Class: Junior Secondary School 2 (JSS2, JSS 2)
Term: 1st Term
Week: 1
Age: 13 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Subject: Pre-Vocational Studies
Curriculum Theme: Home Economics
Previous Lesson:
Topic: Resource And Decision Making
Subject Matter: Meaning of family resources, Types of family resources, Meaning of decision making, Steps in decision making, Simple decision making, Personal decision making

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain:
(a) Identify and explain the meaning of family resources and decision making and the different types of family resources.
(b) Describe the steps involved in decision making.
Affective Domain:
(a) Appreciate the need for wise use of family resources.
(b) Develop positive attitudes towards making good personal and family decisions.
Psychomotor Domain:
(a) Demonstrate how to make simple and personal decisions using practical examples.
Social Domain:
(a) Participate actively in group discussions and cooperative decision-making exercises.

Reference Materials

The following resources was used in planning this lesson:

9 Years Basic Education Curriculum
Lagos State Unified Scheme of work for Junior Secondary Schools
Wikipedia – Resource
Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

Charts showing examples of family resources
Flash cards listing steps in decision making
Household items (money, utensils, clothing) as real-life resource examples
Whiteboard and markers
Pictures of people making decisions in daily life

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson helps students understand how to identify and manage family resources wisely and teaches them how to make thoughtful and effective decisions in daily life.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils are familiar with the concept of the family and some basic household items, as well as how choices are made in their homes and schools.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

Resources and Decision Making

Meaning of Family Resources

Family resources are the things that individuals and families use to meet their needs and achieve their goals. These resources help families to live comfortably and manage daily life effectively.

The following are types of family resources:

Human Resources: These are the skills, knowledge, time, energy, and abilities of family members.
Material Resources: These include physical items such as money, food, clothes, land, buildings, furniture, and tools.
Natural Resources: These are resources provided by nature like water, air, sunlight, and soil.
Community Resources: Facilities or services available in the community such as schools, hospitals, markets, and libraries.

Meaning of Decision Making

Decision making is the process of choosing the best option from different possible choices in order to solve a problem or achieve a goal. Every family and individual makes decisions daily on how to use available resources.

Steps in Decision Making

The following are steps involved in decision making:

Identify the problem: Know what decision needs to be made.
Gather information: Collect all necessary facts and details.
Consider alternatives: Think about different options or choices.
Evaluate the alternatives: Weigh the advantages and disadvantages of each option.
Make a choice: Choose the best alternative.
Take action: Put the chosen decision into practice.
Evaluate the result: Check if the decision gave a good result; if not, try another option.

Simple Decision Making

Simple decision making involves making quick and easy choices that do not require long thinking or planning. These are often daily decisions that can be changed easily.

Examples include:

Deciding what to wear to school.
Choosing what food to eat.
Deciding when to do homework.

Personal Decision Making

Personal decision making involves choosing actions or plans that affect an individual directly. It requires thinking carefully about one’s goals, values, and possible outcomes before deciding.

Examples include:

Choosing friends to associate with.
Deciding how to spend pocket money.
Choosing a subject or career interest.

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques:

Discussion, Lecture, Explanation, Brainstorming, Demonstration, Question and Answer, Group Work, Role Play

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: The teacher begins by asking pupils about how they or their parents decide what to buy or do at home.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond with examples from their home experiences.
Learning Point: Pupils are introduced to the concept of resources and decision making.

Step 2: Meaning and Types of Family Resources

Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explanation
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains the meaning of family resources and uses charts to show examples of human, material, natural, and community resources.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe the charts and identify resources around them.
Learning Point: Pupils understand the meaning and types of family resources.

Step 3: Meaning and Steps in Decision Making

Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Discussion
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher discusses what decision making means and explains the steps involved using flash cards.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils participate by listing choices they make daily and relating them to the decision-making steps.
Learning Point: Pupils understand the process of making good decisions.

Step 4: Simple and Personal Decision Making

Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Demonstration
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher demonstrates examples of simple and personal decisions using real-life scenarios and invites pupils to act them out in short role plays.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils participate in role plays and explain how decisions were made.
Learning Point: Pupils learn to apply decision-making skills in their daily lives.

Step 5: Note-Taking

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explanation
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher dictates or writes the board summary for pupils to copy.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils write down the lesson summary in their exercise books.
Learning Point: Pupils have written records for revision.

Step 6: Evaluation/Review

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

What are family resources?
List the four types of family resources.
State any three steps in decision making.
Give two examples of simple decisions.
Mention two examples of personal decisions.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer the questions orally.
Learning Point: Pupils demonstrate understanding of family resources and decision-making.

Step 7: Conclusion

Time: 2 minutes
Teaching Skill: Reinforcement
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher summarizes the main points and encourages pupils to make wise decisions and manage family resources properly.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and ask final questions.
Learning Point: Pupils appreciate the value of careful decision making and proper resource use.

Lesson Keywords

Resources – things used to meet needs or achieve goals
Decision Making – process of choosing among options
Human Resources – skills and energy of people
Alternatives – different choices or options available
Evaluation – judging or checking the result of a decision

Differentiation

Teacher supports slower learners with visual examples and simpler definitions while encouraging faster learners to create their own examples of decision-making situations.

Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Ensure pupils participate in discussions and role plays to make the topic practical. Relate examples to their everyday family and school experiences for better understanding.