Meaning of Social Studies
Subject :
Social Studies
Topic :
Meaning of Social Studies
Class :
Grade 2 / Basic 2
Primary 2
Term :
First Term,
Week :
Week 1
Instructional Materials :
- Lagos State Scheme of Work
- Online Resources
- Textbooks
- Workbooks
- Pictures
- Wall Charts
Previous Knowledge :
The pupils have been taught
Various lessons on Social studies
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 to scope of social studies
- list what can easily be found in our physical and social environment
Content :
Social Studies is the study of things man does in his physical and social environment. The environment includes people, place and things around us. It is divided into two:
- Social environment: This is how people work and play together in the Man is a social animal.
- Physical environment: This is an environment where we can see and touch things in the society g houses, trees etc
Man affects his environment by:
- Farming on land
- Building of houses, schools etc
- Building of roads
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?
- 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 :
Area which social studies focus