Lagos State · Free Scheme of Work
Social Studies Scheme of Work for Primary 3
Social Studies for Primary 3 starts with family, marriage, and drugs in First Term, moves into drug abuse and common illnesses in Second Term, and closes with road safety, first aid, and security agencies in Third Term. Below is the full scheme of work, term by term.
First Term
| 1. | Meaning and Types of Family |
| 2. | Members of Nuclear and Extended Family |
| 3. | Functions/Roles of Extended Family Members |
| 4. | Meaning of Marriage |
| 5. | Types of Marriage |
| 6. | Marriage Practices in Nigeria |
| 7. | Mid-Term Break |
| 8. | Objects Used in Marriage |
| 9. | Meaning and Types of Drugs |
| 10. | Identification of Modern Common Medicine or Drugs |
| 11. | Identification of Local Herbs and Drugs |
| 12. | Revision |
| 13. | Examination |
Second Term
| 1. | Revision of First Term’s Work |
| 2. | Meaning of Drug Abuse |
| 3. | Ways of Knowing Someone Who Has Abused Drugs |
| 4. | Effects of Drug Abuse |
| 5. | Ways of Helping People Who Have Abused Drugs |
| 6. | Meaning of Illness |
| 7. | Mid-Term Break |
| 8. | Common Illness in the Community |
| 9. | Symptoms of Common Illnesses in the Community |
| 10. | Causes of Common Illness: Dysentery |
| 11. | Prevention of Common Diseases |
| 12. | Revision |
| 13. | Examination |
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Third Term
| 1. | Revision of Second Term’s Work |
| 2. | Meaning of Road Accident |
| 3. | Causes of Road Accidents |
| 4. | Effects of Road Accidents |
| 5. | Solution to Road Accidents |
| 6. | Meaning of First Aid |
| 7. | Mid-Term Break |
| 8. | Objects Found in the First Aid Box |
| 9. | Simple First Aid Treatment |
| 10. | Security Agencies and Their Primary Duties |
| 11. | Revision |
| 12. | Revision |
| 13. | Examination |
Also: Cultural and Creative Arts Scheme of Work for Primary 3
Recommended: Lagos State Primary 1–6 Lesson Notes and Plans
Recommended Social Studies Textbooks for Primary 3
- Bamiteko G.O. et al, Basic Social Studies for Primary Schools, Learning Solution, 2016
- Salawu K.A. et al, National Values Social Studies for Primary Schools, Litramed, 2016
- Odedokun M.O. et al, Primary Social Studies RVE, WABP, 2015
- Obebe B.J. et al, Basic Social Studies for Primary Schools, Learn Africa, 2016
- Dada T.A.O. et al, Social Studies and Security Education for Primary School, Ilesanmi Press, 2015
- Funmilola G. et al, Religion and National Values: Social Studies for Primary School, Tanus Books, 2015
- Akusu F.O. et al, Religion and National Values: Social Studies for Primary School, [publisher not specified]
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this scheme apply outside Lagos State?
This scheme follows the Lagos State Ministry of Education’s unified scheme of work. Other states may sequence Social Studies topics slightly differently, so check with your local Ministry of Education if you’re outside Lagos.
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