NERDC Primary 4 Social and Citizenship Studies

Description

NERDC Primary 4 Social and Citizenship Studies Scheme of Work  2025 Edition.

The official NERDC Primary 4 Social and Citizenship Studies Scheme of Work – September 2025 Edition. This curriculum aligns with the Revised Basic Education Curriculum (BEC), aiming to instill essential values, life skills, and competencies in young learners.

Designed by the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC), this scheme of work focuses on Civic Responsibilities, National Values, and Democratic Principles. It encourages active citizenship, leadership, volunteering, and cultural awareness while empowering students to understand their roles as responsible members of society.

Key Topics Covered

Theme 1: Civic Responsibilities and Social Justice

• Leadership: Characteristics of good leadership, benefits of good leadership, and consequences of bad leadership.

• Followership: Qualities of good followership, characteristics of bad followership, and benefits of good followership.

• National Values: Patriotism, national pride, respect for diversity, tolerance, and cooperation.

• Civic Activities: Volunteering, protecting public properties, and community mobilization for nation-building.

Theme 2: Culture and Identity

• Healthy Family Relationships: Importance of tolerance, inclusion, and respect in family settings.

• People’s Beliefs and Traditions: Exploring how beliefs and traditions differ across cultures and their role in fostering unity.

• Cultural Awareness: Understanding and respecting Nigeria’s cultural diversity and promoting unity.

Theme 3: Governance

• Good Governance: Importance of good governance, electoral processes, and democracy in Nigeria.

• Types of Government: Monarchy, oligarchy, and constitutional government systems.

• Electoral Process: Understanding voting systems, electoral campaigns, and party politics.

Theme 4: Life Skills for Social and Healthy Living

• Peer Behavior: Identifying positive and negative peer pressure, and strategies to counter peer influence.

• Drug Abuse Prevention: Understanding the consequences of drug abuse and promoting healthy lifestyles.

• Neighbourhood Security: Promoting security in the community and understanding the importance of reporting suspicious activities.

Why Teachers and Students Need This Pack

• Competency-based framework for fostering practical life skills like leadership, followership, and community participation.

• Promotes national unity through the understanding of Nigerian culture, values, and democratic principles.

• Encourages positive character development and prepares students to be active citizens.

• Provides a structured approach to teaching core topics like social justice, governance, and human rights.

• Includes learning outcomes, teaching strategies, and evaluation frameworks that support engaging and effective teaching.