Social Studies – Primary 6 Weekly Short Class Lesson Notes for Second Term

WEEK 1 – REVISION OF FIRST TERM WORK

EXTERNAL INFLUENCE ON NIGERIAN LIFE

External influence means the effect of other countries on Nigeria’s way of life.

 

Areas of influence:

1. Education – use of English language

2. Dressing – wearing jeans, suits

3. Food – fast foods like burgers

4. Religion – Christianity and Islam

5. Technology – phones, computers

 

INFLUENCE OF WORKING PARENTS ON NIGERIAN FAMILY

Working parents are parents who go out to work to earn income.

 

Positive influence

1. Better family income

2. Children can attend good schools

3. Improved standard of living

4. Negative influence:

5. Less time spent with children

6. Poor supervision of children

7. Children may learn bad behaviour

 

MEANING OF INTER-MARRIAGE

Inter-marriage means marriage between people from different tribes, religions, or countries.

 

Advantages of Inter-Marriage

1. Promotes unity and understanding

2. Encourages cultural tolerance

3. Reduces tribalism

 

Disadvantages of Inter-Marriage

1. Cultural differences may cause problems

2. Religious disagreements

3. Family conflicts

 

MEANING OF MARITAL FAILURE

Marital failure means when a marriage breaks down and the husband and wife can no longer live peacefully together.

 

Causes

1. Lack of understanding

2. Infidelity

3. Financial problems

 

MEANING AND EXAMPLES OF FOREIGN CULTURES AFFECTING NIGERIA

Foreign culture means the way of life from other countries that influences Nigerians.

Examples:

1. Western dressing

2. Foreign music and movies

3. Fast food culture

4. Foreign languages

 

MEANING OF RELIGIOUS INTOLERANCE

Religious intolerance means lack of respect for people’s religious beliefs.

 

Causes

1. Lack of tolerance

2. False teachings

3. Hatred and ignorance

 

Control of Religious Intolerance

1. Respect for other religions

2. Religious education

3. Dialogue and peace talks

4. Government laws

 

LABOUR AND TRADE UNION

Meaning of Labour

Labour means human effort used in producing goods and services.

 

Meaning of Trade Union 

A trade union is an association of workers formed to protect their rights.

 

Examples of Trade Unions in Nigeria

1. Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC)

2. Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU)

 

WAGES AND INCOME DISTRIBUTION

Wages are payments workers receive for their work.

Income distribution means how money is shared among people in a country.

Fair income distribution helps reduce poverty.

 

Factors That Determine Wages and Income

The amount a worker earns depends on:

1. Type of work – Some jobs pay more than others

2. Level of education and skills – Skilled workers earn more

3. Experience – Experienced workers are paid higher wages

4. Demand for labour – Jobs with few workers pay more

5. Working hours – Longer working hours may mean higher pay

6. Government policy – Minimum wage laws affect wages

 

Causes of Increase in Wages and Income

Wages and income may increase because of:

1. Promotion at work

2. Higher education or training

3. Increase in cost of living

4. Good performance at work

5. Trade union activities

6. Increase in working hours

 

EMPLOYMENT AND UNEMPLOYMENT

Employment means having a job and earning income.

Unemployment means not having a job but willing and able to work.

Unemployment can cause poverty and crime.

 

Problems Caused by Unemployment

Unemployment can cause:

1. Poverty – people have no money to meet their needs

2. Crime – some unemployed people may steal or commit crimes

3. Low standard of living – families suffer

4. Idleness – young people may waste time

5. Slow national development – fewer people working

 

Solutions to Unemployment

Unemployment can be reduced by:

1. Creating more jobs

2. Skill acquisition and vocational training

3. Encouraging self-employment

4. Supporting small businesses

5. Improving education

6. Industrial development

 

NIGERIAN AND FOREIGN-MADE GOODS

Nigerian-made goods are products produced in Nigeria (e.g. garri, textiles).

Foreign-made goods are products made in other countries (e.g. phones, cars).

 

Importance of Nigerian-Made Goods

1. Creates jobs

2. Reduces dependence on foreign goods

3. Promotes national development

 

WELCOME BACK TEST

INSTRUCTION – Choose the correct answer from the options A – D.

1. External influence means the effect of _____ on Nigerian life.

A. animals   B. other countries   C. weather   D. villages

2. One area where external influence affects Nigeria is _____. 

A. dressing   B. farming tools only   C. local games   D. rivers

3. A positive effect of working parents on the family is _____. 

A. poor feeding   B. lack of care   C. disobedience   D. more family income

4. One negative effect of working parents on children is _____. 

A. good behaviour   B. proper supervision   C. lack of supervision   D. happiness

5. Inter-marriage means marriage between people of _____. 

A. the same family   B. different cultures or tribes   C. the same age   D. the same school

6. One advantage of inter-marriage is that it _____. 

A. promotes unity   B. increases tribalism   C. causes conflict   D. brings hatred

7. One disadvantage of inter-marriage is _____. 

A. peace   B. understanding   C. cultural conflict   D. cooperation

8. Marital failure means when _____. 

A. a family is rich   B. a marriage breaks down   C. people are happy   D. children go to school

9. Which of these is a foreign culture affecting Nigerian life?

A. Western dressing B. Traditional dancing C. Local food D. Folk tales

10. Religious intolerance means _____. 

A. respecting other religions   B. cooperation   C. peace   D. lack of respect for other religions

11. One way to control religious intolerance is through _____. 

A. fighting   B. dialogue and education   C. hatred   D. force

12. Labour means _____. 

A. machines used for work   B. money   C. land   D. human effort used for work

13. Which of the following is a trade union in Nigeria?

A. Who   B. UNICEF   C. Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC)   D. EFCC

14. Employment means _____. 

A. not working   B. having a job   C. being sick   D. being lazy

15. Buying Nigerian-made goods is important because it _____. 

A. creates jobs   B. increases unemployment   C. reduces local production jobs   D. wastes money

Answer Keys – 1. B 2. A 3. D 4. C 5. B 6. A 7. C 8. B 9. A 10. D 11. B 12. D 13. C 14. B 15. C