Social Studies Scheme of Work (Secondary)

BECE/NERDC-aligned Social Studies syllabus topics.

  1. History of Nigerian Social Studies Education
  2. Family as Primary Social Group
    1. Meaning of primary social group
    2. What makes the family a primary social group
    3. Roles and responsibilities of family members
  3. Consequences of Large/Small Family Size
    1. Characteristics of large vs small family size
    2. Consequences on quality of life and national economy
  4. Meaning and Characteristics of Culture
    1. Meaning, components, features, characteristics
    2. Cultural differences in Nigeria
  5. Similarities and Differences among Cultures in Nigeria
    1. Cultural similarities and differences
    2. Shared norms and values
  6. Agents and Processes of Socialization
    1. Meaning; agents (family, school, etc.); importance
  7. Road Safety Club as Agent of Socialization
    1. Structure and formation in schools
    2. Roles in youth socialization
  8. Common Social Problems in Nigeria
    1. Examples: exam malpractice, cultism, HIV/AIDS
    2. Causes: poverty, corruption, lack of parental care
  9. Ways of Solving Common Social Problems
    1. Effects: poverty, underdevelopment
    2. Solutions: government policies, civil society participation
  10. Our Roles in Promoting Safety in Our Community
    1. Need for safety
    2. Safety measures at home, school, work
    3. Safety guidelines for road users
  11. General Objectives of Social Studies
  12. Family Bond and Living Together
    1. Meaning of family bond/cohesion
    2. Advantages of living together; importance of reputation
  13. Purposes of Marriage
    1. Meaning; purposes
  14. Readiness in Marriage
    1. Conditions; effects of lack of readiness
  15. Positive Group Behaviour
    1. Types, characteristics, benefits
  16. Meaning and Consequences of Drug Abuse and Harmful Substances
    1. Meaning; forms; consequences (individual, community, nation, international); discouraging drug abuse
  17. Dangers of Drug Trafficking
    1. Meaning; reasons; dangers
  18. Contents of Social Studies
    1. Meaning of social studies contents
  19. Roles of Extended Family Members in Child Development
    1. Members of extended family
    2. Roles in child development
  20. Human Trafficking
    1. Meaning; factors; consequences; preventive measures
  21. Harmful Traditional Practices
    1. Meaning; examples; consequences; prevention
  22. Promoting Peaceful Living in Our Society
    1. Meaning; types; importance; ways of promoting peace
  23. Social Conflict
    1. Meaning; types; examples; causes and consequences
  24. Managing and Resolving Conflict
    1. Conflict management and resolution; required attributes
  25. Controlling Cultism in Our Society
    1. Meaning; causes; consequences; solutions
  26. Preventing Drug Trafficking
    1. Meaning; reasons; consequences; prevention