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PRIMARY 6: SOCIAL STUDIES – SCHEME OF WORK

Updated January 5, 2026Primary 6, Scheme of Work, Social Studies

First Term

WEEK 1: EXTERNAL INFLUENCE ON NIGERIAN FAMILY LIFE

Sub-Topics:

  1. Meaning of external influence
  2. Sources of external influence
  3. Influence on dressing and food
  4. Influence on language, music and entertainment
  5. Influence on family relationships
  6. Positive effects of external influence
  7. Negative effects of external influence
  8. Ways of preserving good Nigerian family values

WEEK 2: INFLUENCE OF WORKING PARENTS ON THE NIGERIAN FAMILY

Sub-Topics:

  1. Meaning of working parents
  2. Examples of occupations of working parents
  3. Reasons parents work
  4. Provision of family needs
  5. Positive effects of working parents
  6. Challenges faced by working parents
  7. Effects of limited parental supervision
  8. Ways working parents can maintain good family relationships

WEEK 3: INTER-ETHNIC AND INTRA-ETHNIC MARRIAGE

Sub-Topics:

  1. Meaning of marriage
  2. Meaning of inter-ethnic marriage
  3. Meaning of intra-ethnic marriage
  4. Differences between inter-ethnic and intra-ethnic marriage
  5. Examples of both types of marriage
  6. Advantages of inter-ethnic marriage
  7. Causes of marital problems
  8. Qualities that promote peaceful marriage

WEEK 4: PRE-MARITAL SEXUAL RELATIONSHIP AND RESPONSIBLE BEHAVIOUR

Sub-Topics:

  1. Meaning of pre-marital sexual relationship
  2. Meaning of bachelor and spinster
  3. Meaning of responsible behaviour
  4. Respect for personal boundaries
  5. Meaning of sexually transmitted infections
  6. Examples of sexually transmitted infections
  7. Basic facts about HIV and AIDS
  8. Healthy and safe choices for young people

WEEK 5: FOREIGN CULTURES AFFECTING NIGERIAN VALUES AND CULTURE

Sub-Topics:

  1. Meaning of culture
  2. Elements of culture
  3. Meaning of foreign culture
  4. Examples of foreign cultural influence
  5. Influence on dressing, food and language
  6. Positive effects of foreign culture
  7. Negative effects of foreign culture
  8. Ways of preserving Nigerian culture and values

WEEK 6: RELIGIOUS INTOLERANCE IN NIGERIA

Sub-Topics:

  1. Meaning of religion
  2. Meaning of religious tolerance
  3. Meaning of religious intolerance
  4. Causes of religious intolerance
  5. Effects of religious intolerance
  6. Religious intolerance and national disunity
  7. Importance of peaceful coexistence
  8. Ways of promoting religious tolerance in Nigeria

WEEK 7: LABOUR AND TRADE UNIONS

Sub-Topics:

  1. Meaning of labour
  2. Meaning of labour force
  3. Physical labour
  4. Mental labour
  5. Meaning of trade union
  6. Reasons workers form trade unions
  7. Functions of trade unions
  8. Examples of workers’ unions and professional associations

WEEK 8: WAGES AND INCOME DISTRIBUTION

Sub-Topics:

  1. Meaning of wages
  2. Meaning of salary
  3. Meaning of income
  4. Meaning of income distribution
  5. Reasons workers earn different amounts
  6. Relationship between income and standard of living
  7. Uses of family income
  8. Responsible management, budgeting and saving of income

WEEK 9: EMPLOYMENT AND UNEMPLOYMENT

Sub-Topics:

  1. Meaning of employment
  2. Meaning of unemployment
  3. Meaning of underemployment
  4. Examples of employment and occupations
  5. Causes of unemployment
  6. Effects of unemployment
  7. Importance of education and skill acquisition
  8. Ways of reducing unemployment

WEEK 10: NIGERIAN-MADE AND FOREIGN-MADE GOODS

Sub-Topics:

  1. Meaning of Nigerian-made goods
  2. Examples of Nigerian-made goods
  3. Meaning of foreign-made goods
  4. Examples of foreign-made goods
  5. Meaning of imports
  6. Meaning of exports
  7. Advantages of international trade
  8. Importance of supporting quality Nigerian-made goods

WEEK 11: RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT – NATURAL RESOURCES

Sub-Topics:

  1. Meaning of resources
  2. Meaning of natural resources
  3. Mineral resources
  4. Agricultural resources
  5. Forest and water resources
  6. Meaning of resource development
  7. Importance and uses of natural resources
  8. Proper management and conservation of natural resources

WEEK 12: GENERAL REVISION AND EXAMINATION

Sub-Topics:

  1. Revision of Nigerian family life and external influence
  2. Revision of marriage and responsible behaviour
  3. Revision of culture and religious tolerance
  4. Revision of labour and trade unions
  5. Revision of wages and income
  6. Revision of employment and unemployment
  7. Revision of trade and natural resources
  8. First-Term examination

Second Term

WEEK 1: RESOURCE UTILIZATION

Sub-Topics:

  1. Meaning of resource utilization
  2. Types and examples of resources
  3. Importance of proper resource utilization
  4. Meaning of over-utilization
  5. Examples of over-utilization
  6. Effects of over-utilization
  7. Meaning and effects of under-utilization
  8. Ways of using resources wisely

WEEK 2: TRAINING THE POPULATION TO BE HEALTHY AND PRODUCTIVE

Sub-Topics:

  1. Meaning of population
  2. Meaning of labour force
  3. Meaning and importance of training
  4. Formal education and vocational training
  5. Technical education and apprenticeship
  6. Importance of good health to workers
  7. Meaning of productivity
  8. Contribution of a healthy and skilled population to national development

WEEK 3: WATER AND AIR TRANSPORTATION

Sub-Topics:

  1. Meaning of transportation
  2. Meaning of water transportation
  3. Means of water transportation
  4. Importance of water transportation
  5. Meaning of air transportation
  6. Means and importance of air transportation
  7. Problems of water transportation
  8. Problems of air transportation and safety measures

WEEK 4: TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEM IN NIGERIA

Sub-Topics:

  1. Meaning of communication
  2. Meaning of telecommunication
  3. Traditional means of communication
  4. Modern means of telecommunication
  5. Uses of telecommunication
  6. Importance of mobile phones, radio, television and the internet
  7. Problems affecting telecommunication
  8. Safe and responsible use of communication technology

WEEK 5: GENDER DISCRIMINATION

Sub-Topics:

  1. Meaning of gender
  2. Meaning of gender discrimination
  3. Examples of gender discrimination
  4. Gender discrimination in education
  5. Gender discrimination in employment and leadership
  6. Effects of gender discrimination
  7. Meaning and importance of equal opportunity
  8. Ways of preventing gender discrimination

WEEK 6: GROUP CONFLICT AND COOPERATION

Sub-Topics:

  1. Meaning and examples of groups
  2. Meaning of conflict
  3. Causes of group conflict
  4. Meaning of cooperation
  5. Importance of cooperation
  6. Effects of unresolved conflict
  7. Meaning of conflict resolution
  8. Peaceful methods of resolving group conflict

WEEK 7: INTERNATIONAL CONFLICT

Sub-Topics:

  1. Meaning of international conflict
  2. Causes of international conflict
  3. Disputes over land, borders and resources
  4. Meaning of war
  5. Effects of war and international conflict
  6. Effects on children, families and national development
  7. Peaceful methods of settling international disputes
  8. Importance of international peace

WEEK 8: INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

Sub-Topics:

  1. Meaning of international organization
  2. Reasons countries form international organizations
  3. United Nations and its functions
  4. African Union and its functions
  5. ECOWAS and its functions
  6. World Health Organization and its functions
  7. Role of international organizations in peace and development
  8. Importance of international cooperation

WEEK 9: PEACE EDUCATION, COOPERATION AND UNITY

Sub-Topics:

  1. Meaning of peace
  2. Meaning of peace education
  3. Qualities of a peaceful person
  4. Meaning of cooperation
  5. Attributes of cooperation
  6. Meaning of unity
  7. Importance of peace, cooperation and national unity
  8. Ways pupils can promote peace

WEEK 10: BASIC CONCEPT OF DRUGS AND DRUG ABUSE

Sub-Topics:

  1. Meaning of a drug
  2. Proper uses of medicines
  3. Meaning of drug abuse
  4. Examples of improper drug use
  5. Commonly abused substances
  6. Causes of drug abuse
  7. Effects of drug abuse
  8. Safe medicine use and seeking help from trusted adults

WEEK 11: NATURALLY OCCURRING AND SYNTHETIC DRUGS

Sub-Topics:

  1. Meaning of naturally occurring drugs
  2. Sources of naturally occurring medicinal substances
  3. Meaning of synthetic drugs
  4. Examples and forms of synthetic medicines
  5. Differences between natural and synthetic drugs
  6. Proper use of medicines
  7. Dangers of unknown and unprescribed substances
  8. Rules for safe storage and use of medicines

WEEK 12: GENERAL REVISION AND EXAMINATION

Sub-Topics:

  1. Revision of resource utilization and population development
  2. Revision of water and air transportation
  3. Revision of telecommunication
  4. Revision of gender discrimination
  5. Revision of conflict and cooperation
  6. Revision of international organizations and peace education
  7. Revision of drugs and drug abuse
  8. Second-Term examination

Third Term

WEEK 1: EFFECTS OF SUBSTANCE AND DRUG ABUSE

Sub-Topics:

  1. Meaning of substance abuse
  2. Examples of substances that may be abused
  3. Physical effects of substance abuse
  4. Emotional effects of drug abuse
  5. Mental effects of drug abuse
  6. Social effects of drug abuse
  7. Effects of drug abuse on the family
  8. Ways pupils can avoid harmful substances

WEEK 2: MODES OF DRUG USE AND THEIR CONSEQUENCES

Sub-Topics:

  1. Meaning of proper drug use
  2. Correct use of medicines
  3. Taking drugs without proper guidance
  4. Taking excessive quantities of medicines
  5. Sharing or taking another person’s medicine
  6. Mixing medicines without professional advice
  7. Consequences of unsafe drug use
  8. Rules for safe medicine use

WEEK 3: SOURCES OF DRUG SUPPLY AND DRUG TRAFFICKING

Sub-Topics:

  1. Meaning of drug supply
  2. Safe and approved sources of medicines
  3. Unsafe sources of drugs
  4. Meaning of drug trafficking
  5. Legal medicine distribution
  6. Illegal production and distribution of drugs
  7. Dangers of drug trafficking
  8. Safety measures and reporting suspicious activities

WEEK 4: IDENTIFICATION OF DRUG ABUSE, TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION

Sub-Topics:

  1. General signs that a person may need help
  2. Changes in behaviour and performance
  3. Meaning of treatment
  4. Meaning of rehabilitation
  5. Meaning and importance of counselling
  6. Health professionals involved in treatment
  7. Role of the family in recovery
  8. Importance of care, support and professional assistance

WEEK 5: PREVENTION OF DRUG ABUSE – LIFE-COPING SKILLS

Sub-Topics:

  1. Meaning of drug-abuse prevention
  2. Meaning of life-coping skills
  3. Self-control and decision-making
  4. Communication and problem-solving skills
  5. Meaning of peer pressure
  6. Ways of resisting negative peer pressure
  7. Healthy ways of coping with problems
  8. Trusted adults and sources of help

WEEK 6: OBSTACLES TO HEALTHY PHYSICAL AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT IN YOUTH

Sub-Topics:

  1. Meaning of physical development
  2. Meaning of social development
  3. Factors that promote healthy development
  4. Drug and substance abuse as obstacles
  5. Poor nutrition, poor hygiene and lack of exercise
  6. Negative peer pressure and bullying
  7. Healthy habits for young people
  8. Importance of positive friendships and healthy recreation

WEEK 7: REVISION – DRUGS, MEDICINES AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE

Sub-Topics:

  1. Revision of the meaning of drugs
  2. Revision of proper medicine use
  3. Revision of substance abuse
  4. Commonly abused substances
  5. Physical effects of substance abuse
  6. Mental and emotional effects
  7. Effects on the family and society
  8. Oral and written revision exercises

WEEK 8: REVISION – MODES AND CONSEQUENCES OF DRUG ABUSE

Sub-Topics:

  1. Revision of safe medicine use
  2. Revision of unsafe drug-use practices
  3. Taking excessive amounts of medicine
  4. Sharing and mixing medicines
  5. Short-term consequences of drug misuse
  6. Long-term consequences of drug misuse
  7. Effects on education and family relationships
  8. Revision exercises

WEEK 9: REVISION – DRUG TRAFFICKING, TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION

Sub-Topics:

  1. Revision of safe medicine sources
  2. Revision of unsafe drug sources
  3. Meaning of drug trafficking
  4. Dangers of drug trafficking
  5. Revision of treatment
  6. Revision of counselling and rehabilitation
  7. Importance of family and professional support
  8. Oral and written revision exercises

WEEK 10: REVISION – PREVENTION AND LIFE-COPING SKILLS

Sub-Topics:

  1. Revision of drug-abuse prevention
  2. Revision of life-coping skills
  3. Self-control
  4. Decision-making and problem-solving
  5. Revision of peer pressure
  6. Ways of resisting negative peer pressure
  7. Healthy activities and positive recreation
  8. Trusted adults and sources of assistance

WEEK 11: GENERAL REVISION AND ASSESSMENT

Sub-Topics:

  1. Revision of substance and drug abuse
  2. Revision of safe and unsafe medicine use
  3. Revision of drug trafficking
  4. Revision of treatment and rehabilitation
  5. Revision of life-coping skills
  6. Revision of peer pressure and prevention
  7. Revision of healthy physical and social development
  8. General assessment and correction of difficult areas

WEEK 12: EXAMINATION

Sub-Topics:

  1. Revision of effects of substance and drug abuse
  2. Revision of proper and improper medicine use
  3. Revision of drug trafficking
  4. Revision of treatment and rehabilitation
  5. Revision of drug-abuse prevention
  6. Revision of life-coping skills and peer pressure
  7. Revision of healthy physical and social development
  8. Third-Term examination

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