First Term Lesson Note for Week Three
Class : Primary Four
Subject : Social Studies
Topic : Marriage
Duration : 40 Minutes
Period : Single Period
Reference Book :
- Social Studies for Primary Schools, Book 4.
- Lagos State Unified schemes of work for Upper Primary, (Primary 4 – 6).
- Online Resources.
Instructional Material : Chart showing the meaning and types of Marriages
Learning Objectives : By the end of the lesson learners will be able to know :
i. What is marriage?
ii. Identify the types of marriage.
iii. Marriage practices in Nigeria.
iv. Mention the importance of marriage.
Previous Knowledge : The learners are familiar with Relationship of Some Member of the Family.
Content :
MEANING OF MARRIAGE
Marriage is the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce). It is the union of a man and a woman.
Marriage is the union (coming together) of a man and woman to become husband and wife.
It is also the arrangements, and the ceremonies, which a society approves for a man and a woman to come together to form a family.
Types of Marriage
There are two types of marriages in our society. These are :
1. Monogamy marriage
2. Polygamy marriage
MONOGAMY MARRIAGE
Monogamy marriage is one man, one wife. It is having only one spouse (partner) at a time. This type of marriage is commonly found among Christians.
POLYGAMY MARRIAGE
Polygamy marriage is when a man marries more than one wife. The man can marry as many wives as he want but he should be capable of taking care of them. This is common among Muslims and traditional worshippers.
MARRIAGE PRACTICES IN NIGERIA AND THEIR DIFFERENCE FROM ONE COMMUNITY TO THE OTHER.
Marriage practices are different from one communities to another.
How marriage is done in Hausa or north.
When a Hausa boy sees a girl he loves,
he tells his parents. The parent will meet with the parents of the girl to inform them about their son interest of marriage in their daughter, If they agree,
The boy will start visiting the girl in their house and can give her gifts. The parent of the boy will go to the girl’s parent and fix the wedding date.
How marriage is done in the west (Yoruba people)
When a young man want to marry a girl
His parents get a negotiator, who will talk to the girl’s parent while she is still young.
How marriage is done in the East (Igbo people)
When a young man sees a girl he loves,
He will inform his parents. His parent will make inquiries about the girl’s family to know if they are good or bad.
Why marriage practices are different in our communities
- Religion
- Culture
Why marriage practices should continue
i. It brings unity
ii. It is part of culture
iii. It bring mutual understanding
Changes that have taken place in our marriage practices
- Influence of foreign culture
- Western education
- Outdated traditional practices
- Cost of living
Presentation Steps :
Step 1 : The Teacher revises the previous lesson with the learners by asking them questions orally.
Step 2 : The Teacher introduces the topic by explaining the meaning of marriage.
Step 3 : The Teacher identify the types of Marriages and explains.
Step 4 : Explains the different marriage practices in Nigeria and identify reasons for the differences in marriage customs and practices.
EVALUATIVE ACTIVITIES
1. Define marriage.
2. Mention the types of marriage that we have.
3. Mention three reasons Why marriage practices are different in our communities
4. Mention three Changes that have taken place in our marriage practices
5. Polygamous Marriages is mostly common among the _____________________ and __________________________.
6. Mention three things the husband must do in polygamous marriage or home.
CONCLUSION: At the end of the lesson, the teacher summarizes the lesson all over again for a clearer understanding.