Responsible Parenthood Basic Science and Technology 2nd Term Primary 6 Week 3
Subject :
Basic Science and Technology
Term :
Second Term
Week:
Week 3
Class :
Primary 6 / Basic 6
Previous lesson :
The pupils have previous knowledge of The Human reproductive System in Basic Science in their previous lesson
Topic :
Responsible Parenthood
Behavioural objectives :
At the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to
- write out the qualities of good parents
- say the right age for sex and the meaning of puberty
- explain how to be a responsible parent
Instructional Materials :
- Wall charts
- Pictures
- Related Online Video
- Flash Cards
Methods of Teaching :
- Class Discussion
- Group Discussion
- Asking Questions
- Explanation
- Role Modelling
- Role Delegation
Reference Materials :
- Scheme of Work
- Online Information
- Textbooks
- Workbooks
- 9 Year Basic Education Curriculum
- Workbook
CONTENT
Responsible Parenthood simply means the right age for adolescence to be sexually active . A child cannot get married . It is only adult that get married because a child is not sexually and emotionally ready to be a responsible parent . An adolescence that is pregnant may find it very difficult to put to bed .
Parent must wake up to their responsibilities and provide the basic need for their parents .
What is puberty ?
Puberty is the age that both male and female becomes sexually active
Roles of Responsible Parents
- Parent must provide food and accommodation for their children
- Parents must provide good clothing for their children
- Parents must provide sound education for their parent
- Parents must protect their children from sexual abuse
- Parent must provide rest, recreation , amusement of leisure for their children
- Parent must teach their children about moral , cultural and societal values of the community
- Parents must counsel their children on the right path of good societal behaviours so that they will will not become area boys
Consequences of Irresponsible Sexual Behaviours
- It may lead to death
- It may lead to unwanted pregnancy
- It may lead to unnecessary abortion that could have been avoided through restraining oneself from doing or enjoying sex
- It may lead so sexually transmitted diseases like syphilis
- It may lead to AIDS
- It may lead to complication at birth (CS)
- It may damage the womb
What is expected of every parent to his or her children to show responsible parenthood
- Love
- Care
- Respect
- Provision of basic necessities of life
- Cooperation
- Attention
- Always available or around
- Tolerance
- Honesty
- Education
Presentation
The topic is presented step by step
Step 1:
The class teacher revises the previous topics
Step 2.
He introduces the new topic
Step 3:
The class teacher allows the pupils to give their own examples and he corrects them when the needs arise
Conclusion
The class teacher wraps up or conclude the lesson by giving out short note to summarize the topic that he or she has just taught.
The class teacher also goes round to make sure that the notes are well copied or well written by the pupils.
He or she does the necessary corrections when and where the needs arise.
Evaluation
- Explain puberty
- Mention three characteristics of good parents
- Mention three dangers of irresponsible sexual behaviours
- Mention four attitude of any responsible good parent
- Mention four duties of parents at home
Assignment
Prepare for the next lesson by reading about water projects in Nigeria
