Meaning of Culture and Elements of culture Social Studies Primary 4 First Term Lesson Notes Week 6

Subject : 

Social Studies

Term :

First Term

Week:

Week 5

Class :

Primary 4 / Basic 4 / Grade 4 /Year 4

 

Previous lesson : Pupils have previous knowledge of

Marriage problems and solution

that was taught in their previous lesson

 

Topic :

Our culture and Elements of culture

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

  • Explain the ,meaning of culture
  • Mention the elements of culture
  • Explain types of culture
  • list out element of culture
  • say the different kinds of cultures in Nigeria
  • explain different customs
  • Say the similarities in culture
  • Ways of cultural preservation
  • Some culture to be discarded
  • Culture to be retained
  • Write out ways by which we can show our culture
  • Explain material and immaterial culture

 

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 : 

What is culture ? 

Culture is the sun total way of life of a particular group of people . Culture is used to describe the way and manner a set of group of people has decided to live ; This is always shown in their  greetings , food, music or greetings .

Element of culture

  • Eating habit
  • Dressing mode
  • Building style
  • Greeting mode
  • Language  of the people
  • Religious practices
  • Festivals and ceremonies
  • Weapon of war
  • Arts and crafts
  • Music
  • Marriage practice
  • Names
  • Beliefs and ideas
  • customs

 

WHY WE HAVE DIFFERENT CUSTOMS

Customs are beliefs and traditions of a particular group of people.

1 People come from different places. For example, the Yoruba people of Nigeria are said to have come from Saudi Arabia. They initially settled at Ile Ife and later spread to other places like Abeokuta, Ondo, and Lagos. The Hausa people are said to have come from the central and northern parts of Africa, especially the Sudan area. The Igbo people are said to have come from central Africa through Cameroun. These groups have different customs and traditions because they originated from different forefathers.

2 People live in different areas. For instance, the Igbo live in the eastern part of the country. The Yoruba live in the west and the Hausa in the north. The different places where people live cause differences in their customs, such as the various types of food they eat, and the way they prepare their food. It also affects the way they think, their modes of dressing, their weapons of war and their cooking utensils, among other things.

3 Also, people have different cultures because of the kind of people they interact with and the kind of people who visit them from other lands. For instance, Mary Slessor, a European missionary visited Calabar long ago and did great work there. The people loved her so much that her dress style has become the traditional dress style for most Calabar women.

4 Also, many Europeans visited the Niger Delta area long ago. For this reason, some of the people there bear European names. Many of them love to wear hats along with their traditional dresses. Many of the people there love imported drinks.

5 People practice different cultures also, because of their religious beliefs. If they believe that God should be worshipped in a particular way, they stick to that way and worship him according to what they believe.

SIMILARITIES IN CULTURE

1 We all believe in God.

2 We all believe that we should respect our elders.

3 Nigerians believe that marriage is good. That is why we conduct marriage ceremonies.

4 Many ethnic groups love and eat the same kind of food like yams, vegetables, beans, groundnuts, and palm oil.

5 All ethnic groups believe that people should work hard.

6 In our culture, stealing is seen as something very bad, and thieves are punished severely.

7 We believe that people’s names should mean something specific.

8 We love music and sports.

9 We hate wickedness, war and violence.

Culture:

  • Culture is like a group’s unique way of life, including their beliefs, customs, and traditions.

Elements of Culture:

  1. Language: How people communicate.
  2. Religion: Beliefs in gods or spiritual things.
  3. Food: What people eat.
  4. Clothing: The clothes people wear.
  5. Art and Music: How they express themselves.

Types of Culture:

  • There are many types, like traditional, modern, or subcultures (like youth culture).

Different Kinds of Cultures in Nigeria:

  • Nigeria has many cultures like Yoruba, Igbo, and Hausa.

Different Customs:

  • Customs are special traditions. For example, Igbo people have a custom of the “Igba Nkwu” marriage ceremony.

Similarities in Culture:

  • Many cultures value family, respect, and storytelling.

Ways of Cultural Preservation:

  • Through teaching traditions to the next generation.
  • Recording stories and history.
  • Museums and festivals.

Culture to Be Discarded:

  • Harmful practices or discrimination.

Culture to Be Retained:

  • Positive customs that celebrate identity and unity.

Ways to Show Our Culture:

  • Dressing in traditional clothing.
  • Celebrating cultural holidays.
  • Sharing traditional food.

Material and Immaterial Culture:

  • Material culture is about physical things like tools, houses, and art.
  • Immaterial culture is about ideas, beliefs, and values like respect or bravery.

That’s a colorful introduction to culture! 🌍🎨🥘

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

  1. Explain the ,meaning of culture
  2. Mention the elements of culture
  3. Write out ways by which we can show our culture
  4. Explain material and immaterial culture
  5. Mention four members of extended family
  6. Write out three duties father in the family
  7. What is extended family.
  1. Culture is the unique way of life for a __________. a) Group b) Individual c) Animal d) Country
  2. __________ is an element of culture that refers to how people communicate. a) Food b) Language c) Religion d) Art
  3. The different types of culture include traditional, modern, and __________. a) Rural b) Youth c) Animal d) Business
  4. In Nigeria, there are various cultures such as Yoruba, Igbo, and __________. a) French b) Spanish c) Hausa d) Chinese
  5. Customs are special __________ within a culture. a) Traditions b) Words c) Songs d) Hobbies
  6. Many cultures value common themes like family, respect, and __________. a) Fast food b) Storytelling c) Technology d) Individualism
  7. Cultural preservation involves passing down traditions to the __________ generation. a) Previous b) Older c) Next d) Same
  8. __________ customs should be discarded because they are harmful. a) Negative b) Positive c) Traditional d) Artistic
  9. __________ is an example of material culture. a) Language b) Respect c) Art d) Religion
  10. Celebrating cultural holidays is one way to __________ one’s culture. a) Forget b) Reject c) Hide d) Show
  11. Immaterial culture includes values and __________. a) Food b) Beliefs c) Clothing d) Music
  12. Family, respect, and storytelling are __________ found in many cultures. a) Customs b) Uncommon c) Differences d) Similarities
  13. Museums and festivals are used for the __________ of culture. a) Preservation b) Destruction c) Hiding d) Changing
  14. In Nigeria, “Igba Nkwu” is an example of a special __________. a) Dish b) Custom c) Dance d) Language
  15. Material culture includes physical items like __________ and art. a) Beliefs b) Language c) Tools d) Respect

 

Assignment

Prepare for the next lesson by reading about

WAYS OF CULTURAL PRESERVATION