Civic Education Scheme of work for JSS3 first Term

Civic Education Scheme of work for JSS3 first Term

Below is a scheme of work for Civic Education for the first term of Junior Secondary School 3 (JSS3).

It covers various topics and activities to be conducted throughout the term. Please note that this is just a sample and can be modified to suit the specific curriculum requirements of your school or region.

Subject: Civic Education

Class: JSS3

Term: First Term

Week 1: Introduction to Civic Education

Definition and importance of Civic Education

Roles and responsibilities of a citizen

Citizenship and its attributes

Week 2: Democracy and Good Governance

Meaning of democracy and its principles

Types of democracy

Key features of a democratic government

Importance of good governance

Week 3: Rule of Law

Definition and concept of the rule of law

Importance of the rule of law in society

Characteristics of a society with the rule of law

Examples of countries with strong rule of law

Week 4: Human Rights

Definition and concept of human rights

Fundamental human rights and their importance

Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Human rights violations and how to report them

Week 5: National Identity

Meaning and importance of national identity

Symbols and emblems of national identity

Preserving and promoting national identity

Cultural diversity and national identity

Week 6: Citizenship and Leadership

Meaning of citizenship and leadership

Qualities of a good leader

Leadership roles in the community and society

Case studies on effective leaders

Week 7: Civic Responsibilities

Meaning and importance of civic responsibilities

Types of civic responsibilities (voting, paying taxes, community service, etc.)

Promoting civic responsibility in society

Engaging in community service projects

Week 8: Civic Education and the Media

Role of media in democracy and civic education

Types of media (print, broadcast, online)

Media literacy and responsible media consumption

Case studies on media influence and responsibility

Week 9: Public Institutions and Services

Definition and examples of public institutions (police, judiciary, healthcare, etc.)

Roles and responsibilities of public institutions

Accessing public services and citizen's rights

Challenges and solutions in public service delivery

Week 10: Revision and Assessment

Review of all topics covered during the term

Class discussions, quizzes, and group activities

Assessment (written test or project)