Class: Junior Secondary School 1 (JSS1, JSS 1)
Term: 1st Term
Week: 7
Age: 12 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Subject: National Value Education
Curriculum Theme: Social Studies
Previous Lesson: Social Environment, Types of Family, and Roles of Family Members
Topic: Secondary Social Group
Subject Matter: Types, Structure, Roles and Responsibilities of Members

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain:
(a) Identify different types of secondary social groups.
(b) Describe the structure of secondary social groups.
Affective Domain:
(a) Appreciate the importance of belonging to and participating in secondary social groups.
Psychomotor Domain:
(a) Draw simple organizational charts of secondary social groups.
Social Domain:
(a) Work in groups to discuss roles and responsibilities of members of secondary social groups.

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

9 Years Basic Education Curriculum
Lagos State Unified Scheme of work for Junior Secondary Schools
Britannica – “Social Group” (https://www.britannica.com/topic/social-group)
Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

Charts showing types of social groups
Organizational charts of secondary social groups (e.g. school clubs, associations)
Flash cards with roles and responsibilities of group members
Pictures or videos of secondary social groups in action
Whiteboard and markers

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson helps students understand secondary social groups, their structures, roles, and responsibilities, which are vital for cooperation, discipline, and civic life.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils have basic knowledge of primary social groups such as family and peer groups and can relate to how members interact and support one another.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

Secondary Social Group

A secondary social group is a large group of people who relate with one another to achieve specific goals. Relationships in such groups are formal and based on rules.

Types of Secondary Social Groups

Secondary social groups can take different forms depending on their purpose and goals.

The following are types of secondary social groups:

Political groups such as political parties.
Educational groups such as school associations and clubs.
Religious groups such as church societies and Islamic associations.
Economic groups such as trade unions and cooperatives.
Professional groups such as Nigerian Bar Association and Medical Association.

Structure of Secondary Social Groups

The structure of secondary social groups refers to how leadership and authority are organized. Most groups have a formal arrangement that defines how activities are carried out.

The following are the basic structures of secondary social groups:

Leaders or executives such as chairperson, president, or coordinator.
Members who follow the rules and contribute to activities.
Committees or sub-groups that handle special duties.
Written rules and regulations (constitution or by-laws).
Meetings for decision-making and planning.

Roles of Members of Secondary Social Groups

Every member of a secondary social group has specific roles that ensure smooth functioning of the group.

The following are roles of members:

Attending meetings regularly.
Contributing ideas and opinions during discussions.
Supporting group projects and activities.
Respecting leaders and fellow members.
Following the group’s rules and regulations.

Responsibilities of Members of Secondary Social Groups

Responsibilities are duties that members are expected to perform for the success of the group.

The following are responsibilities of members:

Payment of dues and levies when required.
Active participation in group assignments and events.
Obeying decisions taken by the group.
Promoting the image of the group positively in society.
Protecting the property and resources of the group.

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques:

Discussion, Lecture, Explanation, Demonstration, Group Work, Question and Answer, Use of Visual Aids

Instructional Procedures

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

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Set Induction
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher asks pupils to mention examples of clubs, associations, or groups they know in school or community and links it to the concept of secondary social groups.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond with examples of clubs or associations they know.
Learning Point: Pupils are introduced to the idea of secondary social groups.

Step 2: Types of Secondary Social Groups

Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explanation
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher explains the types of secondary social groups and gives relevant examples.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen, identify, and copy the types.
Learning Point: Pupils understand the various types of secondary social groups.

Step 3: Structure of Secondary Social Groups

Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Illustration
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher shows organizational charts of social groups and explains their structure.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils study the charts and attempt drawing simple organizational structures.
Learning Point: Pupils know how secondary social groups are structured.

Step 4: Roles and Responsibilities of Members

Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Discussion
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher discusses roles and responsibilities of members, using examples from school clubs.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils share their experiences in group participation.
Learning Point: Pupils understand their roles and responsibilities as members of social groups.

Step 5: Note-Taking

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explanation
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher dictates or writes the board summary for pupils to copy.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils copy the notes into their exercise books.
Learning Point: Pupils have a written record of the lesson.

Step 6: Evaluation/Review

Time: 3 minutes
Teaching Skill: Questioning
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher evaluates the learning by asking the following questions:

List three types of secondary social groups.
Mention two structures of secondary social groups.
State three roles of members of secondary social groups.
Give two responsibilities of members of secondary social groups.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer questions orally.
Learning Point: Pupils demonstrate understanding of the lesson objectives.

Step 7: Conclusion

Time: 2 minutes
Teaching Skill: Reinforcement
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher summarizes the lesson and encourages pupils to participate responsibly in their school and community groups.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and ask questions where necessary.
Learning Point: Pupils appreciate the importance of roles and responsibilities in secondary social groups.

Home Task: Write a short, evidence-based paragraph about one safe and relevant example of Secondary Social Group.

Lesson Keywords

Secondary group – large, formal group with specific goals
Structure – organized system of leadership and rules in a group
Roles – actions expected of members in a group
Responsibilities – duties and obligations of group members
Association – an organized body formed for a common purpose

Differentiation

Teacher supports slower learners with simpler examples and visuals, while faster learners are tasked with drawing detailed organizational charts of social groups.

Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Encourage pupils to relate the lesson to their own school clubs or associations. Ensure equal participation during discussions and emphasize discipline and cooperation.