Introduction to Social Studies Social Studies Primary 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 1

Detailed Student-Centered Lesson Plan for Social Studies – Primary 2

Subject: Social Studies

Class: Primary 2

Term: First Term

Week: 1

Age: 7 years

Topic: Introduction to Social Studies

Sub-topic: Definition and Scope of Social Studies

Duration: 60 minutes

Behavioral Objectives:

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

1. Define social studies.
2. Explain the scope of social studies.
3. Identify the areas of focus in social studies.

Key Words:

• Social Studies
• Scope
• Areas of Focus

Set Induction:

The teacher starts by asking the pupils what they know about their community and the people around them.

Entry Behaviour:

Pupils have basic knowledge about their families and communities.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Chart showing various aspects of social studies
• Pictures of different communities and people
• Flashcards with key terms

Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge:

Discuss how they interact with their family members and friends.

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 the scope of social studies
• Pictures depicting different areas of social studies

Content:

1. Definition of Social Studies:
   • Social studies is the study of people and their relationships with each other and their environment.
   • It helps us understand how people live, work, and play together.
2. Scope of Social Studies:
   • History: Learning about past events and people.
   • Geography: Understanding our environment and places.
   • Civics: Knowing our rights and responsibilities.
   • Economics: Learning about how we use resources.
3. Areas of Focus in Social Studies:
   • Family and community
   • Culture and traditions
   • Government and leadership
   • Environment and resources

Questions:

1. Social studies is the study of _______. (a) animals (b) people (c) plants (d) machines
2. The scope of social studies includes _______. (a) math (b) history (c) sports (d) cooking
3. Social studies helps us understand how people _______. (a) sing (b) dance (c) live (d) sleep
4. Geography is the study of _______. (a) past events (b) places (c) money (d) games
5. Civics teaches us about our _______. (a) rights (b) food (c) pets (d) toys
6. Economics is about how we use _______. (a) toys (b) books (c) resources (d) clothes
7. Family and community are areas of focus in _______. (a) science (b) social studies (c) art (d) math
8. Culture and traditions are part of _______. (a) sports (b) music (c) social studies (d) cooking
9. Government and leadership are studied in _______. (a) history (b) math (c) social studies (d) PE
10. Environment and resources are included in the scope of _______. (a) social studies (b) music (c) art (d) math

Class Activity Discussion :

1. What is social studies? Social studies is the study of people and their relationships with each other and their environment.
2. Why is social studies important? It helps us understand how people live, work, and interact.
3. What are the main areas of social studies? History, geography, civics, and economics.
4. What does history teach us? About past events and important people.
5. What is geography? The study of our environment and different places.
6. What is civics? Learning about our rights and responsibilities as citizens.
7. What does economics deal with? How we use resources like money, time, and materials.
8. Why do we study family and community in social studies? To understand how people live and work together.
9. What do we learn about culture and traditions in social studies? The customs and practices of different people.
10. How does social studies help us understand government and leadership? By learning about how leaders are chosen and how they govern.

Presentation:

Step 1: Review of Previous Lesson

The teacher reviews the previous lesson on understanding our family and friends.

Step 2: Introduction of the New Topic

The teacher introduces the new topic: Social Studies. The teacher explains the definition and scope of social studies using flashcards and charts.

Step 3: Student Contributions

The teacher asks the pupils to share what they think social studies is about. The teacher listens and corrects misconceptions.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Use flashcards to explain key terms.
• Show charts and pictures to illustrate the scope of social studies.
• 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:

1. Define social studies.
2. List two areas of focus in social studies.
3. Explain the scope of social studies.

Evaluation Questions:

1. What is social studies?
2. Name one thing we learn in social studies.
3. What does history teach us?
4. What do we study in geography?
5. Why is civics important?
6. What is economics about?
7. Name one area of focus in social studies.
8. What can we learn about family in social studies?
9. How does social studies help us understand culture?
10. Why do we study government in social studies?

Conclusion:

The teacher goes around to mark the pupils’ work and gives feedback. The teacher summarizes the lesson by highlighting the key points discussed.

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