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PRIMARY 5: SOCIAL STUDIES – SECOND TERM | WEEK 9

Updated March 2, 2026Primary 5, Second Term, Social Studies

TOPIC: COMMUNICATION

A: TEACHING AND LEARNING MATERIALS

  1. Pictures of telephones, radios and televisions.
  2. Traditional communication instruments.
  3. Communication 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 communicate with family members, teachers and friends through speech, writing, phones and other means.

D: PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

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

  1. Explain communication.
  2. Mention traditional means of communication.
  3. Mention modern means of communication.
  4. State uses of communication.
  5. Mention advantages of modern communication.
  6. State problems associated with communication devices.

E: CONTENT

Meaning of Communication

Communication is the process of sending and receiving information, ideas or messages.

Traditional Means of Communication

Traditional means include:

  • Talking drums.
  • Town criers.
  • Gong.
  • Horn.
  • Smoke signals.
  • Messengers.
  • Letters.

Modern Means of Communication

Modern means include: 📱 Mobile phones. 📻 Radio. 📺 Television. 💻 Computers. 📧 Email. 🌐 Internet.

Uses of Communication

Communication helps people to:

  1. Share information.
  2. Give instructions.
  3. Learn.
  4. Conduct business.
  5. Warn people of danger.
  6. Keep in touch with others.

Advantages of Modern Communication

Modern communication:

  • Is fast.
  • Can reach many people.
  • Connects people over long distances.
  • Supports learning and business.

Problems of Communication Devices

Problems may include:

  1. High cost.
  2. Poor network.
  3. Electricity failure.
  4. False information.
  5. Distraction.
  6. Cyberbullying and online misuse.

F: LESSON PRESENTATION

F1: Teachers’ Activities

  1. Explains communication.
  2. Shows traditional communication materials.
  3. Shows pictures of modern devices.
  4. Discusses uses of communication.
  5. Explains advantages.
  6. Discusses problems.
  7. Emphasises responsible use of communication devices.

F2: Pupils’ Activities

  1. Explain communication.
  2. Mention traditional means.
  3. Identify modern means.
  4. State uses.
  5. Mention advantages.
  6. Discuss possible problems.
  7. Demonstrate responsible communication.

G: CONCLUSION

The teacher revises traditional and modern means of communication and their uses. The teacher encourages pupils to use communication devices responsibly and respectfully.

H: EVALUATION GUIDE

Pupils should be able to answer the following questions:

  1. What is communication?
  2. Mention four traditional means of communication.
  3. Mention five modern means of communication.
  4. State four uses of communication.
  5. Mention three advantages of modern communication.
  6. State three problems associated with communication devices.
  7. Mention one way pupils can use communication devices responsibly.