CULTURE AND SOCIAL VALUES II
FIRST TERM E-LEARNING NOTE
SUBJECT: SOCIAL STUDIES
CLASS: JSS 1
TOPIC: FAMILY
CULTURE AND SOCIAL VALUES II
TERM: FIRST TERM
WEEK: WEEK 5
PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE: Pupils have previous knowledge of CULTURE AND SOCIAL VALUES 1
BEHAVIUORAL OBJECTIVES:
At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to
- Define culture
- list the characteristics of culture
- Write out the features or components of culture
- List any two ethnic groups and their mode of dressing.
- Explain how culture is acquired.
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:
- Wall charts
- Pictures
- Related Online Video
- Flash Cards
METHODS OF TEACHING:
- Class Discussion
- Group Discussion
- Asking Questions
- Explanation
- Role Modelling
- Role Delegation
REFERENCE MATERIALS:
- Scheme of Work
- Online Information
- Textbooks
- Workbooks
- 9 Year Basic Education Curriculum
- Workbooks
CONTENT:
WEEK FOUR
TOPIC:
CULTURE AND SOCIAL VALUES II
Culture is defined as the total way of life of a people. It is culture that differentiates one particular community or ethnic group from the other.
Cultural Similarities among Nigerians
Though there are many cultures in Nigeria because of the many cultures therein, there are still some aspects of their culture that are the same.
- Respect in Nigeria: Irrespective of one’s status, elders are respected in Nigeria.
- Traditional Political System: each community in Nigeria has its own traditional political system under a paramount chief with different titles like Oba, Obi, Obong etc.
- Age-grade: in every community in Nigeria, there are age mates who identify with themselves.
- System of Marriage: this is similar in typical Nigeria traditional communities where virgin brides are highly honoured.
- Leadership: authority is often exercised by the elders in most communities in Nigeria. A practice where elders rule is Gerontocracy.
- Communal living: extended family is a common feature of all cultures in Nigeria.
- Occupation: farming and trading are common to all cultures.
- Nigerians place high values on dignity of labour, good neighbourliness and patriotism. No job is bad within the Nigerian culture except armed-robbery and its likes.
Cultural Differences among Nigerians
There are several cultures in Nigeria. The people are diverse and the cultures and traditions vary. By each group’s culture; we can differentiate one group from the other.
- Language: it is a remarkable difference that differentiates one culture from the other in Nigeria. There are over 250 indigenous languages in the country.
- Religion: before Christianity and Islam got to Nigeria, there were various traditional religious beliefs in Nigeria. The mode of worship also differs.
- Greetings: there is variance in how each ethnic group greets their elderly ones. For instance, a Yoruba male/female will prostrate/kneel down to greet elders while the Hausas will squat or kneel down.
- Dressing: the Hausa man’s way of dressing in ‘babariga’ with a cap to match differentiates him from an Igbo man who wears caftan and ties a wrapper. The manner of dressing of each group’s womenfolk also differs.
- Arts and Crafts: this also differentiates one group from the other. While those in the south engage in wood carving, the Northerners engage in leather works.
- Food: those in the southern part of Nigeria eat food made mostly from tubers like fufu while the Northerners eat food made from grains e.g. tuwo.
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
CONCLUSION:
The class teacher wraps up or concludes the lesson by giving out a short note to summarize the topic that he or she has just taught.
The class teacher also goes round to make sure that the notes are well copied or well written by the pupils.
He or she makes the necessary corrections when and where the needs arise.
EVALUATION
- Briefly explain how communal living and system of marriage are similar to different cultures in Nigeria.
- List and explain (3) three cultural differences in Nigeria culture.
- List (5) five indigenous languages in Nigeria and the states where the languages are spoken.
GENERAL EVALUATION
- Make a list of different four (4) types of food by any two (2) ethnic groups of your choice.
- Define social environment.
- List any other three (3) jobs that are frowned at by Nigerians.
- Social Studies Workbook for Basic Seven. Pgs 54 – 57
WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT
- Which of the following statements is true? There is one culture in the whole world B. There are cultures based on the number of countries in the whole world C. There are cultures as there are many continents in the world D. There are many cultures as there the numbers of communities in the world
- Which of the following does not belong to the group? Obas B. Emirs C. Imams D. Obis
- Nuclear family is a common feature of all cultures in Nigeria? Yes or No
- One of the following is not a cultural similarity in Nigeria Language B. Occupation C. Political system D. Age grade
- ____________ implies that there is deep feelings for one another in all culture of Nigeria Age grade B. Respect C. Communal living D. System of marriage
THEORY
- List three cultural differences in Nigeria culture.
- Mention five cultural similarities in Nigeria culture.
