SS2 Second Term Government Lesson Note and Scheme of Work

Scheme of Work and Lesson Note for SS2 Second Term:

Scheme of Work:

Week 1-4: Citizenship Education

Week 1: Understanding citizenship and its responsibilities.

Week 2: Rights and duties of citizens.

Week 3: Civic participation and engagement.

Week 4: Nationalism and global citizenship.

Week 5-8: Political Institutions

Week 5: The Executive arm of government.

Week 6: The Legislative arm of government.

Week 7: The Judiciary and its functions.

Week 8: Interactions and checks between the three arms.

Week 9-10: Political Parties and Elections

Week 9: Formation and functions of political parties.

Week 10: Electoral processes and systems.

Week 11: Revision

Week 11: Review of key concepts, discussions, and quizzes.

Week 12: Examination

Week 12: Conducting examinations based on the topics covered.

Week 13: School Dismissal

Week 13: Recap of the term, feedback session, and dismissal.

Lesson Note:

Week 1: Citizenship Education

Activities: Classroom discussions on civic responsibilities, group projects on the importance of being an active citizen.

Week 2: Rights and Duties

Activities: Debates on balancing rights and responsibilities, case studies on citizen duties.

Week 3: Civic Participation

Activities: Simulated civic engagement exercises, guest speakers on community involvement.

Week 4: Nationalism and Global Citizenship

Activities: Comparative analysis of nationalism across countries, presentations on global issues.

Week 5: Executive Arm of Government

Activities: Role-play scenarios featuring the executive branch, discussions on the powers and limitations.

Week 6: Legislative Arm of Government

Activities: Mock legislative sessions, analysis of the legislative process.

Week 7: Judiciary and Its Functions

Activities: Courtroom role-playing, discussions on landmark cases.

Week 8: Interactions and Checks

Activities: Group projects illustrating checks and balances, class debates on the separation of powers.

Week 9: Political Parties

Activities: Research projects on prominent political parties, debates on party ideologies.

Week 10: Electoral Processes

Activities: Simulation of elections, discussions on the fairness of electoral systems.

Week 11: Revision

Activities: Group revision sessions, practice exams, and clarification of doubts.

Week 12: Examination

Activities: Administering examinations, monitoring the process.

Week 13: School Dismissal

Activities: Review of the term, open discussion on improvements, and farewell.