Social & Citizenship Studies lesson notes for JSS1–JSS3

What students learn

By the end of JSS1, a student who has worked through these notes should be able to:

• Explain how an individual relates to the family and to society, and how people learn the values of their society through socialisation
• Describe civic responsibility and give examples of how a citizen can show it
• State the rights and duties of a citizen
• Describe what makes up national identity and explain why national unity matters
• Explain leadership, and the main ideas of democracy and the rule of law
• Describe ways of keeping safe, the causes and effects of conflict, and how peace is kept
• Explain what social justice means
• State basic human rights, including the rights of a child

What each class covers

Every topic is a separate lesson note, listed here in teaching order. Open any topic, or the term, to read it.

JSS1 Social & Citizenship Studies 22 notes

First Term 7 notes

• Introduction to Social and Citizenship Studies
• The Individual and the Society
• Norms, Values and Culture
• Socialisation
• Civic Responsibility
• Rights of Citizens
• Duties of Citizens

Second Term 8 notes

• National Identity
• National Unity
• Leadership
• Democracy
• Rule of Law
• Security and Safety
• Peace and Conflict
• Social Justice

Third Term 7 notes

• Human Rights
• The Rights of a Child
• Gender Roles
• Work and Society
• Discipline and Self Control
• Civic Participation
• National Integration

How we prepare our lesson notes

Each note covers one topic for one class and one term, and the notes are arranged in teaching order. Every note has behavioural objectives, the lesson content in short sections, evaluation questions and an assignment, and the questions and assignment are drawn from the same note.

Before publication, notes are edited for accuracy, plain language and the right level for the class. Teachers can then use them as a clear starting point and adapt them to their own pupils.

Every note is free to read online. A PDF or Word copy of one subject costs ₦1,000 for one term, or ₦2,000 for all three terms. If you find a mistake, tell us and we will correct it.

Recommended Social & Citizenship Studies textbooks

Books are grouped by class. The line under each title shows which list recommends it.

JSS1 Social & Citizenship Studies textbooks 5 books

Name	Author	Publisher
Social and Citizenship StudiesFG NERDC approved list, 2026 to 2028Edition: 2026	J. A. Adeyanju et al.	Learn Africa
TANUS Social and Citizenship Studies for Junior Secondary SchoolsFG NERDC approved list, 2026 to 2028Edition: 2026	Ajayi Abimbola	TANUS Books Limited
Extension Social and Citizenship Studies for Junior Secondary SchoolsFG NERDC approved list, 2026 to 2028Edition: 2026	Chidubem Okonkwo et al.	Extension Publications Limited
MEYBIKS Social & Citizenship for Junior Secondary SchoolsFG NERDC approved list, 2026 to 2028Edition: 2026	Dr Ukegbu Merry N.; Prof Ken- Mezieobi et al	Meybiks Nigeria Publishers
EDUWAVE Social and Citizenship Studies 1FG NERDC approved list, 2026 to 2028Edition: 2026	Bruce et al.	EDUWAVES Publishers Ltd.

JSS2 Social & Citizenship Studies textbooks 5 books

Name	Author	Publisher
Faman Civic Education for Junior Secondary School 2School booklist – International School, University of Ibadan (UI-owned)	Bayo Fijabi	Faman Publishers
Fundamentals of Civic Education Books 1-3School booklist – Whitesands School, Lagos (private)Edition: 4th edition 2018	Sola Akinyemi	Fatsoholy Ventures
Classic Basic Social StudiesSchool booklist – Whitesands School, Lagos (private)Edition: New Edition 2017	S.A. Raufu, S.O. Koledoye, H.O.C. Ambassador-Birkins, M.O. Okereafor, A.A. Gussau	Thursmay Publishers
Bounty Social Studies for JSS 2School booklist – International School, University of Ibadan (UI-owned)	A.A. Adeyinka	Not shown (Bounty series)
Bounty Social StudiesSchool booklist – International School, University of Ibadan (UI-owned)	Adeyinka A.A.

JSS3 Social & Citizenship Studies textbooks 5 books

Name	Author	Publisher
Faman Civic Education JS 3School booklist – International School, University of Ibadan (UI-owned)	Bayo Fijabi	Faman Publishers
Fundamentals of Civic Education Books 1-3School booklist – Whitesands School, Lagos (private)Edition: 4th edition 2018	Sola Akinyemi	Fatsoholy Ventures
Classic Basic Social StudiesSchool booklist – Whitesands School, Lagos (private)Edition: New Edition 2017	S.A. Raufu, S.O. Koledoye, H.O.C. Ambassador-Birkins, M.O. Okereafor, A.A. Gussau	Thursmay Publishers
Bounty Social Studies for JSS 3School booklist – International School, University of Ibadan (UI-owned)	A.A. Adeyinka	Not shown (Bounty series)
Faman Civic Education for Junior Secondary School 2School booklist – International School, University of Ibadan (UI-owned)	Bayo Fijabi	Faman Publishers

Based on the 2026/27 recommended lists. Editions change, so confirm the current edition with your school or bookseller.