Area which social studies focus
Subject :
Social Studies
Topic :
Scopes Of Social Studies
Class :
Grade 2 / Basic 2
Primary 2
Term :
First Term,
Week :
Week 2
Instructional Materials :
- Lagos State Scheme of Work
- Online Resources
- Textbooks
- Workbooks
- Pictures
- Wall Charts
Previous Knowledge :
The pupils have been taught
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 the area of focus
- list out areas where social studies focus
- say what are the things that social studies teaches us
Content :
Social Studies looks out for ways to solve problems in our physical and social environment.
Areas of focus on social studies
- Critical thinking: This looks at the bad and good in the behaviour of people . We work hard to do good and become a better person . We work hard to stop our bad behaviours so that we can make the world a better place . Bad behaviours like drug abuse, smuggling and kidnapping must be stopped . Good behaviours like saying the truth, helping others and neatness must be encouraged .
- Reflective thinking: This studies the things people do and how they are useful to us .It makes us to look back at our actions and enables us to know if we should continue such good behaviours or stop the bad behaviours
- Creative Thinking : It studies how to become responsible citizens by taking initiatives to be creative and bring forth suggestions , ideas and thoughts that we make our environment and world a better place for every one of us to live
- Social Responsibilities : It studies how to solve problems for people and makes us to become socially responsible by obeying simply rules and regulations of the society like paying our taxes and be law abiding . It studies the behaviour and culture of 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