Understanding the Social Environment: Groups, Roles, and Responsibilities Social Studies JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 6

Subject: Social Studies
Class: JSS 1
Term: First Term
Week: 6
Age: 11-12 years
Topic: Social Environment
Sub-topic: i. Meaning and Types of Social Environment
ii. Primary and Group (Family) Types
iii. Roles and Responsibilities of Members
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives:

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

1. Define social environment.
2. Explain the meaning of social groups.
3. Identify the types of social groups.
4. Mention three examples of a primary group.
5. State four roles of a father.
6. List five roles of a mother.

Keywords:

• Social environment
• Social group
• Primary group
• Secondary group
• Roles
• Responsibilities

Set Induction:

The teacher begins by asking students to describe their family and their relationships with friends. The teacher explains that these relationships are part of their social environment.

Entry Behaviour:

Students are familiar with their family and the basic structure of society.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Charts illustrating family members and their roles
• Pictures of different types of social groups

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:

In previous lessons, students have learned about the physical environment. This lesson shifts focus to the social environment and the relationships that form within it.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Collaboration
• Social interaction
• Critical thinking

Learning Materials:

• Social Studies textbook
• Charts showing family and community roles

Reference Books:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Social Studies Textbook for JSS 1

Instructional Materials:

• Diagrams showing different types of social groups
• Posters of family roles

Content:

1. Meaning of Social Environment:

The social environment refers to the surroundings where people live, interact, and build relationships. It includes families, schools, communities, and workplaces where people form social groups.

2. Social Groups:

A social group is a collection of people who interact with one another and share common interests. Social groups can be divided into two main types:

• Primary Group: Small, close-knit groups where members have personal relationships. Examples include family and close friends.
• Secondary Group: Larger groups where relationships are more formal and less personal, like schools, workplaces, or clubs.

3. Types of Social Groups:

• Primary Groups: These are small, personal groups with close and intimate relationships. Examples include family, close friends, and peer groups.
• Secondary Groups: These are larger groups with more formal relationships. Examples include school, clubs, and workgroups.

4. Examples of Primary Groups:

• Family
• Close friends
• Peer groups

5. Roles and Responsibilities of Family Members:

• Roles of a Father:
  1. Providing for the family.
  2. Protecting the family.
  3. Guiding and advising children.
  4. Serving as a role model.
• Roles of a Mother:
  1. Taking care of the children.
  2. Managing household chores.
  3. Nurturing and comforting family members.
  4. Supporting children’s education.
  5. Teaching children good behavior.

Evaluation (Fill-in-the-Blank Questions):

1. The surroundings where people interact and build relationships is called the _______.
   a) social environment
   b) school
   c) physical environment
   d) work environment
2. A _______ is a collection of people who share common interests and interact.
   a) social group
   b) family
   c) neighborhood
   d) class
3. The family is an example of a _______ group.
   a) secondary
   b) tertiary
   c) primary
   d) formal
4. Primary groups are characterized by _______ relationships.
   a) formal
   b) impersonal
   c) close-knit
   d) distant
5. The father’s role includes _______ the family.
   a) protecting
   b) ignoring
   c) teaching
   d) disciplining
6. Mothers play the role of _______ their children.
   a) scolding
   b) nurturing
   c) abandoning
   d) controlling
7. _______ are larger groups where relationships are less personal.
   a) Peer groups
   b) Primary groups
   c) Secondary groups
   d) Close friends
8. A _______ is a formal group that includes workmates.
   a) family
   b) secondary group
   c) peer group
   d) school group
9. Teaching children good behavior is a role of the _______.
   a) father
   b) mother
   c) siblings
   d) teacher
10. _______ provides for the family’s basic needs.
    a) Friends
    b) Teachers
    c) Father
    d) Mother

Class Activity Discussion (FAQs):

1. What is the social environment?
   It refers to the surroundings where people interact, like families and communities.
2. What is a social group?
   A social group is a group of people who interact with each other and share common interests.
3. What are the two main types of social groups?
   Primary and secondary groups.
4. Give three examples of primary groups.
   Family, close friends, and peer groups.
5. What are the roles of a father?
   Providing, protecting, guiding, and being a role model.
6. List the roles of a mother.
   Caring for children, managing the household, nurturing family members, supporting education, and teaching good behavior.
7. What is the difference between a primary and secondary group?
   Primary groups have close personal relationships, while secondary groups are larger and more formal.
8. Why is the family considered a primary group?
   Because it has close and intimate relationships among members.
9. How do parents contribute to the social environment?
   By teaching, protecting, and providing for their children.
10. What responsibilities do children have in a family?
    Helping with chores, respecting parents, and behaving well.

Presentation:

Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic, “Environmental Problems, Causes, Effects, and Solutions.”
Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic by explaining the social environment and its importance in human interactions.
Step 3: The teacher encourages students to share their own experiences with social groups and discuss their family roles.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Explains the concept of social environment and social groups.
• Uses charts and diagrams to show different types of social groups.
• Encourages students to talk about their family structure and roles.

Learners’ Activities:

• Participate in class discussions about their families and social groups.
• Identify the roles of family members.
• Provide examples of primary and secondary groups.

Assessment:

1. What is a primary group?
2. Give two examples of a secondary group.
3. What are the roles of a mother?
4. Mention two responsibilities of children in the family.
5. How does the social environment affect people’s lives?

Evaluation Questions:

1. Define social environment.
2. What is a social group?
3. Name the two main types of social groups.
4. List three examples of a primary group.
5. Mention four roles of a father.
6. List five roles of a mother.
7. What is a secondary group?
8. Why is family considered a primary group?
9. What role does the father play in a family?
10. How does the mother support the family?

Conclusion:

The teacher goes around to mark students’ work and provides feedback. The key takeaway is the importance of understanding the social environment, social groups, and family roles.

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