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PRIMARY 5: SOCIAL STUDIES – SECOND TERM | WEEK 6

Updated February 9, 2026Primary 5, Second Term, Social Studies

TOPIC: RESOURCE DISTRIBUTION

A: TEACHING AND LEARNING MATERIALS

  1. Map of Nigeria.
  2. Pictures of natural resources.
  3. Resource distribution chart.
  4. Flashcards.
  5. Pupils’ notebooks.

B: REFERENCE MATERIALS

  1. Scheme of work.
  2. Recommended Social Studies textbook for Primary 5.
  3. Online educational resources.

C: PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE

The pupils have learnt about resources, savings, capital and the importance of using resources properly.

D: PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

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

  1. Explain resource distribution.
  2. Mention types of resources.
  3. Identify resources found in different parts of Nigeria.
  4. Explain why resources are not evenly distributed.
  5. State effects of unequal distribution.
  6. Suggest ways to promote balanced development.

E: CONTENT

Meaning of Resource Distribution

Resource distribution means the way resources are spread across different places.

Types of Resources

Resources may be:

  1. Natural resources.
  2. Human resources.
  3. Capital resources.

Examples of Natural Resources in Nigeria

Nigeria has resources such as:

  • Crude oil.
  • Coal.
  • Limestone.
  • Tin.
  • Gold.
  • Timber.
  • Agricultural land.
  • Rivers.

Different resources are found in different parts of the country.

Why Resources Are Unevenly Distributed

Resources are not evenly distributed because:

  1. Soil differs from place to place.
  2. Climate differs.
  3. Minerals occur in different locations.
  4. Water resources vary.
  5. Population differs.
  6. Industrial development is not equal.

Effects of Unequal Distribution

Unequal distribution may lead to:

  • Migration.
  • Overcrowding.
  • Unemployment in some areas.
  • Pressure on public services.
  • Uneven development.

Ways to Promote Balanced Development

Government can:

  1. Build industries in different regions.
  2. Provide roads and electricity.
  3. Support agriculture.
  4. Develop rural areas.
  5. Create jobs.
  6. Improve schools and healthcare.

F: LESSON PRESENTATION

F1: Teachers’ Activities

  1. Explains resource distribution.
  2. Shows the Nigerian map.
  3. Identifies examples of resources.
  4. Explains uneven distribution.
  5. Discusses effects.
  6. Suggests solutions.
  7. Guides pupils to locate selected resource areas.

F2: Pupils’ Activities

  1. Explain resource distribution.
  2. Mention types of resources.
  3. Identify natural resources.
  4. Locate some resource areas.
  5. State effects of unequal distribution.
  6. Suggest ways to improve development.
  7. Participate in class discussion.

G: CONCLUSION

The teacher revises resource distribution and explains that different parts of Nigeria possess different resources. The teacher encourages pupils to appreciate and protect resources in all parts of the country.

H: EVALUATION GUIDE

Pupils should be able to answer the following questions:

  1. What is resource distribution?
  2. Mention three types of resources.
  3. List five natural resources found in Nigeria.
  4. State three reasons resources are unevenly distributed.
  5. Mention four effects of unequal distribution.
  6. State four ways to promote balanced development.
  7. Why should resources be properly managed?