JSS 2 SCHEME OF WORK,CIVIC EDUCATION

2014/2015 ACADEMIC SESSION.

Teacher – in- charge: Mr. Bamidele Patrick.

WEEK TOPIC CONTENT

1. Revision -Contents of the selected topics from Jss 1

2. Integrity -Meaning of Integrity.-Examples of people of integrity. -Attributes of Integrity.-Needs for people of Integrity.

3. Contentment -Meaning of Contentment.-Attributes of a contented person.-Effects of lack of contentment.

4. Discipline -Meaning of Discipline.-Attributes of a disciplined person.

5. Courage -Meaning of Courage.-Types of courage.-Attributes of a courageous person.

6. Nigeria as a Federation

-Meaning of Federation.Needs for Federation.-Characteristics of a Federation

7. Nigeria as a Federation

-Relationship between Federal, State and Local governments.-Differences among the tiers of government.

8. Government -Meaning of Government.-Arms of government.-Offices and symbols of authority in government.

9. Government -Functions and powers of government.-Needs for checks and balances of powers in government.

10. Revision Revision

11. Examination Examination

INTEGRITY MEANING OF INTEGRITY

Integrity can be defined as the act of being honest and having good moral principles.It can also be defined as being in good character. Standing for what is right and just.It involves the exhibition of morally acceptable behaviour at all times.

EXAMPLES OF PEOPLE OF INTEGRITYExamples of people of integrity are: Chief Obafemi AwolowoDr. Nnamdi AzikiweAlhaji Tafawa BalewaBishop Samuel Ajayi CrowtherChinua AchebeProf. Wole SoyinkaNelson Mandela

ATTRIBUTES OF A PERSON OF INTEGRITYThe following are some of the attributes of people of integrity.ProbityFair playHonestyContentmentTruthfulnessNon- compromise of principles

IMPORTANCE OF HAVING PEOPLE OF INTEGRITYThe following are some the importance or needs for people of integrity.Community development.Peaceful co-existence.Models for young ones or the upcoming generations.Creating a society free of corruption and other social vices.Promoting social justice and values appreciation.

WORK TO DO

List 3 people of integrity in our contemporary Nigeria with justifications or what qualifies them as being persons of integrity.