Lesson Note on The Family – Qualities of a good family for Primary 1
Primary 1 Social Studies lesson on "Family" explores the qualities of a good family through discussions, group activities, and presentations. Students will learn about love, care, support, communication, and respect as key elements of a strong family unit
Class: Primary One
Term: first Term
Subject: National Values Education
Curriculum Theme: Social Studies
Previous Lesson: Good Moral Values
Topic: Family
Content/Learning Area: Qualities of a Good Family, What is a Family
Time Allocation: 40 minutes
Performance Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Cognitive domain:
- Define what a family is.
- List three qualities of a good family.
- Psychomotor Domain:
- Actively participate in class discussions.
- Write down answers to evaluation questions.
- Affective Domain:
- Show thankfulness for family.
- Value the importance of family relationships.
- Social Domain:
- Work cooperatively with classmates.
- 9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum
- Abuja Educational Resource Centre scheme of Work
- NAPPS National Unified Scheme of Work
- Online Information
- Relevant Textbooks
- Love: A good family shows love and affection for each other. They express their feelings through words, actions, and gestures.
- Care: Family members care for each other’s well-being. They look out for each other’s needs and provide support when needed.
- Support: A good family provides support to its members. They encourage each other,celebrate successes,and offer comfort during challenging times.
- Spending Time Together: Family members make time to spend together. They engage in activities that they enjoy, such as playing games, eating meals, or going on outings.
- Communication: A good family communicates openly and honestly with each other. They listen to each other’s thoughts and feelings, and they share their own.
- Respect: Family members show respect for each other. They value each other’s opinions, even if they don’t always agree.
- Trust: Family members trust each other and rely on each other for support and guidance. They keep each other’s secrets and confidences.
- Patience: A good family is patient with each other,especially during difficult times. They understand that everyone makes mistakes and they are willing to forgive each other.
- Family – A group of people related to each other, living together and caring for each other.
- Love – A strong feeling of affection and care towards someone.
- Care – Providing for someone’s needs and well-being.
- Support – Encouragement and help given to someone.
- Qualities – Characteristics or features of something.
- What is a family?
- What are three qualities of a good family? give examples.
- Why is it crucial to have a good family?
- can you think of any examples of families showing love, care, and support for each other?
- Draw a picture of your family.
- Write a short sentence about what makes your family special.
- For slower learners: The teacher will provide one-on-one assistance and use simpler language.
- For advanced learners: The teacher will encourage them to think critically about different family structures and challenges.
- For visual/auditory/kinesthetic learners: Use visual aids, discussions, and role-playing activities to cater to different learning styles.
Reference Materials
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 the concept of family and its positive qualities is crucial for pupils’ social and emotional development. This lesson lays the foundation for future lessons on relationships and social obligation.
Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge
the teacher will start by asking pupils to share what comes to mind when they hear the word “family.” The teacher will then introduce the topic of family and its importance.
Lesson Content
What is a Family?
A family is a group of people who are related to each other, usually living together. They share a special bond and care for each other.
qualities of a good Family
A good family exhibits several positive attributes that foster a healthy and supportive environment. These include:
The following are qualities of a good family:
Teaching Methods
to deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following methods: Discussion, question and Answer, and Illustration.
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: Asks pupils what they understand by the word “family”.
Pupils’ Activity: Respond to the teacher’s questions, sharing their understanding of family.
Step 2: Clarification of Key Concepts
Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explaining
Teacher’s Activity: Defines what a family is and explains the concept of a good family.
Pupils’ Activity: Listen attentively and ask clarifying questions.
Step 3: Qualities of a Good Family
Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Modeling
Teacher’s Activity: Provides examples of qualities of a good family (love, care, support, etc.) and illustrates them with real-life examples or stories.
Pupils’ Activity: Participate in discussions and provide their own examples.
Step 4: Self-Reliant Practice
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Monitoring
Teacher’s Activity: Guides pupils to answer the evaluation questions individually.
Pupils’ Activity: Answer the evaluation questions independently.
Step 5: Note-Taking
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Summarizing
Teacher’s Activity: Summarizes the key points of the lesson.
Pupils’ Activity: Take notes on the key points.
Step 6: Evaluation/Review
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Assessing
Teacher’s Activity: Reviews the answers to the evaluation questions.
Pupils’ Activity: Participate in the review and clarify any doubts.
Step 7: Conclusion
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Summarizing
Teacher’s Activity: Concludes the lesson by summarizing the key points and assigning homework.
Pupils’ Activity: Listen attentively and ask clarifying questions.
Lesson Keywords
Lesson Evaluation
To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:
Assignment/homework
Differentiation
note for Teachers
Encourage pupils to share their personal experiences and perspectives on family, creating a supportive and inclusive classroom environment. Emphasize the importance of respecting diverse family structures and backgrounds.
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