Understanding Family Structures and Roles Social Studies Primary 4 First Term Lesson Notes Week 1

Social Studies Primary 4 First Term Lesson Notes Week 1

Subject: Social Studies
Class: Primary 4
Term: First Term
Week: 1
Age: 9 years
Topic: Living in the Family
Sub-topic: Understanding the Structure and Roles within a Family
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioral Objectives:

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

1. Identify different types of family structures.
2. Describe the roles of family members.
3. Explain the importance of each role in the family.
4. Recognize how family members support each other.

Keywords:

• Family
• Structure
• Roles
• Support
• Responsibility

Set Induction:

Begin by asking pupils to mention who lives in their homes and what each person does. Use their responses to introduce the topic of “Living in the Family.”

Entry Behavior:

Pupils are familiar with their own family members and their roles at home.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Pictures of different family types (nuclear, extended, single-parent)
• Charts showing family roles
• Flashcards with family roles written on them

Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge:

Ask pupils to discuss what they do to help at home and how other family members contribute.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Communication
• Critical thinking
• Collaboration

Learning Materials:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work for Social Studies
• Textbook on Social Studies
• Pictures and charts of families

Instructional Materials:

• Flashcards
• Pictures of families
• Role-play materials

Content:

Living in the Family

1. Definition of a Family:
   A family is a group of people related by blood, marriage, or adoption. They live together and support one another.
2. Types of Family Structures:
   • Nuclear Family: A family with parents and their children.
   • Extended Family: A family that includes parents, children, grandparents, uncles, aunts, and cousins.
   • Single-Parent Family: A family with only one parent raising the children.
3. Roles in a Family:
   • Father: Provides for the family and protects them.
   • Mother: Cares for the children and manages the home.
   • Children: Help with household chores and respect their parents.
   • Grandparents: Share wisdom and support the family.
4. Importance of Each Role:
   • Every role in the family is important for the family’s happiness and success.
   • Family members rely on each other for love, support, and care.
5. Examples of Family Roles:
   • The father going to work to earn money for the family.
   • The mother cooking meals and taking care of the children.
   • Children helping to clean the house.
   • Grandparents telling stories and taking care of the children

The pupils have previous knowledge of topics that have been taught in their previous class which was primary 3 

Content :

A Family is the social unit living together. It is also a group of people that are related by blood, marriage or adoption.

Members of family that are related by blood are siblings that are given birth by the same parents.

Members of family that are related by marriage are your in-laws like your father-in-law , mother in laws, brother-in-law , sister-in-law etc

Members of your family that are related by adoption are the ones that have been adopted into your family. Children that are orphaned or motherless are usually adopted by caring and loving parents so that such motherless baby can have parental care and love

MEMBERS OF THE FAMILY

The family is the first stage of man in living together with other human beings. It is the first social unit that is recognized in every society. Family brings people together and grows the society.

Members of the family 

The members of a family are the father, the mother or mothers and their  children (if there is any)

Family is divided into two

1. Nuclear Family
2. Extended family

MEMBERS OF NUCLEAR FAMILY

1.father

1. Mother or mothers

2. Children

Nuclear family is made up of the father, the mother/ mothers and children (if there is any).

Members of a person’s immediate or nuclear family include all persons who have a direct and close relationship with him or her. For example, the nuclear family of a man who is married is made up of his wife and children.

Similarly, the nuclear family of a married woman is made up of her husband and children. In the case of a boy or a girl, members of his or her immediate family include his or her parents, brothers and sisters.

In other words, the nuclear family consists of a mother, a father and their children. This form of family is found everywhere in the world. It is also called the simple family, and it is the smallest family unit.

MEMBERS OF EXTENDED FAMILY

1. Father

2. Mother or mothers

3. Children

4. Other relatives like grandparents, in-laws, cousins, etc

Extended family is made up of several families who are related by blood.

That is an extended family is the combination of different nuclear families. These are grandparents, parents, brothers, sisters, uncles, aunts, cousins, nephews and nieces. The extended family is a family unit embracing parents, and children, together with grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and sometimes more distant relatives. For example, you belong to the family your father came from. At the same time, you belong to the family your mother came from. You are therefore a member of an extended family. The extended family system is common to all ethnic groups in Nigeria. It is an African way of life.

Roles of Family Members 

Father

• Support
• Care
• Love
• Discipline
• Housing

Mother

• Care
• Love
• Cleanliness
• Health care
• Food preparation
• Child birth
• Breasting of babies
• Counseling

Children

• Cleaning the house
• Running errands
• Washing plates

Evaluation

• Explain the meaning of family
• Mention four members of extended family
• Write out three duties father in the family
• What is extended family.

Evaluation:

Fill in the blanks with the correct option (a, b, c, or d):

1. A family is a group of people related by ____.
   a) School
   b) Blood
   c) Friends
   d) Work
2. A nuclear family consists of ____.
   a) Grandparents only
   b) Parents and their children
   c) Uncles and aunts
   d) Cousins
3. In an extended family, you might find ____.
   a) Only the parents
   b) Parents, children, and other relatives
   c) Only the children
   d) Neighbors
4. The father’s role in the family is to ____.
   a) Cook meals
   b) Provide for the family
   c) Go to school
   d) Clean the house
5. The mother’s role in the family is to ____.
   a) Protect the family
   b) Manage the home
   c) Earn money
   d) Fix the car
6. Children in the family should ____.
   a) Ignore their parents
   b) Help with chores
   c) Only play games
   d) Stay alone
7. The ____, usually shares wisdom and helps take care of the children.
   a) Teacher
   b) Friend
   c) Grandparent
   d) Neighbor
8. A single-parent family has ____.
   a) Two parents
   b) One parent
   c) No children
   d) Four grandparents
9. The family is important because it provides ____.
   a) Love and support
   b) Only money
   c) A place to play
   d) Food and drinks
10. An example of helping in the family is ____.
    a) Watching TV all day
    b) Cleaning the dishes
    c) Playing video games
    d) Going to the movies
11. A family helps in sharing ____.
    a) Food only
    b) Responsibilities
    c) Toys only
    d) Nothing
12. In a family, everyone has a ____.
    a) Car
    b) House
    c) Role
    d) Phone
13. Grandparents usually provide ____.
    a) Games
    b) Wisdom
    c) New clothes
    d) Money
14. The mother in the family takes care of ____.
    a) The school
    b) The house
    c) The market
    d) The bank
15. The father protects and ____.
    a) Ignores
    b) Scolds
    c) Provides for the family
    d) Plays with friends

Class Activity Discussion:

1. What is a nuclear family?
   • A family with parents and their children.
2. What role does the father play in the family?
   • The father provides for and protects the family.
3. How can children help in the family?
   • By doing chores and respecting their parents.
4. What is an extended family?
   • A family that includes parents, children, and other relatives like grandparents, uncles, and aunts.
5. Why is each role in the family important?
   • Each role is important for the family to be happy and successful.
6. Who usually takes care of the home?
   • The mother usually manages the home.
7. What is a single-parent family?
   • A family with only one parent raising the children.
8. How do grandparents help in the family?
   • They share wisdom and take care of the children.
9. What do family members provide for each other?
   • Love, support, and care.
10. How does the family support each other?
    • By helping with chores, providing for needs, and caring for one another.
11. Can a family have only one parent?
    • Yes, that is called a single-parent family.
12. What do we call a family with parents, children, and other relatives?
    • Extended family.
13. What does the mother do for the children?
    • Takes care of them and the home.
14. Why do we need a family?
    • To have love, support, and care.
15. Who can be in an extended family?
    • Parents, children, grandparents, uncles, aunts, and cousins.

Presentation:

• Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic, which was an introduction to Social Studies and its importance.
• Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic “Living in the Family” by explaining what a family is and the different types of families.
• Step 3: The teacher allows the pupils to talk about their own families, identifying the structure and roles, and corrects them when necessary.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Explain the different types of family structures.
• Discuss the roles of each family member.
• Show pictures and charts to illustrate the lesson.
• Engage pupils in a discussion about their own families.

Learners’ Activities:

• Listen and participate in discussions about family structures and roles.
• Identify and describe their own family structure.
• Answer questions related to the topic.

Assessment:

• Evaluation Questions:
  1. What is a family?
  2. Name three types of family structures.
  3. What is the role of the father in the family?
  4. Who usually takes care of the home?
  5. Describe an extended family.
  6. What do children do to help in the family?
  7. How does the family provide support?
  8. What is the importance of grandparents in the family?
  9. What do you call a family with only one parent?
  10. Why is the family important?

Conclusion:

• The teacher goes around to mark pupils’ work and provides necessary corrections.