WAGES AND INCOME DISTRIBUTION

SUBJECT: SOCIAL STUDIES

TERM: THIRD TERM

WEEK: WEEK 2

CLASS: PRIMARY 4

DURATION: 40 MINUTES

TOPIC: WAGES AND INCOME DISTRIBUTION

UNITS:

1. Meaning of  wages and income
2. Reasons why people work

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

At the end of this discussion in this Module, children should be able to know the:

1. Meaning of  wages and income
2. Reasons why people work

TEACHINNG AND LEARNING MATERIALS

• Whiteboard/chalkboard
• Interactive poster
• Chart
• Interactive video

REFERENCE MATERIALS

• NERDC Basic Education Curriculum for primary school.
• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Online Materials.
• Social Studies for Primary Schools

                    MODULE CONTENT

MEANING OF WAGES AND INCOME:

Wages are what workers gets from his employer for the job done e.g. salaries

Income is the total amount of money a worker earns. It includes his wages profit, interest and rents.

REASONS PEOPLE WORK ARE:

• to  earn wages or salaries to live well
•  be able to help others
• People work to put into practice what they have learnt etc.
• Remain  healthy
• Exercise the body and mind
• For food, clothing and shelter

THE WAYS WORKERS ARE PAID INCLUDE:

• Payment of salaries and allowance
• Promotion for hard work
• Bonuses division paid to workers
• class appointment
• Prize giving etc.

PROBLEMS OF WAGES AND INCOME

1. Low wages
2. Delay in payment
3. Stagnation, etc.
4. Non – recognition
5. Biases

PRESENTATION

• The Teacher revises the previous lesson.
• The Teacher introduces the topic.
• The Teacher explains the lessons.

EVALUATIVE ACTIVITIES

• What is the difference between wages and income?
• Mention three Reasons why people work.

CONCLUSION: the teacher summarize the lesson.