Category Social Studies Notes For Primary Classes

Similarities between men and women Men and women are created by God to perform certain tasks and duties on earth. However, in every society and culture, men and women have various roles to play, as determined by nature. Men and…

Meaning of mechanized agriculture In the olden days, our people farmed with only cutlasses, sickles and hoes. They used small fishes as a bait to catch fishes in small rivers and lakes around them. The food they produced was, therefore,…

Meaning of Natural and man-made disasters A disaster is a sad event that happens suddenly. People often lose their lives and property in disasters. A disaster can come from nature or by accident. Natural disasters are caused by nature; they…

Pollution is a situation in which something is dangerously dirty and no longer safe for use. TYPES OF POLLUTION Air pollution Water pollution Land pollution Noise pollution AIR AND LAND POLLUTION Air pollution is when the air is no longer…

When drugs are wrongly taken by a person, they are said to have been and can become harmful. Drugs must only be taken under proper guidance and advice; otherwise, they can be abused. Someone who cannot do without a particular…

Child development refers to the changes that take place in human beings between birth and the end of adolescence. The major stages of child development Infancy The child is between one month and about two years. Early childhoods: The child…

RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN POPULATION AND AVAILABLE NUMBER OF HOUSES Relationship between population and available number of houses. Population is the number of people who live in a particular area. When the population of a particular area increases from what it used…

People live in different types of houses. The following are some of them. The mud house: This has mud walls and a mud roof. The roof is usually flat. The entrance to the house is usually small. It is the…

Religion is what people believe and worship. It is a belief about the existence of God and human behaviour. There are three main religions in Nigeria. These are: Christianity, Islam and Traditional Religion. Names we call God in Nigeria Ethnics…

Culture is a way of life of a people. It includes our dressing, greetings, traditional ceremonies and festivals, religion, foods, etc. Types of Culture There are two types of culture. They are: non-material culture and material culture. Non-material Culture: These…

There are two types of families. These are: Nuclear family and Extended Family.   Nuclear Family. A nuclear family consists of father, mother and their children. A nuclear family is also a family group consisting of two parents and their children.…

Concept of a Family A family consists of a father, mother, and children. Family (from Latin: familia) is a group of people related either by consanguinity (by recognized birth) or affinity (by marriage or other relationship). It forms the basis for social order. Ideally, families offer predictability, structure, and safety as members…

What is patriotism? Patriotism means loving your country and being willing to defend it against its enemies whenever there is the need. Why should we be patriotic? To promote the development of the country: We must show our love for…

Meaning of national symbols National symbols are things which represent å country. The symbols usually have certain characteristics which are recognized as representing something of importance in the country. Symbols can be people, leaders or public property. Nigerian national symbols…

The citizens feel special about their nation. They enjoy certain rights and are expected to do certain things for their country the state of being a member of a particular country and having rights because of it: Citizenship as a…

NATIONAL ANTHEM AS A NATIONAL IDENTIFY What Is a National Anthem? A national anthem is a patriotic song or musical composition that is either recognized officially by a nation’s government and constitution or is accepted as such by convention through…

National identity is a person’s identity or sense of belonging to one state or to one nation. It is the sense of “a nation as a cohesive whole, as represented by distinctive traditions, culture, and language.” National identity may refer…

Agricultural Technology refers to the application of scientific techniques, tools, and methods to enhance agricultural productivity, efficiency, and sustainability. It involves the integration of modern innovations in farming practices to improve the cultivation of crops, livestock production, and overall agricultural…

Meaning of pollution Pollution is anything that makes our water, land, air and environment dirty and unsafe for human use. For example, a heap of rubbish is a type of pollution. A dead animal lying on the road causes pollution.…

Drug abuse as the act of handling or using drugs wrongly. There are many ways of preventing drug abuse. One of the ways is by engaging in behaviours that promote our physical, mental and social well-being. A state of physical…