Lesson Notes, Audio Lessons, Exam Questions
Lesson Notes, Audio Lessons, Exam Questions
Welcome to Social Studies Notes for Primary Classes, a key subject that helps pupils understand their environment, cultural heritage, and civic responsibilities.
This section is based on the approved Nigerian curriculum and designed to build responsible, informed, and value-driven citizens from an early age.
Learners will learn topics such as:
Family and societal roles
Cultural practices and traditions
Rights and duties of citizens
Safety, health, and environment
National identity and unity
Teachers and parents can use this content to guide learners through relevant and age-appropriate concepts that prepare them for a responsible future.
See our Social Studies notes for Primary Classes. Learn essential topics in culture, environment, citizenship, and values based on the Nigerian primary school curriculum.
Characteristics of drug abusers, their treatment and Rehabilitation 1 Alcohol – a) Aggressiveness – An aggressive person is someone who is easily provoked. He gets angry easily and does not listen to people’s explanation. He sticks to his own argument…
Drugs are defined as substances that are taken into the body to cure illnesses. Drugs are also chemical substances used in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and cure of diseases. Reasons for taking drugs We take drugs for the following reasons:…
An accident is a sudden or unplanned situation in which people are injured and property is damaged. There are many types of accidents with different causes. Types of transport accidents and their causes Types of transport accidents and their causes…
Communication is the process of sending and receiving messages or information. Messages or information may be in the form of ideas, news and feelings, sent from one person to another, and from one place to another. For communication to take…
Wages Wages refers to the amount of money paid to a worker in return for the work he or she has done or the services he or she has rendered. Wages can be paid daily, weekly, or fortnightly. Wages can…
Employment means having a job or work to do to earn a living. A person may do his or her own work or may work for other people, or even the government. If you are doing your own work, you…
Ways of preventing intake of harmful substances Ways of preventing or avoiding intake of harmful substances include: Avoid taking expired food or drug. Avoid eating food that is not cooked well. Do not eat unripe fruits. Take only drugs that…
Harmful substances are food, water, fruits, and drugs that are unfit for us to take into our body. We can get ill if we eat dirty food or drink dirty water. We can also get ill if we buy and…
What is Drug Abuse?. Drug abuse refers to the excessive, inappropriate, or habitual use of drugs or substances for purposes other than their intended medical use. This misuse often leads to physical, mental, emotional, and social harm, as well as…
Meaning of drug abuse We need to be very careful when we need to take drugs. We usually take drugs when we are ill, and these drugs are prescribed by medical doctors. This is the right use of drugs. Drugs…
Categorizes refer to different classes (or groups) we can put different drugs. Drugs can be divided into the following groups or categories: Legal drugs These are drugs that are not common but which we can use if prescribed (given to…
Drugs: Definition and Importance Drugs are chemical substances that are introduced into the body to diagnose, treat, prevent, or manage various health conditions. They can work by targeting specific diseases, alleviating symptoms, or improving overall bodily functions. Drugs are an…
Caring for Accident Victims Accidents are unforeseen events that occur unexpectedly, often resulting in injuries or harm. Despite our best efforts to prevent them, accidents can still happen. When they do, it is essential to respond promptly and appropriately to…
Prevention of Accident in the School and Home What is prevention? Prevention is the things we do to avoid something bad from happening to us. Ways of preventing accidents in the home and in the school In the home We…
Transport or transportation is the movement of humans, animals and goods from one location to another. Transport in the older days Wooden rafts and boats (for river/lake/ ocean bodies). Carts with wheel dragged by domesticated animals like horses, buffaloes, bulls…
Modern Toilets (i) One significant advantage of modern toilets is that you do not need to step outside the house to use the facility. This convenience makes modern toilets more appealing, especially in urban and suburban areas where privacy and…
The Water Closet (WC) The water closet is a ceramic sanitary ware product which is used as a toilet. This kind of toilets is more hygiene and easy to clean. The Toilet which is designed to sit is known as…
Meaning of personal hygiene Personal hygiene refers to maintaining the cleanliness of one’s body and clothing to preserve overall health and well-being. How to maintain good Personal hygiene 1: Bathe regularly. Wash your body and your hair often. … 2:…
Community sanitation means the work we do to keep our environment clean. We must live in a healthy, clean environment. There are some activities we need to do in order to live in a clean environment. We must sweep our…
Meaning of Food Poisoning Food poisoning, also called foodborne illness, is illness caused by eating contaminated food. Infectious organisms — including bacteria, viruses and parasites — or their toxins are the most common causes of food poisoning. … Contamination can…