Understanding Population, Reasons for Housing Shortage, Solutions Social Studies Primary 5 Third Term Lesson Notes Week 3
Subject: Social Studies
Class: Primary 5
Term: Third Term
Week: Week 3
Topic: Population and Housing
Sub-topic: Understanding Population, Reasons for Housing Shortage, Solutions
Duration: 45 minutes
Behavioural Objectives:
- Students will understand the meaning of population and its relation to housing.
- Students will identify reasons why not everyone owns a house in Nigeria.
- Students will explore solutions to housing shortage.
Key Vocabulary Words:
- Population
- Housing
- Shortage
- Solution
- Availability
Learning Resources and Materials:
- Lagos State Scheme of Work for Social Studies
- Textbooks on Social Studies for Primary 5
- Pictures illustrating population and housing concepts
- Flashcards with key vocabulary words
Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:
Review previous lessons on communities and basic needs. Ask students about where they live and if they know why some people don’t have houses.
Embedded Core Skills:
Observation, Communication, Critical Thinking
Content:
Population and Housing:
- Meaning of Population:
- Population means the number of people living in a place.
- Example: If there are many people in a town, the population is high. 🏙️👨👩👧👦
- Relationship between Population and Availability of Housing:
- When there are more people, there is more need for houses.
- Sometimes, there aren’t enough houses for everyone.
- Example: In crowded cities, finding a house can be difficult. 🏠🔍
Reasons Everybody Does Not Own a House in Nigeria:
- Lack of Money:
- Some people cannot afford to buy or build a house.
- Example: Mr. Okon cannot afford to buy a house because he earns little money. 💰
- Limited Land:
- In cities, there isn’t enough land for everyone to build houses.
- Example: In Lagos, there are many people and not enough land for everyone to build houses. 🌆🏘️
- High Cost of Housing:
- Houses can be expensive to buy or rent.
- Example: Mrs. Adekunle cannot afford to rent an apartment in a fancy neighborhood because it is too expensive. 💸
Solution to Housing Shortage:
- Building More Houses:
- Government and companies can build more houses for people to live in.
- Example: The government is building new housing estates to provide homes for people. 🏗️🏘️
- Affordable Housing Programs:
- Government can create programs to help people afford houses.
- Example: The government can give loans or subsidies to help people buy houses. 🏠💳
- Land Use Planning:
- Planning where houses should be built and how they should be used.
- Example: Government can designate areas for housing and make rules about building houses. 🗺️📏
By addressing these reasons and implementing solutions, more people can have access to affordable housing in Nigeria. 🏠🇳🇬
Evaluation
- What does “population” mean? a) Number of houses b) Number of people living in a place c) Number of cars d) Number of trees
- What is the relationship between population and availability of housing? a) More people means more houses b) More people means fewer houses c) Fewer people means more houses d) Fewer people means fewer houses
- Why doesn’t everybody own a house in Nigeria? a) Lack of money b) Lack of food c) Lack of toys d) Lack of friends
- What is one reason for housing shortage in Nigeria? a) Too much money b) Limited land c) Too many houses d) Too few people
- What can be a solution to housing shortage? a) Building more hospitals b) Building more houses c) Building more schools d) Building more roads
- Who can help build more houses? a) Teachers b) Government and companies c) Doctors d) Farmers
- What can the government do to help people afford houses? a) Give loans or subsidies b) Give free toys c) Give free food d) Give free clothes
- What is one way to address housing shortage? a) Ignoring the problem b) Building more houses c) Building more roads d) Building more cars
- Why can’t some people afford to buy houses? a) Because houses are cheap b) Because houses are expensive c) Because houses are small d) Because houses are free
- What is the main reason why some people don’t own houses? a) They don’t like houses b) They don’t need houses c) They can’t afford houses d) They have too many houses
- What can the government do to help with housing shortage? a) Build more playgrounds b) Build more hospitals c) Build more houses d) Build more restaurants
- What does land use planning involve? a) Planning where houses should be built b) Planning where trees should be planted c) Planning where roads should be built d) Planning where cars should be parked
- What can be done to make housing more affordable? a) Make houses more expensive b) Give loans or subsidies c) Give free cars d) Give free vacations
- Who can provide solutions to housing shortage? a) Teachers b) Government and companies c) Doctors d) Farmers
- What is the main focus of addressing housing shortage? a) Making houses more expensive b) Making houses more affordable c) Making houses bigger d) Making houses smaller
Class Activity Discussion
- What does “population” mean? Answer: Population means the number of people living in a place.
- How does population affect the availability of houses? Answer: More people mean more need for houses, which can lead to housing shortage.
- Why doesn’t everybody own a house in Nigeria? Answer: Some reasons include lack of money, limited land, and high housing costs.
- What is a common reason for housing shortage? Answer: Limited land and high housing costs contribute to housing shortage.
- What can be done to solve housing shortage? Answer: Building more houses, providing affordable housing programs, and better land use planning can help.
- Who can help build more houses? Answer: Government and companies can work together to build more houses.
- How can the government help people afford houses? Answer: The government can provide loans or subsidies to make houses more affordable.
- What is land use planning? Answer: Land use planning involves deciding where and how houses should be built.
- Why can’t some people afford houses? Answer: Some people cannot afford houses because they do not have enough money.
- What is the main focus of addressing housing shortage? Answer: The main focus is to make houses more affordable and accessible to everyone.
- What can individuals do to help with housing shortage? Answer: Individuals can support government efforts and use resources wisely.
- Can building more houses solve housing shortage? Answer: Yes, building more houses is one solution to housing shortage.
- What role does the government play in housing solutions? Answer: The government plays a key role in providing affordable housing and land use planning.
- What can communities do to address housing shortage? Answer: Communities can work together to support housing initiatives and advocate for better housing policies.
- How can we ensure everyone has access to housing? Answer: By implementing fair housing policies and providing support to those in need, we can ensure everyone has access to housing.
Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic about communities and their features, such as schools, hospitals, and markets.
Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic by explaining the meaning of population and its relationship with housing. Show pictures to illustrate population in different areas.
Step 3: The teacher discusses reasons why not everybody owns a house in Nigeria, such as lack of money, limited land, and high housing costs. Encourage students to share their thoughts and experiences.
Teacher’s Activities:
- Use visuals to explain population and housing concepts.
- Facilitate discussions about reasons for housing shortage and possible solutions.
- Encourage students to participate and ask questions.
Learners’ Activities:
- Look at pictures and listen to explanations.
- Share personal experiences or observations about housing.
- Participate in discussions and ask questions.
Assessment:
Ask students to write down one reason why not everybody owns a house in Nigeria and one solution to housing shortage.
Ten Evaluation Questions :
- What does “population” mean?
- How does population affect housing availability?
- Why doesn’t everybody own a house in Nigeria?
- What is one reason for housing shortage?
- What can be done to solve housing shortage?
- Who can help build more houses?
- How can the government help people afford houses?
- What is land use planning?
- Why can’t some people afford houses?
- What is the main focus of addressing housing shortage?
Conclusion:
The teacher goes around to mark and make necessary corrections on the students’ understanding of the topic. Encourage students to ask questions if they have any doubts.
Characteristics and Features of Adequate Housing