Members Of A Family; Meaning Of Family (Primary 5)

• Class: Primary 5
• Term: 1st Term
• Week: 1
• Age: 10 years
• Duration: 40 minutes
• Subject: National Values Education
• Curriculum Theme: Social Studies
• Previous Lesson:
• Topic: Members Of A Family
• Content: Meaning Of Family, People In A Family

Performance Objectives

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

• Cognitive Domain: Define what a family is.
• Affective Domain: Express appreciation for the roles of different family members.
• Psychomotor Domain: Identify and point out family members in a picture.
• Social Domain: Interact and discuss the importance of family with their peers.

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:

• Family tree chart
• Pictures of different family members
• Flashcards with family member names
• Chalkboard and chalk

Rationale for the Lesson

Understanding the concept of family is fundamental for young learners as it helps them recognize the importance of familial bonds, roles, and responsibilities. It fosters a sense of belonging and respect for each member, which is essential for their social development.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils are already familiar with their immediate family members and have some understanding of their roles at home.

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

Learning Area: Members Of A Family

To deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following steps:

Lesson Content

Members Of A Family; Meaning Of Family

A family is a group of people who are related by blood, marriage, or adoption. Families are the first social group that children belong to, and they provide love, support, and care.

In a family, there are different members with specific roles:

• Father: Often the head of the family, responsible for providing and protecting.
• Mother: Takes care of the household and nurtures the children.
• Children: They are cared for by the parents and may have responsibilities like helping out with chores.
• Grandparents: They offer wisdom and support to the family.

Lesson Evaluation

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

1. What is a family?
2. Name three members of a family and their roles.
3. Identify family members in a picture provided by the teacher.
4. Why is it important to appreciate the roles of family members?

Note for teachers using my lesson plan:

Hi there, remember that I didn’t make this lesson plan with any particular class or teacher in mind and I tried as much as possible with my experience and expertise to deliver this plan in a standard and effective style utilizing the best strategy and methods. Nevertheless, you are free to customize the lesson content, teaching methods, timing, and pupil activities to suit your teaching style, pupils’ comprehension, curriculum, and resources available to you. Happy teaching!