Introduction
Earth Science is an important subject in the Nigerian Junior Secondary School curriculum. It introduces students to the study of the Earth, its structure, rocks, soil, atmosphere, weather, climate, and natural resources.
This complete JSS1–JSS3 Earth Science Scheme of Work is based on the revised NERDC curriculum, designed to help students understand the Earth system, environmental processes, and natural phenomena.
This guide covers First Term, Second Term, and Third Term schemes of work for JSS1, JSS2, and JSS3, making it a complete teaching resource for schools and teachers.
Table of Contents
1. JSS1 Earth Science Scheme of Work (First–Third Term)
2. JSS2 Earth Science Scheme of Work (First–Third Term)
3. JSS3 Earth Science Scheme of Work (First–Third Term)
4. Key Areas in the Revised Earth Science Curriculum
5. Importance of Earth Science
6. Teaching Tips for Teachers
7. Conclusion
JSS1 Earth Science Scheme of Work
First Term
Week Topic
Week 1 Introduction to Earth Science
Week 2 Meaning of the Earth
Week 3 Structure of the Earth
Week 4 Rocks and Their Types
Week 5 Formation of Rocks
Week 6 Soil Formation
Week 7 Revision / Test
Week 8 Soil Types
Week 9 Soil Properties
Week 10 Importance of Soil
Week 11 Natural Resources Introduction
Week 12 Conservation of Resources
Week 13 Examination
Second Term
Week Topic
Week 1 Atmosphere Introduction
Week 2 Layers of the Atmosphere
Week 3 Weather Elements
Week 4 Weather Instruments
Week 5 Climate and Weather Differences
Week 6 Water Cycle
Week 7 Revision / Test
Week 8 Rivers and Lakes
Week 9 Oceans and Seas
Week 10 Erosion Introduction
Week 11 Agents of Erosion
Week 12 Environmental Protection
Week 13 Examination
Third Term
Week Topic
Week 1 Revision of Rocks and Soil
Week 2 Revision of Atmosphere
Week 3 Weather and Climate Revision
Week 4 Environmental Studies
Week 5 Natural Resources Revision
Week 6 Simple Earth Projects
Week 7 Test
Week 8 Field Work Activities
Week 9 Exam Practice
Week 10 Revision
Week 11 Revision
Week 12 Revision
Week 13 Final Examination
JSS2 Earth Science Scheme of Work
First Term
Week Topic
Week 1 Revision of JSS1 Earth Science
Week 2 Advanced Rock Formation
Week 3 Rock Cycle
Week 4 Minerals and Their Uses
Week 5 Soil Fertility
Week 6 Soil Erosion
Week 7 Revision / Test
Week 8 Weather Forecasting
Week 9 Climate Change Introduction
Week 10 Environmental Pollution
Week 11 Types of Pollution
Week 12 Environmental Conservation
Week 13 Examination
Second Term
Week Topic
Week 1 Water Bodies
Week 2 Groundwater
Week 3 River Systems
Week 4 Oceans and Tides
Week 5 Natural Disasters Introduction
Week 6 Floods and Erosion
Week 7 Revision / Test
Week 8 Earthquakes
Week 9 Volcanoes
Week 10 Weather Instruments Practice
Week 11 Climate Zones
Week 12 Revision
Week 13 Examination
Third Term
Week Topic
Week 1 Revision of JSS2 Topics
Week 2 Climate Change Revision
Week 3 Natural Disasters Revision
Week 4 Environmental Protection
Week 5 Field Work Activities
Week 6 Practical Earth Science
Week 7 Test
Week 8 Past Questions
Week 9 Exam Practice
Week 10 Revision
Week 11 Revision
Week 12 Revision
Week 13 Final Examination
JSS3 Earth Science Scheme of Work
First Term
Week Topic
Week 1 Revision of JSS2 Earth Science
Week 2 Advanced Geology
Week 3 Plate Tectonics Introduction
Week 4 Earth Movements
Week 5 Volcanoes and Earthquakes
Week 6 Natural Resources Management
Week 7 Revision / Test
Week 8 Climate Systems
Week 9 Atmospheric Pressure
Week 10 Wind Systems
Week 11 Weather Analysis
Week 12 Environmental Sustainability
Week 13 Examination
Second Term
Week Topic
Week 1 Ecosystem and Environment
Week 2 Human Impact on Environment
Week 3 Pollution Control
Week 4 Renewable Energy Sources
Week 5 Non-Renewable Resources
Week 6 Resource Conservation
Week 7 Revision / Test
Week 8 Disaster Management
Week 9 Climate Change Effects
Week 10 Environmental Laws
Week 11 Past Questions Practice
Week 12 Revision
Week 13 Examination
Third Term
Week Topic
Week 1 Full Revision of Earth Science Topics
Week 2 Geology Revision
Week 3 Weather and Climate Revision
Week 4 Environmental Science Revision
Week 5 Practical Earth Studies
Week 6 Field Work and Projects
Week 7 Test
Week 8 Past Questions Practice
Week 9 Exam Preparation
Week 10 Revision
Week 11 Revision
Week 12 Revision
Week 13 Final Examination
Key Areas in the Revised Earth Science Curriculum
Rocks and soil science
Weather and climate
Atmosphere and hydrosphere
Natural resources
Environmental conservation and disasters
Importance of Earth Science
Helps students understand the Earth system
Promotes environmental awareness
Teaches disaster preparedness
Encourages conservation of resources
Supports scientific thinking
Teaching Tips for Teachers
Use field trips and outdoor learning
Demonstrate weather instruments
Show rock and soil samples
Use diagrams and models
Encourage environmental projects
Conclusion
This JSS1–JSS3 Earth Science Scheme of Work (Based on the Revised NERDC Curriculum) provides a structured guide for teaching Earth and environmental sciences in Nigerian junior secondary schools. It helps students understand the planet they live in and how to protect it.
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