Our Physical environment
Subject :
Social Studies
Topic :
Scopes Of Social Studies
Class :
Grade 2 / Basic 2
Primary 2
Term :
First Term,
Week :
Week 3
Instructional Materials :
- Lagos State Scheme of Work
- Online Resources
- Textbooks
- Workbooks
- Pictures
- Wall Charts
Previous Knowledge :
The pupils have been taught
Scope of Social Studies and Areas
that was taught in their previous lesson
Behavioural Objectives : At the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to
- say the meaning of social studies
- explain physical environment
- explain the area of focus
- list out areas where social studies focus
- say what are the things that social studies teaches us
Content :
Meaning of environment
Environment is the study of the total surrounding in which people live or everything found within an area. It includes bridges, markets, classrooms etc. Types of environment
- Social environment
- Physical environment
Benefits of physical environment to man
- Timber from trees to make chairs and tables
- River to fish
- We plant crops on soil.
Dangers in our physical environment
- A person can get drowned in a
- Sharp objects on the ground can injure us
- Weak house can collapse and kill people
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 :
- What is social studies?
- Mention the scopes of social studies
- Mention four areas of scope of social studies
- List ways man affects his environment
- Mention four people in your family
- Mention four animals in your environment
- Mention four non living things in your family
Conclusion :
Summary: Teacher goes over the topic once again to enhance better understanding
Assignment :
Our physical environment
