The scheme of work for Social Studies for JSS 3 (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 3 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 3 Social Studies scheme of work government-approved subjects for all primary schools in Nigeria make this scheme of work very important. It is the government revised scheme for all topics for JSS 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 Social Studies as it helps the students better assimilate and recollect what has been taught.
JSS 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 Social Studies for 2025
- The unified scheme of work for Social Studies for JSS 3 (2025)
- Govt. approved scheme of work for JSS 3 Social Studies for all 36 states in Nigeria including the FCT, Abuja.
- Government-approved scheme of work for JSS 3 Social Studies first term.
- Government-approved scheme of work for JSS 3 Social Studies 2nd term.
- Government-approved scheme of work for JSS 3 Social Studies 3rd term.
Having listed the available JSS 3 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 3 Social Studies 1st Term to 3rd Term 2025/2026 Session
SOCIAL STUDIES SCHEME OF WORK 2025 – FIRST TERM
1 TRAFFICKING IN WOMEN AND CHILDREN
Definition
Factors responsible for children and women trafficking
Consequences of trafficking
Possible ways of preventing human trafficking
- HARMFUL TRADITIONAL PRACTICES
Definition
Types of harmful traditional practices in Nigeria
Measures of preventing harmful traditional practices - POPULATION
Meaning of population
Basic units of population
Factors in securing population growth and control - FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION
Meaning of family life education
Population and resources available
Family size and consequences
Census - PEACE
Meaning of peace
Types of peace
Importance of peace
Ways of promoting peace
- CONFLICTS
Meaning of conflicts & types
Causes of conflicts
Consequences of conflicts
Non-violent methods of resolving conflicts - NATIONAL ECONOMY
Meaning of national economy
Economic activities in Nigeria
Trading
Farming
Manufacturing
Fishery - SECTORS OF AN ECONOMY
Meaning of a sector of an economy
Sectors of the Nigerian economy (a) primary (b)
secondary
Tertiary sector
Importance of the economic activities in Nigeria
SOCIAL STUDIES SCHEME OF WORK 2025 – SECOND TERM
- ECONOMIC INSTITUTION IN NIGERIA
Banks
Functions of commercial banks
Functions of central banks of Nigeria - INSURANCES
Types of insurance
Functions of insurance
Nigeria deposit insurance corporation (NDIC)
Roles of NDIC - NIGERIAN STOCK EXCHANGE
Security and exchange commission
What is a share?
Roles of Nigerian stock exchange
Roles of securities and exchange - TRANSPORTATION
Types of transportation
Advantages of various types
Disadvantages of air, sea and road transport - GLOBAL INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION
(i) Reasons for global international co-operation
(ii) Strategies for achieving global international
cooperation
Consequences of global international co-operation - INTERNATIONAL CONFLICT
Causes of international conflict solutions - COMMON CRIMES AND ASSOCIATED PUNISHMENT
Crimes and national security
SOCIAL STUDIES SCHEME OF WORK 2025 -THIRD TERM
- Revision of last term’s work.
2. The World and its People.
Continents and countries of the world.
3. Minor races and their characteristics
4. Media expression.
– Types of media expression.
– Media portrayal of gender
– Influence of the mass media on value and attitude.
5. International Economic Cooperation.
– FESTAC meaning and message.
6. Revision.
7, JSCE Examination.
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 3 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.