Class: Primary 1
Term: 1st Term
Week: 1
Age: 6 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Date:
Subject: National Values Education
Curriculum Theme: Social Studies
Topic: Social Studies
Content: Meaning of Social Studies
Specific Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to:
- Define Social Studies
- State 2 importance of social studies
- List 3 examples of places in the environment/community.
Instructional Materials:
- Whiteboard
- Marker
- Pictures or illustrations depicting community life
- Chart paper
- Flashcards with related words
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES
Content Development: Meaning of Social Studies
| Content | Time | Teaching Method | Teacher’s Points/Activities | Pupils’ Activities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1: Introduction | 5 minutes | Discussion | – Greet the pupils – Introduce the topic: Social Studies – Explain the importance of understanding our community – Ask the pupils if they know what Social Studies means | – Respond to greetings – Listen attentively – Try to answer the teacher’s question |
| Step 2: Definition of Social Studies | 10 minutes | Explanation | – Define Social Studies as the study of people and communities – Explain that Social Studies helps us understand how people live and work together – Show pictures or illustrations depicting community life – Use flashcards to introduce related words (e.g., community, school, family) – Encourage pupils to ask questions and provide examples | – Listen carefully – Look at the pictures and illustrations – Try to understand the new words – Ask questions and give examples |
| Step 3: Recap and Discussion | 15 minutes | Group Discussion | – Recap the definition of Social Studies – Engage pupils in a discussion about their own community – Ask questions about the places and people they know in their community – Encourage pupils to share their experiences and observations | – Participate in the discussion – Share experiences and observations – Answer the teacher’s questions |
| Step 4: Evaluation | 10 minutes | Question and Answer | – Ask questions related to the definition of Social Studies – Evaluate pupils’ understanding through their responses – Provide feedback and reinforce key concepts | – Respond to the questions – Demonstrate understanding through answers – Listen to feedback and explanations |
| Step 5: Note Copying | 5 minutes | Individual Activity | – Provide a summary statement or definition of Social Studies – Instruct pupils to copy the note into their notebooks | – Copy the note into their notebooks |
Note:
Meaning of Social Studies:
Social Studies can be defined as the study of people and communities or the study of man and his environment.
Social Studies helps us understand how people live and work together in our community.
Evaluation:
Ask the following questions to evaluate the lesson:
- What is Social Studies?
- Why is Social Studies important?
- What are some examples of places in our community?
Teaching Aids:
- Whiteboard
- Marker
- Pictures or illustrations depicting community life
- Chart paper
- Flashcards with related words
NOTE TO TEACHERS:
Please note that the actual content of the lesson, teaching methods, and pupil activities may vary based on your specific teaching style, curriculum, or resources. Feel free to customize the lesson note to fit your needs.
