Meaning Of Social Injustice for Primary 5

Class: Primary 5
Term: 3rd Term
Subject: National Values Education
Curriculum Theme: Civic Education
Previous Lesson: Ways Of Encouraging Hard Work
Topic: Meaning Of Social Injustice
Content/Learning Area: Meaning Of Social Injustice
Time Allocation: 40 minutes

Performance Objectives

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

• Cognitive Domain: Explain the meaning of social injustice and identify examples in daily life.
• Affective Domain: Show sensitivity towards people who suffer social injustice.
• Psychomotor Domain: Participate in role-plays illustrating social injustice.
• Social Domain: Cooperate with others to discuss ways to promote fairness in the community.

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

• 9 Years Basic Education Curriculum
• Abuja Educational Resource Center Scheme of work
• NAPPS National Unified Scheme of Work
• Online Details from: Wikipedia – Social justice
• Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials

To deliver this lesson, the teacher will use the following:

• Chart showing examples of social injustice
• Pictures illustrating fairness and unfairness
• storybooks or role-play scripts
• Whiteboard and markers

Rationale for the Lesson

understanding social injustice helps pupils recognize unfair treatment and promotes fairness in their daily lives, building peaceful and respectful communities.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils should have basic knowledge of fairness and respect for others from previous civic education lessons and daily interactions.

Lesson Content

Meaning Of Social Injustice

Social injustice means unfair treatment of people in society. It happens when some people do not get equal rights or opportunities as of who thay are.

Causes of Social Injustice

Social injustice happens becuase of many reasons. These include:

The following are causes of social injustice:

1. Discrimination based on skin color or tribe
2. Poverty that limits opportunities
3. Unequal access to education or jobs
4. Ignorance or unfair laws
5. Prejudice or bias against certain groups
6. Corruption and abuse of power
7. Lack of awareness and understanding

Examples of Social Injustice

The following are common examples of social injustice:

1. Some children not allowed to go to school
2. People being paid differently for the same work
3. Denying someone a job because of their background
4. Treating people unfairly because of their religion
5. Not providing clean water to certain communities
6. Lack of access to healthcare for certain groups
7. Unequal treatment by law enforcement

Effects of Social Injustice

Social injustice causes problems for individuals and communities. These include:

The following are effects of social injustice:

1. poverty and suffering
2. Unhappiness and anger
3. Lack of trust among people
4. Social conflicts and fights
5. Slow development of communities
6. Increased crime rates
7. Political instability

Teaching Methods

To deliver this lesson,‌ ⁤the teacher will⁤ adopt⁤ the following methods: Discussion,Storytelling,Explanation,Visual Aids,role Play,Group Work

Instructional Procedures

To deliver this lesson,the teacher will adopt the following steps:

step 1: Introduction

Time: 5min
Teaching Skill: Set Induction
Teacher’s Activity: Use a short story about unfair treatment to introduce the lesson. Ask pupils questions about fairness.Pupils’ Activity: Listen and answer questions

Step 2: Causes of Social Injustice

Time: 8min
Teaching Skill: Explanation
Teacher’s Activity: Explain causes of social injustice using pictures and examples.
Pupils’ Activity: Observe pictures, ask questions

Step 3: Examples of Social Injustice

Time: 8min
Teaching Skill: Discussion
Teacher’s Activity: discuss real-life examples of social injustice with pupils.
Pupils’ Activity: Share examples from their surroundings

Step 4: Effects of Social Injustice

Time: 7min
Teaching Skill: Explanation
Teacher’s Activity: Explain the effects of social injustice on people and communities.
Pupils’ Activity: Take notes, ask questions

Step 5: Role Play

Time: 7min
Teaching Skill: Role Play
Teacher’s Activity: Organize pupils into groups to act out short scenarios showing social injustice and fairness.
pupils’ Activity: Perform role plays in groups

Step 6: Note-Taking

Time: 3min
Teaching Skill: Guided Writing
Teacher’s Activity: Guide pupils to copy key points in their notebooks clearly and neatly.
Pupils’ Activity: Copy notes

Step 7: Evaluation/Review

Time: 5min
Teaching skill: Questioning
Teacher’s Activity: Ask questions to assess understanding of social injustice meaning, causes, effects, and examples.
Pupils’ Activity: Answer questions

Objective-aligned checks:

1. Explain the meaning of social injustice and identify examples in daily life.
2. Show sensitivity towards people who suffer social injustice.

Step 8: Conclusion

Time: 2min
Teaching Skill: Instructional
Teacher’s Activity: Summarize key points and encourage pupils to promote fairness in school and home.
pupils’ Activity: Listen and respond

Lesson Keywords

• Social Injustice: Unfair treatment of people
• Discrimination: Treating someone unfairly because of who they are
• Fairness: Treating people equally and justly
• Prejudice: Having a negative opinion without knowing facts
• Role Play: Acting out situations to understand ideas
• Equality: The state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities
• Marginalization: Treatment of a person or group as insignificant or peripheral

Lesson Evaluation

to evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

1. define social injustice in their own words.
2. List three causes of social injustice.
3. Give two examples of social injustice they know.
4. Explain one effect of social injustice on people.
5. Participate in a role play showing fairness or social injustice.

Assignment/Homework

1. Write a short paragraph about a time you witnessed fairness or unfairness.
2. List three ways you can promote fairness in your school or community.
3. Research and write down one example of social injustice in Nigeria.

Differentiation

• For slower learners: Provide simpler examples and guided support.
• For advanced learners: Allow advanced pupils to give additional examples or lead group discussions.
• For visual/auditory/kinesthetic learners: Use visuals to support understanding for all pupils. Incorporate role-playing and group discussions to cater to different learning styles.

Note for Teachers

Use real-life examples familiar to pupils to make the lesson relatable. Encourage respectful discussion and empathy during role plays.Monitor group work closely to ensure active participation.