Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term - Junior Secondary School 3

Term: 1^st Term

Week: 3

Class: Junior Secondary School 3

Age: 14 years

Duration: 40 minutes of 2 periods each

Date:       

Subject:      Social Studies

Topic:-       Promoting peace in our society

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to

1. Explain the meaning of peace
2. Discuss the different types of peace
3. State the importance of peace in our society
4. Discuss ways of promoting peace in our society

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, questions and answers, demonstration, videos from source

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Videos, loud speaker, textbook, pictures

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

PERIOD 1-2-2

PRESENTATION	TEACHER’S ACTIVITY	STUDENT’S ACTIVITY
STEP 1 INTRODUCTION	The teacher revises the previous lesson on harmful traditional practices	Students pay attention
STEP 2 EXPLANATION	She explains the meaning of peace She discusses the types of peace	Students pay attention and participates
STEP 3 DEMONSTRATION	She highlights the importance of peace in our society She further ways we can promote peace in our society	Students pay attention and participate
STEP 4 NOTE TAKING	The teacher writes a summarized note on the board	The students copy the note in their books

 

NOTE

PEACE

Peace is a stress-free state of security and calmness that comes when

there's no fighting or war, everything coexisting in perfect harmony and

freedom.

TYPES OF PEACE

1. Positive peace: this is the kind of peace that occurs naturally when

people decide to live in peace with one another

2. Negative peace: this is the kind of peace that is imposed or forced on

people

IMPORTANCE OF PEACE

1. It brings about economic development and growth
2. when there is peace, there is harmony, progress and unity
3. the presence of peace is the absence of political instability
4. it removes fear, tension and feelings of insecurity
5. it allows for cooperation
6. Governments and private businesses are able to function effectively

WAYS OF PROMOTING PEACE

1. Sensitization and orientation on the value of peace
2. Advocacy campaigns for peace
3. Protection of fundamental human rights
4. Justice, equity and tolerance should be encouraged and implemented for all

5. Government should be transparent and accountable in all their dealings
   

 

EVALUATION:    1. Define Peaces

2. Explain the types of peace
3. State the importance of peace
4. Discuss ways peace can be promoted

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positively