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 the second term in Elias Secondary School, ile-epo, Lagos state. For her to be successful […]
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 society to meet people’s needs. Such include cloth, cooking utensils, houses, food, artworks and crafts,
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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: – Self-discipline by allowing the spirit of God needs to be possessed by all youth. Knowledge
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. It helps in preventing HIV/AIDS, Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) and unwanted pregnancy. REASON FOR ABSTINENCE
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 education, media campaigns, and community outreach. This can help change attitudes, break down stereotypes, and
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Common social problems in Nigeria are:
(1) Kidnapping
(2) Armed robbery
(3) Corruption
(4) Examination malpractices
(5) Prostitutions
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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, rotary clubs, young men Christian Association, road safety club etc. History of road safety club
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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 supporting its members and each member is well valued. Needs/Reason for Safety in our community.
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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 razor blade cuts Electric shocks through electrical opplinces Bone fractures due to letting of leg
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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 prevents any form of injury when carrying out a task Reasons/need for safety To
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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 on rivers for easy movement. Example of this is the third mainland Bridge in Lagos
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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 etc). Comprise: These are cooperate organizations that engages in trading and manufacturing activities. Examples are,
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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 has the ability of greatly of greatly infecting one’s decision, character and goal in life
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 people in the society who are well organized with characteristic pattern of relationship Primary group
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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 a particular place. It has a great effect of plant’s life, animal life and human
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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 1 Cocoa Ondo, Ekiti, Oyo, Ogun Manufacturing of beverages and chocolates. 2 Cotton Kaduna, Kano,
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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 immediate environment. TYPES OF PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT Natural environment: it includes; valleys forest, desert, hills, mountains,
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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 us how to be patriotic (a having a great love for one’s country) as a
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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 connotes human beings while man’s environment has a huge influence on mankind in all spheres
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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 our roads. Such signs include the following: Traffic Lights:This is usually located at cross-roads junctions.
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