Elements of Culture Social Studies Primary 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 3
Detailed Student-Centered Lesson Plan for Social Studies – Primary 2
Subject: Social Studies
Class: Primary 2
Term: First Term
Week: 3
Age: 7 years
Topic: Elements of Culture
Sub-topic: Comparing Cultural Elements of the Three Major Groups in Nigeria
Duration: 60 minutes
Behavioral Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Mention elements of culture.
- Compare the elements of culture among the three major cultured groups in Nigeria.
Key Words:
- Elements
- Culture
- Compare
Set Induction:
The teacher starts by showing a short video of cultural festivals from the three major tribes in Nigeria.
Entry Behaviour:
Pupils have basic knowledge about their own family’s customs and traditions.
Learning Resources and Materials:
- Lagos State Scheme of Work
- Chart showing elements of culture
- Pictures of cultural elements from the three major tribes in Nigeria
- Flashcards with key terms
Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge:
Discuss the different cultural practices they observe at home.
Embedded Core Skills:
- Critical thinking
- Communication
- Observation
Learning Materials:
- Textbooks
- Charts
- Flashcards
- Pictures
Reference Books:
- Lagos State Scheme of Work for Social Studies
- Approved Social Studies textbooks for Primary 2
Instructional Materials:
- Flashcards with definitions
- Charts showing different cultural elements
- Pictures depicting various cultural practices
Content:
- Elements of Culture:
- Language
- Food
- Clothing
- Music and Dance
- Festivals
- Traditions and Customs
- Arts and Crafts
- Beliefs and Values
- Comparison of Cultural Elements among the Three Major Tribes in Nigeria:
- Yoruba:
- Language: Yoruba
- Food: Amala, Ewedu, Gbegiri
- Clothing: Aso Oke, Buba, Iro
- Music and Dance: Talking drums, Bata dance
- Festivals: Eyo Festival
- Arts and Crafts: Bead making, Adire (tie-dye)
- Beliefs and Values: Respect for elders, traditional religion
- Hausa:
- Language: Hausa
- Food: Tuwo Shinkafa, Miyan Kuka
- Clothing: Babban Riga, Kaftan
- Music and Dance: Kakaki, Koroso dance
- Festivals: Durbar Festival
- Arts and Crafts: Leatherwork, pottery
- Beliefs and Values: Hospitality, Islamic religion
- Igbo:
- Language: Igbo
- Food: Fufu, Oha Soup
- Clothing: Isi Agu, Wrapper
- Music and Dance: Udu drum, Atilogwu dance
- Festivals: New Yam Festival
- Arts and Crafts: Mask making, sculpture
- Beliefs and Values: Community living, traditional religion
- Yoruba:
Questions:
- One element of culture is _______. (a) Language (b) Cars (c) Buildings (d) Computers
- The Yoruba tribe speaks _______. (a) Hausa (b) Igbo (c) Yoruba (d) English
- A traditional food of the Hausa tribe is _______. (a) Jollof Rice (b) Tuwo Shinkafa (c) Pizza (d) Sandwich
- The Igbo tribe celebrates the _______ Festival. (a) New Yam (b) Eyo (c) Durbar (d) Christmas
- The traditional dress of the Yoruba people includes _______. (a) Babban Riga (b) Isi Agu (c) Aso Oke (d) Suit
- _______ is a part of culture. (a) Traditions (b) Cars (c) Computers (d) Phones
- The Hausa tribe celebrates the _______ Festival. (a) Durbar (b) Eyo (c) New Yam (d) Easter
- The Igbo tribe speaks _______. (a) Yoruba (b) Hausa (c) Igbo (d) French
- Music and dance are important parts of _______. (a) culture (b) homework (c) shopping (d) studying
- The Yoruba people are known for _______ making. (a) bread (b) bead (c) toy (d) book
Class Activity Discussion :
- What are elements of culture? Elements of culture are the different parts that make up the way of life of a group of people, such as language, food, clothing, and traditions.
- Why are elements of culture important? They help us understand and appreciate the diversity and uniqueness of different groups.
- What language do the Yoruba people speak? Yoruba.
- What is a traditional food of the Hausa tribe? Tuwo Shinkafa.
- What traditional dress is worn by the Igbo people? Isi Agu and Wrapper.
- Which festival is celebrated by the Yoruba tribe? Eyo Festival.
- What festival do the Hausa people celebrate? Durbar Festival.
- What is the New Yam Festival? A festival celebrated by the Igbo people to mark the beginning of the yam harvest.
- Why do we study cultural elements in social studies? To learn about and appreciate the different ways people live and celebrate.
- What are some arts and crafts of the Yoruba people? Bead making and Adire (tie-dye).
Presentation:
Step 1: Review of Previous Lesson
The teacher reviews the previous lesson on the meaning of culture.
Step 2: Introduction of the New Topic
The teacher introduces the new topic: Elements of Culture. The teacher explains the different elements of culture using flashcards and charts.
Step 3: Student Contributions
The teacher asks the pupils to share what they know about the cultural elements in their own tribe. The teacher listens and corrects misconceptions.
Teacher’s Activities:
- Use flashcards to explain key terms.
- Show charts and pictures to illustrate the different cultural elements.
- Ask guiding questions to encourage pupil participation.
Learners’ Activities:
- Listen to the teacher’s explanations.
- Look at the charts and pictures.
- Participate by answering questions and sharing their ideas.
Assessment:
- Mention three elements of culture.
- Compare the traditional food of the Yoruba and Hausa tribes.
- What is the traditional dress of the Igbo people?
Evaluation Questions:
- What are elements of culture?
- Name one thing that makes up a culture.
- What language do the Igbo people speak?
- Name a traditional food of the Yoruba tribe.
- What is the traditional dress of the Hausa people?
- Which festival do the Igbo people celebrate?
- What does culture include?
- Why is music and dance important in culture?
- Name the language spoken by the Hausa tribe.
- What is the traditional dress of the Yoruba people?
Conclusion:
The teacher goes around to mark the pupils’ work and gives feedback. The teacher summarizes the lesson by highlighting the key points discussed.