Scope of Social Studies and Meaning of Social Studies – Basic 2 Social Studies Lesson Note (First Term)

Learning Objectives

By the end of this lesson, pupils should be able to:

• Define social studies
• Explain the scope of social studies
• Identify the areas of focus of social studies

What is Social Studies?

Social Studies is a subject that helps us learn about people, places, and how we live together in our community and country.

Simple Definition: Social Studies is the study of people and their environment.

Scope of Social Studies

Social Studies covers many areas of our life:

1. Our Family – Learning about family members and their roles

2. Our Community – Understanding our neighborhood and the people in it

3. Our Country – Learning about Nigeria and its people

4. Culture – Our traditions, food, and way of life

5. Environment – The places where we live and play

6. History – Stories about what happened in the past

Areas of Focus in Social Studies

Social Studies focuses on:

• How people live together
• Different cultures and traditions
• Our environment and how to care for it
• Rules and laws that guide us
• Different occupations people do
• Festivals and celebrations

Why Do We Study Social Studies?

• To understand our culture and traditions
• To learn how to live peacefully with others
• To know more about our country Nigeria
• To learn how to take care of our environment

Class exercise – week 1

Choose the correct answer (A, B, or C):

1. What is Social Studies?

1. A) Study of numbers
2. B) Study of people and their environment
3. C) Study of animals only

Which of these is part of Social Studies?

1. A) Learning about our family
2. B) Solving mathematics
3. C) Drawing pictures

Social Studies teaches us about:

1. A) Only our school
2. B) Our culture and community
3. C) Only mathematics

Why do we study Social Studies?

1. A) To learn how to live with others
2. B) To become doctors
3. C) To learn how to sing

Which is NOT part of Social Studies?

1. A) Our environment
2. B) Addition and subtraction
3. C) Our culture

Answers: 1-B, 2-A, 3-B, 4-A, 5-B