Social Studies Primary 3 First Term Lesson Notes

Weekly Brief for Social Studies Primary 3 First Term

Week 1: Meaning and Types of Family

• Objective: Define what a family is, identify different types of families, and learn to draw a family tree.
• Key Concepts: Family, Nuclear Family, Extended Family

Week 2: Members of Nuclear and Extended Family

• Objective: Identify members of nuclear and extended families, demonstrate respect for family members, and list the members of both family types.
• Key Concepts: Nuclear Family, Extended Family, Respect for Family Members

Week 3: Functions/Roles of Extended Family Members

• Objective: Explain the roles each family member plays in raising a child.
• Compare and contrast the roles of each member of the family.
• Key Concepts: Nuclear Family, Extended Family, Respect for Family Members

Week 4: Meaning of Marriage

• Objective: Explain what marriage is, identify the appropriate time for marriage, and discuss the importance of marriage.
• Key Concepts: Marriage, Timing for Marriage, Importance of Marriage

Week 5: Types of Marriage

• Objective: Identify and compare major types of marriage in society, and explain the type practiced in their own culture.
• Key Concepts: Traditional Marriage, Religious Marriage, Civil Marriage

Week 6: Marriage Practices in Nigeria

• Objective: Describe how marriages are conducted, explain marriage according to religious practices, and compare marriage practices among different religious groups.
• Key Concepts: Marriage Practices, Religious Rites, Comparison of Marriage Practices

Week 7: Mid Term Assessment

• Objective: Review and assess knowledge on all topics covered so far.
• Key Concepts: Comprehensive Review

Week 8: Items Used in Marriage

• Objective: Itemize objects used in marriage practices, differentiate them according to religious practices, and compare objects used across different practices.
• Key Concepts: Marriage Objects, Religious Practices, Comparison of Objects

Week 9: Meaning of Drugs and Types

• Objective: Define drugs, list types of common drugs, and mention appropriate means of obtaining them.
• Key Concepts: Drugs, Types of Drugs, Means of Obtaining Drugs

Week 10: Identification of Modern Common Medicine or Drug

• Objective: Identify modern common drugs, classify them into tablets, syrups, ointments, and injections, and mention the forms of taking these drugs.
• Key Concepts: Modern Medicines, Classification of Drugs, Forms of Taking Drugs

Week 11: Identification of Local Herbs and Drugs

• Objective: Define herbs, mention components of herbs, and classify them into seeds, roots, leaves, and barks.
• Key Concepts: Herbs, Classification of Herbs, Components of Herbs

Week 12: Revision of All Topics Covered

• Objective: Review and consolidate knowledge of all topics covered in the first term.
• Key Concepts: Comprehensive Review, Key Topics Recap

Week 13: Examination of the Topics Covered

• Objective: Assess understanding of all topics through objective questions, theory questions, and true or false statements.
• Key Concepts: Examination, Assessment of Knowledge

Note: This weekly brief summarizes the topics covered each week and provides a clear overview of the objectives and key concepts for each lesson