SS1 GEOGRAPHY SCHEME OF WORK

FIrst Term

1. Introduction to Geography: Meaning, Nature, Scope and Value of Geography.
2. The Solar System: The Universe, The Planets, The Earth. 
3. The Earth as a Planet; Shape and Size of the Earth, Proof of the Earth’s 
4. Sphericity. The Movement of the Earth: Rotation & Revolution.
5. Latitude and Longitude: Definition, Uses, Similarities & Differences, Great and  Small Circles. 
6. Latitude and Longitude: Standard Time Zone, Calculation of Distances, Local Time, International Date Line (IDL).
7. The Structure of the Earth: The Outer Zone.
8. The Structure of the Earth: The Interior Zone.
9. Rocks of the Earth: Types and Characteristics.
10. Basic Concepts of Geographic Information System (GIS).
11.  Major Land Form Features: Types of Land Forms, Mountain.  

Second Term

1. PLATEAUX
2. LOWLAND (PLAINS)
3. THE ENVIRONMENT
4. WEATHER AND CLIMATE
5. COMPONENTS OF GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM (GIS)
6. INTRODUCTION TO MAP READING: DEFINITION, TYPES OF MAPS, AND SCALE
7. MAP DISTANCES (CONVERSION, DIRECTION, AND BEARING)   

Third Term

1. Nigeria:  Location, Position, and Size
2. Nigeria:  Physical: Relief and Drainage,
3. Nigeria:  Climate
4. Nigeria:  Vegetation and Soils
5. Nigeria:  Transportation and Industries
6. Nigeria:  Population
7. Nigeria:  Agriculture 
8. Nigeria:  Mineral Resources
9. Nigeria:  Power Resources