Objectives and Importance of Social Studies JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 2

Subject: Social Studies
Class: JSS 1
Term: First Term
Week: 2
Age: 11-12 years
Topic: Objectives and Importance of Social Studies
Sub-topic: Understanding the Goals and Benefits of Social Studies
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives:

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

1. Identify the key objectives of Social Studies.
2. Explain the importance of Social Studies in everyday life.
3. List three examples of how Social Studies helps individuals.
4. Discuss how Social Studies contributes to national development.
5. Highlight the role of Social Studies in promoting good citizenship.

Keywords:

• Objectives
• Importance
• National development
• Citizenship
• Society

Set Induction:

The teacher will ask students to mention any situation where they had to help someone or solve a problem within their family or community. The teacher links their responses to how Social Studies helps society.

Entry Behaviour:

Students are familiar with basic concepts of family, community, and school interactions.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Chalkboard/whiteboard
• Textbooks

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:

Students have learned about the meaning, scope, and nature of Social Studies from the previous lesson. The teacher will build on this by explaining the objectives and importance.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Problem-solving
• Critical thinking
• Teamwork

Learning Materials:

• Social Studies textbooks
• Flashcards with objectives

Reference Books:

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

Instructional Materials:

• Posters showing examples of citizenship activities
• Diagrams highlighting the objectives of Social Studies

Content:

1. Objectives of Social Studies:
   The goals of Social Studies include:
   • Understanding human relationships.
   • Promoting national unity and integration.
   • Developing good values, attitudes, and behaviours.
   • Helping students solve societal problems.
   • Fostering responsible and active citizenship.
2. Importance of Social Studies:
   Social Studies is important because it:
   • Helps us understand our rights and duties as citizens.
   • Promotes awareness of societal issues.
   • Encourages critical thinking and problem-solving.
   • Fosters respect for cultural diversity and tolerance.
   • Contributes to personal and national development.
3. Examples of How Social Studies Helps Individuals:
   • It teaches students to be good leaders and citizens.
   • Helps in making informed decisions about social issues.
   • Encourages participation in community service.
4. Contribution to National Development:
   Social Studies fosters unity, promotes peaceful coexistence, and encourages participation in nation-building activities.
5. Promoting Good Citizenship:
   Social Studies instils values such as honesty, responsibility, and respect for laws.

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

1. One objective of Social Studies is to understand _______ relationships.
   a) political
   b) economic
   c) human
   d) mechanical
2. Social Studies helps to promote _______ integration.
   a) international
   b) national
   c) personal
   d) economic
3. One importance of Social Studies is to foster _______ and tolerance.
   a) discrimination
   b) peace
   c) justice
   d) respect
4. Social Studies contributes to _______ development.
   a) social
   b) political
   c) national
   d) personal
5. Social Studies encourages _______ thinking and problem-solving.
   a) passive
   b) critical
   c) simple
   d) negative
6. One objective of Social Studies is to promote good _______.
   a) citizenship
   b) politics
   c) behaviour
   d) economics
7. Social Studies teaches students to _______ societal problems.
   a) avoid
   b) ignore
   c) solve
   d) study
8. A major importance of Social Studies is its contribution to _______ unity.
   a) family
   b) religious
   c) national
   d) cultural
9. One of the objectives of Social Studies is to develop good _______ and attitudes.
   a) skills
   b) values
   c) hobbies
   d) exercises
10. Social Studies helps students make informed _______ about social issues.
    a) guesses
    b) decisions
    c) opinions
    d) responses

Class Activity Discussion (FAQs):

1. What are the objectives of Social Studies?
   The objectives include understanding human relationships, promoting unity, and developing good values.
2. Why is Social Studies important?
   It helps us understand our rights, promotes critical thinking, and fosters national development.
3. How does Social Studies promote national unity?
   By teaching respect for different cultures and encouraging peaceful coexistence.
4. What role does Social Studies play in problem-solving?
   It teaches us to analyze societal issues and find solutions.
5. How does Social Studies help in nation-building?
   It encourages active citizenship and participation in community development.
6. What values does Social Studies promote?
   Honesty, responsibility, respect for others, and patriotism.
7. How does Social Studies help in personal development?
   It teaches students to be good citizens and make informed decisions.
8. Why is citizenship important in Social Studies?
   Good citizenship leads to a peaceful and progressive society.
9. How does Social Studies contribute to cultural tolerance?
   By teaching respect for other people’s beliefs and traditions.
10. How does Social Studies affect our daily lives?
    It helps us understand the society we live in and how to behave responsibly.

Presentation:

Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic, which was “Meaning, Scope, and Nature of Social Studies.”
Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic, “Objectives and Importance of Social Studies,” and explains the goals of Social Studies in promoting good citizenship and national development.
Step 3: The teacher encourages students to share examples of how they can apply Social Studies in their daily lives and corrects any misconceptions.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Introduces and explains the objectives and importance of Social Studies.
• Engages students in a discussion on how Social Studies affects their lives.
• Provides examples to clarify the points.

Learners’ Activities:

• Contribute ideas on the importance of Social Studies.
• Ask questions for clarification.
• Participate in the class activity.

Assessment:

1. List three objectives of Social Studies.
2. What is the importance of Social Studies in personal development?
3. How does Social Studies contribute to national unity?
4. Name two values promoted by Social Studies.
5. Explain why good citizenship is important.

Evaluation Questions:

1. One objective of Social Studies is to promote _______.
2. Social Studies helps students solve _______ problems.
3. The importance of Social Studies includes fostering _______ development.
4. Social Studies teaches respect for _______ diversity.
5. One goal of Social Studies is to help students make _______ decisions.
6. Social Studies promotes critical thinking and _______.
7. Social Studies contributes to national _______.
8. The study of Social Studies helps develop good _______.
9. Social Studies teaches students to be _______ citizens.
10. Social Studies promotes _______ in society.

Conclusion:

The teacher goes around to mark the students’ work and provides feedback. The importance of Social Studies in promoting good citizenship and solving social problems is emphasized.