Living in the family
Subject :
Social Studies
Term :
First Term
Week:
Week 1
Class :
Primary 4 / Basic 4 / Grade 4 /Year 4
Previous lesson :
Topic :
Living in the family
Behavioural objectives :
At the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to
- Explain the concept of family
- Say the names of each member of the family
- Write out the roles or duties of members of the family
- Write out the two major types of family that we have
- Say the members of the nuclear family and extended family
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
- Workbooks
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
- Nuclear Family
- Extended family
MEMBERS OF NUCLEAR FAMILY
1.father
2. Mother or mothers
3. 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
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 the meaning of family
- Mention four members of extended family
- Write out three duties father in the family
- What is extended family.
Assignment
Prepare for the next lesson by reading about
The relationship of family members
