The table below is the JSS1 Social Studies Scheme of Work for Second Term
Developed by the
Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC)
| | | Sub – Theme |
| | | CULTURAL & SOCIAL VALUES |
| S/N | Topic(s) | Content |
| 1 | Family as A Primary Social Group | 1. Meaning of Primary Social Group; It is a group whose members share close, personal, and long lasting relationships. Members show concern for one another, and share activities and culture. 2. What makes the Family a Primary Social Group. – It is the main unit of socialization – Everybody belongs to one family or another. – Every societyThe term society is derived from the Latin word 'socius' meaning friendship or companionship. Society is a community, nation or group of people who share the same traditions, institutions, rules and... More grows from the social unit called family etc. 3. The roles and responsibilities of members of a family as a primary social group: – Get members to work for the growth of the community. – Work as adult members to contribute to the economy. – Play key roles in population growth, especially the father and mother. – Play an active role in political affairs e.g. registering and voting etc. |
| 2. | The Consequences of Large/Small Familly Size | 1a. Characteristics of Large Family size – father, mother, and many children. 1b. Characteristics of Small Family Size – father, mother, and very few children. 2. Consequences of family size on: i. quality of individual lives. ii. the national economy. |
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