Class: Primary 5
Term: 1st Term
Week: 1
Age: 10 years
Duration: 40 minutes
Subject: Pre-Vocational Studies
Curriculum Theme: Home Economics
Previous Lesson: N/A
Topic: Family
Content: Meaning and Types of Family

Performance Objectives:

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

Cognitive Domain: Define the term ‘family’ and list the two main types of families.
Affective Domain: Express appreciation for their own family structure.
Psychomotor Domain: Draw a simple family tree showing their family members.
Social Domain: Share experiences about their family with classmates.

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 Britannica – Family | Definition, Meaning, Members, Types, & Facts
Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials:

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

A whiteboard and markers
Flashcards with different types of families
A sample family tree diagram
Picture chart showing different family structures

Rationale for the Lesson:

Understanding the concept of family is essential as it forms the basic unit of society. Knowing the different types of families helps pupils appreciate their own family structure and understand the diversity of family forms in their community.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge:

Pupils are familiar with the idea of a family, recognizing family members like parents, siblings, and extended relatives.

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:

Learning Area: Family; Meaning and Types Of Family

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
Step 1: Introduction (Set Induction)	5 minutes	Discussion & Questioning	Brainstorming	The teacher asks pupils to mention who they live with and what those people are called.	Pupils respond by mentioning family members.	Pupils become aware of who constitutes their family.
Step 2: Meaning of Family	7 minutes	Explanation	Use of Examples	The teacher explains the meaning of family, highlighting that it is a group of people related by blood, marriage, or adoption.	Pupils listen and take notes.	Pupils understand the basic definition of a family.
Step 3: Types of Family	8 minutes	Demonstration	Use of Visual Aids	The teacher shows pictures of nuclear and extended families, explaining each type.	Pupils observe and identify the types of families shown.	Pupils can identify and differentiate between the types of families.
Step 4: Family Tree Drawing	8 minutes	Hands-on Activity	Guided Practice	The teacher guides pupils in drawing a simple family tree of their own families.	Pupils draw their family trees.	Pupils practice representing their family structure visually.
Note Taking	5 minutes	Lecture	Structured Writing	The teacher writes key points on the board for pupils to copy.	Pupils copy the notes into their notebooks.	Pupils retain and review the lesson content.
Evaluation	5 minutes	Questioning	Oral Assessment	The teacher asks questions to assess understanding (e.g., “What is a family?”).	Pupils answer the questions.	Assessment of pupils’ grasp of the lesson.
Conclusion	2 minutes	Recap	Summary of Lesson	The teacher summarizes the lesson and emphasizes the importance of family.	Pupils listen attentively.	Reinforcement of the key lesson points.

Lesson Content

Family; Meaning and Types Of Family

A family is a group of people who are related by blood, marriage, or adoption. Families are essential in providing love, support, and guidance to their members. There are different types of families, each unique in its structure. The main types of families are:

Nuclear Family: This consists of two parents and their children living together. This means that a nuclear family is often just a small family unit.
Extended Family: This includes more than the immediate family members, such as grandparents, uncles, aunts, and cousins. An extended family can be a large family group living together or in close proximity.
Polygamous family is a type of family where one person, usually the father, has more than one wife. This means that in a polygamous family, there can be several mothers, and the children from all these mothers are part of the same family.

Lesson Evaluation:

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

What is a family?

List two types of families and describe each.
How is a nuclear family different from an extended family?
Draw a simple family tree of your own family.
Share one thing you like about your family with the class.

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Family; Meaning And Types Of Family (Primary 5)