Lesson Notes, Audio Lessons, Exam Questions
Lesson Notes, Audio Lessons, Exam Questions
Welcome to the JSS 1 Social Studies Notes section. Here you will find detailed, easy-to-understand notes covering the entire 1st, 2nd, and 3rd term syllabus.
These notes are designed to help students understand key Social Studies concepts, prepare for exams, and build a strong foundation for future classes.
Each topic aligns with the current Nigerian curriculum, ensuring you stay on track throughout the school year.
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Download and read complete JSS 1 Social Studies notes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd terms. Well-organized content based on the latest Nigerian curriculum.
Adaptability can be defined as the ability to adjust oneself to different conditions in the environment. An individual can respond to changes in their environment. Example of adaptability is a student from citadel secondary school oke-Ibadan, oyo state resuming for…
Culture can be defined as the total way of life of a particular group of people in a society. TYPES OF CULTURE Material Culture Non-material culture Material Culture: – These are tangible materials we can see physically produced by a…
Skills and behaviours that enhance abstinence. Decision making: – A heart just like Joseph that says “For me to do this and sin against God, God forbid” should be the watchword of all youths and teenagers before marriage. Self-Control: –…
Abstinence is a deliberate decision not to engage in any form of sexual intercourse. Abstinence is the act of abstaining from all forms of sexual practices such as kissing, caressing, pecking, masturbation, writing love letters, unnecessary touching and feeling etc.…
There are numerous ways to approach and solve common social problems. While each problem may require a unique approach, here are some general strategies that can be effective: Raise Awareness: Increase public understanding and awareness of the social problem through…
Common social problems in Nigeria are:
(1) Kidnapping
(2) Armed robbery
(3) Corruption
(4) Examination malpractices
(5) Prostitutions
Socialization is a process of learning acceptable behaviours of the society in which one lives. Agents of Socialization Family The school Peer groups The mass media Religious groups Voluntary organizations such as boys scout, red cross, boys brigade, girls brigade,…
Safety needs and measures in home, school and work environment. Safety is a situation which prevents any form of injury while performing any activities. Safety is a precaution against injury while performing any activities. A safe community takes responsibility for…
There are different accidents that occur while carrying out a task at home or in the school environment that needs necessary safety measures such includes; Fire out breaks Pressing iron burns Hot water burns Sliding in the bathroom Knife or…
Accident is the sudden occurrence of an unpleasant event which causes lure on an individual or group of people. For any individual or organization that value human lives there is always need for “Safety” . Safety is a situation which…
There are two major types of environment; they are; physical environment social environment Influence of man in the physical environment Construction activities: Some highlands have become landlords in the coves of constructing roads. Man has been able to construct bridges…
This is a formal organization whose member are not related to one another but come together to achieve a common goal. Forums/types of secondary group Schools: These include primary schools secondary schools and tertiary institutions (Universities, polytechnics, colleges of education…
This refers to intimate and lasting relationship between two or more people. It could be of either sex or the some sex but does not lead to immorality. Types of friendship Intimate or best friend: This type of friend slip…
Social environment refers to the cutting group of individuals and institutions with whom a person interacts. Such as customs, language, norms, dressing, primary groups, secondary groups, religious institutions, political institutions, educational institutions, economic institutions. Social organizations Social organizations are…
These are problems caused by nature and man within our surroundings. Environmental problems are of two types:- Natural environmental problems Man-made environmental problems NATURAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS Drought:- This refers to absence of rainfall over of period of time in…
NATURAL RESOURCES: These are resources created by nature (God) for the benefit and use of man-kind. Natural resources in Nigeria includes; Crude oil, Gold, coal, Iron, tin, Limestone, Lead, etc. Natural Resources and their uses S/N RESOURCES STATE(S) LOCATED USES…
An environment is a natural world in which people, animals and plant live. Generally, it refers to everything within our surroundings. Physical Environment therefore refers to all natural and non-natural things around us. It can also be regarded as our…
As explained earlier, social studies is the study of man and his environment. OBJECIVES OF SOCIAL STUDIES To make us useful and responsible citizens To help us understand how our physical environment can be utilized for our benefit. To teach…
Social studies can be defined as the study of man and his environment. Social studies can also be defined as the totality of man’s physical and social environment. SCOPE OF SOCIAL STUDIES The word “man” in the definition given above…
Meaning of Traffic Rules and Regulations Traffic rules and regulations refer to a set of laws prepared for road users on how to behave on the road. Road Signs and Traffic Lights Every day, we come across many signs on…