- 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.
