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Subject: Social Studies
Semester: 1
Period: 3
Week: 17
School Name:
Teacher’s Name:
Subject: Social Studies
Grade Level: Grade 1
Date: Week 17
Lesson Duration: 45 minutes
Week & Period: Week 17, Period 3
Topic: Natural Resources
Sub-topic: Resources for energy and revenue generation
Learning Objectives
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
Distinguish resources used for energy from those used for income
Understand the importance of managing resources wisely
Previous Knowledge
Students already know that people use water, wood, and fuel for daily life.
Instructional Materials
Charts showing crude oil, coal, sunlight, rivers, minerals, and crops
Lesson Development – ABC Model
A – Anticipation (Warm-up / Starter)
Time: 5–10 minutes
Teacher asks: “What do we use to cook food? What does Nigeria sell to other countries?”
B – Building Knowledge (Main Lesson Body)
Time: 25–30 minutes
Definition of Natural Resources:
- Natural resources are gifts of nature that we use for daily life.
- Examples: water, soil, coal, crude oil, sunlight, forests, minerals, cocoa, gold.
Types of Natural Resources:
- Energy Resources:
- Used to produce light, heat, and power.
- Examples: coal, crude oil, gas, sunlight, water (hydropower).
- Revenue Resources:
- Sold to earn money for the country.
- Examples: crude oil, cocoa, gold, timber, minerals.
Demonstration:
- Teacher shows pictures of different natural resources and explains their uses.
- Discuss how some resources give energy and others give income.
Practical Activity:
- Learners are given pictures of natural resources.
- Students group the pictures into “Energy Resources” and “Revenue Resources.”
- Discuss why it is important to use resources wisely and avoid wasting them.
Learners’ Activities (Expanded):
- Name natural resources they see around their homes or communities.
- Classify each as either an energy resource or a revenue resource.
- Discuss how people depend on resources for cooking, electricity, money, and trade.
- Draw a picture showing an energy resource and a revenue resource.
Assessment Checks:
- Ask learners, “Name one resource used for energy.”
- Ask learners, “Name one resource that brings money to Nigeria.”
- Observe learners during grouping activity and discussion to ensure understanding.
Notes (Expanded & Detailed):
- Energy resources give us light, heat, and power for homes, schools, and factories.
- Revenue resources generate money for the country when sold locally or internationally.
- Using resources wisely ensures future generations also benefit.
- Encourage learners to conserve water, plant trees, and avoid wasting materials.
Example Questions for Learners:
- “Name one energy resource used to make electricity.”
- “Give one resource that brings money to the country.”
- “Why should we not waste natural resources?”
Assignment:
- Draw two pictures: one of an energy resource and one of a revenue resource.
- Write one sentence explaining why it is important to take care of natural resources.
C – Consolidation (Conclusion & Assessment)
Time: 5–10 minutes
Summary: Natural resources are important for energy and income, and we must use them wisely.
Evaluation Method (Expanded)
Exit slip/quiz: Learners list one energy resource and one revenue resource. Teacher will collect slips and provide oral feedback.
Assignment (Expanded)
Learners draw one natural resource and label it as energy or income.
Follow-up Activity
Prepare learners for Week 18: Assessment on Environment and Resources.
Differentiation / Inclusive Strategies
Provide real samples (stones, water, leaves) for learners who learn better with touch. Allow oral responses instead of written for weaker learners.
Teacher’s Reflection (After Class)
What worked well? ___________________________________________
What needs improvement? ____________________________________
Students’ engagement level: ☑ High ☑ Medium ☑ Low