Class: Primary 3
Term: 1st Term
Week: 1
Age: 8 years
Period:
Duration: 40 minutes
Date:
Subject: National Values Education
Curriculum Theme: Social Studies
Topic: THE NUCLEAR FAMILY AND EXTENDED FAMILY
Content: Concept of the family
Specific Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Define what a family is.
- List the types of families.
- Define nuclear family.
- Define extended family.
Reference Materials:
- 9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum
- Abuja Educational Resource Centre Scheme of work
- NAPPS National Unified Scheme of Work
- Online Information
- Textbooks (List your relevant textbook here)
Instructional Materials:
- Pictures or diagrams illustrating family types.
- Chalkboard and chalk.
- Markers and whiteboard.
Rationale for the Lesson:
Understanding the concept of family and its different types is essential for pupils as it relates to their daily lives and helps them appreciate diversity in families.
Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge:
Pupils are expected to have a basic understanding of what a family is based on their age and experiences.
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:
Content Development: The Concept of Family
| Step | Time | Teaching Method | Teacher’s Points/Activities | Pupils’ Activities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction | 3 mins | Discussion | – Greet the pupils and establish a welcoming classroom environment. – Explain the lesson topic: “Today, we will learn about families. Can anyone tell me what a family is?” | – Respond to the teacher’s questions. – Share their thoughts on what a family is. |
| Definition of Family | 5 mins | Discussion | – Define “family” as a group of people who are related by blood, marriage, or adoption and who live together and share responsibilities. | – Listen attentively to the teacher’s explanation. – Take notes on the definition of family. |
| Types of Families | 5 mins | Discussion | – Discuss the types of families: nuclear family and extended family. | – Participate in the discussion by sharing their ideas about the types of family. – Take notes on the types of families. |
| Nuclear Family | 4 mins | Discussion | – Define nuclear family as a small family unit consisting of parents and their children. | – Take notes on the definition of nuclear family. |
| Extended Family | 4 mins | Discussion | – Define extended family as a larger family unit that includes not only parents and children but also grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. | – Take notes on the definition of extended family. |
| Interactive Activity | 3 mins | Group Activity | – Divide the pupils into small groups. – Provide each group with a picture or diagram showing a family. – Ask each group to identify and label whether it’s a nuclear family or extended family. | – Work in groups to examine the pictures and decide if it’s a nuclear or extended family. – Share their findings with the class. |
| Consolidation | 2 mins | Recap | – Summarize the key points of the lesson: definition of family, types of family (nuclear and extended). – Emphasize the importance of families in society. | – Listen to the teacher’s summary. – Understand the significance of families. |
| Note Taking | 5 mins | Note Taking | Provide a concise note summarizing the key points of the lesson: – Family: A group of people related by blood, marriage, or adoption. – Types of Families: Nuclear family (parents and children) and extended family (parents, children, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins). | Copy the note into their notebooks. |
| Evaluation | 5 mins | Question and Answer | – Ask questions to test pupils’ understanding: 1. What is a family? 2. List two types of families. 3. Define nuclear family. 4. Define extended family. | – Respond to the questions individually. – Participate in the question and answer session. |
| Conclusion | 5 mins | Discussion | – Summarize the lesson and emphasize its importance. – Assign homework: Write a short paragraph about your family, mentioning if it’s a nuclear or extended family. | – Listen to the teacher’s conclusion. – Take note of the homework assignment. |
Note to Pupils:
Family:
Family is a group of people who are related by blood, marriage, or adoption and who live together and share responsibilities.
Types of Families:
There are two main types of family, they are;
Nuclear family: Nuclear family is a family that is made up of parents and children)
Extended family: Extended family is a family that is made up of parents, children, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and other family relations.
Evaluation:
Answer the following questions:
- What is a family?
- List two types of families.
- Define nuclear family.
- Define extended family.
Note to Teachers: Customize the lesson content, teaching methods, and pupil activities to suit your teaching style, curriculum, and available resources.
