Class: Primary Three
Term: First Term
Subject: National Values Education
Curriculum Theme: Social Studies
Previous Lesson:
Topic: The Nuclear Family and Extended Family
Content/Learning Area: The Concept of Family, Types of Families, Nuclear Family, Extended family
Time Allocation: 40 minutes

Performance Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain:

1. Define what a family is.
2.List the types of families.
3. Define a nuclear family.
4. Define an extended family.

Psychomotor Domain:

1.Actively participate in class discussions.
2. Give examples of nuclear and extended families.

Affective Domain:

1. Appreciate the importance of family.
2. Show respect for family members.

Social Domain:

1. Work cooperatively with peers.
2. Share ideas and examples respectfully.

Reference Materials

9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum
Abuja Educational Resource Center scheme of Work
NAPPS National Unified Scheme of Work
Online Data
relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials

To deliver this lesson, the teacher will use a whiteboard or chart paper, markers, and relevant pictures or illustrations of families.

rationale for the Lesson

Understanding family structures is crucial for developing social skills and appreciating diverse family dynamics. This lesson lays the foundation for future lessons on family values and responsibilities.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

The teacher will begin by asking pupils to share what comes to mind when they hear the word “family.” The teacher will then introduce the topic of different types of families.

Lesson Content

The Concept of Family

A family is a group of people connected by blood, marriage, or adoption, who live together and share responsibilities.

Types of Families

Families can be categorized based on their structure and composition. These include:

The following are the types of families:

Nuclear Family
Extended Family
single-Parent Family
Blended Family
Adoptive Family

Nuclear family

A nuclear family is a small family unit made up of parents and their children.

Extended Family

An extended family is a larger group including parents, children, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Nuclear and Extended Families

A family is a group of people connected by birth, marriage, adoption or long-term care and responsibility. A nuclear family commonly includes parent or parents and children. An extended family may include grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives.

Families have different structures. What matters is safe care, respect, cooperation and responsibility. Pupils should not mock a classmate because the classmate lives with one parent, relatives, guardians or an adoptive family.

Teaching Methods

To deliver this lesson,‌ ⁤the teacher will⁤ adopt⁤ the following methods: Discussion, Clarification, Question and Answer.

Instructional Procedures

To deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following steps:

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Questioning
Teacher’s Activity: Asks pupils to share their understanding of the word “family.” Introduces the lesson topic.
Pupils’ Activity: Share their ideas and listen attentively.

Step 2: Clarification of Key Concepts

Time: 15 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explanation
Teacher’s Activity: Explains the definition of a family and the two main types: nuclear and extended families.
Pupils’ Activity: Listen attentively and take notes.

Step 3: Presentation/Guided Practice

Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Guided Practice
Teacher’s Activity: Provides examples of nuclear and extended families, using pictures or real-life scenarios. Asks pupils to identify the type of family in each example.
Pupils’ Activity: Participate in identifying family types and offer their own examples.

Step 4: Autonomous practice

Time: 5 minutes
teaching Skill: Self-reliant Practice
Teacher’s Activity: Asks pupils to draw their own family and identify it as nuclear or extended.
Pupils’ Activity: Draw their families and identify the type.

Step 5: Note-taking

Time: 2 minutes
Teaching Skill: Note-Taking
Teacher’s Activity: Guides pupils in summarizing key concepts in their notebooks.
Pupils’ Activity: Write down key points.

Step 6: Evaluation/Review

Time: 3 minutes
Teaching Skill: Questioning
Teacher’s Activity: Asks review questions to assess understanding.
Pupils’ Activity: Answer the review questions.

Objective-aligned checks:

Define what a family is.
List the types of families.
Define a nuclear family.

Step 7: Conclusion

Time: 2 minutes
Teaching skill: Summarizing
Teacher’s Activity: Summarizes the key concepts and assigns homework.
Pupils’ Activity: Listen and note the homework assignment.

Lesson Keywords

Family – A group of people related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
Nuclear family – A family consisting of parents and their children.
Extended Family – A family including parents, children, and other relatives like grandparents, aunts, and uncles.

Lesson Evaluation

To evaluate the learning,the teacher asks pupils to:

What is a family?
What are the two main types of families?
Describe a nuclear family. Give an example.
Describe an extended family. Give an example.
Can you draw a picture of your family and tell me if it is a nuclear or extended family?

Assignment/Homework

Draw a picture of your family.
Label your family as either a nuclear or extended family.
Write a short paragraph describing what you like most about your family.

Differentiation

For slower learners: Provide one-on-one assistance and simplified explanations.
For advanced learners: Encourage them to research and present different family structures from other cultures.
For visual/auditory/kinesthetic learners: Use visual aids,discussions,and hands-on activities to cater to different learning styles.

Note for Teachers

Ensure to use real-life examples and visual aids to make the lesson engaging and relatable for the pupils. Encourage active participation and create a supportive environment for sharing personal experiences.