Class: Primary 4
Term: 3rd Term
Week: 2
Age: 9 years
Duration: 40 minutes
Subject: National Values Education
Curriculum Theme: Social Studies
Previous Lesson: Prevention Of Drug Abuse And Life Coping Skills (Primary 4)
Topic: Features Of Good Housing
Content/Learning Area: Characteristics of every good house…
Performance Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Cognitive Domain: Mention the major features of a good house.
- Affective Domain: Appreciate the importance of living in a good house.
- Psychomotor Domain: Draw and label simple features of a good house.
- Social Domain: Discuss ways people can improve the condition of their homes.
Reference Materials
The following resources was 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: Habitat for Humanity – 5 qualities of a decent home
- Relevant Textbooks
Instructional Materials
The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:
- Picture charts of houses
- Cardboard drawings of house features
- Video clips showing clean and poorly built houses
- Flash cards of housing parts
- Posters
Rationale for the Lesson
To help pupils understand what makes a house good for healthy and safe living.
Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge
Pupils have seen different types of houses in their environment and can identify basic parts like doors, windows, and roofs.
Lesson Content
Features of Good Housing
A good house is a place that is safe, clean, and comfortable to live in. It protects people from danger and bad weather.
1. Cleanliness: Every good house should be neat and free from dirt. This helps people stay healthy.
2. Ventilation: Good houses allow fresh air to enter and dirty air to go out.
3. Safety: A house must keep people safe from danger and harm.
4. Comfort: A good house should make people feel relaxed and happy.
Teaching Methods
Discussion, Lecture, Explanation, Demonstration, Visual Aids, Group Work
Instructional Procedures
| Content Development | Time | Teaching Skills | Teacher’s Activity | Pupils’ Activity | Learning Point |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1: Introduction | 5 mins | Set Induction | The teacher tells a short story of two children—one living in a clean house and the other in a dirty one—then asks questions based on the story. | Pupils listen to the story and respond to questions. | Pupils become curious about housing. |
| Step 2: Cleanliness in Housing | 7 mins | Explanation | The teacher shows pictures of clean houses and explains how cleanliness keeps people healthy. | Pupils observe and describe what they see in the pictures. | Pupils learn how cleanliness affects housing. |
| Step 3: Ventilation Features | 5 mins | Visual Aids | The teacher shows diagrams of windows, vents, and open spaces and explains their importance. | Pupils identify features that allow air to flow. | Pupils understand good air movement in homes. |
| Step 4: Safety Measures | 5 mins | Demonstration | The teacher displays unsafe vs. safe home drawings and explains differences. | Pupils compare and comment on each drawing. | Pupils recognize what makes a house safe. |
| Step 5: Comfort in Housing | 5 mins | Group Discussion | The teacher asks pupils to list things in their homes that make them comfortable. | Pupils work in groups to share answers. | Pupils know what brings comfort in housing. |
| Note Taking | 4 mins | Writing | Teacher guides pupils to copy structured class notes from the board. | Pupils copy notes correctly into their books. | Pupils record learning in their notes. |
| Evaluation | 4 mins | Questioning | Teacher asks questions to check understanding of the features discussed. | Pupils answer questions orally. | Teacher checks what pupils learned. |
| Conclusion | 5 mins | Cognitive, Social | Teacher reviews the lesson, connects it to their homes, and encourages home improvement habits. | Pupils reflect and share what they will improve at home. | Pupils apply knowledge to real life. |
Lesson Keywords
- Cleanliness – being neat and free from dirt
- Ventilation – movement of fresh air in and out of a house
- Safety – protection from harm or danger
- Comfort – feeling relaxed and happy
- Housing – a place where people live
Lesson Evaluation
To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:
- Mention three features of a clean house
- List two things that help air enter a house
- Say one thing that makes a house safe
- Describe what makes their home comfortable
- Draw and label a house showing windows and doors
Differentiation
Fast learners will list more features with examples, while slower pupils receive clues and visual support.
Note for teachers using this lesson plan
Encourage pupils to compare the features in the lesson with their actual homes. Use visual aids as much as possible to help slower learners grasp abstract terms.