The Effects Of Population Explosion On Housing And Accommodation
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
