Members of nuclear and extended families for Primary 1

Class: Primary 1
Term: Second Term
Week: 5
Age: 6 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Subject: Social and Citizenship Studies
Curriculum Theme: Culture and Identity
Focal competence: Helping with household chores and tasks
Key competencies/values: Communication; Responsibility
Skills:

• Drawing a family tree

Previous Lesson: Characteristics of responsible parenting
Topic: Roles Of Members Of The Family
Subject Matter: Members of nuclear, extended families

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain

• Identify members of the nuclear family.
• Identify members of the extended family.
• List members of the nuclear and extended family.

Affective Domain

• Appreciate the importance of each family member.
• Show respect for all family members.

Psychomotor Domain

• Draw a simple family tree.

Social Domain

• Cooperate with family members in simple tasks.

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

• 2025 Revised 9 Years Basic Education Curriculum
• Relevant State Unified Scheme of Work
• Social and Citizenship Education for Primary 1
• The HeadTeacher Scheme of work

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

• Pictures showing nuclear and extended families
• A simple family chart (e.g., showing father, mother, children, grandparents, uncles, aunts)
• Scenario cards depicting family members performing roles
• Whiteboard/Chalkboard and markers/chalk
• Drawing materials for family trees

Rationale for the Lesson

Understanding family structures and roles helps pupils recognise their place within their own family and community. This lesson fosters a sense of belonging, responsibility, and respect, which are essential for developing positive social behaviours and harmonious relationships at home and school.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils can identify their parents and siblings.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

Roles Of Members Of The Family

What is a Family?

A family is a group of people who are related to each other and usually live together in the same house. They love and care for each other.

Types of Family

There are two main types of families:

1. Nuclear Family
2. Extended Family

Nuclear Family

A nuclear family is a small family made up of only the father, mother, and their children.

Extended Family

An extended family is a large family that includes the father, mother, their children, and other relatives like grandparents, uncles, aunts, and cousins.

Members of a Nuclear Family

The members of a nuclear family are:

1. Father
2. Mother
3. Children (sons and daughters)

Members of an Extended Family

The members of an extended family are:

1. Father
2. Mother
3. Children
4. Grandfather
5. Grandmother
6. Uncles
7. Aunts
8. Cousins

Meaning of Family Role

A family role is what each person in the family does to help the family live well and happily. Everyone has a part to play.

Simple Roles of Adults in the Family

Adults (father and mother) have important roles:

1. Father works to provide money for the family.
2. Mother cooks food and takes care of the house.
3. Both parents care for and teach their children.
4. Both parents protect the family.

Simple Roles of Children in the Family

Children also have roles to play:

1. Helping with simple chores like sweeping, washing plates, or running errands.
2. Respecting their parents and elders.
3. Studying hard at school.
4. Keeping their rooms tidy.

Helping and Cooperation in Family Life

It is good for family members to help and cooperate with each other. This makes tasks easier and makes the family happy and strong.

Respect for Each Family Member

Every member of the family is important. We must treat everyone with kindness, honour, and respect, whether they are older or younger.

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Discussion, Explanation, Question and Answer, Demonstration, Guided Practice, Group Work, Role-play

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Storytelling/Visual Aid

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the pupils and introduces the lesson using a simple family chart or pictures. The teacher points to each person on the chart and asks pupils to name them (e.g., “Who is this?”).

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to the teacher’s questions, identifying the people on the chart.

Learning Point: Family members introduction

Step 2: Identifying Nuclear Family Members

Time: 7 minutes

Teaching Skill: Explanation/Identification

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains what a nuclear family is and uses the family chart to point out the father, mother, and children. The teacher asks pupils to name members of a nuclear family.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen, observe the chart, and name members of a nuclear family.

Learning Point: Nuclear family identification

Step 3: Identifying Extended Family Members

Time: 7 minutes

Teaching Skill: Explanation/Identification

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains what an extended family is, adding grandparents, uncles, and aunts to the family chart. The teacher asks pupils to name members of an extended family.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen, observe the chart, and name members of an extended family.

Learning Point: Extended family identification

Step 4: Discussing Family Roles

Time: 6 minutes

Teaching Skill: Discussion/Questioning

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher asks pupils, “What does your father do at home?” and “What does your mother do?” The teacher explains that these are their roles and introduces the meaning of a family role.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils share what their parents do at home and listen to the explanation of family roles.

Learning Point: Family roles explanation

Step 5: Simple Roles of Adults and Children

Time: 6 minutes

Teaching Skill: Explanation/Examples

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher discusses simple roles of adults (e.g., providing, caring) and children (e.g., helping with chores, studying, respecting elders), using scenario cards or acting out simple roles.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils watch the scenarios and discuss the roles played by adults and children, identifying with the examples.

Learning Point: Adults’ and children’s roles

Step 6: Promoting Cooperation and Respect

Time: 4 minutes

Teaching Skill: Value Instillation/Discussion

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher leads a brief discussion on why helping each other (cooperation) and treating everyone kindly (respect) are important in a family. The teacher guides pupils to begin drawing a simple family tree, showing themselves, their parents, and siblings.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils participate in the discussion and start drawing their simple family trees.

Learning Point: Cooperation and respect

Step 7: Evaluation/Review

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Questioning/Assessment

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher evaluates the learning by asking the following questions:

1. Name two members of a nuclear family.
2. Name two members of an extended family.
3. Mention one role of your mother at home.
4. Mention one role of a child in the family.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer orally and in writing.

Learning Point: Family members identification

Step 8: Note-Taking

Time: 4 minutes

Teaching Skill: Guided Writing

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher guides pupils to copy the essential Board Summary notes on members of nuclear and extended families and their roles into their notebooks.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils copy the notes carefully into their notebooks.

Learning Point: Notes copying

Step 9: Conclusion

Time: 1 minute

Teaching Skill: Summarisation

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher summarises the lesson by reminding pupils that families are special and everyone has a part to play in making the family happy and strong.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and affirm the importance of family.

Learning Point: Lesson summary

Continuous Assessment/Further Study

Type: Homework

Instruction: Draw your family members and label them. You can draw your nuclear family or your extended family if you know them well.

1. Draw your father.
2. Draw your mother.
3. Draw yourself and your siblings.
4. Draw your grandparents (if you know them).
5. Write one thing you do to help your family.

Lesson Keywords

• Family – A group of related people living together.
• Nuclear Family – Father, mother, and children.
• Extended Family – Nuclear family plus other relatives like grandparents, uncles, aunts, cousins.
• Role – What a person does to help the family.
• Cooperation – Working together.
• Respect – Treating others with kindness and honour.

Differentiation

For slower learners, the teacher will provide more one-on-one guidance during identification activities and simplify the drawing task. Faster learners can be encouraged to include more extended family members in their family trees or describe more complex family roles.

Suggested Lesson Videos

For further understanding, search on YouTube for:
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=types+of+family+for+primary+1
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=family+roles+for+kids

Teacher Guide for Using This Lesson Plan

Before the lesson, ensure you have clear pictures or a chart depicting a nuclear family and an extended family. These visual aids are crucial for Primary 1 pupils to grasp the concepts. Start by engaging pupils with familiar family members before introducing the terms “nuclear” and “extended.” Emphasise the practical aspects of family life, such as helping with chores and showing respect, as these align with the focal competence. During the drawing activity, provide simple outlines or guide pupils to draw stick figures if needed. Allow pupils to copy the Board Summary notes after the main concepts have been taught and evaluated, ensuring they record accurate information. Encourage a positive and inclusive classroom environment where pupils feel comfortable sharing about their own families while respecting the diversity of family structures.