Primary 1 Social Studies Scheme of Work

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Social studies for primary 1 aims to teach the pupils on how to interact with society, and how society and their family function. They will be taught to differentiate the types of family; Nuclear and Extended, and they will also be asked to identify the different family systems.

By the end of the academic session, they should be able to recognize the different family systems and their attendant values. Develop good moral values that will produce a good quality lifestyle and recognize the substance taken into the body.

Social Studies in Primary 1 is a tool used to equip the pupils with social values from the foundational level. Values such as Family, Culture, Values, and food will be taught to the students. They should be encouraged to practice and relate to their everyday experience.

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Primary 1 First Term Scheme of Work for Social Studies

	LAGOS STATE GOVERNMENT MINISTRY OF EDUCATION UNIFIED SCHEMES OF WORK FOR PRIMARY SCHOOLS
	Social Studies Scheme of Work for Primary/Basic 1
	CLASS	Primary/Basic 1
	SUBJECT	Social Studies
	TERM	First Term
WEEKS	TOPICS	Learning Objectives
1	Meaning of social studies -The study of man and how his problems are solved in the environment	By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to: i. explain the meaning of Social Studies; ii. list at least two problems of man; iii. state how the problems listed above can be solved.
2	Family Meaning of a family	By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to: i. Explain the meaning of a family and mention some members of the family
3	Family -Types of family. -Structure of a nuclear family.	By the end of the class, pupils should be able to: i. identify types of family; ii. explain Nuclear family.
4	Extended Family	Pupils should be able to; i. Explain types of family, ii. Mention the members of an extended family.
5	Qualities of a good family. – Honesty -Contentment -Discipline -Obedience	Pupils should be able to: i. Explain the meaning of; -Honesty -Contentment -Discipline -Obedience
6	-Culture -Meaning -Types	Pupils should be able to: i. Define the meaning of culture; ii. Explain the meaning of culture.
7	MIDTERM TEST/BREAK
8	Values that show good morals in our society -Meaning of morals	Pupils should be able to i. Define morals; ii. explain with examples the values which show good morals eg. a pupil to rise up for older person to sit down.
9	Values that show good morals in our society examples of morals that show what is right e.g. -Respect -Loyalty -Kindness -Honesty, etc	By the end of the lessons, pupils should be able: i. list the attributes of good morals and demonstrate them in school, home and society.
10	Values that show Bad Morals in our society -Examples of morals to show what is wrong e.g stealing bullying, fighting, lying etc.,	Pupils should be able to: i. list at least five bad morals in the society; ii. state the consequences of bad morals and how to curb it.
11	REVISION
12	EXAMINATION

Primary 1 Second Term Scheme of Work for Social Studies

	CLASS	Primary/Basic 1
	SUBJECT	Social Studies
	TERM	Second Term
WEEK	TOPICS	Learning Objectives
1	Revision of last term work.	pupils should be able to recall last term’s work.
2	Reason for Taking Substance into the Body	By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to: i. state the meaning of substance; ii. explain im their own language what substance is; iii. Give examples of substance.
3	Reasons for taking substances into the body	Pupils should be able to: i. mention three reason each for taking substances into the body.
4	Effects of taking substances into the body	By the end of the lesson , pupils be able to: i. pupils should be able to state at least two effects of taking substances into the body
5	Meaning of overdose symptoms of overdose	By the end of the lesson , pupils be able to: i. state the meaning of overdose ii. demonstrate the looks and behaviours of people who take too much food, drinks and smoke.
6	OVERDOSE EFFECT	Pupils should be ablc to: i. mention at least three effect of overdose
7	MID TERM TEST/MIDTERM BREAK
8	How to help people suffering from food or drug overdose.	Pupils should be able to: i. suggest ways to help people suffering from too much eating, drinking or inhaling.
9	Food -meaning of food -type of food we eat in our locality – sources of food	By the end ofthe lesson, pupils should be able to; i. mention any food as they can that are found in our locality.
10	Food safety Meaning of food safety	Pupils should be able to Define food safety Explain what is food safety
11	REVISION AND EXAMINATION
12	REVISION AND EXAMINATION

Primary 1 Third Term Scheme of Work for Social Studies

	CLASS	Primary/Basic 1
	SUBJECT	Social Studies
	TERM	Third Term
WEEK	TOPICS	Learning Objectives
1	Revision of Last term work	Pupils should be able to recall second term’s work.
2	Risk factor in food -Meaning of risk factor in food	Pupils should be able to: i.Explain the meaning of risk facctor in food.
3	Risk factors in food -Examples of risk factors in food	Pupils should be able to: i. State some examples of risk factors in food.
4	Risk factors in food -Food distribution -Food preparation	Pupils should be able to: i. Identify risk factors in food distribution and preparation
5	Sources and uses of water	Pupils should be able to: i. Define water ii. List soures of water supplies in the locality.
6	Sources and uses ofwater: -Industrial uses of water	Pupils should be able to i. Enumerate all the sources of water; ii. State uses of water; iii. Give eamples of areas that need,
7	MID TERM BREAK/ MID TERM TEST
8	Sources and uses of water -Why we must not waste water	Pupils should be able to: i. Mention source of water; ii. State reason why water must not be wasted
9	Concept of insecurity Sources of danger and insecurity	Pupils should be able to i. Identify the various sources of danger and insecurity around them.
10	Concept of security -Sources of danger and insecurity	Pupils should be able to i. Mention sources of dangers and insecurity
11	Concept of security -How we can take precautions against danger and insecurity.	Pupils should be able to: i. Sate how we can take precaution against dangers and insecurity
12	EXAMINATION

Recommended Social Studies Education Textbooks for Primary 1

Recommended Textbooks for Pupils & Educators

Social Studies

Main Text

Obebe, B.J. et al, Basic Social Studies for Primary Schools with Security Education Studies for Primary School.
Gbenga Babalola, Basic Social Studies for Primary School.
Bamiteko, G.O et al, Religion and National Values:Social Studies for Primary School.
Funmilola, GA. et al, Interactive Social Studies for Primary School.
Adeshina, A.D.O. et al, Religion and National Values: Primary Social Studies for Nigerian School.
Akusu, F.O et al, Nigerian Schools Classic Social Studies for Primary Schools.
Koledoye. S.O et al, Primary Social Studies,Civic and Security Education.
Mang, I et al, Modern Social Studies for Primary School.
Odedokun, M.O et al, Primary Social Studies.
Salawu, K.A. Comprehensive Religion and National Values: Social Studies for Primary School.
Adisa Bakare et al, Social Studies for Primary Schools.

Work Book

Odedokun, M.O. et al, Primary Social Studies WorkBook (RVE).
Koleyede S.O et al, Classic Social Studies for Primary Schools.
Adisa Bakare et al, Social Studies for Primary Schools.
Bamiteko G.O. et al, Basic Social Studies for Primary Schools, Learning Solutions 2015.
Danlade, E.N. et al, Civic Primary and Social Security Studies,Education.

Supplementary Social Studies

Dada, T.A. O et al, Ilesanmi Social Studies and Sec Edu for Primary Schools. Ilesanmi Press.
Tunde Odekunle et al, Social Studies for Primary Schools, Bounty Press.