Revision Social Studies Primary 4 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 13

Revision: Social Studies (Primary 4, Second Term)

Week: 13
Subject: Social Studies
Class: Primary 4
Term: Second Term


Topics Covered This Term

  1. The concept of government
  2. Local government in Nigeria
  3. Problems of local government and solutions
  4. The concept of state government
  5. Separation of power and functions
  6. Division of labour
  7. Why division of labour is necessary in agriculture
  8. Savings: Meaning, types, and requirements for opening a savings account
  9. Employment: Meaning, types, and causes of unemployment
  10. Natural resources

Part A: Review and Revision (FAQs)

  1. What is the meaning of government?
    Answer: Government is a group of people who rule and make laws for a country.
  2. What are the duties of a local government?
    Answer: Providing health centers, building markets, and maintaining roads.
  3. What is a state government?
    Answer: It is the government that controls activities in a state.
  4. What does “separation of power” mean?
    Answer: It means dividing government powers into three arms: executive, legislative, and judiciary.
  5. What is division of labour?
    Answer: It means sharing jobs so that people specialize in what they do best.
  6. Why is division of labour important in agriculture?
    Answer: It allows farmers to produce more and work faster.
  7. What is savings?
    Answer: Savings is keeping money for future use.
  8. What are the requirements for opening a savings account?
    Answer: ID card, passport photo, and minimum deposit.
  9. What is employment?
    Answer: Employment means having a job to earn money.
  10. What are natural resources?
    Answer: They are things found in nature, like oil, water, and trees.
  11. Name two types of government in Nigeria.
    Answer: Federal government and local government.
  12. Mention two problems of local government.
    Answer: Lack of funds and poor leadership.
  13. What are the three arms of government?
    Answer: Executive, legislative, and judiciary.
  14. Give two benefits of division of labour.
    Answer: Faster production and better quality work.
  15. Mention two ways people saved money in the olden days.
    Answer: Through thrift groups and storing goods.
  16. What is unemployment?
    Answer: Unemployment is when people who want to work cannot find jobs.
  17. Name one example of renewable resources.
    Answer: Solar energy.
  18. Why should we preserve natural resources?
    Answer: To make them last for future use.
  19. Name two types of mineral resources.
    Answer: Gold and crude oil.
  20. What is the judiciary?
    Answer: It is the arm of government that interprets the law.

Part B: Objective Questions

Instruction: Choose the correct answer.

  1. Government is a group of people who __________ a country.
    a) Play
    b) Rule
    c) Fight
    d) Sell
  2. Local governments provide __________.
    a) Airports
    b) Roads and health centers
    c) Electricity
    d) Large industries
  3. A state government controls activities in a __________.
    a) Country
    b) Town
    c) State
    d) Market
  4. Division of labour means __________ jobs.
    a) Sharing
    b) Rejecting
    c) Ignoring
    d) Selling
  5. __________ is an example of a natural resource.
    a) Table
    b) Water
    c) Car
    d) Television

Part C: Theory Questions

Instruction: Answer the following questions.

  1. What is the role of the local government?
  2. State two ways to preserve natural resources.
  3. Explain the meaning of employment.
  4. List three arms of government.
  5. Mention two benefits of division of labour.

Part D: True or False

Instruction: Write “True” or “False” for the following statements.

  1. The judiciary makes laws.
  2. Division of labour helps to produce goods faster.
  3. Local governments do not provide health centers.
  4. Crude oil is a renewable resource.
  5. Savings is keeping money for future use.

Part E: Fill-in-the-Gaps Questions

Instruction: Fill in the blanks with the correct answers.

  1. The three arms of government are __________, legislative, and judiciary.
  2. __________ is the government that controls a state.
  3. In agriculture, division of labour makes work __________.
  4. __________ is keeping money for the future.
  5. Solar energy is a __________ resource.

Conclusion

This revision covers all the topics taught this term. It is designed to help pupils prepare confidently for their exams. Encourage pupils to study the FAQs and attempt all exercises. Feedback should be given to correct mistakes and reinforce learning.

MORE SOCIAL STUDIES

  1. A group of people related to one another by blood or by adoption is called…. [a] family [b] company [c] school
  2. Your father’s brother is ……. [a] daughter [b] uncle [c] relatives
  3. Unity in cultural diversity is known as…….. [a] oneness regardless of cultural diversity [b] disunity [c] hatred as a result of cultural difference
  4. Culture can be changed through the process of …………. [a]fighting [b] education [c] disagreement
  5. Traditional marriage allows a man to marry ………. [a] his mother [b] many wives [c] one wife
  6. The union of two people – a man and a woman in traditional ways is called ……… marriage [a] modern [b] shrine [c] traditional
  7. The three main religions in Nigeria are Muslim, Christianity and ……… [a] ogboni [b] pagan [c] traditional
  8. When a person fulfils his duties as expected, he is said to be ……. [a] lazy [b] responsible [c] bad
  9. Responsible parenthood will promote … in family [a] love [b] hatred [c] disagreement
  10. A good marriage partner would process these except … [a] affection and trust [b] honesty and tolerance [c] hatred and anger

Which of these is an harmful drug? (a) Panadol (b) Paracetamol

(c) Cocaine (d) Phensic

12. A/an ___________ builds with bricks (a) Bricklayer (b) Architect

(c) Mason (d) Lawyer

13. Who among the following people is not involving in house construction?(a) Caterer(b) Architect (c) Bricklayer (d) Plumber

14. One of these is not a class of food (a) water (b) protein

(c) milk (d) vitamins

15. Drug trafficker should be reported to the __________________

(a) Police (b) Doctors (c) Accountants (d) Pastors

16. Drug abuse can lead to the following except _____________

(a) Madness (b) Restlessness (c) Creativity (d)Sleeplessness

17. Another word for Hygiene is _____________________

(a) Cleanliness (b) Dirtiness (c) Pollution (d) Heredity

18. the act of following the standard behaviour considered acceptable by people is known as ________________

a. Moral b. Malice c. Marriage d. Might

19. __________________ is the way of life of people

a. Religion b. Difference c. Culture d. Festival

20. An unfortunate event that occurs when we don’t expect is called __________a. Antiseptic b. Accident c. Corps d. Victims

THEORY

(1) What is family

(2) mention five members of family

(3) Explain the following

  1. Aunt (b) Grandmother (c) Uncle

(4)a. mention three types of modern marriage practiced in Nigeria.

 

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