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.
Study, revise, and succeed with our comprehensive Social Studies resources for JSS 1.
Download and read complete JSS 1 Social Studies notes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd terms. Well-organized content based on the latest Nigerian curriculum.
Meaning of Safety Safety is the state of being safe. It is the condition of being protected against physical, social, financial, political, emotional and occupational hazard. Safety in the environment involves taking every precaution to ensure that the environment is…
Ways of Solving Contemporary Social Problems in Nigeria Contemporary social problems in Nigeria can be solved by applying the following measures: Rule of law Anti-corruption agencies Civil society Government policies Infrastructural development and maintenance Job creation to reduce unemployment Religious…
Social Problems as they Affect the Individual The following are some of the social problems affecting individuals in Nigeria: Sexual immorality: Unwholesome evil pressures from the opposite sex that exposes individuals to varieties of sexually transmitted diseases (STD) such as syphilis,…
Causes of Contemporary Social Problems in Nigeria Some causes of social problems in Nigeria are: Poverty in the midst of plenty in the society or community. Corruption among leaders. Negative Peer Group Influence Influence of the Mass Media Unchecked access…
Meaning of Contemporary Social Problems Contemporary issues and social problems are happenings or challenges that are currently affecting many people in the society. Social problems could be described as those social vices that came about as a result of urbanization,…
Features of Culture Some ways of looking at culture include: Language: This is one of the most important ways of identifying a group of people. It is a means of transmitting our culture from one generation to another. There are over…
Meaning of Culture Culture is the total way of life of a group of people that distinguishes them from others. It includes people’s beliefs, their works of art and craft, the language they speak, the tools they make, their ways…
Consequences of Large Family Size on the Quality of Individual Lives The large size of a family affects the quality of life of the individual in the following ways: The members may be malnourished, that is they may not be…
Meaning of Family Size Family size means the number of people in a family. A family is said to have small size if it comprises father, mother and few (usually one to four) children. A large family size is made…
The Roles and Responsibilities of Members of a Family as a Primary Social Group To enjoy and sustain the family as a primary social group, each member has vital roles to play. The family is the source from which the…
Meaning of Social Group Social group refers to a number of people who maintain common interest and are united for a particular purpose. Every member is expected to take part in its activities and obey its rules and regulations. …
History of Social Studies: The World Perspective There was no school subject with the name of Social Studies before the World War II, WWII (1 Sep 1939 – 2 Sep 1945). Before then, Social Science subjects like anthropology, archaeology, jurisprudence,…
MEANING AND SCOPE OF SOCIAL STUDIES EDUCATION Meaning of Social Studies Social Studies is the study of man and his environment. It focuses on making us understand the interrelationship between man and his environment. It can be described as a…
REVISION QUESTIONS Which of the following contemporary problems is associated with family? Divorce B. Ethnicity C. Tribalism D. Over population Dishonesty can make one to engage in all but one of the following examination malpractices B. cheating C. transparency dealings …
Environmental problem is the numerous and different challenges (problems) that threatens the lives of the people in their environment. Example of such pollution and natural hazards like storms and earthquakes. It could be caused by man or nature which poses…
What is environment? Environment is everything that makes up our surroundings and effects our ability to live on the earth. The air are breathe, the water that covers most of the earth’s surface, the plants and animals around us and…
Integration is the process through which different parts come together to function as a whole. Nigeria as a country with over 250 ethnic groups functioning together as one is an example of integration. Without unity, not even a two thing…
This is an act of being in a secret cult (most especially in an educational institution) whereby the group members uphold same belief, ideology, interest etc. Members of secret cult are often in the possession of dangerous weapons. Cultism…
Social Issues and Problems Social problems are matters, vices or challenges which directly or indirectly affect many or all members of a society and are considered to the problems because of their effects on the society. They constitute nuisance to…
STI means Sexually Transmitted Infections. It is also known as Sexually Transmitted Diseases. They are infections or diseases that are sexually transmitted through unprotected sex or genital contact. Most people don’t experience any symptoms, so they are unaware they are…