First Term Lesson Note for Week Four
Class : Primary Four
Subject : Social Studies
Topic : Problems and solutions of marriages
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 some of the problems in Marriages and their possible solutions.
Learning Objectives : By the end of the lesson learners will be able to know :
i. Marriage practices in Nigeria and their difference from one community to the other.
ii. Marriage problems and solution.
Previous Knowledge : The learners are familiar with Marriage and types of Marriages. .
CONTENT
PROBLEMS OF LIVING TOGETHER IN MARRIAGE
Peoples like and dislikes are not the same.
People think differently
HOW AND WHY DISAGREEMENTS OCCUR
Lack of money
Misunderstanding
Influence of friends (gossiping)
Problems from in- laws
Infertility
SOLUTION TO PROBLEMS OF MARRIAGE
Both couple should be honest with each other.
They should care for one another through love and sharing.
They should learn to listen to one another.
They should be patience with each other.
They should learn to tolerate one another weaknesses.
They should respect each other’s view.
They should cooperate and plan with one another.
Presentation Steps :
Step 1 : The Teacher revises the previous lesson with the learners by asking questions orally.
Step 2 : The Teacher introduces the topic by explaining marriage and identify the problems in Marriages .
Step 3 : The Teacher explains the solutions to the problems state in the above step.
Step 4 : Writes the salient point on the board for the learners to copy in the note books. He then marks and makes necessary corrections.
EVALUATIVE ACTIVITIES
1. Mention three problems in marriage.
2. Mention three solutions to problems of marriage.
CONCLUSION: The teacher summarizes the lesson and explains all over again for a clearer undersranding.