PRIMARY 4: SOCIAL STUDIES – THIRD TERM | WEEK 3

TOPIC: COMMUNICATION

A: TEACHING AND LEARNING MATERIALS

1. Pictures of telephone, radio and television.
2. Pictures of talking drums and town criers.
3. Communication flashcards.
4. Mobile phone illustration.
5. 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 communicated with family members, teachers and friends through speaking, writing and other means.

D: PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

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

1. Define communication.
2. State the importance of communication.
3. Identify types of communication.
4. Mention traditional means of communication.
5. Mention modern means of communication.
6. Differentiate between traditional and modern communication.
7. State ways of using communication responsibly.

E: CONTENT

Meaning of Communication

Communication is the process of sending and receiving information, ideas or messages. Communication can take place through:

• Speaking.
• Writing.
• Signs.
• Pictures.
• Electronic devices.

Importance of Communication

Communication helps people to:

1. Share information.
2. Give instructions.
3. Ask questions.
4. Express feelings.
5. Learn new things.
6. Maintain relationships.
7. Warn others of danger.

Types of Communication

Communication may be:

1. Oral communication.
2. Written communication.
3. Visual communication.
4. Electronic communication.

Traditional Means of Communication

Traditional means include:

• Talking drum.
• Town crier.
• Gong.
• Horn.
• Smoke signals.
• Hand signals.
• Messengers.

Modern Means of Communication

Modern means include: 📱 Mobile phone 📻 Radio 📺 Television 💻 Computer ✉️ Email 🌐 Internet

Differences Between Traditional and Modern Communication

Traditional communication:

• Often serves a small community.
• May depend on sound, symbols or messengers.
• Can be slower over long distances.

Modern communication:

• Can reach many people quickly.
• Can send messages over long distances.
• Often uses electronic devices.

Responsible Communication

We should:

1. Speak politely.
2. Tell the truth.
3. Avoid spreading false information.
4. Avoid insulting others.
5. Use communication devices responsibly.

F: LESSON PRESENTATION

F1: Teachers’ Activities

1. Demonstrates simple communication.
2. Explains the meaning of communication.
3. Discusses its importance.
4. Shows traditional communication pictures.
5. Shows modern communication devices.
6. Compares traditional and modern methods.
7. Explains responsible communication.

F2: Pupils’ Activities

1. Define communication.
2. Give examples of communication.
3. Mention its importance.
4. Identify traditional means.
5. Identify modern means.
6. State differences between both.
7. Mention responsible communication habits.

G: CONCLUSION

The teacher revises the meaning, importance and types of communication. The teacher encourages pupils to communicate clearly, politely and responsibly.

H: EVALUATION GUIDE

Pupils should be able to answer the following questions:

1. What is communication?
2. Mention four importance of communication.
3. Name three types of communication.
4. Mention four traditional means of communication.
5. Mention four modern means of communication.
6. State two differences between traditional and modern communication.
7. Mention three ways of communicating responsibly.