JSS 1 Social Studies (1st, 2nd & 3rd Term)

Social Studies

WAYS OF SOLVING CONTEMPORARY SOCIAL PROBLEMS IN NIGERIA

Ways of Solving Contemporary Social Problems in Nigeria Contemporary social problems in Nigeria can be solved by applying the following measures: Rule of law Anti-corruption agencies Civil society Government policies Infrastructural development and maintenance Job creation to reduce unemployment Religious organization Public opinion leader School Personal discipline Security agencies   Solutions or Measures of Solving

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EFFECTS OF SOCIAL PROBLEMS IN NIGERIA

Social Problems as they Affect the Individual The following are some of the social problems affecting individuals in Nigeria: Sexual immorality: Unwholesome evil pressures from the opposite sex that exposes individuals to varieties of sexually transmitted diseases (STD) such as syphilis, gonorrhoea, herpes, staphylococcus, HIV/AIDS, and unwanted pregnancies, dropping out of school and thus truncating one’s

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COMMON SOCIAL PROBLEMS IN NIGERIA

Meaning of Contemporary Social Problems Contemporary issues and social problems are happenings or challenges that are currently affecting many people in the society. Social problems could be described as those social vices that came about as a result of urbanization, development of cities, increase in human population, interaction among people of different social background, different

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FAMILY AS A PRIMARY SOCIAL GROUP

The Roles and Responsibilities of Members of a Family as a Primary Social Group To enjoy and sustain the family as a primary social group, each member has vital roles to play. The family is the source from which the society take its root. Children and adults learn responsibilities from home before they go out

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FAMILY AS A PRIMARY SOCIAL GROUP

Meaning of Social Group Social group refers to a number of people who maintain common interest and are united for a particular purpose. Every member is expected to take part in its activities and obey its rules and regulations.   Meaning of Primary Social Group Primary social group is a group in which the members know

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Social Studies

NIGERIAN SOCIAL STUDIES EDUCATION

History of Social Studies: The World Perspective There was no school subject with the name of Social Studies before the World War II, WWII (1 Sep 1939 – 2 Sep 1945). Before then, Social Science subjects like anthropology, archaeology, jurisprudence, philosophy, religion, psychology, political science, history, sociology, geography and economics were taught at college level.

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Meaning of Social Studies

MEANING AND SCOPE OF SOCIAL STUDIES EDUCATION Meaning of Social Studies Social Studies is the study of man and his environment. It focuses on making us understand the interrelationship between man and his environment. It can be described as a subject that studies the way man lives in his physical and social environment. It is

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REVISION QUESTIONS

REVISION QUESTIONS Which of the following contemporary problems is associated with family? Divorce    B. Ethnicity     C. Tribalism   D. Over population Dishonesty can make one to engage in all but one of the following examination malpractices      B. cheating     C. transparency dealings     D. fraudulent practices A breakdown of law and order in the society is known as

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS

Environmental problem is the numerous and different challenges (problems) that threatens the lives of the people in their environment. Example of such pollution and natural hazards like storms and earthquakes. It could be caused by man or nature which poses a serious danger or risk to lives or properties of people in their environment. Environmental

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INFLUENCE OF MAN IN THE ENVIRONMENT

What is environment? Environment is everything that makes up our surroundings and effects our ability to live on the earth. The air are breathe, the water that covers most of the earth’s surface, the plants and animals around us and mountains, hill rock, rivers, soil and vegetation (climate features like rainfall, wind, weather, etc.). Environment

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NATIONAL UNITY AND INTEGRATION

Integration is the process through which different parts come together to function as a whole. Nigeria as a country with over 250 ethnic groups functioning together as one is an example of integration. Without unity, not even a two thing can function. Needs for National Unity and Integration Nigeria is made up of more than

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