REVISION Which of these is positive social behavior? A. Dishonesty B. Sincerity C. Stealing Truancy Why do schools have rules and regulations? A. To make students to disobey B. To enable teachers punish student C. To make teachers and students go into conflict D. To guarantee individual human rights The most important function of the […]
Adaptability is the ability to change something or oneself to fit occurring changes. Adaptability is the ability of an individual to alter himself to the changed environment. It shows the ability to learn from experience and improve the fitness of the learner as well. Man adapt to his new environment with the help of environmental
The ethnic groups in Nigeria are over three hundred and each of them has a distinct social custom, belief and language which are very important to the group. In Northern Nigeria, there are three major ethnic groups namely: the Kanuri in the north-eastern area of Lake Chad and north-central area, the Fulani who are scattered
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Abstinence means refraining from all types of sexual activities or sexually gratifying activities. Sexual abstinence is practiced in every country in the world and is the only sure way to prevent pregnancy and sexually transmitted disease. Abstinence the action of refraining from sexual activity, is to prevent unwanted pregnancies. In fact, it is the normal
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The effects of social problems are far-reaching, impacting not only individuals but also families and society as a whole. Here, we will delve into the consequences of social problems in greater detail, focusing on their impact on individuals, families, and the broader society. Effects on Individuals: 1. Loss of Life: Engaging in activities such as
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Social problems and issues are multifaceted challenges that permeate the fabric of societies around the world, impacting individuals directly or indirectly. These issues are often categorized as problems because they disrupt the well-being and harmony of a community and hinder the collective progress of its members. Social problems arise from various sources and can be
The Road Safety Club is an organ of the Federal Road Safety Commission in Nigeria. Road Safety Club is a voluntary organization just like Red Cross, Boys Scout, Literary and Debate Society etc. in the schools. It can be established in the schools with the permission and authority of the Federal Road Safety Commission. It
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Safety is from the French word “sauf”. Safety is a situation which prevents any form of injury while performing some activities. It is a situation where an individual or group of individuals can carry out or perform activities without any injury. According to the dictionary, it means the state of being safe, freedom from the
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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 women are similar in the following ways: 1 They are both human beings. 2 They
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, small and not enough to sell to other people. This type of farming is
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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 are not caused by man’s Carelessness. Examples of natural disasters are earthquakes, floods, tornadoes and
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 pure for people to breathe. This can be due to smoke from vehicles and
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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 drug is called a drug addict such a person is said to be into drug
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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 is between two and six years. Childhood proper: The child has started school. This stage
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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 to be, then there will be the need to provide more amenities, such as electricity,
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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 traditional type of house in the northern part of Nigeria, where rainfall is not much.
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 groups Names the people call God (i) Yoruba – Olodumare (ii) Hausa – Ubangi
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 are parts of our culture that cannot be seen but are accepted as our
There are two types of family. These are: (i) Nuclear family (ii) Extended Family Nuclear Family A nuclear family consists of father, mother and their children Extended Family Members of an extended family are: (i) Grandfather (ii) Grandmother (iii) Father (iv) Mother (v) Brothers (vi) Sisters (vii) The brothers of our father and
Concept of a Family A family consists of father, mother and children. Members of a Typical Family Father He is the head of the family. He provides for the family Mother She is the wife to the father. She takes care of the children at home. Children The male and female children are members of