class: Primary 5
Term: 3rd Term
Subject: National Values Education
Curriculum Theme: Social Studies
Previous Lesson: Meaning And Types Of Housing
Topic: Features Of Good Housing
Content/Learning Area: Qualities of good housing
Time Allocation: 40 minutes
Performance Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Cognitive Domain: Identify and list the qualities of good housing.
- Affective Domain: Appreciate the importance of living in a clean and well-ventilated house.
- Psychomotor Domain: Draw and label a simple picture of a good house.
- Social Domain: Discuss the importance of good housing to health and safety.
Reference Materials
The following resources were used in planning this lesson:
- 9 Years Basic Education Curriculum
- Abuja Educational Resource Center Scheme of work
- NAPPS National Unified scheme of Work
- Online Information from: Wikipedia - Housing
- Relevant Textbooks
Instructional Materials
To deliver this lesson, the teacher will use the following: Charts showing examples of good and poor housing, Pictures or flashcards of clean and dirty homes, Drawing book and crayons, A sample floor plan or model of a well-planned house, Whiteboard and markers.
Rationale for the Lesson
Understanding good housing helps pupils know how to live in clean, safe homes and avoid diseases caused by poor environments.
Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge
Pupils have previously discussed what a home is and can describe what makes their homes pleasant or not.
Lesson Content
Features Of Good housing
A good house should have features that make it safe and healthy.
The following are qualities of good housing:
- It must have enough windows for fresh air
- It should be clean and neat
- It must have good toilets and bathrooms
- It should have strong walls and roof
- It must be free from insects and animals
- It should have proper drainage
- it must have enough space for the family
- It should be built in a quiet and safe place
Importance of Good Housing
Good housing helps people stay healthy and happy.
the following are importance of good housing:
- It prevents diseases
- It provides safety and protection
- It gives comfort to the family
- It helps children learn well
- It keeps the environment clean
- It allows fresh air and sunlight inside
- It gives peace of mind
Teaching Methods
To deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following methods: Discussion, lecture, explanation, visual aids, demonstration, group work
Instructional Procedures
To deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following steps:
Step 1: Introduction
Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Set Induction
Teacher’s Activity: Tells a short story of a child who got sick from a dirty house, then asks questions.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the story and answer the questions.
Step 2: Qualities of Good Housing
Time: 10 mins
Teaching Skill: Explanation
Teacher’s Activity: Uses chart to explain each quality and shows pictures for better understanding.
Pupils’ Activity: pupils observe and listen as each quality is explained.
Step 3: Importance of Good Housing
Time: 10 mins
Teaching Skill: Discussion
teacher’s Activity: Guides pupils in listing reasons why good housing is vital.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils mention and discuss importance based on examples.
Step 4: Drawing Activity
Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Demonstration
Teacher’s Activity: Shows sample drawing of a good house and guides pupils to draw theirs.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils draw and label a good house.
Step 5: Note-Taking
Time: 3 mins
Teaching Skill: Writing
Teacher’s Activity: Writes summarized notes on the board.Pupils’ Activity: Pupils copy notes into their books.
Step 6: Evaluation/Review
Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Questioning
Teacher’s Activity: Asks questions on features and importance of good housing.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer questions orally.
Objective-aligned checks:
- Identify and list the qualities of good housing.
- Draw and label a simple picture of a good house.
Step 7: Conclusion
time: 2 mins
Teaching Skill: Instructional Closure
Teacher’s Activity: Reviews key points, praises pupils’ efforts, and assigns drawing as homework.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and respond to closing questions.
Lesson Keywords
- housing – A place were people live
- Ventilation – Fresh air flow in a house
- Drainage – Way water moves away from a house
- Comfort – Feeling safe and relaxed
- Cleanliness – Being neat and free from dirt
lesson Evaluation
To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:
- Mention any three features of good housing
- State two reasons why good housing is important
- Draw and label a good house
- Describe what makes your house a good or poor one
- Identify parts of the house that must be kept clean
Assignment/Homework
- draw a picture of your house and label the parts that make it a good house.
- Write down three ways you can help keep your house clean and healthy.
- Ask your parents or guardians about any improvements they plan to make to your house to make it better.
Differentiation
- For slower learners: Slower learners will get simplified explanations and extra visual support.
- For advanced learners: Fast learners will be grouped to help others during the drawing and discussion.
- For visual/auditory/kinesthetic learners: Use more visual aids, encourage active participation through discussions, and incorporate movement activities like acting out cleaning tasks.
Note for Teachers
Make sure to use real-life examples and pictures that pupils can relate to. Encourage pupils to talk about their own houses and how they can improve them.

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