JS1 Social Studies | 1st Term |Wk 2 |Importance of Social Studies

Subject: Social Studies

Class: JSS1

Term: First Term

Week 2

Topic: Objectives and Importance of Social Studies

Lesson Objectives:

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

State the main objectives of Social Studies.
Explain the importance of Social Studies to the individual and the society.
Identify how Social Studies promotes national unity.
Appreciate the role of Social Studies in solving societal problems.

Instructional Materials:

Chart showing national symbols (flag, anthem, etc.)
Pictures of people cooperating and working together
A simple chart of Social Studies objectives

Lesson Content:

1. Objectives of Social Studies:

The objectives of teaching and learning Social Studies include:

To help students understand themselves and their environment.
To prepare students to be responsible and active members of the society.
To teach the values of honesty, cooperation, and discipline.
To promote peace, unity, and national integration.
To develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
To enable students to understand and appreciate other people’s cultures and views.

2. Importance of Social Studies:

Promotes National Unity: Helps students understand and respect different ethnic groups, cultures, and traditions.
Civic Education: Trains students to participate in the development of the nation through good citizenship.
Cultural Awareness: Helps students learn about their culture and those of others, which reduces conflict and promotes peace.
Solves Social Problems: Guides students in identifying and solving societal issues like drug abuse, corruption, and discrimination.
Moral Development: Encourages discipline, integrity, and responsibility.
Peaceful Co-existence: Teaches students how to live peacefully with others and appreciate differences.

Summary:

Social Studies is important because it develops learners into responsible citizens who can contribute positively to their communities and the nation. It promotes unity, teaches good values, and helps solve social problems.

Evaluation / Summary Questions:

Mention four objectives of Social Studies.
How does Social Studies promote national unity?
List three social problems that Social Studies helps to address.
Explain two reasons why Social Studies is important in schools.

Objective Questions:

Choose the correct answer from the options provided:

One of the following is a major objective of Social Studies.
A. To teach only about war
B. To promote personal beauty
C. To promote good citizenship
D. To build schools
Answer: C
Which of these is a benefit of studying Social Studies?
A. Increases selfishness
B. Promotes national unity
C. Teaches laziness
D. Encourages ignorance
Answer: B
Social Studies helps to solve __________ problems.
A. chemical
B. spiritual
C. social
D. biological
Answer: C
A person who knows and performs his duties in society is called a __________.
A. lawyer
B. responsible citizen
C. student
D. tourist
Answer: B
One way Social Studies helps reduce conflict is by teaching __________.
A. dishonesty
B. selfishness
C. tolerance and understanding
D. violence
Answer: C