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Nigerian History Scheme of Work for JSS1 to JSS3
Nigerian History runs from early settlements and traditional kingdoms in JSS1, through colonialism and independence in JSS2, to contemporary governance and BECE preparation in JSS3. Below is the full NERDC scheme of work for all three levels, every term, so you always know exactly what comes next.
JSS1 Nigerian History
First Term
| 1. | Introduction to History |
| 2. | Nigerian Peoples and Languages |
| 3. | Early Settlements in Nigeria |
| 4. | Origins of Nigerian Societies |
| 5. | Midterm Test |
| 6. | Traditional Political Systems I |
| 7. | Midterm Break |
| 8. | Traditional Political Systems II |
| 9. | Nigerian Art and Culture |
| 10. | Early Trade and Exchange |
| 11. | Revision |
| 12. | Examination |
| 13. | Closing |
Second Term
| 1. | Islam in Nigeria |
| 2. | Christianity in Nigeria |
| 3. | European Contact with Nigeria |
| 4. | Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade |
| 5. | Midterm Test |
| 6. | Abolition of Slave Trade |
| 7. | Midterm Break |
| 8. | Legitimate Trade |
| 9. | British Conquest of Nigerian Territories |
| 10. | Amalgamation of 1914 |
| 11. | Revision |
| 12. | Examination |
| 13. | Closing |
Third Term
| 1. | Colonial Administration |
| 2. | Reactions to Colonialism I |
| 3. | Reactions to Colonialism II |
| 4. | Education in Colonial Nigeria |
| 5. | Midterm Test |
| 6. | Nationalism in Nigeria I |
| 7. | Midterm Break |
| 8. | Nationalism in Nigeria II |
| 9. | Nigerian Newspapers and Nationalism |
| 10. | Road to Independence |
| 11. | Revision |
| 12. | Examination |
| 13. | Closing |
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JSS2 Nigerian History
First Term
| 1. | Independence of Nigeria |
| 2. | First Republic (1963–1966) |
| 3. | Military Rule in Nigeria I |
| 4. | Military Rule in Nigeria II |
| 5. | Midterm Test |
| 6. | Nigerian Civil War I |
| 7. | Midterm Break |
| 8. | Nigerian Civil War II |
| 9. | Post-Civil War Nigeria |
| 10. | Oil Boom of the 1970s |
| 11. | Revision |
| 12. | Examination |
| 13. | Closing |
Second Term
| 1. | Second Republic (1979–1983) |
| 2. | Military Rule in the 1980s |
| 3. | Military Rule in the 1990s |
| 4. | Return to Democracy |
| 5. | Midterm Test |
| 6. | Democratic Governance |
| 7. | Midterm Break |
| 8. | Challenges of Democracy |
| 9. | Human Rights in Nigeria |
| 10. | Nigerian Foreign Policy |
| 11. | Revision |
| 12. | Examination |
| 13. | Closing |
Third Term
| 1. | Women in Nigerian History |
| 2. | Youths in Nigerian History |
| 3. | Workers in Nigerian History |
| 4. | Education and Development |
| 5. | Midterm Test |
| 6. | Nigerian Economy |
| 7. | Midterm Break |
| 8. | Science and Technology in Nigeria |
| 9. | Sports and National Unity |
| 10. | Culture and Tourism |
| 11. | Revision |
| 12. | Examination |
| 13. | Closing |
JSS3 Nigerian History
First Term
| 1. | Nigeria in the 21st Century |
| 2. | Leadership in Contemporary Nigeria |
| 3. | Federalism in Nigeria |
| 4. | Constitution of Nigeria |
| 5. | Midterm Test |
| 6. | Elections and Electoral Bodies |
| 7. | Midterm Break |
| 8. | National Security Issues |
| 9. | Anti-Corruption Struggles |
| 10. | Role of Nigeria in Africa |
| 11. | Revision |
| 12. | Examination |
| 13. | Closing |
Second Term
| 1. | Nigeria and Globalization |
| 2. | Nigeria in International Organisations |
| 3. | Nigeria and Global Peace |
| 4. | Human Rights Development in Nigeria |
| 5. | Midterm Test |
| 6. | Political Developments (2011–Present) |
| 7. | Midterm Break |
| 8. | Nigerian Youth and Politics |
| 9. | Nigerian Women and Leadership |
| 10. | Challenges Facing Nigeria |
| 11. | Revision |
| 12. | Examination |
| 13. | Closing |
Third Term
| 1. | National Development Plans |
| 2. | Sustainable Development in Nigeria |
| 3. | Corruption and Accountability |
| 4. | Nigerian Democracy and the Future |
| 5. | Midterm Test |
| 6. | Nigeria and African Unity |
| 7. | Midterm Break |
| 8. | Preparation for BECE |
| 9. | Mock Examination |
| 10. | BECE Examination |
| 11. | Closing (End of JSS Cycle) |
Recommended: Literature-in-English Scheme of Work SS1-SS3
A Few Things Worth Knowing
Why does JSS3 Third Term end early?
That term wraps up the JSS cycle with BECE preparation and the mock and final exams, so it closes by Week 11 instead of running the full 13 weeks like other terms.
Does this scheme apply nationwide?
The core topic sequence follows the national NERDC curriculum, though individual schools sometimes adjust pacing around their own midterm and exam dates.
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