Evans Social Studies for JSS 1

Evans Social Studies for Junior Secondary Schools is revised in accordance with the new 9-year Basic Education Curriculum. The new curriculum is tailored to accommodate the fundamental objectives of both the National Economic Empowerment and Development Strategies (NEEDS) and the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).

This revised edition is clearly an improvement on the old edition, with new topics added so that the series can be curriculum compliant.

The series has the following features:

• The series is written by seasoned authors in the field of Social Studies education in Nigeria.
• The chapters of each book have performance objectives to introduce the general overview of the topics.
• Topic and sub-topic divisions for students to easily follow ideas are outlined in each chapter.
• Topical ideas are presented in very simple language for easy understanding.
• The series has numerous relevant illustrations that can be found in students’ immediate environment.
• Summary of each chapter of the book is included to enhance retention of the major points taught.
• There is word list for vocabulary development and retention of important Social Studies terminology.
• Revision questions are given at the end of each chapter for students’ self assessment.
• Workbooks are provided for the series to facilitate teachers’ continuous assessment of pupils at the end of each chapter.
• Teacher’s Guides are also provided to assist teachers in the preparation of their lessons for effective teaching.
• Chapter project is included to encourage independent Social Studies research.

These features will surely make the teaching of Social Studies easy for teachers and also make its learning enjoyable for students. Finally, the series will make students pass their Junior Certificate Examination with flying colours.