Employment – Basic 4 Social Studies Lesson Note (Second Term)

What is Employment?

Employment means having a job or work that you do to earn money. When someone gives you work and pays you, you are employed!

Types of Employment

1. Government Employment 🏛️

Working for the government

• Teachers in public schools

• Doctors in government hospitals

• Police officers

• Soldiers

2. Private Employment 🏢

Working for private companies

• Bank workers

• Shop assistants

• Factory workers

• Office workers

3. Self-Employment 💼

Working for yourself

• Shop owners
• Farmers

• Tailors

• Mechanics

• Hairdressers

Who is an Employee?

A person who works for someone else and receives salary or wages.

Who is an Employer?

A person or organization that gives people jobs and pays them.

Examples Around Us

• Your Teacher → Employed by the school
• School Bus Driver → Employed by the school
• Market Woman → Self-employed
• Bank Manager → Employed by the bank
• Barber → Self-employed

Why People Work 💪

To Earn Money 💰

• Pay for food
• Pay school fees
• Buy clothes
• Pay rent

To Help Society 🤝

• Teachers educate children
• Doctors heal the sick
• Farmers feed the nation
• Police keep us safe

To Use Their Skills 🎯

• Artists create beautiful things
• Engineers build roads
• Cooks make delicious food

What You Need for Employment

1. Education 📚

Go to school and study hard

2. Skills 🔧

Learn how to do something well

3. Good Character 😊

• Honesty
• Hard work
• Punctuality
• Respect

4. Age 📅

Must be 18 years or older

Preparing for Future Employment

• Study hard in school
• Learn a skill or trade
• Be disciplined
• Help at home
• Be responsible

Remember!

Every job is important. Whether big or small, all workers help make our country better!

EXERCISES

A. Fill in the blanks:

1. _______ means having a job that pays money.
2. A person who works for someone is an _______.
3. A person who gives jobs is an _______.
4. _______ employed people work for themselves.
5. You must be _______ years to be employed.

B. True or False:

1. Only adults can be employed. _______
2. All jobs are important. _______
3. Self-employed people have bosses. _______
4. Teachers work for the government. _______
5. You don’t need education for employment. _______

C. Match the Person to Employment Type:

D. Circle those who are employed:

• Primary 4 student
• Your class teacher
• New born baby
• School cleaner
• Your friend
• Market trader
• Bank manager
• Toddler

E. List:

3 Government jobs:

3 Self-employment jobs:

F. Answer these:

1. What type of employment does your parent have?
2. Name one skill you would like to learn.
3. Why do people need jobs?

G. Complete:

To prepare for employment, I will:

1. Study _____________
2. Learn _____________
3. Be _____________

H. Draw and Label:

Draw 3 people doing different jobs:

[Drawing space]

1. Think and Write:

What job would you like to do when you grow up? Why?