Meaning, Types and Forms of Marriage Social Studies Primary 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 4

Social Studies Primary 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 4

Subject: Social Studies

Class: Primary 3

Term: First Term

Week: 4

Age: 8 years

Topic: Meaning of Marriage

Sub-topic: Understanding Marriage and Its Importance

Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives:

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

1. Explain the meaning of marriage.
2. Decide the appropriate time for marriage in life.
3. Discuss the importance of marriage.

Keywords: Marriage, Appropriate Time, Importance, Relationship

Set Induction:
The teacher will display a picture of a wedding ceremony and ask pupils to describe what they see.

Entry Behaviour:
Pupils have seen or heard about weddings and family relationships.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Picture of a wedding ceremony
• Flashcards with marriage-related terms
• Storybook about marriage

Building Background/Connection to prior knowledge:
The teacher will ask pupils to share what they know about weddings and why people get married.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Discussion

Learning Materials:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Picture of a wedding ceremony
• Flashcards

Instructional Materials:

• Picture of a wedding
• Flashcards
• Storybook about marriage

Content:

1. Meaning of Marriage:
   • Marriage is the union between a man and a woman as husband and wife.
   • It is a legal and social agreement to live together and share life.
2. Appropriate Time for Marriage:
   • When individuals are mature and ready.
   • Usually, when they have finished school and have a job.
   • When they are responsible and can take care of a family.
3. Importance of Marriage:
   • Provides companionship and support.
   • Helps in raising children in a stable environment.
   • Builds strong family units and communities.
   • Encourages mutual love, respect, and understanding.

Definition of marriage

Marriage is the coming together of a man and a woman as husband and wife. It is the legal joining or union of two persons of opposite sexes as husband and wife with the purpose of companionship and raising a family. Marriage is the legal union of a man and a woman to become husband and wife

Marriage may be between people of the same or different ethnic groups, e.g., Hausa and Igbo. It may be between people of different religions, e.g., Christian and Muslim. The people only need to love and respect each other.

1. Marriage is the coming together of a ________ and a ________ as husband and wife. a) man, man b) man, woman c) woman, woman d) child, parent
2. The purpose of marriage includes ________ and raising a family. a) cooking b) companionship c) traveling d) gardening
3. Marriage is the ________ union of two persons of opposite sexes. a) informal b) illegal c) legal d) uncertain
4. In marriage, individuals of ________ ethnic groups can come together. a) different b) the same c) unknown d) many
5. People of different ________ can enter into a marriage. a) professions b) religions c) languages d) hobbies
6. In a marriage, love and ________ between partners are important. a) hatred b) respect c) competition d) indifference
7. Marriage involves the legal joining of ________ persons. a) three b) four c) two d) one
8. Companionship and ________ are key aspects of marriage. a) isolation b) loneliness c) togetherness d) rivalry
9. A married couple may work together to ________ a family. a) avoid b) dissolve c) raise d) separate
10. Marriage typically involves a man and a ________. a) brother b) friend c) woman d) teacher

Forms of Marriage

There are different forms of marriage in Nigerian communities. They

are:

1. monogamy, : This type of marriage is between a man and a woman 
2. polygamy : This marriage practice allows  a man to have more than one wife 
3. polyandry : This allows a woman to have more than one husband .

Evaluation

1. Monogamy is a type of marriage between a ________ and a ________. a) man, woman b) woman, woman c) man, man d) child, parent
2. In polygamy, a man can have ________ than one wife. a) more b) only one c) no d) many
3. Polyandry allows a woman to have ________ than one husband. a) more b) only one c) no d) many
4. People get married because they want to obey the ________. a) law b) weather c) government d) will of God

Why do people get married

People get married because of the following reasons

• It is the will of God and they want to obey the will of God
• For companionship for God said the it is not good for man to be alone
• For procreation and continuity of life
• For love because the couples must love and respect each other

4. Marriage is sought for companionship because it’s not good for ________ to be alone. a) animals b) man c) children d) plants
5. Couples get married for procreation and the ________ of life. a) prolongation b) creation c) continuation d) destruction
6. Love and ________ are essential reasons for marriage. a) rivalry b) separation c) respect d) hatred
7. Marriage is the ________ of God’s will. a) denial b) defiance c) obeying d) misunderstanding
8. Polygamy allows a man to have ________ wife/wives. a) one b) more than one c) no d) many
9. Polyandry permits a woman to have ________ husband/husbands. a) one b) more than one c) no d) many
10. A man and a woman are part of a ________ marriage. a) monogamous b) polygamous c) polyandrous d) celibate
11. In polygamy, a man may have ________ wife/wives. a) one b) only one c) no d) many
12. Polyandry is a marriage practice where a woman can have ________ husband/husbands. a) one b) more than one c) no d) many
13. Companionship in marriage is sought because it helps to avoid ________. a) happiness b) loneliness c) wealth d) freedom
14. Procreation is about ________ and the continuation of life. a) destruction b) creation c) celebration d) innovation

Problems of Marriage 

• Infidelity
• childlessness
• Interference from in-laws
• money

How to solve problems of Marriage

• Couples should be faithful to each others
• If there is no child in  a marriage , couples should consider adoption
• In laws and friends must learn to respect the privacy of the newly wedded couples
• Both couples must work and earn a decent income for the family so that there will be money to do what ever that money is needed for

Fill-in-the-blank questions:

1. Marriage is the union between a man and a _____.
   a) woman b) boy c) girl d) friend
2. Marriage is a _____ and social agreement.
   a) legal b) secret c) temporary d) short
3. People usually marry when they are _____.
   a) mature b) young c) playful d) small
4. It is good to marry when you have finished _____.
   a) school b) playing c) eating d) sleeping
5. Marriage helps in raising children in a _____ environment.
   a) stable b) noisy c) dirty d) empty
6. Marriage provides companionship and _____.
   a) support b) money c) food d) toys
7. Marriage builds strong _____ units.
   a) family b) lonely c) unhappy d) small
8. People marry when they are _____ and can take care of a family.
   a) responsible b) playful c) lazy d) tired
9. Marriage encourages mutual love, respect, and _____.
   a) understanding b) anger c) fighting d) fear
10. It is important to marry when you have a _____.
    a) job b) toy c) game d) pet
11. Marriage is a union between a man and a _____.
    a) woman b) boy c) friend d) pet
12. Marriage is important for raising _____.
    a) children b) money c) toys d) pets
13. Companionship in marriage means having a close _____.
    a) friend b) stranger c) enemy d) game
14. Marriage is usually when individuals are _____.
    a) ready b) young c) small d) weak
15. Building strong family units is a benefit of _____.
    a) marriage b) playing c) working d) studying

Class Activity Discussion 

1. Q: What is marriage? A: Marriage is the union between a man and a woman as husband and wife.
2. Q: When is an appropriate time to get married? A: When individuals are mature, finished with school, have a job, and are responsible.
3. Q: Why is marriage important? A: It provides companionship, helps in raising children, builds strong family units, and encourages mutual love and respect.
4. Q: What does companionship in marriage mean? A: It means having someone to share life with and support each other.
5. Q: How does marriage help in raising children? A: It provides a stable and supportive environment for children to grow.
6. Q: What is the legal aspect of marriage? A: It is a formal agreement recognized by law.
7. Q: Why is it good to marry when you have a job? A: So you can provide for your family and support them financially.
8. Q: What does it mean to be mature before getting married? A: It means being responsible and ready for the commitments of marriage.
9. Q: How does marriage build strong communities? A: By creating stable family units that support each other and the community.
10. Q: What is mutual love in marriage? A: Love that is shared and felt by both partners equally.
11. Q: Why is respect important in marriage? A: It helps maintain harmony and understanding between partners.
12. Q: What role does marriage play in society? A: It helps in building stable families which are the foundation of society.
13. Q: How can people prepare for marriage? A: By becoming mature, finishing education, getting a job, and being responsible.
14. Q: What does understanding mean in the context of marriage? A: It means knowing and respecting each other’s feelings and opinions.
15. Q: Why should people wait until they are ready to marry? A: So they can handle the responsibilities and commitments of marriage properly.

Presentation:

• Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic, “Functions/Roles of Extended Family Members.”
• Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic, “Meaning of Marriage.”
• Step 3: The teacher allows the pupils to give their own contributions and corrects them when and where necessary.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Show a picture of a wedding ceremony.
• Explain the meaning and importance of marriage.
• Guide a discussion on the appropriate time for marriage.

Learners’ Activities:

• Observe the picture and describe what they see.
• Listen and ask questions about marriage.
• Participate in a discussion about when and why people get married.

Assessment:

1. Explain the meaning of marriage.
2. Discuss the appropriate time for marriage.
3. List three important reasons for getting married.

Ten Evaluation Questions:

1. What is marriage?
2. Who are involved in a marriage?
3. When is an appropriate time to get married?
4. Why is it important to be mature before marriage?
5. How does marriage help in raising children?
6. What is companionship in marriage?
7. Why is having a job important before marriage?
8. What does respect in marriage mean?
9. How does marriage build strong family units?
10. Why should people wait until they are ready to marry?

Conclusion: The teacher goes around to mark the pupils’ work and provides necessary corrections and feedback on the topic.

More Useful Links

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