The study of geography in SSS 2 takes you on a journey through Africa and beyond, with three terms of detailed exploration.
This scheme of work covers everything from Africa’s physical setting and population distribution to global environmental problems and map reading.
Each term expands your knowledge of geographic processes and human-environment interactions, offering you a broad perspective on the world.
With the recommended textbooks, you have a reliable guide to help you fully understand the physical and human landscapes you’ll study.
SSS 2 GEOGRAPHY First Term Scheme of Work
Week 1: Africa
- Introduction to the continent of Africa: location, size, and boundaries
- Major countries and capitals
- Importance of Africa in global geography
Week 2: Physical Setting of Africa
- Major regions: Northern Africa, West Africa, East Africa, Central Africa, and Southern Africa
- Major rivers and lakes: Nile, Niger, Congo, Lake Victoria, Lake Tanganyika
- The geographical structure of Africa and its landforms
Week 3: Climate of Africa
- Types of climate in Africa: tropical, desert, Mediterranean, equatorial
- Factors influencing Africa’s climate
- Distribution of climate zones in Africa
Week 4: Vegetation of Africa
- Types of vegetation: savannah, tropical rainforests, desert vegetation
- Factors affecting vegetation distribution
- Importance of vegetation in Africa
Week 5: Population Distribution of Africa and West Africa
- Patterns of population distribution in Africa and West Africa
- Factors influencing population distribution: climate, resources, politics
- Population density and urbanization trends
Week 6: Major Hydro Electric Power (HEP) Projects in Africa
- Overview of HEP projects in Africa: Aswan Dam, Kariba Dam, Akosombo Dam
- The impact of HEP projects on development and the environment
- Challenges and benefits of HEP in Africa
Week 7: Mid-Term Break
Week 8: Mineral Exploration in Africa
- Major minerals in Africa: gold, diamond, oil, copper, bauxite
- Countries leading in mineral production
- Environmental and economic impacts of mineral exploration
Week 9: Components of Geographic Information System (GIS)
- Definition and importance of GIS
- Components: hardware, software, data, people, methods
- Applications of GIS in mapping and data analysis
Week 10: Earth’s External Processes and Landform Development
- External processes: weathering, erosion, mass wasting
- Types of landforms developed by external processes
- Case studies of landform development in Africa
Week 11: Revision
Week 12: Examination
Week 13: Closing
SSS 2 GEOGRAPHY Second Term Scheme of Work
Week 1: Population
- Definition of population and population studies
- Population dynamics: birth rate, death rate, migration
- Factors affecting population growth
Week 2: Settlement
- Types of settlements: rural and urban
- Characteristics and functions of settlements
- Factors influencing the growth of settlements
Week 3: Industries
- Types of industries: primary, secondary, tertiary
- Location of industries in Africa
- The importance of industries in economic development
Week 4: Erosional Features of Rivers and Depositional Features
- Erosional landforms: valleys, gorges, waterfalls
- Depositional landforms: deltas, floodplains, levees
- Case studies of river erosion and deposition in Africa
Week 5: Features and Mode of Wind Erosion
- Types of wind erosion: deflation, abrasion
- Landforms created by wind erosion: dunes, loess, yardangs
- Regions in Africa affected by wind erosion
Week 6: Irrigation
- Types of irrigation: surface, drip, sprinkler
- Importance of irrigation in agriculture
- Irrigation projects in Africa
Week 7: Mid-Term Break
Week 8: Regional Geography of West Africa (Position, Size, and Location)
- The geographic position and boundaries of West Africa
- Size and structure of West Africa
- Economic and political significance of West Africa in Africa
Week 9: Transportation (Continued)
- Modes of transportation in Africa: road, rail, air, and water
- Importance of transportation in economic growth
- Challenges facing transportation development in Africa
Week 10: Remote Sensing (Continued)
- Definition of remote sensing and its importance in geography
- Types of remote sensing technology: satellites, aerial photography
- Applications of remote sensing in environmental monitoring
Week 11: Revision
Week 12: Examination
Week 13: Closing
SSS 2 GEOGRAPHY Third Term Scheme of Work
Week 1: Environmental Problems
- Types of environmental problems: deforestation, desertification, pollution
- Causes and effects of environmental problems in Africa
- Strategies for mitigating environmental problems
Week 2: Direction and Bearing
- Definition and importance of direction and bearing in geography
- Use of compass and maps in determining direction
- Calculation of bearing and its applications in navigation
Week 3: Geo-Political Issues
- Definition of geopolitics and its relevance to Africa
- Key geopolitical issues in Africa: territorial disputes, political instability
- The impact of geopolitics on Africa’s development
Week 4: GIS Data
- Types of data used in GIS: spatial and non-spatial
- Methods of data collection for GIS
- Importance of accurate data in geographic analysis
Week 5: Environmental Resources (Continued)
- Types of environmental resources: renewable and non-renewable
- Importance of environmental resources in development
- Sustainable management of environmental resources
Week 6: Agriculture
- Types of agriculture in Africa: subsistence, commercial, mixed farming
- Importance of agriculture to the African economy
- Challenges facing agriculture in Africa
Week 7: Mid-Term Break
Week 8: Communication in Nigeria
- Types of communication systems in Nigeria: telecommunication, internet, postal services
- Importance of communication in national development
- Problems affecting communication systems in Nigeria
Week 9: Settlements (Continued)
- Further analysis of settlement types and growth
- Case studies of rural and urban settlements in Africa
- The role of settlements in regional development
Week 10: Map Reading
- Introduction to map reading and interpretation
- Key elements of a map: scale, symbols, contour lines
- Practical exercises in map reading
Week 11: Revision
Week 12: Examination
Week 13: Closing
SSS 2 GEOGRAPHY Recommended Textbook
- Essential Geography for Senior Secondary Schools by O.A. Iwena
- Comprehensive Geography for Senior Secondary Schools by J.U. Anyaele
- Practical Geography for Senior Secondary Schools by G.N. Aja
RECAP
SSS 2 Geography introduces you to the vast and diverse physical setting of Africa, its climate, and its major landforms.
You examine Africa’s population distribution, mineral exploration, and hydroelectric power projects, along with the components of Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
The second term shifts your focus to settlement, industries, and the erosional and depositional features of rivers and winds.
By the third term, you discuss environmental problems, geopolitical issues, and agricultural practices while refining your map-reading skills.
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