SS2 Third Term History Lesson Note and Scheme of Work

SS2 History Lesson Note and Scheme of Work

Third Term:

Week 1: Introduction to Contemporary Global Issues

Lesson: Overview of current geopolitical challenges

Activity: Research and presentation on a contemporary global issue

Week 2: The Middle East: Conflict and Cooperation

Lesson: Examining the historical context of Middle East conflicts

Activity: Model United Nations (MUN) simulation focusing on the Middle East

Week 3: Asian Tigers and Economic Growth

Lesson: Study of economic growth in Asian countries

Activity: Group project analyzing the economic success of a selected Asian Tiger

Week 4: Latin America: Revolution and Change

Lesson: Exploration of revolutionary movements in Latin America

Activity: Role-playing exercise depicting a key event in a Latin American revolution

Week 5: European Union and Regional Integration

Lesson: Understanding the formation and functions of the European Union

Activity: Debate on the advantages and challenges of regional integration

Week 6: Environmental History and Conservation

Lesson: Examining the impact of human activities on the environment

Activity: Eco-awareness campaign planning and presentation

Week 7: Human Rights and Social Justice

Lesson: Exploration of global human rights issues

Activity: Group discussion on the role of individuals in promoting human rights

Week 8: Global Health Challenges

Lesson: Understanding global health issues and pandemics

Activity: Research and presentation on a significant global health challenge

Week 9: Technology and the Information Age

Lesson: Examining the impact of technology on society

Activity: Group project on a technological innovation and its societal implications

Week 10: Space Exploration and Future Frontiers

Lesson: Overview of recent developments in space exploration

Activity: Design a future space mission and its objectives

Week 11: Revision Week

Review and clarification of key concepts

Practice tests and group discussions

Week 12: Examination Week

Conducting written and oral examinations

Week 13: School Dismissal Week

Recap of the term’s learnings

Distribution of results and feedback session.