Family Social Studies Primary 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 2

Lesson Plan: Week 2 – Social Studies

Subject: Social Studies
Class: Primary 1
Term: First Term
Week: 2
Age: 6 years
Topic: Family
Sub-topic: Meaning of a Family
Duration: 40 minutes

Learning Objectives

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

1. Explain the meaning of a family.
2. Mention some members of the family.

Keywords

• Family
• Members
• Parents
• Siblings

Set Induction

The teacher asks pupils to talk about their family members.

Entry Behaviour

Pupils are familiar with their own family members.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Pictures of different families
• Flashcards with key words
• Lagos State Scheme of Work

Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge

Pupils discuss their family members and what they do together.

Embedded Core Skills

• Communication
• Social awareness
• Listening

Instructional Materials

• Pictures
• Flashcards
• Whiteboard and markers

Reference Books

• Lagos State Scheme of Work

Content

Explanation of the Topic:

1. What is a Family?
   • A family is a group of people who live together and care for each other.
2. Types of Family Members:
   • Parents: Mother and Father
   • Siblings: Brothers and Sisters
   • Extended Family: Grandparents, Uncles, Aunts, and Cousins

Examples:

• Parents: Mother (Mum) and Father (Dad)
• Siblings: Brother and Sister
• Extended Family: Grandmother, Grandfather, Uncle, Aunt, and Cousin

Questions

1. A family is a group of __________ who live together. a) Animals
   b) People
   c) Toys
   d) Plants
2. The father is also called __________. a) Mum
   b) Dad
   c) Sister
   d) Uncle
3. The mother is also known as __________. a) Dad
   b) Sister
   c) Mum
   d) Brother
4. Brothers and sisters are called __________. a) Parents
   b) Siblings
   c) Friends
   d) Neighbors
5. An example of an extended family member is __________. a) Father
   b) Mother
   c) Cousin
   d) Sibling
6. Grandmother and Grandfather are __________ family members. a) Close
   b) Extended
   c) Distant
   d) Unknown
7. The children in a family are called __________. a) Parents
   b) Siblings
   c) Cousins
   d) Uncles
8. Your uncle is your father’s __________. a) Brother
   b) Sister
   c) Friend
   d) Son
9. A family cares for and __________ each other. a) Ignores
   b) Helps
   c) Fights
   d) Plays
10. A family can also include __________. a) Friends
    b) Teachers
    c) Pets
    d) Neighbors

Class Activity Discussion

1. What is a family? A family is a group of people who live together and care for each other.
2. Who are parents? Parents are the mother and father in a family.
3. What are siblings? Siblings are brothers and sisters.
4. Who are extended family members? Extended family members include grandparents, uncles, aunts, and cousins.
5. Is a friend a family member? No, a friend is not a family member.
6. What do family members do for each other? They care for and help each other.
7. Can a family have pets? Yes, some families have pets.
8. Who is a cousin? A cousin is the child of your uncle or aunt.
9. What is the role of parents in a family? Parents take care of the children and the family.
10. Why is family important? Family is important because they love and support each other.

Presentation

Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic which was “Meaning of Social Studies.”

Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic “Meaning of a Family.”

Step 3: The teacher asks pupils to name the members of their own family.

Step 4: The teacher guides and corrects pupils as they share.

Teacher’s Activities

• Explain the meaning of a family.
• Show pictures and flashcards.
• Ask questions and listen to pupils’ answers.

Learners’ Activities

• Listen to the teacher.
• Answer questions.
• Look at pictures and flashcards.

Assessment

• Pupils will answer the fill-in-the-blank questions.
• Pupils will discuss their family members.

Evaluation Questions

1. What is a family?
2. Who are your parents?
3. What are siblings?
4. Who is your mother?
5. Who is your father?
6. Name a member of your extended family.
7. What do you call your father’s brother?
8. What do family members do for each other?
9. Who is your sister?
10. Why do we need families?

Conclusion

The teacher goes around to mark the pupils’ work and provides feedback.

More Useful Links

• Meaning of Social Studies Social Studies Primary 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 1