SS2 First Term History Lesson Note and Scheme of Work
SS2 First Term History Lesson Note and Scheme of Work
SS2 First Term History Lesson Note and Scheme of Work
Week 1: Introduction to Ancient Civilizations
Lesson: Overview of ancient civilizations
Activity: Research and presentation on a chosen ancient civilization
Week 2: Mesopotamia and Ancient Egypt
Lesson: Study of Mesopotamian and Egyptian civilizations
Activity: Create a timeline comparing Mesopotamian and Egyptian developments
Week 3: Greek Civilization and Democracy
Lesson: Exploration of Greek history and the birth of democracy
Activity: Class debate on the importance of democracy in modern society
Week 4: The Roman Empire
Lesson: Rise and fall of the Roman Empire
Activity: Group project on significant Roman achievements and contributions
Week 5: Medieval Europe
Lesson: Overview of medieval European history
Activity: Design a medieval-themed newspaper highlighting key events
Week 6: The Renaissance and Reformation
Lesson: Examining the Renaissance and Reformation movements
Activity: Artistic expression project inspired by the Renaissance
Week 7: African Kingdoms and Empires
Lesson: Study of prominent African kingdoms and empires
Activity: Group presentation on a selected African kingdom
Week 8: The Age of Exploration
Lesson: Exploration and colonization by European powers
Activity: Map activity tracing major exploration routes
Week 9: Transatlantic Slave Trade
Lesson: Understanding the impact of the Transatlantic Slave Trade
Activity: Role-playing exercise depicting life during the slave trade era
Week 10: Industrial Revolution
Lesson: Examining the Industrial Revolution and its consequences
Activity: Research and presentation on a significant invention of the era
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
This lesson plan aims to engage students through various activities, fostering a deeper understanding of historical events. The revision and examination weeks provide ample preparation and assessment opportunities, ensuring a comprehensive grasp of the subject matter.