Social Studies (Weekly Plan)
Week One: Meaning of social studies (Meaning and Importance)
Week Two: Family Meaning of a family (Meaning and Members of the Family)
Week Three: Family (Meaning and Types of Family).
Week Four: Types of Family (Nuclear and Extended Family)
Week Five: Qualities of a good Family. (Honesty, Contentment, Discipline, Obedience)
Week Six: -Culture (Meaning and Types)
Week Seven: Mid Term Test
Week Eight: Values that show Good Morals in our Society (Meaning of Morals)
Week Nine: Values that show Good Morals in our Society (Respect, Loyalty, Kindness-Honesty)
Week Ten: Values that show Bad Morals in our Society (Stealing, Bullying, Fighting, Lying etc.,
Week One
Subject: Social Studies
Class: Primary One
Week of the First Term: 1st Week
Topic: Meaning of Social Studies
Sub-Topic: Meaning and Importance of Social Studies
Instructional Objectives
At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Define Social Studies in simple terms.
- Express the importance of Social Studies in understanding their community.
- Identify and describe two community helpers and their roles.
Entry Behaviour
Pupils should already know basic information about their family, home, and immediate surroundings.
Instructional Materials
- Textbook
- Visual aids (charts depicting various community helpers and their roles)
- Flashcards with images of daily activities and social interactions
Reference Materials (APA 7th edition)
- Dangiwa, I., Bello, H., Caroline, E., & Adeola, A. (2017). Learn Social Studies Primary Book 1. Lagos: West African Book Publishers Ltd.
- Babalola, G. M. (2017). Social Studies for Primary Schools Book 1. Lagos: Metropolitan Publishers.
Content
Introduction
Social Studies helps us learn about our community, the people around us, and how we interact with each other.
Body
Definition of Social Studies: Social Studies is the study of people and their interactions with each other and their environment.
Importance of Social Studies:
- It helps us understand our community and the people in it.
- It teaches us about our roles and responsibilities in society.
- It helps us appreciate different cultures and traditions.
- It helps us learn how to work together and solve problems.
Lesson Presentation (Step-by-Step Procedure)
Step 1: Introduction
- Engage students with an interesting story about a child interacting with various community helpers, such as a teacher, doctor, and police officer.
Step 2: Explanation
- Explain that Social Studies is about learning how people live, work, and play together. Use simple language and familiar examples, such as family, school, and neighbourhood.
Step 3: Demonstration
- Show visual aids with pictures of community helpers (e.g., teachers, doctors, farmers) and discuss their roles. Use flashcards to help pupils identify these helpers and their importance.
Step 4: Guided Practice
- Divide pupils into small groups and give them flashcards of different community helpers. Ask them to match each helper with their role and discuss why they are important.
Step 5: Independent Practice
- Provide worksheets with pictures of different community helpers and their activities. Ask pupils to draw lines connecting the helpers with their corresponding activities.
Step 6: Feedback
- Review the worksheets with the class, providing positive feedback and correcting any misconceptions. Reinforce the key points about the meaning and importance of Social Studies.
Evaluation
Formative Assessment:
- Observe pupils during guided practice to assess their understanding.
- Ask questions throughout the lesson to gauge comprehension.
Summative Assessment:
- Evaluate the completed worksheets to ensure pupils can correctly identify and describe the roles of community helpers.
Summary/Conclusion
- Summarize the key points: Social Studies is about learning who we are, the people around us, and how we live together. Emphasize the importance of understanding our roles and the roles of others in our community.
Assignment
- Ask pupils to draw a picture of their family and write a few sentences about how each family member helps at home. This reinforces the lesson objectives and encourages pupils to think about social interactions in their daily lives.
