Primary 3 Social Studies ECOWAS

Primary 3 Social Studies: ECOWAS and Related Concepts

This lesson focuses on ECOWAS, Africa’s regions, means of communication, and essential community roles. We will break down each concept with clear definitions, examples, and related activities.

Introduction to ECOWAS

ECOWAS stands for the Economic Community of West African States, an organization formed to promote economic cooperation and unity among West African countries.

Key Facts About ECOWAS:

• Founded: May 28, 1975
• Headquarters: Abuja, Nigeria
• Purpose: To improve trade, security, and unity among member nations.

For more about ECOWAS, visit this comprehensive guide: ECOWAS Overview.

Africa’s Regions

Africa is divided into five regions:

1. North Africa
2. South Africa
3. West Africa
4. East Africa
5. Central Africa

Key Features of Africa’s Regions:

• Each region has distinct cultures, languages, and climates.
• West Africa, for example, includes countries like Nigeria, Ghana, and Senegal.

Explore more about African regions here: African Union Information.

Means of Communication

Communication refers to how people share information. There are two main types:

1. Traditional Communication

• Examples: Town criers, drums, and smoke signals.
• Used in rural areas and for cultural ceremonies.

2. Modern Communication

• Examples: Radio, television, mobile phones, and the internet.
• Modern methods are faster and more reliable.

Learn more about modern communication here: ICT in Communication.

Roles in the Community

• Farmers: Grow crops and raise animals.
• Miners: Dig for valuable resources like gold and coal.
• Doctors: Help people who are sick.
• Teachers: Educate children and adults.

To understand community roles better, visit: Community Roles Explained.

Fill-in-the-Blank Questions

1. The abbreviation ECOWAS stands for _______.
   • a) Economic Community of West African States
   • b) Economic Council of Western African States
   • c) Economic Cooperation of West African States
   • d) Economic Community of Western Africa
2. ECOWAS was founded on _______.
   • a) May 29, 1975
   • b) May 18, 1975
   • c) May 28, 1975
   • d) May 30, 1975
3. Africa is divided into ______ regions.
   • a) Five
   • b) Eight
   • c) Ten
   • d) Four
4. Radio and television are examples of ______ communication.
   • a) Traditional
   • b) Modern
   • c) Verbal
   • d) Written
5. ______ and ______ are examples of food crops.
   • a) Rice and Beans
   • b) Shoe and Sock
   • c) Gold and Cotton
   • d) Salt and Sugar
6. A person who digs for valuable materials is called a ______.
   • a) Teacher
   • b) Miner
   • c) Farmer
   • d) Doctor
7. ______ is the fastest means of transportation.
   • a) Air
   • b) Road
   • c) Rail
   • d) Water
8. ECOWAS promotes ______ among West African countries.
   • a) Unity and Cooperation
   • b) War and Division
   • c) Neglect and Separation
   • d) Isolation and Conflict
9. The headquarters of ECOWAS is in ______.
   • a) Oyo
   • b) Lagos
   • c) Abuja
   • d) Accra
10. Traditional communication methods include ______.
    • a) Smoke signals and drums
    • b) Radio and television
    • c) Mobile phones and computers
    • d) Letters and emails

15 FAQs with Answers

1. What does ECOWAS stand for?
   • Economic Community of West African States.
2. When was ECOWAS founded?
   • May 28, 1975.
3. Where is the headquarters of ECOWAS located?
   • Abuja, Nigeria.
4. How many regions is Africa divided into?
   • Five: North, South, East, West, and Central.
5. What is traditional communication?
   • Traditional communication includes methods like town criers, drums, and smoke signals.
6. What are examples of modern communication?
   • Radio, television, mobile phones, and the internet.
7. Who are miners?
   • Miners are people who dig underground for valuable materials like gold and coal.
8. What should you do when you feel ill?
   • Visit a doctor or hospital.
9. What is the fastest means of transportation?
   • Air transport.
10. What does ECOWAS promote?
    • Unity and economic cooperation among West African countries.
11. What are examples of food crops?
    • Rice, beans, yams, and maize.
12. How does ECOWAS benefit member countries?
    • By improving trade, security, and cultural exchange.
13. What are the types of communication?
    • Traditional and modern communication.
14. What is an example of a community role?
    • Farmers grow crops and raise animals.
15. How do traditional and modern communication differ?
    • Traditional is slower and uses cultural methods, while modern is faster and uses technology.

10 Evaluation Questions

1. What does ECOWAS stand for?
2. Name the five regions of Africa.
3. Give two examples of modern communication.
4. Who are miners?
5. Where is the headquarters of ECOWAS located?
6. What are two types of communication?
7. List two examples of food crops.
8. How does ECOWAS help West African countries?
9. What is the fastest means of transportation?
10. What is the difference between traditional and modern communication?

Fill-in-the-Blank Questions

1. The full meaning of ECOWAS is _______.
   • a) Economic Community of West African States
   • b) Economic Council of Western African States
   • c) Economic Cooperation of West African States
   • d) Economic Community of Western Africa
2. ECOWAS was founded on _______.
   • a) May 29th, 1975
   • b) May 18th, 1975
   • c) May 28th, 1975
   • d) May 30th, 1975
3. The headquarters of ECOWAS is located in _______.
   • a) Oyo
   • b) Lagos
   • c) Accra
   • d) Abuja
4. Africa is divided into ______ regions.
   • a) Five
   • b) Eight
   • c) Four
   • d) Ten
5. An island is _______.
   • a) A large mass of land surrounded by water
   • b) A piece of land surrounded by water
   • c) A piece of land with no water
   • d) A hill surrounded by rivers
6. The two main types of communication are ______ and ______.
   • a) Traditional and Modern
   • b) Verbal and Non-verbal
   • c) Digital and Verbal
   • d) Fast and Slow
7. Radio and television are examples of ______ communication.
   • a) Traditional
   • b) Modern
   • c) Oral
   • d) Written
8. ______ and ______ are examples of food crops.
   • a) Rice and Beans
   • b) Shoe and Sock
   • c) Gold and Cotton
   • d) Salt and Fish
9. People who dig underground to find valuable materials are called ______.
   • a) Farmers
   • b) Miners
   • c) Hunters
   • d) Traders
10. When a person feels ill, they should visit a ______.
    • a) Doctor
    • b) Farmer
    • c) Policeman
    • d) Chef
11. Carelessness on the street can lead to ______.
    • a) Road accidents
    • b) Job loss
    • c) Good health
    • d) School success
12. The fastest means of transportation is ______.
    • a) Air
    • b) Rail
    • c) Water
    • d) Road
13. The slowest means of transportation is ______.
    • a) Air
    • b) Road
    • c) Rail
    • d) Water
14. A person who grows crops and raises animals is called a ______.
    • a) Doctor
    • b) Farmer
    • c) Teacher
    • d) Engineer
15. ECOWAS promotes ______ among West African countries.
    • a) Unity and cooperation
    • b) War and division
    • c) Isolation and conflict
    • d) Neglect and separation

Class Activity Discussion

1. What does ECOWAS stand for?
   • Economic Community of West African States.
2. When was ECOWAS established?
   • It was established on May 28th, 1975.
3. What is the main purpose of ECOWAS?
   • To promote unity and economic cooperation among West African countries.
4. Where is the ECOWAS headquarters located?
   • Abuja, Nigeria.
5. How many regions is Africa divided into?
   • Africa is divided into five regions: North, South, East, West, and Central.
6. What is an island?
   • An island is a piece of land surrounded by water.
7. What are the two types of communication?
   • Traditional communication and Modern communication.
8. What are examples of modern communication?
   • Radio, television, mobile phones, and the internet.
9. Who are miners?
   • Miners are people who dig underground to find valuable materials like gold, coal, and diamonds.
10. What should you do when you feel ill?
    • You should visit a doctor or a hospital.
11. What can carelessness on the street lead to?
    • It can lead to road accidents.
12. What is the fastest means of transportation?
    • Air transport.
13. What is the slowest means of transportation?
    • Water transport.
14. What is the role of a farmer?
    • A farmer grows crops and raises animals for food and other resources.
15. How does ECOWAS help West African countries?
    • By fostering unity, free trade, and collaboration on issues like health, education, and security.

10 Evaluation Questions

1. What does the abbreviation ECOWAS mean?
2. When was ECOWAS founded?
3. Where is the headquarters of ECOWAS?
4. How many regions are there in Africa? Name them.
5. What is the difference between traditional and modern communication?
6. List two examples of modern communication.
7. Who should you visit when you feel sick?
8. Name two examples of food crops.
9. What is the fastest means of transportation?
10. How does ECOWAS promote unity among West African countries?