Labour and Trade Union Social Studies Primary 6 First Term Lesson Notes Week 8
Subject :
Social Studies
Term :
First Term
Week:
Week 7
Class :
Basic 6 / Primary 6 / Year 6
Topic : Labour and Trade Union
Previous lesson :
The pupils have previous knowledge of
Religious intolerance in Nigeria
that was taught in their previous lesson
Behavioural objectives :
At the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to
- Define labour
- Define trade union
- Explain the roles of labour and trade unions
Instructional Materials :
- Wall charts
- Pictures
- Related Online Video
- Flash Cards
Methods of Teaching :
- Class Discussion
- Group Discussion
- Asking Questions
- Explanation
- Role Modelling
- Role Delegation
Reference Materials :
- Scheme of Work
- Online Information
- Textbooks
- Workbooks
- 9 Year Basic Education Curriculum
- Workbooks
Content :
Labour and Trade Union
What is labour?
Labour is man’s mental, social and physical energy that is directed towards the creation of goods and services that will satisfy human wants, needs and desire.
What is trade?
Trade is the exchange of goods and services for a consideration that is known as money. Everybody in the business world is a sort of trader somehow because we strive to provide or satisfy customer needs and wants for a consideration or money or profit.
What are labour and trade unions?
Labour and trade unions consists of members that are professionals that belong to the same job group or classification that are coming together to protect the interests of their professional members. The names of these labour and Trade unions are written in such a way that someone can easily deduce what type of vacations that they do.
Labour and Trade Union
Labour: Labour means the effort people put into making things or providing services to meet the needs and desires of others.
Trade: Trade is when people give things or do things in exchange for money. It’s like buying and selling.
Labour and Trade Unions: These are groups of professionals who do similar jobs. They join together to protect and support each other. The names of these groups often show what kind of work they do.
For example, the “Nigerian Union of Teachers” is a group of teachers who work together to help and protect each other in their teaching jobs. They might organize to ask for better pay, work conditions, or benefits.
It’s a bit like when you and your friends come together to support each other in games or activities. These unions are like groups of friends who have the same jobs and help each other with their jobs.
Examples of Labour and Trade Unions In Nigeria
1. The Nigerian Union of Teachers
2. The Nigerian Union of Journalists
3. The Nigerian Medical Association
4. The National Union of Road Transport Workers
5. The Nigerian Bar
6. The Nigerian Labour Congress
Different Types of Vocations That People Do
- Nigerian Union of Teachers: They are teachers who work together to improve education in Nigeria.
- Nigerian Union of Journalists: These are reporters and writers who come together to support journalism and freedom of the press.
- Nigerian Medical Association: Doctors and healthcare workers who join forces to improve healthcare services.
- National Union of Road Transport Workers: They help make sure transportation in Nigeria is safe and fair.
- Nigerian Bar Association: Lawyers who work to improve the legal system and protect the rights of citizens.
- Nigerian Labour Congress: This union fights for the rights of all workers in Nigeria.
- Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers: They ensure that the oil and gas industry is safe and fair for its workers.
- Academic Staff Union of Universities: Professors and teachers who come together to improve higher education in Nigeria.
- Nigeria Union of Electricity Employees: Workers in the electricity sector who ensure Nigerians have access to electricity.
- Bankers Union of Nigeria: Bank employees who join forces to improve banking services and conditions.
Please note that each item of Vocation or job has a professional body or union that guides and directs the affairs of members.
Functions Of Labour and Trade Unions
1. Supervise the modulus operandi of each member
2. Protect the interest of members
3. Sanction members that is involved in unprofessional conducts
4. Bargain for higher wages.
5. Demand for better working conditions for members
6. Organize strike or protest to drive home their demands
Presentation
The topic is presented step by step
Step 1:
The class teacher revises the previous topics
Step 2.
He introduces the new topic
Step 3:
The class teacher allows the pupils to give their own examples and he corrects them when the needs arise
Conclusion
The class teacher wraps up or conclude the lesson by giving out short note to summarize the topic that he or she has just taught.
The class teacher also goes round to make sure that the notes are well copied or well written by the pupils.
He or she does the necessary corrections when and where the needs arise.
Evaluation
- What is labour
- What is trade
- What are trade unions
- Mention four types of vocation
- Mention five functions of trade unions
Objectives
- Labour is the effort people put into making things or providing services to meet the needs and desires of others. (True/False)
- Trade is when people exchange goods and services for a consideration known as __________. (a) Toys (b) Money (c) Songs (d) Books
- Labour and Trade Unions consist of members who are professionals that belong to the same ________ or ________. (a) Color, Size (b) Job group, Classification (c) Shape, Taste (d) Place, Time
- What do Labour and Trade Unions do? (a) Sing songs (b) Protect professional members’ interests (c) Bake cakes (d) Play games
- The Nigerian Union of Teachers is a group of professionals who work to improve ________ in Nigeria. (a) Farming (b) Education (c) Cooking (d) Swimming
- The Nigerian Union of Journalists is made up of reporters and writers who support ________ and _________. (a) Education, Banking (b) Journalism, Freedom of the press (c) Music, Painting (d) Swimming, Cooking
- The Nigerian Medical Association is a group of ________ who work to improve healthcare services. (a) Chefs (b) Doctors (c) Dancers (d) Farmers
- The National Union of Road Transport Workers helps ensure transportation in Nigeria is ________ and ________. (a) Expensive, Confusing (b) Safe, Fair (c) Slow, Unreliable (d) Dirty, Crowded
- The Nigerian Bar Association is made up of ________ who work to protect the rights of citizens and improve the _________. (a) Farmers, Weather (b) Lawyers, Legal system (c) Painters, Artwork (d) Dancers, Dance moves
- What is the main goal of the Nigerian Labour Congress? (a) To organize parties (b) To fight for the rights of all workers in Nigeria (c) To cook delicious meals (d) To sing beautiful songs
- The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers ensures that the oil and gas industry is ________ and ________. (a) Slow, Expensive (b) Fast, Dangerous (c) Safe, Fair (d) Crowded, Dirty
- Academic Staff Union of Universities is a group of ________ who work to improve higher education in Nigeria. (a) Students (b) Professors and teachers (c) Farmers (d) Chefs
- What is the main goal of the Nigeria Union of Electricity Employees? (a) To make electricity expensive (b) To make electricity unreliable (c) To ensure Nigerians have access to electricity (d) To organize dance parties
- The Bankers Union of Nigeria is made up of bank employees who join forces to improve ________ services and conditions. (a) Farming (b) Banking (c) Cooking (d) Swimming
- Labour and Trade Unions help professionals work together to make things better for everyone by protecting their rights and improving their ___________. (a) Weather (b) Dance moves (c) Conditions (d) Songs
Assignment
Prepare for the next lesson by reading about
