Class: Primary Four
Term: First Term
Subject: National Values Education
Curriculum Theme: Social Studies
Previous Lesson:
Topic: Family
Content/Learning Area: Definition of family, Types of family
Time Allocation: 40 minutes
Performance Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Cognitive Domain:
1. Define the term “family”.
- List and describe different types of families.
- Psychomotor Domain:
- Actively participate in class discussions about family.
- Affective domain:
- Appreciate the importance of family in their lives.
- Show respect for different family structures.
- Social Domain:
1. Work collaboratively with peers in group activities. - 9 – Years Basic Education curriculum
- Abuja Educational Resource Center Scheme of Work
- NAPPS National Unified Scheme of Work
- Online Data
- relevant Textbooks
- Nuclear Family: The most common type; a married couple and their children.
- Extended Family: Includes parents, children, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins, often living together.
- Single-Parent Family: Headed by one parent, either a mother or a father.
- blended Family: Formed when two people with children from previous relationships marry or live together.
- Childless Family: A couple without children, either by choice or due to circumstances.
- Grandparent Family: Were grandparents raise their grandchildren, often due to the absence of the parents.
- Family – A group of people related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
- Nuclear Family – A family consisting of a married couple and their children.
- Extended Family – A family that includes relatives beyond parents and children, such as grandparents, aunts, and uncles.
- Single-Parent Family – A family headed by one parent.
- Blended Family – A family formed when two people with children from previous relationships marry or live together.
- What is a family?
- Name two types of families and explain their differences.
- Why are families critically important?
- Can you think of any other types of families besides those discussed?
- Pupil participation in discussions
- Accuracy of answers to evaluation questions
- Understanding of different family types
- Draw your own family and label the members.
- Write a short paragraph about what you love most about your family.
- For slower learners: The teacher will provide one-on-one assistance and simplified explanations.
- For advanced learners: The teacher will encourage them to research and present additional family types.
- For visual learners: Use pictures and diagrams to illustrate different family structures.
- For auditory learners: Engage in discussions and verbal explanations.
- For kinesthetic learners: Use role-playing activities to demonstrate family interactions.
Reference Materials
Instructional Materials
To deliver this lesson, the teacher will use a whiteboard or chart paper, markers, and pictures depicting different family types.
Rationale for the Lesson
Understanding family structures is crucial for developing social awareness and empathy. This lesson provides a foundation for future lessons on relationships and societal roles.
Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge
The teacher will begin by asking pupils to share what comes to mind when they hear the word “family.” A brief discussion will follow, setting the stage for the lesson’s content.
Lesson Content
Family
A family is a group of people connected by blood, marriage, or adoption, living together or closely connected in their daily lives. Families offer emotional support,care,and love,vital for well-being and happiness.
Types of Family
There are different family types. These include:
Teaching Methods
To deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following methods: Discussion, Description, 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”.
Pupils’ Activity: Respond to the teacher’s questions and share their ideas.
Step 2: Explanation of Key Concepts
time: 10 minutes
Teaching skill: Explanation
Teacher’s Activity: Defines “family” and explains its importance.
Pupils’ Activity: Listen attentively and take notes.
Step 3: Exhibition/Guided Practice
Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Demonstration
Teacher’s Activity: Presents examples of different family types using pictures and real-life scenarios.
Pupils’ Activity: Observe and participate in discussions.
Step 4: Independent Practice
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Guided practice
Teacher’s Activity: Guides pupils in identifying different family types from provided images.
Pupils’ Activity: Identify and classify family types.
Step 5: Note-Taking
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Note-Taking
Teacher’s Activity: Summarizes key concepts and encourages pupils to take notes.
Pupils’ Activity: Take notes on key concepts.
Step 6: Evaluation/review
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Questioning
Teacher’s Activity: Asks review questions to assess understanding.
Pupils’ Activity: Answer review questions.
Step 7: Conclusion
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Summarizing
Teacher’s Activity: Summarizes the key concepts learned and assigns a short homework activity.
pupils’ Activity: Listen to the summary and note the homework assignment.
Lesson Keywords
Lesson Evaluation
To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:
Observation
Assignment/Homework
Differentiation
Note for Teachers
ensure to create a supportive and inclusive classroom environment where pupils feel comfortable sharing about their families. Be sensitive to the diverse family structures represented in the classroom.
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