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PRIMARY 4: SOCIAL STUDIES – THIRD TERM | WEEK 11

Updated June 15, 2026Primary 4, Social Studies, Third Term

TOPIC: GENERAL REVISION

A: TEACHING AND LEARNING MATERIALS

  1. Revision flashcards.
  2. Pictures of different occupations.
  3. Communication charts.
  4. Safety signs.
  5. Drug-prevention posters.
  6. Pollution charts.
  7. Agricultural technology pictures.
  8. Pupils’ writing books and pencils.

B: REFERENCE MATERIALS

  1. Scheme of work.
  2. Recommended Social Studies textbook for Primary 4.
  3. Online educational resources.

C: PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE

The pupils have learnt about employment, income, communication, accidents, drug abuse, pollution, agricultural technology and organisations that promote youth well-being during the third term.

D: PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

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

  1. Explain employment, unemployment and self-employment.
  2. Explain wages, salary and income.
  3. Recall traditional and modern means of communication.
  4. State ways of preventing accidents.
  5. Explain the dangers and prevention of drug abuse.
  6. State causes and effects of pollution.
  7. Explain agricultural technology.
  8. State the importance of youth organisations.

E: CONTENT

Revision of Employment

Employment means having work that provides income. Unemployment means being able and willing to work but not having a job. Self-employment means working for oneself. Examples of self-employment include:

  • Farming.
  • Tailoring.
  • Trading.
  • Hairdressing.
  • Carpentry.

Revision of Wages, Salary and Income

Wages are payments often based on work done or time worked. A salary is usually a fixed regular payment. Income is money received from work, business or other lawful sources.

Revision of Communication

Communication is the sending and receiving of information. Traditional means include:

  • Talking drum.
  • Town crier.
  • Gong.
  • Messenger.

Modern means include:

  • Telephone.
  • Radio.
  • Television.
  • Internet.
  • Email.

Revision of Accidents

An accident is an unexpected event that may cause injury or damage. Accidents can be prevented by:

  1. Following safety rules.
  2. Avoiding rough play.
  3. Obeying road signs.
  4. Keeping dangerous objects safely.
  5. Seeking adult supervision when necessary.

Revision of Drug Abuse

Drug abuse is the wrong use of drugs. Drug abuse may harm:

  • The brain.
  • The lungs.
  • The liver.
  • Family relationships.
  • School performance.

Drug abuse can be prevented through:

  1. Self-discipline.
  2. Good friendships.
  3. Refusing negative peer pressure.
  4. Seeking help from trusted adults.

Revision of Pollution

Pollution is the contamination of the environment. Types include:

  1. Air pollution.
  2. Water pollution.
  3. Land pollution.
  4. Noise pollution.

Pollution can be controlled through:

  • Proper waste disposal.
  • Planting trees.
  • Avoiding littering.
  • Keeping water sources clean.
  • Avoiding bush burning.

Revision of Agricultural Technology

Agricultural technology is the use of improved tools, machines and methods in farming. Examples include:

  • Tractors.
  • Harvesters.
  • Irrigation equipment.

Advantages include:

  1. Increased production.
  2. Faster farm work.
  3. Reduced heavy labour.

Revision of Youth Organisations

Youth organisations help young people develop:

  • Discipline.
  • Leadership.
  • Teamwork.
  • Responsibility.
  • Useful skills.

Examples include:

  • Scouts.
  • Boys’ Brigade.
  • Girls’ Brigade.
  • School clubs.
  • Sports clubs.

F: LESSON PRESENTATION

F1: Teachers’ Activities

  1. Revises employment and unemployment.
  2. Reviews wages, salary and income.
  3. Revises communication.
  4. Reviews accident prevention.
  5. Revises drug-abuse prevention.
  6. Reviews pollution.
  7. Revises agricultural technology.
  8. Reviews youth organisations.
  9. Gives oral and written revision exercises.

F2: Pupils’ Activities

  1. Explain employment and unemployment.
  2. Differentiate between wages and salary.
  3. Mention traditional and modern means of communication.
  4. State accident-prevention measures.
  5. Explain ways of avoiding drug abuse.
  6. Mention types and causes of pollution.
  7. Identify modern farm machines.
  8. Mention youth organisations.
  9. Answer revision questions.

G: CONCLUSION

The teacher revises all the major topics taught during the third term and corrects pupils where necessary. The teacher encourages pupils to study their notes carefully and practise answering questions in preparation for examination.

H: EVALUATION GUIDE

Pupils should be able to answer the following questions:

  1. What is employment?
  2. What is unemployment?
  3. What is self-employment?
  4. State one difference between wages and salary.
  5. Mention four modern means of communication.
  6. State four ways of preventing accidents.
  7. What is drug abuse?
  8. Mention four ways of preventing drug abuse.
  9. Name three types of pollution.
  10. State four ways of controlling pollution.
  11. What is agricultural technology?
  12. Mention three modern farm machines.
  13. Name three youth organisations.
  14. State four values promoted by youth organisations.