GEOGRAPHY
SS 1 FIRST TERM
WEEK TOPIC/CONTENT ACTIVITIES
1 Introduction to Geography;
- Definition and scope of geography
- Importance of geography
- Guide students to explain concepts of geography
- Define geography
- Explains the scope and importance of geography
- Students draws references from the local environment to explain the term geography.
Resources; Pictures, Maps - 2 Geography of FCT
- Location, position and size of FCT
- Political division FCT, Towns and villages and their headquarters.
- Physical setting of FCT.
Relief and drainage - Draw a sketch map of FCT and insert some major physical and cultural features.
- Guide discussions on ;
a) location, position, size of FCT,
b) political divisions,
c) physical setting etc.
Resources;Pictures, maps, atlas, drawing paper. - 3 Climate and vegetation of FCT;
- CLIMATE: Temperature and rainfall, humidity, etc
- Vegetation type; (man and natural vegetation)
- Population and people of FCT
Guide discussions on: - Climate of FCT
- Vegetation type
- Population
- Mineral resources and agriculture
- Commercial activities in FCT
- Carry out a guided field word
4 Economic Activities in FCT : - Mineral resources and agriculture
- Industries and commercial activities in FCT
- 5 The solar system
- Definition of solar system
- Components of the solar system and their characteristics
- Size and shape of the earth.
- Guide students to model the solar system
- Uses the model to guide students to identify and describe components of solar system.
- Guides discussions on:
a) shapes and size of the earth, 2)
position of the earth in relation to the sun. - model the Solar System
Resources;Globe, Aerial photographs of the earth,
Illustrative diagrams.
6 Earth’s Sphericity, Rotation and Revolution. - Evidence of the earth’s sphericity
- Meaning of Rotation and its effects
- Meaning of Revolution and its effects
TEACHER: Uses the globe and other models to demonstrate Rotation and Revolution - guide discussions on effects of the earth’s rotation and revolution
STUDENTS: watch demonstrations and ask questions
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS; Globe, slide, Torch light and any source of light, diagrams
7 – Difference between Rotation and Revolution - Eclipse; Dawn and Twilight
8 Latitudes and Longitudes; - Meaning of Latitudes and important line of latitudes.
- Calculation of distances using lines of latitudes
- Meaning of longitudes, important lines of longitudes and their uses
- Differences and similarities between latitude and longitudes
- Great and small circles.
TEACHER :uses the globe and map of the world to identify and explain: - Latitudes and longitudes
- Equator, Meridian, Greenwich mean time, international Date line and grid reference.
STUDENTS: - Listen to teacher’s explanations, ask questions, Participate in discussions, Determine distances, time and time zones from Latitude and Longitude.
- INSTRUCTIONALMATERIALS:
- Atlas, globe, illustrativediagrams of positions of major
regions of the world etc. - 9 – Calculation of local time and longitudes
- International date line
- Greenwich mean time (GMT), Standard time, local
time and time zones.
TEACHER: – Guides discussions on :
Equator, Relationship withmajor regions of the world. The
meridian and the time zones etc - Guides students to:
-differentiate between latitudes and longitudes, Calculate local time of places from Longitudes. - STUDENTS: Determine distances, time and time zones from latitudes and longitudes
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: As in week 8
10 THE EARTH’S STRUCTURE: - Major spheres of the earth(atmosphere, biosphere, etc)
- Interior structure of the earth(crust, mantle and core)
- Rock types (igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic) and their characteristics (structure, colour and texture. )
TEACHER: Uses diagrams and sketches to guide students to : - Identify earth’s major spheres
- Identify the structure of the earth’s crust
- Initiates and guides discussions on composition of the spheres
- characteristics of crust, mantle etc
- explains relationship between the spheres etc
STUDENTS: – Participate in guided tour of the school to observe the earth’s spheres - Draw and label cross section of
earth’s crust
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:
Illustrative diagrams, sketches, models of the cross section of earth’s interior
11 Rocks contd. - Mode of formation and uses of rocks
- Mountains types: ( fold, block, etc) and their mode of
formation - Characteristics and uses of mountains
TEACHER: Takes students on field work to collect and classify rocks
-Initiate and guide discussions on :
structure, colour, texture, permeability of rock types, - Process of formation of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks.
- Mode of formation and importance of rock.
STUDDENTS: Bring pictures and things made from rock - Prepare an album of rocks in the
- locality
- INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS :Rock samples ,Pictures of rock, Illustrative diagram
- 12 PLATEAUX / LOW LANDS
- Meaning, types of plateaux, uses and disadvantages of
mountains - Lowlands: Meaning, types (valleys , crust, plains) etc.
- Importance and disadvantages of low lands.
TEACHER: – Uses pictures and models to guide students to identify different mountains types
-Takes students on guided tour of locality to observe highland and lowland in the locality - Initiate discussions on :
- characteristics of mountain types,
types of lowland processes of formation, - Importance and disadvantages etc
STUDENTS: Participate in guided tour to observe mountains and lowlands - Make models of mountains , lowlands
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Atlas, Maps, sketches, pictures of lowlands, Models
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GEOGRAPHY
SS 1 SECOND TERM
WEEK TOPIC/CONTENT ACTIVITIES
1 The Environment :Weather and
climate : - Meaning of environment, types and importance
- Definition of weather and climate and their differences
- Elements of weather and their instruments used in recording them.
TEACHER: - Conduct outdoor activities for students to observe the environment
- Guide class discussions on;
classification of environment (physical, social, cultural - Recognize components of the environment into 3 major domains
- Weather elements and their attributes
- importance of weather on physical and human activities
- Guides students to make measurements and keep weather
2 CLIMATE (CONTD.) - Attribute of climate (variability), aerial extents, decoration, etc
- Importance of weather. records
- Guides students to discussing factors affecting climate with examples.
STUDENTS: participate in guided tour to observe mountains, lowland - Make models of mountains, lowlands
- Take weather measurements and keep weather records
INSTRUSTRATION MATERIALS:
Illustrative diagram and sketches, Rain Guauge, Wind Vane, Barometer, Hygrometer etc
3 FACTORS AFFECTING CLIMATE: - Altitude, Latitude,Slope and aspect, continentality etc
- 4 GOEGRAPHY OF NIGERIA:
- Location, position, size and distance( Latitudes, longitudes, boundaries and neighbours)
- Political division of Nigeria(states and their capitals, local government and their headquarters.
TEACHER: - Uses maps to help students describe the location and position of Nigeria with respect to her neighbours
- Guides students to;
- Describe location of states and their capitals with reference to latitudes and longitudes
- Determine size, area, landmarks of Nigeria
- Draw political maps of Nigeria, insert states and their headquarters
- Discuss Nigeria’s climate, characteristics of different seasons etc.
Discuss drainage of Nigeria. - Draw a map of Nigeria showing relief and drainage distribution.
STUDENTS: calculate the area of Nigeria - Draws the political map of Nigeria showing the states capitals and local government headquarters
- Draw relief map of Nigeria and linking it with drainage distribution of Nigeria.
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Atlas,
political maps of Nigeria, Globe, illustrative diagrams and sketches.
5 NIGERIA CONT. - Relief- Highland And Low Lands
Drainage –Major Rivers and their characteristics - Importance and problems of Nigerians rivers
6 NIGERIA CONT. - River Basin- meaning , major basins and uses of basins
- Lakes in Nigeria: Meaning, types, reasons for shallowness of lake chad
- Uses of Lakes
7 POPULATION OF NIGERIA: - Definition, concepts and population distribution
- Population structure and quality
TEACHER : Guides students to observe population structure and distribution. - Guides class discussions on:
-Population, size, distribution and Population - movement(migration) and population data (census) structure
- -Population quality, population movement, data and their sources and problems of data
- STUDENTS: observe distribution of population within the school
- Identify and locate highly
populated urban centres, rural
areas with sparse population
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: - Map of Nigeria showing population distribution, pictures,
- slides of densely populated areas, posters of HIV/AIDS to explain quality of population
- Maps showing various resources
8 RESOURCES OF NIGERIA: - Mineral resources: meaning and types of mineral
resources (petroleum, national gas, tin and columbite, etc - Power resources(petroleum, gas, HEP, solar energy, etc.
water resources: meaning ,types(river lakes, dams, seas, underground water
TEACHER: Leads students to identify various minerals on Nigeria - Takes students out to observe mining sites, observe vegetation and water resources within and around community.
- Guides students to
-Locate where Nigeria’s major resources are found in the map
-Discuss the importance of these resources to Nigeria’s economy
STUDENTS: Make record /report of resources found in their community
-Identify and classify Nigeria’s resources
-Draw a map of Nigeria and insert various resources
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: - Map of Nigeria showing population distribution, pictures,
- slides of densely populated areas, posters of HIV/AIDS to explain quality of population
- Maps showing various resources
9 RESOURCES OF NIGERIA CONTD.: - Vegetation resources; meaning and types of
vegetation(Man and natural
TEACHER: Leads discussions on the meaning and types of vegetation and the importance of vegetation to man
STUDENTS: Should be able to differentiate, giving examples, betweenvegetation (e.g crops, government etc) - human and natural vegetation .
- INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL: Pictures, slides, Maps
- 10 MAPWORK/READING
- Maps: meaning, types, examples and uses.
- Scales: definition, types , attributes, size (small and large), merits and demerits.
- Conversion of scales
TEACHER: -Brings different types of maps to class. - Helps the students to identify different types of maps
- Guides class discussion on
-Meaning, types and uses of maps,, and map scales .
STUDENTS: Identify different types of maps brought to class convert on type of scale to another - INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL:different types of maps , Atlas, Ruler or measuring tape.
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GEOGRAGHY
SS 1 THIRD TERM
WEEK TOPIC / CONTENT ACTITIVIES
1 Map Distance: - Measurement of units and conversion of distance to map
distance - Map Reduction
- Map enlargement
Teacher: guides the class discussion on ; - Measurement of distances and conversions to real distance
- Demonstrate map reduction and enlargement
- Guide students as they enlarge, reduce maps
- Identification of physical and
- 2 Interpretation of physical and cultural features:
- Contour lines, definition, intervals etc
- Physical features (ridges, spurs, valleys, hills, rivers etc)
- Cultural features (road, settlements, schools,
communication lines, etc cultural features - Relationship between physical and cultural features.
Students: - carry out practical activities on map reduction and enlargement
- Solve problems on how scales of map can change when maps are reduced or enlarged.
- carry out practical work on map interpretation
Instructional materials: - Maps, sketches, Ruler, Drawing paper slides
3 Transportation: - Definition, types/modern means of transportation(roads,
rail, water, air, pipeline, etc
Teacher: - Uses maps, diagrams, pictures to guide students to identify
transportation types. - Merits and Demerits of each type of transportation
- Importance and problems of transportation.
Student: - Sketch map of Nigeria showing rails, air transport
Instructional Materials : Maps, Atlas, Films, drawing paper.
4 Industry : - Definition and classes of Industries.(Primary,
secondary, tertiary and quaternary . - Heavy and light Industries
Teacher : Guides students to - Locate major industrial regions on a world map
- Identify and describe major industries
- Takes students out to visit industries in the locality
Students : Draw maps and locate major industrial regions in Nigeria, and the world. - Pay visit to local industries
Instructional materials : - World maps, sketches, Films, pictures
5 Basic concepts of geographic information system (GIS) - Definition and geographic data
Teacher : - Explains concepts of GIS and Geographic data
- (lines for users, roads, rails, etc, points for bore holes,
- images etc)
- Sources of GIS (maps, fieldwork, satellite, images, etc)
- Importance of geo-, geographic data and the GIS
- Guides discussions on ;
- Sources of geographic data e.g
maps, data from field work, satellite images etc - Geo-referencing for GIS data
- Importance of GIS
Student : Participate in guided field work
Instructional Materials : Maps, Air
photo, computer system with GIS software installed
6 Components of GIS - Hardware (digitizer, global positioning system (GPS),
Computer, printer, scanner, etc and software (data, imput, storage, retrieval, manipulations, etc) - Data: Positional and rational
- Procedures(sets of rules) and people (experts)
Teacher :Guides students to ; - identify GIS hardware
- identify the various software and their uses
- use GIS hardware e.g Digitizer, GPS, Computer etc
- Initiate discussions on data types components of GIS, procedures etc
Students :Manipulate/use the GPS, Digitizer and computer to process geographic data
Instructional Materials; Sketches showing components of GIS Slides, GPS, Printer etc. - 7 Earth’s External Processes and Land Form Development :
- Action of running water:
definition and terms associated with running water (River) – sources and courses of a river, slope, shape of valley, volume of water, size of materials - Stages of a river development-upper course (characteristics, processes and features produced)
- Middle course of a river (characteristics, processes of
river transportation and features produced)
Teacher: - Initiates the discussion leading to ;
- Definition and explanation of major terms associated with actions of running water.
- Use of diagrams to explain processes of river erosion ;
Corrosion, attrition, hydraulic action - Processes of river transport: use of diagrams to describe
landforms in various stages of river development.
Students : Draw diagrams or models showing various landforms associated with stages of river development - participate in guided tour to observe some of these landforms
- Instructional Materials :
- Pictures, slides, models, illustrated diagrams.
- Drainage pattern-Dentritic, trellised
and radial
8 Stages of River Development
Contd. - Lower course of a river
(characteristics and features
e.g levees, - Delta : Definition,
characteristics, conclusions for
formation, types and
importance.
Teacher : uses of pictures, models
and sketches to explain - Processes of wind erosion
- Formation and characteristics of
wind erosion - Landforms , mode of formation and
characteristics of wind deposition
landforms
Students : Draw diagrams and
construct models showing various
erosion and deposition landforms
9 Action of Winds - Definition and processes of
wind erosion (abrasion,
attrition and deflation) - Features/landforms of wind
erosion(rock pedestal,
zeugens, yardangs, etc - Features of wind deposition
(loes, barchans, seif domes)
etc
10 Glacier action : - Definition of terms associated
with glacier (ice, glacier,
glaciations and features of
glacier erosion in the highland
areas - Glacier features in lowland
areas roche mountanee, crag
and tail boulder clay erratic
drumlins, eskers etc - Economic importance of glacier features
Teacher : - Uses pictures, models to :
- explain characteristics features of landforms in glacier regions
- Help students locate the
countries/regions where these
landforms are found - Guides discussions on mode of
formation and economic
importance.
Students : Draw annotated diagrams
to show the features of various
landforms
Instructional Materials : Films,
Models, Annotated diagrams and
sketches.
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