People in the Community – Basic 1 History Lesson Note (First Term)

What is a Community?

• A community is where we live.
• It has many people living together.
• Our school is in a community.

Groups of People in School Community

1. Teachers – They teach us

2. Pupils/Students – They come to learn

3. Principal/Headteacher – The school leader

4. Security guards – They protect the school

5. Cleaners – They clean the school

6. Cooks – They prepare our food

7. Nurses – They take care of sick children

8. Parents – They bring children to school

9. Drivers – They drive school buses

10. Shop owners – They sell things near the school

Local Government

• Every community belongs to a Local Government Area
• The Local Government helps the community
• Your school is in a Local Government Area

Future of Our Community

• More people will come
• More houses will be built
• More schools may open
• Our community will grow bigger

MULTIPLE CHOICE EXERCISE – WEEK 8-9

1. A community is _____.

1. a) where we live
2. b) a toy
3. c) a book

1. Who teaches us in school?

1. a) Cooks
2. b) Teachers
3. c) Drivers

1. The leader of the school is called _____.

1. a) Principal
2. b) Cook
3. c) Cleaner

1. Who protects our school?

1. a) Security guards
2. b) Pupils
3. c) Parents

1. Our school is in a _____.

1. a) forest
2. b) Local Government Area
3. c) river

HOMEWORK – WEEK 8-9

1. Write the name of your school.
2. Draw your teacher.
3. Ask your parents: What is the name of our Local Government?
4. List 5 people you see in your school.