Geography Scheme of Work

Weekly Lesson Breakdown

1. W1

   Denudation Processes waves); processes of denudation - weathering, erosion, transportation,

   Meaning of denudationagents of denudation (running water, wind, ice,deposition
2. W2

   Weathering

   Meaning of weatheringtypes of weathering (mechanical, chemical,biological)factors influencing weatheringimportance and effects ofweathering on the environment
3. W3

   Mass Movements mudflow, solifluction, avalanches); causes and effects on human

   Definitiontypes of mass movement (soil creep, landslides, rock fall,activities
4. W4

   Climatic Change evidence; causes of climate change (natural and human); effects on

   Meaning of climate and climate changehistorical and contemporaryenvironment, agriculture, and human activitiesglobal and localresponses
5. W5

   Midterm Examination

6. W6

   ECOWAS

   Formation and objectivesstructure and functionsachievements andchallenges of ECOWASrole in regional integration
7. W7

   Midterm Break

8. W8

   Trade

   Meaning of tradetypes of trade (internal and international)importanceof tradetrade patterns in Nigeria and West Africaproblems of trade
9. W9

   Tourism

   Meaning and importancetypes of tourism (domestic, international, eco-tourism, cultural tourism)tourist attractions in Nigeria and WestAfricabenefits and challenges of tourism
10. W10

    Satellite Remote Sensing satellite imagery); importance and applications in geography (mapping,

    Meaning and principlestypes of remote sensing (aerial photography,agriculture, environmental monitoring)
11. W11

    GIS Application (hardware, software, data, people, methods); applications of GIS in

    Meaning of Geographic Information Systems (GIS)components of GISresource management, planning, and environmental studies
12. W12

    Revision

    General review of all topics covered during the term
13. W13

    Examination

14. W14

    Closing