The scheme of work for Social Studies for JSS 2 (Junior Secondary schools one) in Nigeria has been made unified as approved by the ministry of education. Being unified means all schools be it private or government-owned are to adopt the same scheme as it is approved for preparing students for Social Studies exams in the West African Junior Secondary Certificate Examination.
The government-approved scheme of work for JSS 2 Social Studies for all topics is now available on our platform. This unified (used in all states) scheme of work covers all topics ranging from first term to third term which starts with introduction and revision of the previous term, midterm breaks, revision, examination, and vacation.
The JSS 2 Social Studies scheme of work government-approved subjects for all primary schools in Nigeria makes this scheme of work very important. It is the government revised scheme for all topics for JSS 2 Social Studies and it is applicable to all states. That is, schools (Private and government-owned) operating in all states in Nigeria are advised to make use of this scheme of work as it contains the approved curriculum.
Social Studies is a compulsory subject because they form the core foundation of development for students in secondary school level up to the higher institution. It is required amongst other subjects as an important subject combination in JAMB.
The JSS 2 Social Studies scheme of work seen here is the latest revised unified scheme of work according to the Ministry of Education. It is applicable in all states, it is the approved scheme for all Junior secondary school levels that must be compulsorily adopted by all schools in Lagos, Ogun, Ibadan, Port Harcourt, Abuja, Anambra, Delta state and all states in Nigeria be it private or public schools because it is from the scheme of work that WAEC questions in Social Studies are curled out from.
The government-approved JSS 2 Social Studies scheme of work here, states all the topics to be treated and how they should be taught. Teaching students in secondary schools require deep explanation and practical examples, that is, teachers need to be more practical in their teaching. Nowadays, audio-visual means are now being adopted by majorly private schools in teaching JSS 2 Social Studies as it helps the students better assimilate and recollect what has been taught.
JSS 2 Social Studies scheme of work here also highlights the time frame given to cover each subject because it is the government’s directive that all schools finish the academic session within the same time frame hence the need to cover all topics within the stipulated period which is usually within 11 to 12 weeks.
The government-approved scheme of work for JSS 2 Social Studies is the same as the scheme of work used by all states. Say, for instance, the federal government-approved scheme of work JSS 2 Social Studies is the same as the scheme of work used in the southern, eastern and northern part of Nigeria.
In this post, we shall cover the followings:
- The government approved a unified scheme of work for JSS 2 Social Studies for 2025
- The unified scheme of work for Social Studies for JSS 2 (2025)
- Govt. approved scheme of work for JSS 2 Social Studies for all 36 states in Nigeria including the FCT, Abuja.
- Government-approved scheme of work for JSS 2 Social Studies first term.
- Government-approved scheme of work for JSS 2 Social Studies 2nd term.
- Government-approved scheme of work for JSS 2 Social Studies 3rd term.
Having listed the available JSS 2 Social Studies scheme of work for 2025/2026 academic session, I will be providing the full scheme below. All you need to do is identify the subject you need and make do with the information for your personal consumption.
Government Approved Scheme of Work for JSS 2 Social Studies 1st Term to 3rd Term 2025/2026 Session
SOCIAL STUDIES SCHEME OF WORK 2025 – FIRST TERM
SOCIAL GROUP
1. TYPE/CHARACTERISTICS OF SOCIAL GROUP
Primary social group
GROUP BEHAVIOR
Types of group behavior
Benefits of group behavior
2. MARRIAGE
Meaning and types of marriage
Criteria for marriage
Benefits of marriage
Problems/dangers of early marriage
3. DRUG ABUSE
Meaning of Drug Abuse
Forms of drug abuse
Effect of drug abuse
Measures of curbing abuse
4. DRUG TRAFFICKING
Meaning of drug trafficking
Reasons of drug trafficking
Dangers of drug trafficking in Nigeria
Measures of curbing drug trafficking
5. POVERTY
Meaning of poverty
Causes of poverty
Ways of alleviating poverty
6. CORRUPTION
Meaning of corruption
Abuses
Effects of corruption
Measures of checking corruption
7. CULTISM
Meaning of cultism
Reasons for membership
Effects
Measures of reducing cultism
8. SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Benefits of science and technology
Problems and solutions to problems of science and
technology
COMMUNICATION
Meaning of Communication
Types/forms of ICT
Advantages & Disadvantages
SOCIAL STUDIES SCHEME OF WORK 2025 – SECOND TERM
- LIVING TOGETHER IN THE FAMILY
Definition of family
Conditions for living together as a family
Roles performed by individuals in the family
(a) Father (b) Mother (c) Children
2. MEANING OF CULTURE
Types of culture
Characteristics of culture
Types of food in our culture
3. COMMON DRESSES IN OUR CULTURE
Dress codes for selected culture
Factors that influence dress selection
4. COMMON HAIRSTYLES
Hairstyles for women and men
Care of the hair
Adornments
Usefulness of Adornments
5. RELIGION
Meaning and types of religion
Similarities of our religion
6. OUR SCHOOL
Features of a school
Members of the school community
Functions performed by each member
Ways of enhancing efficiency among membership of the school
7. HOME APPLIANCES
Usefulness of Home appliances
Dangers in the wrong use of appliances
Correct ways of using electrical appliances
SOCIAL STUDIES SCHEME OF WORK 2025 – THIRD TERM
- ACCIDENT IN THE SCHOOL
Meaning of accident
Types of school accident
Causes of accident
Prevention of school accidents
2. GENDER ROLES
Gender similarities/differences
Gender discrimination
Consequences & solution of gender discrimination
3. STORAGE
Meaning of storage
Methods of storing things
Benefits of storing things
4. SAVINGS
Meaning of saving
Reasons for saving money
Method of saving money
5. WHAT IS A BANK?
(i) Advantages of keeping money in banks
(ii) Problems associated with banking
(iii) Prospects of banking operation in Nigeria
6. RESOURCES
Meaning and types of resources
Usefulness of resources to man
Conservation of environmental resources
7. HARMFUL SUBSTANCE
Types of harmful substances to men
Prevention of intake of harmful substance
8. TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM IN NIGERIA
Meaning/types of transportation
Transportation on land, water, and air
Advantages and disadvantages of transportation
system in Nigeria
Measures aimed at solving the problem
I hope this has been helpful, especially for school owners, teachers, parents, and guardians who need it for the personal tutoring of their wards. The JSS 2 Social Studies scheme of work 2025 is government approved for all subjects taught at the elementary stage (primary school) for 2025 so if you have any questions as regards the subject matter please feel free to reach out to me via the comment section below and I will respond accordingly.