Third Term Social Studies Note for Primary 2
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Week: One
Topic: Revision
Week: Two
Date:
Class: Basic Two
Subject: Social Studies
Topic: Prevention of accident in the school and home
Period:
Duration: 40 minutes
Previous knowledge: Students have learnt about accidents
Behavioural objectives: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to
1. Explain what prevention means.
2. Mention ways of preventing accidents in school/home.
Instructional material: Picture of people obeying the zebra crossing, electric wire connections.Reference material: Learn Africa Basic Social Studies with Security Education for primary schools by B.J Obebe and others
Content
Prevention of accident in the school and home.
What is prevention? Prevention are the things we do to avoid something bad from happening to us.
Ways of preventing accidents in the home and in the school
In the home
We can avoid many accidents in the following ways:
1. All sharp objects like knives, forks, blades and cutlasses should be kept in their proper places. They should be used only for the purpose they are meant. They should also be kept out of the reach of children.
2. When we eat banana, we should throw the skin into the refuse bin
3. We should not run or be careless on the staircase. We should also hold the hand rails when walking on the staircase.
4. Our bathtub should be washed thoroughly and regularly.
5. Stay away from all electrical appliances especially exposed wires.
6. We must not play with hot objects such as hot water, electric iron and hot stove.
7. Floors should be kept dry all the time.
In the school
1. The school playground must be free from sharp objects.
2. The school farm must not be bushy.
3. The teachers in charge of the various laboratories should train children on how to handle laboratory equipment and watch them carefully.
4. Bad tables and chairs in the school should be repaired or removed.
5. When we play football on the field, we should not be rough. We should show love to those we play with.
6. Our school bags should be put on the shelves in the classroom. Where shelves are not available, they should be provided by the school.
Presentation
Step I: Teacher revises the previous topic
Step II: Teacher inroduces the new topic ” Prevention of accident in the school and home.”
Step III: Teacher explains how we can prevent accident in the school
Step IV: Teacher lists and discuss how to avoid accident at home.
Step VI: Pupils copy the note and submit for marking
Evaluation: 1. What is accident?
2. Mention two accident in the school and home each.
Conclusion: Teacher concludes the lesson by evaluating the students and gives an assignment
Assignment: 1. Define prevention
2. Mention two ways of preventing accident in the school.
3. List three ways of avoiding accident at home.
Week: Three
Date:
Class: Basic Two
Subject: Social Studies
Topic: Caring for accident victims
Period:
Duration: 40 minutes
Previous knowledge: Students have learnt about accidents
Behavioural objectives: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to
1. List steps of caring for accident victims in the school and home
Instructional material: Picture of an accident victim receiving treatment in the hospital.
Reference material: Learn Africa Basic Social Studies with Security Education for primary schools by B.J Obebe and others
Content
Caring for accident victims
Accidents are things we do not plan for. Even after avoiding accidents, they may still happen. The following are some of the ways we can take care of accident victims. Victims are those who are hurt during accidents.
1. When accidents occur, we should report to our parents or teachers.
2. Adults should give the victim first aid.
3. Remove what has caused the accident, like banana skin or broken bottle.
4. Take the victim to a nearby clinic or hospital.
5. Teach the victim how to avoid such accidents in the future.
Presentation
Step I: Teacher revises the previous topic
Step II: Teacher inroduces the new topic “Caring for accident victims.”
Step III: Teacher states and explains how we can care for accident victims in the school and home.
Step IV: Teacher explains further with relevant examples
Step V: Pupils make relevant contribution
Evaluation:
1. Accidents that happen at home are ______________________.
2. Accidents that happen on the road are called _____________.
3. Accidents that happen at work places are called _______.
Conclusion: Teacher concludes the lesson by evaluating the students and gives an assignment
Assignment:
1. List at least three ways we can care for accident victims
Week: Four
Date:
Class: Basic Two
Subject: Social Studies
Topic: What is drug?
Period:
Duration: 40 minutes
Previous knowledge: Students have taken or at least seen drugs before.
Behavioural objectives: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to
1. Explain the “word” drug.
2. List types of drugs.
3. Mention some examples of drugs
4. States the benefits of drugs.
Instructional material: Panadol, pictures, charts and recommended textbooks
Reference material: Learn Africa Basic Social Studies with Security Education for primary schools by B.J Obebe and others
Content
Meaning of drugs
Drugs are substances that are taken into the body to cure diseases or illnesses. They are given to sick people by a doctor or nurse to make them feel better.
Drugs can be taken through the mouth or injected into the body.
Types of drugs
Drugs may be liquid or solid.
1. Liquid drugs are called syrup.
2. Solid drugs are called tablets, caplets or capsules.
Examples of drugs include:- panadol, paracetamol, penicillin, aspirin, neofylin etc.
Benefits of drugs to our body
Drugs can be used for the following benefits:
1. We take drugs to cure diseases and illnesses.
2. We also take drugs to protect us from sickness or diseases. An example of such a drug is the polio vaccine.
3. We take drug to improve our health.
Presentation
Step I: Teacher revises the previous topic
Step II: Teacher inroduces the new topic ” What is drug?”
Step III: Teacher explains the meaning of drug.
Step IV: Teacher mentions types and examples of drugs
Step V: Teacher explains the benefits of drugs
Step VI: Pupils contribute and ask questions
Evaluation:
1. Substances taken into the body to cure illnesses are called __________. A lipton B drugs C milk
2 Drugs can be taken through the mouth or _________________. A the skin B the nose C both of the above
3. Drugs may be liquid or _____________.A sticky B solid C gummy
4. We take drugs to ______________________. A. fill hunger B cure illnesses C acquire sickness
Conclusion: Teacher concludes the lesson by evaluating the students and gives an assignment
Assignment:
1. Drugs are given to people who are ________________________.
2. Mention two benefits of drugs.
