional, and economic effects of discontentment
- Ways to cultivate contentment
Week 11: Revision
Week 12: Examination
Week 13: Closing
SSS 1 CIVIC EDUCATION Recommended Textbook
- Civic Education for Senior Secondary Schools 1-3 by F. I. Ibeh, A. U. Oshionebo
- Fundamentals of Civic Education for Senior Secondary Schools by Peter O. Ojo
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This Civic Education scheme of work for SSS 1 is crafted to introduce you to the core principles that shape responsible citizenship.
Over the course of the session, you explore foundational concepts like values, government structure, and democracy, while also addressing contemporary issues such as HIV/AIDS, cultism, and examination malpractice.
Each topic is carefully structured to help you understand not just the systems governing society, but your own role within them.
By the end of this journey, you have a clearer picture of how your actions and choices contribute to building a just and functional society.
DISCLAIMER: Everything on this page is based on our research of what is obtainable for schools in all the states in the country, including government and some private schools. Schemes of work normally undergo a series of reviews and some schools modify them to suit their specific needs. While we do all our possible best to keep up with the latest and approved schemes of work in the country, check the specific template your school uses. For example, some private secondary schools integrate the British curriculum. If you teach in such schools, expect to see slight changes to what we offer on this page. If you have any questions or require personalised support, kindly feel free to contact us.
