Topic 5: Work - Civics Notes Form 1

Topic 5: Work - Civics Notes Form 1, meaning and types of work, importance of work, Download free notes on Work.

Work is any lawful activity that a person does earn a living. People work to produce goods and services.

People must participate in activities that will improve their living standards as well as develop the nation.

WORK-RELATED ACTIVITIES

Work-related activities can be physical and mental. Members of society engage in activities according to their abilities and knowledge.

The following are some of the activities which different people in the society.


 

ACTIVITIES

TYPES OF GOOD PRODUCED

 1FARMINGCrops e.g. maize, rice, and cassava
 2LIVES STOCK KEEPINGLives stock and their products. Milk, skin, meat
 3FISHINGFish
 4MININGMinerals e.g. gold, coa,l and diamond
 5BRICKBricks
 6CARPENTRYFurniture e.g. table, chair and desks.

 

ACTIVITIES

TYPES OF GOOD PRODUCED

 1BankingFinancial transaction
 2TransportationTransporting good of people
 3Communication and informationProvision of information
 4Health serviceHealth care
 5TeachingProvision of education
 6TourismLeisure

IMPORTANCE OF WORK

1. WORK FOR SELF – DEVELOPMENT

1. We get our basic needs from working. To get food, clothes and shelter.

2. Work improves the economic position of a family and a nation.

3. Work keeps people busy. They do not have time to engage in criminal activities.

4. Work as an identify in the society. They identity each other as judge, carpenters, photographers, engineers.

5. Work brings respects a person who work hard is respected in the society.

6. Work makes people innovative. They come up with solutions to problems.

7. Work is the basic for human life.

2. WORK FOR NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

National development

Refer to the improvement in the life of the people in a country. When the people in a country work hard, increase the country production.

This makes the economy grow. Work involves the lives of people by producing good and service.

Work in enable people to pay taxes to the government.

Work enables the government to provide social services such as health care, education and security.

Work enable government engage in development projects such as building road and industries.

Previous Post Next Post

نموذج الاتصال