Meaning of Social Studies Social Studies Primary 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 1

Subject: Social Studies
Class: Primary 1
Term: First Term
Week: 1
Age: 6 years
Topic: Meaning of Social Studies
Sub-topic: The study of man and how his problems are solved in the environment
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. Explain the meaning of Social Studies.
2. Identify how people solve problems in their environment.
3. Give examples of problems people face.

Keywords

• Social Studies
• Environment
• Problems

Set Induction

The teacher asks the pupils to talk about a problem they solved today.

Entry Behaviour

Pupils are familiar with basic interactions in their environment.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Pictures of people solving problems
• Flashcards with key words
• Lagos State Scheme of Work

Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge

Pupils discuss ways they have helped solve problems at home or school.

Embedded Core Skills

• Critical thinking
• Communication
• Problem-solving

Instructional Materials

• Pictures
• Flashcards
• Whiteboard and markers

Reference Books

• Lagos State Scheme of Work

Content

Explanation of the Topic:

1. Social Studies is the study of man in his society.
2. It helps us understand how people live and solve problems.
3. People face many problems in their environment.
4. Social Studies teaches us how to help and solve these problems.

Examples:

• Problem: Dirty surroundings. Solution: Clean up the environment.
• Problem: No water. Solution: Find a water source.

Questions

1. Social Studies is the study of __________. a) Animals
   b) People
   c) Plants
   d) Toys
2. Social Studies helps us to __________ problems. a) Create
   b) Ignore
   c) Solve
   d) Forget
3. An example of a problem is __________. a) Playing
   b) Eating
   c) Dirty surroundings
   d) Sleeping
4. To solve dirty surroundings, we should __________. a) Sleep
   b) Clean up
   c) Play
   d) Ignore
5. Social Studies teaches us about our __________. a) Games
   b) Environment
   c) Dreams
   d) Toys
6. If there is no water, we should __________. a) Sleep
   b) Find a water source
   c) Cry
   d) Play
7. Our environment includes __________. a) Space
   b) School
   c) Dreams
   d) Nightmares
8. People face __________ problems. a) No
   b) Many
   c) One
   d) Few
9. We live in an __________. a) Box
   b) Environment
   c) Ocean
   d) Airplane
10. Social Studies helps us __________. a) Fight
    b) Understand
    c) Ignore
    d) Sleep

Class Activity Discussion

1. What is Social Studies? Social Studies is the study of people and how they solve problems.
2. Why do we study Social Studies? To learn how to help solve problems in our environment.
3. Can you give an example of a problem? Yes, a dirty environment.
4. How can we solve the problem of dirty surroundings? By cleaning up.
5. What do we learn about in Social Studies? We learn about people and our environment.
6. What should we do if there is no water? Find a water source.
7. Is playing a problem? No, it is not a problem.
8. Who studies Social Studies? Everyone, including pupils.
9. What does our environment include? Our surroundings like school and home.
10. Does Social Studies help us solve problems? Yes, it does.

Presentation

Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic which was “Our School Environment.”

Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic “Meaning of Social Studies.”

Step 3: The teacher asks pupils to share their ideas about how to solve problems.

Step 4: The teacher corrects and guides pupils when necessary.

Teacher’s Activities

• Explain the meaning of Social Studies.
• Show pictures and flashcards.
• Ask questions and listen to pupils’ answers.

Learners’ Activities

• Listen to the teacher.
• Answer questions.
• Look at pictures and flashcards.

Assessment

• Pupils will answer the fill-in-the-blank questions.
• Pupils will discuss ways to solve a problem.

Evaluation Questions

1. What is Social Studies?
2. How does Social Studies help us?
3. Give an example of a problem.
4. How can we solve dirty surroundings?
5. Why do we study Social Studies?
6. What should we do if there is no water?
7. What does our environment include?
8. Do people face problems?
9. How does Social Studies help us understand our environment?
10. What should we do to solve problems?

Conclusion

The teacher goes around to mark the pupils’ work and provides feedback.