Uniqueness of Nigerian Culture
The ethnic groups in Nigeria are over three hundred and each of them has a distinct social custom, belief and language which are very important to the group. In Northern… Read More »Uniqueness of Nigerian Culture
Mr. Oyedepo D.O
Abstinence II
Adolescents are very inquisitive and sensitive and emotional about the issue of sex. So, adolescents need to make decisions about sexual behaviours and wait until they are ready emotionally, financially,… Read More »Abstinence II
Abstinence
Abstinence means refraining from all types of sexual activities orsexually gratifying activities. Sexual abstinence is practiced in every country in the world and is the only sure way to prevent… Read More »Abstinence
Ways of Solving Common Social Problems in Nigeria
Effect of Social Problems Social problems have effect on the society at large, individual and family. Individuals Loss of life: Those who engaged in cultism, prostitution and HIV/AIDS and some… Read More »Ways of Solving Common Social Problems in Nigeria
Common Social Problems in Nigeria
Social issues and problems are matters which directly or indirectly affect many or all members of a society. They are problems because they constitute nuisance to the members of the… Read More »Common Social Problems in Nigeria
SafetyClub as an Agent of Socialization
Structure and Process of Forming Road Safety Club in Schools The Road Safety Club is an organ of the Federal Road Safety Commission in Nigeria. Road Safety Club is a… Read More »SafetyClub as an Agent of Socialization
Our Roles in Promoting Safety in Our Community
Safety is from the French word “sauf”.Safety is a situation which prevents any form of injury while performing some activities. It is a situation where an individual or group of… Read More »Our Roles in Promoting Safety in Our Community
NATIONAL UNITY AND INTEGRATION
National unity and integration: Nigeria is made up of many ethnic groups who rule themselves through various means based on kinship. The Hausa/Fulanis had Emirs and Sarkis as their kings,… Read More »NATIONAL UNITY AND INTEGRATION
HONESTY
Honesty is defined as the quality of being truthful or the act of being straight forward. Attributes/Qualities of honesty Truth: an honest person does not lie, he is never biased… Read More »HONESTY
CITIZENSHIP
Citizenship means membership of a country, nation or state. A citizen is a legal member of wherever he comes from and has some rights, duties and obligations.
SOCIALIZATION
Socialization is the process by which a child learns how to do things like other human beings in the society. A child is helpless and dependent on other people around… Read More »SOCIALIZATION
VALUES
Values is the actual worth of a thing in monetary terms. Values can be seen as the importance that we attach to a thing. Society values refers to the norms,… Read More »VALUES
CULTURE
Culture is the total way of life of people of a society. It includes the people’s beliefs, language, religion, artwork, dressing, dancing, greetings, technology, etc.
Culture differs and varies from place to place and a society is known by its culture. Culture grows and changes with time. The result of assimilating other people’s belief, customs and traditions through continuous contact is known as “ACCULTURATION”
SETTLEMENT PATTERN
SETTLEMENT PATTERN
A settlement is a place with buildings where people live. Our physical environment determines the type of settlement we have in a particular area. A settlement could be a town or village or an area with many houses built by people or government.
There are two types of settlements.
Urban settlement
Rural settlement
PEOPLE AND THEIR ENVIRONMENT
Environment is the totality of our surroundings. Both man and the resources he depends on are all found in the environment. Our environment is made up of both physical and… Read More »PEOPLE AND THEIR ENVIRONMENT
INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL STUDIES
NATURE OF SOCIAL STUDIES Social studies is an integrated subject because it draws its ingredients from other social science subjects like geography, economics, political science, sociology, psychology, history, etc. It… Read More »INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL STUDIES
GLOBAL INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION
Global international cooperation is the coming together of different nations or countries of the world to pursue a common goal for the benefit of all. It is the collaboration of… Read More »GLOBAL INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION
ECONOMIC REFORM MEASURES IN NIGERIA
The Nigerian economy, over the years, has depended on oil for survival. The public organizations have not been able to live up to expectation. Government spends heavily yearly to ensure… Read More »ECONOMIC REFORM MEASURES IN NIGERIA
POPULATION
Population is the total number of people living in a particular geographical location within a given period of time. Nigeria is believed to be the most populous country in Africa… Read More »POPULATION
FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION
Family life education is the kind of education that provides instruction and information that helps to reduce social problems in order to enhance family social wellbeing. It is the education… Read More »FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION