SS1 1st Term Geography Scheme of work

                                                FIRST TERM E-LEARNING NOTE

SUBJECT:  GEOGRAPHY                                                                                      CLASS:  SS1

SCHEME OF WORK

WEEK      TOPIC

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

Sphericity. The Movement of the Earth: Rotation & Revolution.

4        Latitude and Longitude: Definition, Uses, Similarities & Differences, Great and                      

          Small Circles.

5        Latitude and Longitude: Standard Time Zone, Calculation of Distances, Local

          Time, International Date Line (IDL).

6        The Structure of the Earth: The Outer Zone.

7        The Structure of the Earth: The Interior Zone.

8        Rocks of the Earth: Types and Characteristics.

9        Basic Concept of Geographic Information System (GIS).

     10       Major Land Form Features: Types of Land Forms, Mountain.

     11       Revision.

REFERENCE

• Essential Geography for Senior Secondary Schools by O.A. Iwena.