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Social Relations And Cultural Activities - Class 6 Social Studies Revision Notes
The family
- Is a group of people related by blood, marriage or adoption
- Is the smallest social unit in society
Types of families
- Nuclear family
- Extended family
- Single parent family
- The nuclear family
- Is made up of father, mother and children
- Is the most common type of family
- Single parent family
- Is made up of one parent and children
- Extended family
- Is made up of nuclear family and their relatives.
- Father, mother, children, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews, nieces and in-laws.
Needs of family members
- Needs are essential things that human beings require in order to live comfortably They include;
- Basic needs
- Secondary needs
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Basic Needs
- Are things or requirements one must have for survival
- They include;
- Food
- Shelter
- Clothing
- Clean water
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Secondary Needs
- Are things that human being may require in order to make their live more comfortable
- They include;
- Medical care
- Security and protectioniii.
- Property or land
- Entertainment
- Education
- Love
Responsibilities of Family Members
- Responsibilities are roles or duties one is expected to perform or fulfil
Responsibilities of Parents
- Proviing basic needs
- Being role models to their children
- Moulding good morals in their children
- Educating their children
- Providing security and protection for the family
- Listen to and advise their children
- Love, care for and live with their children
- Guiding their children on ways of participating in cultural activities
Responsibilities of the Children
- Going to school and working hard
- Showing good behaviour
- Keeping family secrets
- Obeying, loving and respecting their parents
- Protecting family property
- Serving the community using their talents and abilities
- Preserving and strengthening positive cultural practises
- Helping their parents in doing some household chores
- Ensure their family and community live harmoniously
The School
- A school is a place where pupils go to be taught or to learn
- A school mainly equips learners with knowledge and skills
- A school trains individuals to be responsible or useful members of the society We have government and private schools
The School Motto
- Is a short statement that shows the aims and beliefs of a school
- It may be written on;
- school badge
- school signpost
- school buses/vehicles
- exercise book
- is developed by the;
- teachers
- pupils
- parents
- it reminds pupils to work hard at school and to be a shining example to the other school.
- Its main aim is to motivate learners, teachers and community to work together towards a successful end.
The School Routine
- Is the programme of activities that have been planned to take place everyday in the school
- Day schools and boarding schools have different routines
- A school routine is prepared by the school administration
- School routine should be as per the guidelines of the ministry of education.
- A school fourine is clearly indicated on the school timetable
Importances of a school routine
- It helps the school to run smoothly
- It ensures order and harmony in the school
- Helps in bringing up all round pupils
- Helps to train pupils to be responsibleHelps in proper time mangement
- Helps to strengthen discipline among pupils
- Ensures that all activities in the school are allocated time
The clan system
- A clan is a group of people who have a common ancestor or forefather
- Clan members are related by blood
- Clans were founded by males
- Communities trace their origin through the male ancestor
- Agikuyu clans bear the names ot the nine daughters of gikuyu and mumbi.
- A group of clans make an ethnic group or community
- Members of the same clan are not allowed to marry each other
Functions of a clan
- Clan elders settled disputes among clan members
- Clan owned land on behalf of its members
- Giving a sense of belonging e.g.identity
- Setting rules to govern its members
- Planning and conducting important ceremonies
- Negotiating and paying dowry
- Educating the youth
- Providing comfort to members during hard times
- Safeguarding the values of the clan
- Determining religious practises and beliefs of the clan
- Protecting its members from external attacks
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