Social Studies

Adaptability can be defined as the ability to adjust oneself to different conditions in the environment. An individual can respond to changes in their environment. Example of adaptability is a student from citadel secondary school oke-Ibadan, oyo state resuming for the second term in Elias Secondary School, ile-epo, Lagos state.  For her to be successful […]

Culture can be defined as the total way of life of a particular group of people in a society. TYPES OF CULTURE Material Culture Non-material culture Material Culture: – These are tangible materials we can see physically produced by a society to meet people’s needs.  Such include cloth, cooking utensils, houses, food, artworks and crafts,

Skills and behaviours that enhance abstinence. Decision making: – A heart just like Joseph that says “For me to do this and sin against God, God forbid” should be the watchword of all youths and teenagers before marriage. Self-Control: – Self-discipline by allowing the spirit of God needs to be possessed by all youth. Knowledge

Abstinence is a deliberate decision not to engage in any form of sexual intercourse. Abstinence is the act of abstaining from all forms of sexual practices such as kissing, caressing, pecking, masturbation, writing love letters, unnecessary touching and feeling etc. It helps in preventing HIV/AIDS, Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) and unwanted pregnancy. REASON FOR ABSTINENCE

There are numerous ways to approach and solve common social problems. While each problem may require a unique approach, here are some general strategies that can be effective: Raise Awareness: Increase public understanding and awareness of the social problem through education, media campaigns, and community outreach. This can help change attitudes, break down stereotypes, and

Common social problems in Nigeria are:
(1) Kidnapping
(2) Armed robbery
(3) Corruption
(4) Examination malpractices
(5) Prostitutions

Socialization is a process of learning acceptable behaviours of the society in which one lives. Agents of Socialization Family The school Peer groups The mass media Religious groups Voluntary organizations such as boys scout, red cross, boys brigade, girls brigade, rotary clubs, young men Christian Association, road safety club etc. History of road safety club

Safety needs and measures in home, school and work environment. Safety is a situation which prevents any form of injury while performing any activities. Safety is a precaution against injury while performing any activities. A safe community takes responsibility for supporting its members and each member is well valued. Needs/Reason for Safety in our community.

Harmful substances, also known as toxic substances or hazardous materials, are chemicals or materials that can cause harm to living organisms, the environment, or property. These substances can have detrimental effects on human health, wildlife, ecosystems, and even the planet as a whole. Here are some examples of harmful substances: Harmful Substances refer to contaminated

What is accident? Accident is the sudden occurrence of an unpleasant event which causes injury on an Individual or a group of people. Accident are always unplanned for and always worked against by providing safety measure in the society. Accidents can happen in schools, and it’s important to have measures in place to prevent them

Gender stereotype is the misconception or myth that people have about a particular sex or gender or the belief on attitudinal display of a particular gender.

Gender simply refers to the sex of an individual that is male or female and the roles the society assigned to it. Gender is the sum of cultural values, attitudes roles, practices, and characteristics based on sex. Meaning of gender role This is the role or behaviour considered appropriate for males or females in society.

What is a family? The family is the smallest unit of a social Organization. It exists in every society. According to the Sociologists, a family is a group of people who are related by heredity or adoption. The family is the first social group where a child is taught what is right and what is

The followings are some of the conditions for marriage Physical Maturity Psychological Maturity Sociological Stability Financial Readiness Importance of Marriage in the Society Reduces immoral practices in the Society: – Marriage reduces in discriminable sexual relationship. It provides the couples the opportunity to satisfy themselves sexually. It determines family members: – Through marriage family is

What is marriage? Marriage is the legalized coming together of a man and a woman to live as husband and wife. It is a legal relationship which exist between two matured opposite sex for the purpose of procreation and fellowship. A normal marriage relationship must receive the consent or backing of the family of the

Meaning of religion Religion is an organized collection of belief systems where humanity relates to divinity or spirituality. It is also an outward expression of belief in God or a deity.  It can also be defined as the belief in the existence of God and His supremacy Types of religion There are basically three types

The word “values” has so many meaning, depending on the context it is used. In ordinary usage, values has to do with the monetary and non-monetary worth of a thing. Valuable items are always kept  meticulously or jealously  jewelry, expensive cars, certificates etc. Values can be defined as the moral principles and standards, which guide

Meaning of Economic Institution: An economic institutions is an agency which engages in the process of production, distribution and consumption of goods and services in the society. Economic institutions include, the Nigerian Stock Exchange, the Central Bank, Insurance companies etc. TYPES OF ECONOMIC INSTITUTIONS Banking Institutions: Banking institutions are economic institutions that render money and

MANUFACTURING It may be described as the transformation of raw materials such as agricultural, mineral, water and forest resources into arbcles or commodities for trade or human consumption. Manufacturing is imply the polices of turning raw materials into new products by using mechanical chemical processes. Classification of Manufacturing Industries: Manufacturing industries in Nigeria can be

Coal under domestic use can generate energy in the form of heat and light which are used for cooking. Greater quantity of coal can be used to generate more heat energy to convert water into steam power in order to produce electricity e.g. the Orji river power station uses. Coal for the generation of its electrical energy.