Types of Family Members in Nigeria Social Studies Primary 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 4

Lesson Plan: Week 4 – Social Studies

Subject: Social Studies
Class: Primary 1
Term: First Term
Week: 4
Age: 6 years
Topic: Extended Family
Sub-topic: Types of Family and Members of an Extended Family
Duration: 40 minutes

Learning Objectives

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

1. Explain what an extended family is.
2. Mention members of an extended family.

Keywords

• Extended Family
• Relatives
• Grandparents
• Uncles
• Aunts
• Cousins

Set Induction

The teacher asks pupils to talk about family members they visit during holidays.

Entry Behaviour

Pupils are familiar with some family members beyond their nuclear family.

Learning Resources and Materials

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

Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge

Pupils discuss family members they know and visit.

Embedded Core Skills

• Communication
• Social awareness
• Cultural understanding

Instructional Materials

• Pictures
• Flashcards
• Whiteboard and markers

Reference Books

• Lagos State Scheme of Work

Content

Explanation of the Topic:

1. What is an Extended Family?
   • An extended family includes grandparents, uncles, aunts, cousins, and other relatives.
2. Members of an Extended Family:
   • Grandparents: Grandfather and Grandmother
   • Uncles and Aunts: Father’s brothers and sisters
   • Cousins: Children of your uncles and aunts

Examples:

• Grandparents: Grandfather and Grandmother
• Uncles and Aunts: Father’s brother and sister
• Cousins: Children of your uncle or aunt

Questions

1. An extended family includes __________. a) Only parents
   b) Parents and children
   c) Grandparents, uncles, aunts, and cousins
   d) Friends
2. Grandparents in an extended family are called __________. a) Grandfather and Grandmother
   b) Father and Mother
   c) Uncle and Aunt
   d) Brother and Sister
3. Uncles and aunts are __________ brothers and sisters. a) Mother’s
   b) Father’s
   c) Grandparents’
   d) Friends’
4. Cousins are the __________ of your uncles and aunts. a) Parents
   b) Children
   c) Brothers
   d) Friends
5. Extended families live __________. a) Together
   b) In different countries
   c) Alone
   d) Apart
6. Aunts are __________ to your father. a) Brothers
   b) Sisters
   c) Friends
   d) Parents
7. Grandparents are __________ of your parents. a) Brothers
   b) Sisters
   c) Friends
   d) Parents
8. Extended families include __________. a) Only parents
   b) Only grandparents
   c) Grandparents, uncles, aunts, and cousins
   d) Friends and pets
9. Your cousin is your __________ child. a) Uncle’s
   b) Aunt’s
   c) Grandparent’s
   d) Sibling’s
10. An extended family is __________ than a nuclear family. a) Bigger
    b) Smaller
    c) Taller
    d) Shorter

Class Activity Discussion

1. What is an extended family? An extended family includes grandparents, uncles, aunts, cousins, and more relatives.
2. Who are grandparents? Grandparents are the parents of your parents.
3. Who are uncles and aunts? Uncles and aunts are your father’s brothers and sisters.
4. What are cousins? Cousins are the children of your uncles and aunts.
5. Do extended families live together? Sometimes, but they can also live apart.
6. Can friends be part of an extended family? No, extended family includes only relatives.
7. What do grandparents do for their grandchildren? They love and care for them.
8. Why are cousins important? They are family members you can play and grow up with.
9. Can you have more than one uncle and aunt? Yes, you can have many uncles and aunts.
10. How are extended families different from nuclear families? Extended families have more relatives than nuclear families.

Presentation

Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic which was “Types of Family and Structure of a Nuclear Family.”

Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic “Extended Family.”

Step 3: The teacher shows pictures of extended families and asks pupils to identify the members.

Step 4: The teacher explains who belongs to an extended family.

Step 5: The teacher encourages pupils to share stories about their extended family members.

Teacher’s Activities

• Explain what an extended family is.
• Show pictures and flashcards.
• Ask questions and listen to pupils’ answers.
• Help pupils understand the concept of extended family members.

Learners’ Activities

• Listen to the teacher.
• Answer questions.
• Look at pictures and flashcards.
• Share stories about their own extended family.

Assessment

• Pupils will answer the fill-in-the-blank questions.
• Pupils will describe a member of their extended family.

Evaluation Questions

1. What is an extended family?
2. Who are grandparents?
3. Who are uncles and aunts?
4. What are cousins?
5. Do extended families live together?
6. Can friends be part of an extended family?
7. What do grandparents do for their grandchildren?
8. How are cousins related to you?
9. Why is it important to know your extended family?
10. How many uncles can you have?

Conclusion

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

More Useful Links

• Concept of family Social Studies Primary 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 3
• Family Social Studies Primary 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 2