Division of Labour Social Studies Primary 4 Second Term Week 8

Subject : Social Studies

Topic :  Division of labour

Class : Primary 4

Term :  Second Term

Week : Week 8

Previous Knowledge : Pupils have previous knowledge of

 Separation of power and functions

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 division of labour
• list the benefits of division of labour
• List out the types of Agriculture i.e Animal production, Animal husbandry, Fishery and Forestry

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 Division of Labour ?

Division of labour is the process of breaking down job process into smaller simpler tasks for easier and faster accomplishment. It is a work or job process whereby an individual is assigned a specific job unit out of the whole work process . Division of labour is the breaking down of work or jobs into different or smaller units, where each unit is being undertaken by different people. In division of labour there is specialization. Specialization is when a person concentrates on a particular job and becomes an expert on it. What agricultural industry means.

The Production of cash and food crops like meat and Fish etc. In agricultural industry, there are many areas where people can specialize. For example, we have the crop farming, livestock farming and animal feed production.

A crop farmer is someone who concentrates on the production of crops like yam, maize and okra. A livestock farmer produces animals like cattle, fowl and fish. Agriculture is the cultivation of crops and rearing of animals for human use. Some of the crops grown on the farm are cassava, maize, cocoa, coffee and cotton.

Animals that are reared on the farm include cattle, sheep, rabbits, goats and fowls. Industries are places where goods are produced in large quantities with the help of machines. Examples of industry are textile mill, paper mill, cement factory and furniture making industries.

Agricultural industries are places where goods, from agricultural raw materials, are produced with machines. Examples of agricultural industries are textile mills, paper mills, cocoa processing industry and leather shoes and bags industries. All these industries make use of agricultural raw materials.

Agricultural industry

A textile mill

A food processing industry

A paper mill

Types of Agriculture.

crop production,

animal Productions/animal husbandry,

fishery and

Provision of social amenities e.g. markets Schools, clinic, water

Presentation 

The topic is presented step by step

Step 1 : He revises the previous topics which was

The Concept of Separation of Power and Functions

Step 2 : The class teacher introduces the new topic

1. The division of labour refers to the separation of a production process into different tasks, with each worker or group of workers responsible for performing a specific task. This results in greater efficiency and productivity as each worker becomes highly skilled and specialized in their task.
2. The benefits of division of labour include:

• Increased efficiency and productivity: Specialization allows workers to become highly skilled in their specific task, leading to faster production times and increased output.
• Lower costs: Specialization can lead to lower costs as workers become more efficient and waste less time.
• Improved quality: Specialization allows workers to focus on their specific task, leading to higher quality and consistency in the final product.
• Innovation: Specialization can lead to innovation as workers become highly skilled and find new ways to improve their specific task.
• Increased output: Specialization can lead to increased output as workers become more efficient and produce more products in the same amount of time.

3. The types of agriculture are:

• Animal Production: This refers to the farming of livestock for meat, milk, eggs, and other products.
• Animal Husbandry: This involves the care and management of domestic animals, including feeding, breeding, and health management.
• Fishery: This involves the cultivation and harvesting of fish and other aquatic organisms for food and other products.
• Forestry: This involves the management and cultivation of forests and the production of timber, pulp, and other forest products

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

Evaluation 

1 What is the meaning of division of power .

2 Mention two importance of division of power

1. Mention three industries that make use of agricultural products

Conclusion 

The class teacher gives out a short note and he or she goes round to do the necessary marking .

Assignment 

1. What is the division of labour? a. The separation of a production process into different tasks b. The integration of different production processes c. The combination of different skills in one worker d. The use of automation in production processes
2. What is one benefit of the division of labour? a. Increased costs b. Decreased efficiency and productivity c. Lower quality products d. Increased output
3. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of the division of labour? a. Increased efficiency and productivity b. Lower costs c. Improved quality d. Increased unemployment
4. Which of the following is an example of animal production? a. The cultivation and harvesting of fish b. The management and cultivation of forests c. The farming of livestock for meat d. The care and management of domestic animals
5. Which of the following is an example of animal husbandry? a. The cultivation and harvesting of fish b. The management and cultivation of forests c. The farming of livestock for meat d. The care and management of domestic animals
6. What is fishery? a. The farming of livestock for meat b. The care and management of domestic animals c. The cultivation and harvesting of fish d. The management and cultivation of forests
7. Which of the following is NOT a type of agriculture? a. Animal Production b. Forestry c. Manufacturing d. Fishery
8. Which of the following is an example of forestry? a. The cultivation and harvesting of fish b. The management and cultivation of forests c. The farming of livestock for meat d. The care and management of domestic animals
9. What is one benefit of animal husbandry? a. Increased output of crops b. Increased efficiency and productivity c. Improved quality of livestock products d. Increased timber production
10. Which of the following is an example of fishery? a. The cultivation and harvesting of fish b. The farming of livestock for meat c. The care and management of domestic animals d. The management and cultivation of forests

Next lesson

Why division of labour is necessary in Agricultural Industry