CULTURE AND SOCIAL VALUES 1
FIRST TERM E-LEARNING NOTE
SUBJECT: SOCIAL STUDIES
CLASS: JSS 1
TOPIC: FAMILY
CULTURE AND SOCIAL VALUES 1
TERM: FIRST TERM
WEEK: WEEK 4
PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE: Pupils have previous knowledge of FAMILY AS A BASIC UNIT OF SOCIETY
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 1
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.
CHARACTERISTICS OF CULTURE
- Culture defines a group of people.
- Culture is not static, rather it is dynamic. It changes with time. As technology changes and as people interact with one another.
- It is not inborn rather it is learnt through the agents of socialization like family, religious organization,peer group ,e.t.c..
- Culture is a collective experience of a community or a group of people.
- Culture is usually acquired; it is a continuous process passed from one generation to the other.
- It was created by a community in order to ensure harmonious and progressive living of its members.
EVALUATION
- Define culture.
- Explain three characteristics of culture.
FEATURES (ASPECTS) OF CULTURE
There are many features of culture but they are all grouped into two; material and non-material aspects.
- Material aspect: this refers to those things which are made by man so as to satisfy his needs. They are the products of man which when made could be seen and touched. Examples are houses, bridges, clothes, shoes, plates, aero planes, combs etc.
- Non-material aspect: this consists of those things we cannot see or touch. They are things which we learnt as part of the way we live in our society. Examples are language, religion, music, morals, dress sense, manner of eating, dancing style etc.
EVALUATION
- Differentiate between material and non-material aspects of culture.
- Highlight their features.
- List three examples of each of the two aspects.
FEATURES (or Components) OF CULTURE
- Language: it is one of the most important ways of identifying a group of people. Through language, we can quickly state what or which culture one belongs to. It is an avenue through which our culture is passed from one generation to the other.
- Mode of dressing: this is another way of identifying a group of people or their culture. For instance, a typical Yoruba man or woman wherever he or she is, will still occasionally dress in ‘buba and sokoto’ or ‘iro and buba’
- Folklores: these are invented stories about man and animal kingdoms. Through folklore, children are entertained and taught one moral lesson or the other.
- Legend: each ethnic group has its belief and story pertaining to the origin of man and the world.
- Skills and Tools (Technology): Nigeria had small industries made up of small workshops where skilled works were carried out before the advent of the Europeans. Binis were involved in ivory making and brass wares. The Ijaws and Itsekiri were noted for salt making while native soaps were the products of the Yorubas and Edos etc.
- Games and Entertainment: games also bring out a particular culture. For instance ‘Ayo’ and ‘Okoto’ are peculiar to Yorubas. Entertainment is majorly in form of singing; ‘Shantu and Samban’ are sets of drums among the Hausa Fulanis while ‘gangan, bata etc.’ are Yorubas musical instruments.
- Buildings: before the arrival of the European, each ethnic group builds its houses in a way different from others.
- Food and Drink: pounded yam and yam flour are common solid food in Yorubaland while tuwo and danwanke are popular among the Hausa Fulani. While the Hausas enjoy Burukutu and Sekete as their drinks, Yorubas and Igbos like palmwine.
- Religion: the way a group of people relate to the supernatural and its belief is a feature of culture. Each cultural group has its own way of relating to the supreme being before the introduction of Christianity and Islam.
- Arts and Crafts: arts and crafts are products of our physical environment and as such each cultural group has its unique art and craft in form of carvings, metal works, painting, sculpture, woodwork etc.
EVALUATION
- Explain why language is seen as one of the most important features of culture.
- Differentiate between legends and folklore.
- List out the features that are material aspects of culture.
- Draw out the building of four different cultural groups.
GENERAL EVALUATION
- List any two ethnic groups and their mode of dressing.
- Explain how culture is acquired.
- Social Studies Workbook. Pages 52-54
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.
General Evaluation
- Which of the following is not an aspect of culture? A. Identity (b). Religion (C). Music D. Values.
- The following are parts of culture except A. dancing B. dressing C. transportation D. food.
- The most important aspect of culture that is used to identify a group of people is——A. drink B. house C. language D. food.
- Cutlass, spears clothing are examples of A. material culture B. non material culture C. cultural relativity D. weapons.
- Folklores are for entertainment alone. Yes or No.
- ‘Culture is dynamic’ means culture A. changes gradually B. is strong C. is stagnant D. is static
- The material aspects of culture A. can be seen and touched B. cannot be seen and touched C. can be eaten D. cannot be handled
- ______ is the total way of life. A. Socialization B. Culture C. Identity D. Language
- All but one of the following are components of culture A. it is not inborn B. it is dynamic C. It is not acquired D. It is a collective experience of a community or a group of people
- All of the following are examples of non-material culture except A. pot B. cloth C. folklore D. comb
THEORY
- What is culture?
- List four components of culture.
- Briefly explain the features of culture.
