The Effects Of Population Explosion On Housing And Accommodation

Table of Contents

Subject : Social Studies

Topic : The Effects Of Population Explosion On Housing And Accommodation  

Class : Primary 5

Term :  Third Term

Week : Week 3

Previous Knowledge : Pupils have previous knowledge of

Characteristics and Features of Adequate Housing

that have been taught in their former lessons and classes

Behavioural Objectives : At the end of the lesson , pupils should be able to

  • say the meaning of population
  • explain population explosion
  • say the effects of population explosion on housing and accommodation

Methods Of Teaching 

  • Discussion
  • Explanation
  • Dramatization
  • Dialogue
  • Story telling
  • Questions and Answers
  • Role Modelling

 

 

Instructional Materials 

  • Wall Charts
  • Pictures
  • Online materials
  • Textbooks
  • Scheme of work
  • Workbooks

 

Content 

What is the meaning of population ? 

Population simply refers to the sum total of people that are living in a community or society . The is the aggregate of the number of people that are living in a country .

What is Population Explosion ? 

Population explosion simply refers to a sudden rise , surge or spike in the number of people that are living in a community or country . It is a sudden, large, unprecedented, unplanned   increase in the size of a population.

 

The Effects Of Population Explosion On Housing And Accommodation

  • Many people will become homeless
  • People will be living in shanties
  • Some people will be forced to be living under bridges in major cities
  • Some religious faithful will pass nights in mosques and churches under the disguise of attending special programmes or vigils
  • Living with extended family members or friends

 

Why Many People Do Not Own A House 

 

Solution To Problems Of Inadequate Housing In Nigeria

  • The activities of land grabbers ( omo onile ) should be checked by government
  • The cost of land should be subsidized by government to make acquisition easy
  • The high cost of building materials should be controlled or reduced
  • Government workers should have access to loans that the can used for capital projects like the purchase of land
  • Mortgage banks should wake up to their duties and responsibilities

 

 

 

 

Presentation 

The topic is presented step by step

Step 1 : He revises the previous topics

Step 2 : The class teacher introduces the new topic

Step 3 : The class teacher allows the pupils to give their own contributions and he or she corrects them when the needs arise

 

 

 

 

Evaluation 

  • Mention four reasons why some people do not own land

 

Conclusion 

The class teacher gives out a short note and he or she goes round to mark

 

Assignment 

Please kindly prepare for the next lesson by reading about

Personal Hygiene and Physical Development