Marriage : Meaning , Types and Different Marriage Practices in Nigeria Social Studies Primary 4 First Term Lesson Notes Week 3

Social Studies Primary 4 First Term Lesson Notes Week 3

Subject: Social Studies
Class: Primary 4
Term: First Term
Week: 3
Age: 9 years
Topic: Marriage
Sub-topic: Introduction to the Concept and Significance of Marriage
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioral Objectives:

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. Define marriage and its importance.
2. Identify the different reasons people choose to marry.
3. Describe the roles and responsibilities of married partners.
4. Explain the significance of marriage in various cultures.

Keywords:

• Marriage
• Partner
• Commitment
• Responsibility
• Culture

Set Induction:

Begin by asking pupils what they think marriage is and why it might be important. Use their answers to introduce the concept of marriage and its significance.

Entry Behavior:

Pupils are familiar with the basic concept of family and relationships.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Pictures of wedding ceremonies
• Simple marriage-related stories
• Marriage-related role-play materials

Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge:

Discuss the family roles and relationships previously learned and how marriage fits into family structures.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Communication
• Social awareness
• Cultural understanding

Learning Materials:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work for Social Studies
• Textbooks on Social Studies
• Pictures of weddings

Instructional Materials:

• Pictures of marriage ceremonies
• Role-play materials
• Simple storybooks about marriage

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:

Marriage

1. Definition of Marriage:
   • Marriage is a legally and socially recognized union between two people, typically involving mutual commitment and responsibilities.
   • It is often celebrated with a ceremony, such as a wedding.
2. Importance of Marriage:
   • Provides a stable environment for raising children.
   • Offers emotional support and companionship.
   • Helps in forming strong family bonds.
3. Reasons People Choose to Marry:
   • Love and companionship.
   • Desire to start a family.
   • Cultural or religious beliefs.
4. Roles and Responsibilities in Marriage:
   • Partners support each other emotionally and financially.
   • They share household duties and responsibilities.
   • They make decisions together and solve problems as a team.
5. Significance of Marriage in Various Cultures:
   • Different cultures have unique traditions and ceremonies for marriage.
   • In some cultures, marriage is a way to strengthen family ties and alliances.
   • Marriage practices can include specific rituals and celebrations.

 Relationship of some members of the family.

Content :

What is marriage ?

Marriage is the legal union of a man and a woman to come together and be living as married husband and wife.

Marriage is the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce). It is the union of a man and a woman. Marriage is the union (coming together) of a man and woman to become husband and wife. It is also the arrangements, and the ceremonies, which a society approves for a man and a woman to come together to form a family.

Marriage is always voluntary and the consents of both the bachelor and the spinster is sought before they are legally join together as husband and wife

Types of Marriage

The types of marriages that are popularly practiced in Nigeria are :

1. Monogamous marriage
2. Polygamous marriage

MONOGAMOUS MARRIAGE

Monogamous marriage is one man, one wife. It is having only one spouse (partner) at a time. This type of marriage is commonly found among Christians.

POLYGAMOUS MARRIAGE

Polygamous marriage is when a man marries more than one wife. The man can marry as many wives as he want but he should be capable of taking care of them. This is common among Muslims and traditional worshippers.

MARRIAGE PRACTICES IN NIGERIA AND THEIR DIFFERENCE FROM ONE COMMUNITY TO THE OTHER

Marriage practices are different from one communities to another.

How marriage is done in Hausa land or in the North Part of Nigeria

• When a Hausa boy sees a girl he loves,
• he tells his parents,
• The parent will meet with the parents of the girl to inform them about their son interest of marriage in their daughter,
• If they agree,
• The boy will start visiting the girl in their house and  can give her gifts,
• The parent of the boy will go to the girl’s parent and fix the wedding date.

How marriage is done in the west (Yoruba people)

• When a young man wants to marry a girl
• His parents get a negotiator, who will talk to the girl’s parent while she is still young.
• All the necessary arrangements are made
• A date ifs fixed by members of the two families for proper get together or introduction
• Gifts are exchanged between members of the two families
• All necessary payment like bride prize or dowry are made 
• The marriage is considered done and sealed

How marriage is done in the East (Igbo people)

• When a young man sees a girl he loves,
• He will inform his parents,
• His parent will make inquiries about the girl’s family to know if they are good or bad.

Why marriage practices are different in our communities

• Religion
• Culture

Why marriage practices should continue

• It brings unity
• It is part of culture
• It bring mutual understanding

Changes that have taken placed in our marriage practices

• Influence of foreign culture
• Western education
• Outdated traditional practices
• Cost of living

How marriage practices differ from one community to the other

Some communities, especially traditional communities, practise polygamy. One man would marry two or more wives. In polygamy, the man is expected to love all his wives equally. He must cater for them and their children. In many polygamous marriages, the man ensures that each wife has her own room or quarters within the main compound, where she stays with her children. The man may decide to stay in his own quarters, by himself, or he may share it with the first wife. Also, the man must ensure that the family lives peacefully. This means that he must make sure the wives and their children (and even his own relatives) do not quarrel among themselves. Muslims are also allowed by their religion to practice polygamy. The man may marry up to four wives. Some communities prefer monogamy. The man marries only one wife and has children by her. He is expected to take good care of his wife and children. The man heads the family and his wife helps him. Christians and most people who live in large towns and cities, practice monogamy

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

Evaluation

• Explain monogamous marriage
• Define marriage.
• explain the meaning of marriage
• explain different types of marriage
• list some marriage practices in Nigeria and their difference from one community to the other.
• write out two difference types of marriage problems .
• explain two possible solutions to various types of marriage problems
•  Mention two types of marriage that we have.
• Mention three  reasons Why marriage practices are different in our communities
• Mention three Changes that have taken place in our marriage practices

Objective Questions

1. The union of mature man and woman legally recognized is known as
   (a) affection (b) courtship (c) friendship (d) marriage and
2. All these are conditions for marriage except
   (a) physiological fitness (b) psychological fitness mat
   (e) hasty preparation (d) financial readiness
3. All these are classifications of marriage except
   (a) polyandry (b) polygamy (c) polygram (d) monogamy
4. The purpose of marriage includes the following except
   (a) procreation (b) companionship (c) extra-marital life (d) security
5. All these are types of marriage in Nigeria except
   (a) customary marriage (b) religious marriage (c) polyandry marriage
   (d) ordinance marriage
6. All these are importance of marriage except
   (a) for love and companionship between couples (b) for peace among
   families (c) for social vices like prostitution (d) for procreation of
   children
7. The following are effects of marital problem except
   (a) psychological disorder (b) willful neglect of children
   (c) elimination social lives (c) premature termination of children
   education
8. Problems of marriage include all of these except
   (a) infertility or bareness (b) unfaithfulness (c) love and
   companionship (d) undue interference from relations
9. The following are solutions to problems in marriage
   (a) cooperation (b) effective communication (c) total commitment to
   each other (d) infidelity
   10.Marriage of a woman to several husbands at a time is known as
   (a) adultery (b) monogamy (c) polyandry (d) polygamy
   11.A marriage between a man and a woman of the same ethnic groups is
   known as
   marriage
   (a) court (b) interracial (c) intertribal (d) intratribal
10. The most acceptable types of marriage in Christianity is
    (a) bigamy (b) monogamy (c) polyandry (d) polygamy

Assignment

Prepare for the next lesson by reading about

MARRIAGE PROBLEMS AND SOLUTION (MARRIAGE FAILURE)

Evaluation:

Fill in the blanks with the correct option (a, b, c, or d):

1. Marriage is a ____.
   a) Temporary friendship
   b) Legally recognized union between two people
   c) Casual relationship
   d) Type of business agreement
2. One reason people marry is ____.
   a) To be alone
   b) Love and companionship
   c) To avoid responsibilities
   d) To avoid family
3. In marriage, partners typically ____.
   a) Ignore each other’s needs
   b) Support each other emotionally and financially
   c) Only focus on their own needs
   d) Avoid making decisions together
4. A wedding is ____.
   a) A type of party
   b) A ceremony to celebrate marriage
   c) A business meeting
   d) A family gathering without significance
5. Marriage helps in ____.
   a) Strengthening individual goals
   b) Forming strong family bonds
   c) Avoiding family responsibilities
   d) Ignoring cultural practices
6. One of the roles in marriage is ____.
   a) To live separately
   b) To share household duties
   c) To avoid responsibilities
   d) To ignore each other’s needs
7. Different cultures have ____.
   a) The same marriage traditions
   b) Unique traditions and ceremonies
   c) No marriage traditions
   d) Only one type of ceremony
8. Marriage is important because it ____.
   a) Only involves two people
   b) Provides a stable environment for raising children
   c) Is not recognized legally
   d) Avoids emotional support
9. In some cultures, marriage is used to ____.
   a) Strengthen family ties
   b) Create conflicts
   c) Avoid family interactions
   d) Focus only on individual goals
10. The roles in marriage include ____.
    a) Ignoring each other
    b) Making decisions together
    c) Avoiding communication
    d) Only focusing on personal needs
11. Partners in a marriage typically ____.
    a) Avoid responsibilities
    b) Support each other
    c) Focus only on their own needs
    d) Ignore household duties
12. A significant part of marriage is ____.
    a) The wedding ceremony
    b) The business agreement
    c) The casual relationship
    d) The temporary friendship
13. Marriage can offer ____.
    a) Emotional support and companionship
    b) Only financial support
    c) Only personal space
    d) Only legal benefits
14. The roles in marriage involve ____.
    a) Avoiding shared responsibilities
    b) Sharing household duties
    c) Ignoring emotional needs
    d) Avoiding decision-making
15. Cultural practices in marriage ____.
    a) Are similar everywhere
    b) Include unique rituals and celebrations
    c) Are not significant
    d) Do not exist

Class Activity Discussion:

1. What is the definition of marriage?
   • Marriage is a legally and socially recognized union between two people, typically involving mutual commitment and responsibilities.
2. Why do people choose to marry?
   • For love, companionship, starting a family, and cultural or religious reasons.
3. What are some roles and responsibilities of married partners?
   • Supporting each other emotionally and financially, sharing household duties, and making decisions together.
4. How does marriage impact family life?
   • It provides a stable environment for raising children and strengthens family bonds.
5. What is a wedding?
   • A ceremony to celebrate the union of two people in marriage.
6. How do different cultures approach marriage?
   • They have unique traditions and ceremonies for marriage.
7. What is one importance of marriage in different cultures?
   • It can strengthen family ties and alliances.
8. How do partners support each other in marriage?
   • They provide emotional and financial support, share responsibilities, and solve problems together.
9. Why is the wedding ceremony significant?
   • It celebrates the marriage and marks the beginning of a new chapter in the couple’s life.
10. How can marriage offer emotional support?
    • By providing companionship and understanding.
11. What does sharing household duties involve?
    • Partners dividing tasks like cleaning, cooking, and managing finances.
12. How do cultural marriage traditions vary?
    • Different cultures have unique rituals and ceremonies for marriage.
13. Why is mutual commitment important in marriage?
    • It helps in building a strong, supportive relationship.
14. What role do cultural beliefs play in marriage?
    • They shape the traditions and practices associated with marriage.
15. How can marriage affect personal responsibilities?
    • Partners share responsibilities, leading to a balanced relationship.

Presentation:

• Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic, which was “Relationship of Some Members of the Family,” focusing on family roles and interactions.
• Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic “Marriage” by explaining its definition, importance, and the roles of married partners.
• Step 3: The teacher encourages pupils to discuss their views on marriage and corrects any misconceptions.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Explain the concept and significance of marriage.
• Use pictures and role-play to illustrate marriage-related concepts.
• Engage pupils in discussions about marriage in various cultures.

Learners’ Activities:

• Participate in discussions and role-plays about marriage.
• Answer questions and share their views on the topic.

Assessment:

• Evaluation Questions:
  1. What is the definition of marriage?
  2. Why do people choose to marry?
  3. What are some responsibilities in marriage?
  4. How does marriage benefit family life?
  5. What is the significance of a wedding ceremony?
  6. How do different cultures approach marriage?
  7. What are the roles of married partners?
  8. How does marriage offer emotional support?
  9. What are cultural traditions related to marriage?
  10. Why is mutual commitment important in marriage?

Conclusion:

• Review the key points about marriage, mark pupils’ work, and provide feedback. Encourage pupils to reflect on the significance of marriage in their own lives.