- Class: Primary 1
- Term: 2nd Term
- Week: 7
- Age: 6 years
- Duration: 40 minutes
- Subject: Home Economics
- Previous Lesson: Definition Of The Home
- Topic: Uses Of Parts Of The Home
- Content: Uses Of Parts Of The Home
Performance Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Cognitive Domain: Identify parts of the home.
- Affective Domain: Appreciate the importance of keeping different parts of the home clean.
- Psychomotor Domain: Draw or point to different parts of the home in a picture or chart.
- Social Domain: Discuss the uses of parts of the home in pairs or groups.
Reference Materials
The following resources were used in planning this lesson:
- 9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum.
- Abuja Educational Resource Centre Scheme of Work.
- NAPPS National Unified Scheme of Work.
- Online Information from: codenc.com – what is home? different parts of the home and their uses
- Relevant Textbooks.
Instructional Materials
The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:
- A chart showing parts of a home (living room, bedroom, kitchen, bathroom).
- Flashcards with names of home parts.
- A toy model of a house.
- Pictures or illustrations of a home and its parts.
Rationale for the Lesson
Understanding the uses of parts of the home helps children recognize their importance and learn how to use and care for them. This knowledge fosters cleanliness, safety, and orderliness at home.
Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge
Pupils already live in homes and are familiar with rooms and spaces in a typical house.
Instructional Procedures
To deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following steps:
Content Development | Time | Teaching Method | Teaching Strategy | Teacher’s Activity | Pupils’ Activity | Learning Point |
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Step 1: Introduction | 5 mins | Set Induction | Use questioning | Asks pupils to mention parts of their homes. | Respond by naming parts of the home. | Recognizing parts of the home. |
Step 2: Explanation | 10 mins | Discussion | Visual aids | Shows a chart of a house and explains its parts. | Observe the chart and listen to teacher. | Understanding the parts of a home. |
Step 3: Guided Activity | 10 mins | Demonstration | Interactive learning | Uses toy house to describe uses of each part. | Participate by identifying parts shown. | Recognizing and associating uses with home parts. |
Step 4: Group Activity | 5 mins | Collaborative learning | Pair work | Asks pupils to discuss parts and uses in pairs. | Discuss with their partner. | Developing teamwork and understanding through discussion. |
Step 5: Note Taking | 5 mins | Copy Work | Writing | Guides pupils to write down content notes. | Copy notes into their books. | Reinforcing the lesson content through writing. |
Step 6: Evaluation | 4 mins | Questioning | Recap | Asks questions about the topic. | Answer questions. | Reviewing understanding of topic. |
Step 7: Conclusion | 1 min | Summary | Reinforcement | Summarizes uses of home parts. | Listen and respond. | Consolidating the day’s learning. |
Lesson Content
Uses Of Parts Of The Home
The home has different parts, and each has a specific use. Below are different parts of the home and their uses;
- Living Room: This is where the family sits together, talks, and entertains visitors.
- Bedroom: This is where we sleep and keep personal items like clothes and shoes.
- Kitchen: A place for cooking and keeping food items.
- Bathroom: Used for bathing and staying clean.
Lesson Evaluation
To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:
- Mention four parts of the home.
- What is the use of the living room?
- Why is the kitchen important?
- Which part of the home is for sleeping?
- Describe two ways to keep the bathroom clean.
Note for Teachers Using This Lesson Plan
Encourage pupils to use their own home experiences to relate to the lesson. Use interactive teaching aids to engage them effectively. Happy teaching!