Second Term Lesson Note for Week Eight.
Class : Primary Six
Subject : Social Studies
Topic : International Organization and Conflicts.
Duration : 40 Minutes
Period : Single Period
Learning Objectives : By the end of the lesson learners will be able to :
i. Define International conflicts and organization
ii. Identify and list the Causes of international conflicts
Efforts of international bodies at solving the problems posed by STDS and HIV/AIDS
Instructional Material : Whiteboard/ chalkboard, chart or poster showing examples of international organizations.
Reference Material :
- Lagos State Unified Schemes of Work Primary Schools (Primary 4 – 6).
- Social Studies for Primary Schools, Book 6 by Adisa Bakare, étal.
- Online Resources
Entry Behaviour / Previous Knowledge : The students are familiar with conflicts and organization.
Content :
Meaning of International Conflict
International conflict is a quarrel between countries. This happen as a result of absent of peaceful coexistence between countries.
Causes Of International Conflict
- Boundary dispute,
- Economic rivalry,
- Political rivalry,
- Military rivalry,
- Aggression.
Meaning of International Organization
International organization is the association of people from different countries.
Some of these organizations are:
Examples Of International Organization
i. Organization of African Unity (OAU)
ii. Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
iii. Commonwealth of Nations
iv. United Nations Organization (UNO)
v. The Organization OF African Unity (OAU)
Other examples of International Organizations are
- World Health Organization ( WHO)
- United Nation Education Scientific Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
- United Nation International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF)
The organization of African unity (O.A.U) is now called AFRICAN UNION (A.U) since July 8, 2002, in Durban South Africa.
It was setup in 1963 by 32 independent African countries in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. It now consist of 53 independent African countries.
Organs of African union are
Assembly of head of states and government
The council of ministers
The general secretariat
The commissioner on mediation, reconciliation and arbitration.
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF AFRICAN UNION (A.U)
- To promote unity and solidarity of all African members states
- To defend the sovereignty and territories of member nations
- To eradicate all forms of colonialism in Africa
- To work towards a better standard of living in Africa
- To cooperate in the fields of diplomacy, economics, education, science, defense, transport and communications.
Controlling /Avoiding Group Conflicts In Our Community
1. Tolerance
2. Understanding each other
3. Concern for others
4. Honesty
5. Sincerity, etc.
Efforts OF International Bodies At SOLVING The Problem’s Posed By STDS And HIV/AIDS
- Management of patients
- Providing shelter and clothing for patient.
Presentation Steps :
Step 1 : The Teacher revises the previous lesson Conflicts And Organization.
Step 2 : The Teacher introduces the topic International Conflicts and Organization
Step 3 : The Teacher explains International Organization and give examples.
Step 4 : He / she then identify the causes of international conflicts and solutions.
Evaluation / Assessment :
1. What is international conflicts?
2. List three International organization
3. Mention three Causes of international conflicts
4. List two Efforts of international bodies at solving the problems posed by STDS and HIV/AIDS
5. List three organs of A.U
6. State three functions of the A.U
Conclusions /Wrap Up :
The teacher summarizes the lesson and goes through it again for a better understanding.