Definition and Types of Family Social Studies Primary 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 1

Social Studies Primary 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 1

Subject: Social Studies
Class: Primary 3
Term: First Term
Week: 1
Age: 8 years
Topic: Meaning and Types of Family
Sub-topic: Definition and Types of Family
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives:

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

1. Define Family.
2. Mention the types of Family.
3. Differentiate the types of Family.
4. Draw a Family tree.

Keywords: Family, Nuclear Family, Extended Family, Family Tree

Set Induction:
The teacher will show pictures of different families and ask pupils to describe what they see.

Entry Behaviour:
Pupils are familiar with the concept of family as they live with their own families.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Pictures of different families
• Drawing materials (paper, pencils, crayons)
• Chart showing a Family tree

Building Background/Connection to prior knowledge:
The teacher will ask pupils to talk about their family members and their roles.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Drawing

Learning Materials:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Pictures and drawings of families
• Drawing materials

Instructional Materials:

• Pictures of families
• Charts
• Drawing materials

Content:

1. Definition of Family:
   • A family is a group of people who are related by blood, marriage, or adoption and live together.
2. Types of Family:
   • Nuclear Family: Consists of father, mother, and their children.
   • Extended Family: Includes grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and other relatives.
3. Differences between Nuclear and Extended Family:
   • Nuclear Family: Small size, lives together in one house.
   • Extended Family: Larger size, may live in different houses but stay connected.
4. Family Tree:
   • A family tree shows the members of a family and their relationships.

Questions 

1. A _____ is a group of people who are related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
   a) school b) family c) market d) team
2. The family type with only parents and children is called a _____ family.
   a) nuclear b) extended c) big d) small
3. Grandparents are part of the _____ family.
   a) nuclear b) extended c) small d) large
4. A family tree shows _____ members and their relationships.
   a) school b) family c) market d) team
5. _____ families may live in different houses but stay connected.
   a) Nuclear b) Extended c) Small d) Big
6. Parents and their children form a _____ family.
   a) nuclear b) extended c) small d) large
7. Uncles and aunts are part of the _____ family.
   a) nuclear b) extended c) small d) large
8. A family living together in one house is usually a _____ family.
   a) nuclear b) extended c) small d) large
9. A _____ includes grandparents, cousins, and other relatives.
   a) nuclear b) extended c) small d) large
10. A family with more than two generations living together is called an _____ family.
    a) nuclear b) extended c) small d) large
11. Children, parents, and grandparents are all part of a _____ family.
    a) nuclear b) extended c) small d) large
12. A family tree helps to understand the _____ between family members.
    a) relationships b) fights c) games d) distances
13. Brothers and sisters in the same family are called _____.
    a) siblings b) cousins c) friends d) neighbours
14. The family type with parents, children, and other relatives is a _____ family.
    a) nuclear b) extended c) small d) large
15. The main focus of a nuclear family is _____.
    a) parents and children b) grandparents c) uncles and aunts d) cousins

Class Activity Discussion 

1. Q: What is a family? A: A family is a group of people who are related by blood, marriage, or adoption and live together.
2. Q: What are the two main types of family? A: Nuclear family and extended family.
3. Q: Who are included in a nuclear family? A: Father, mother, and their children.
4. Q: Who are included in an extended family? A: Grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and other relatives.
5. Q: How is a nuclear family different from an extended family? A: A nuclear family is small and lives together in one house, while an extended family is larger and may live in different houses but stay connected.
6. Q: What is a family tree? A: A family tree is a chart that shows the members of a family and their relationships.
7. Q: Why is it important to know about family types? A: It helps us understand our family structure and relationships.
8. Q: Can a nuclear family have grandparents? A: No, a nuclear family usually consists of parents and their children only.
9. Q: Can an extended family live in the same house? A: Yes, but they can also live in different houses and stay connected.
10. Q: Who are siblings? A: Siblings are brothers and sisters in the same family.
11. Q: Are cousins part of a nuclear family? A: No, cousins are part of an extended family.
12. Q: What does a family tree help us understand? A: It helps us understand the relationships between family members.
13. Q: How many generations are usually in an extended family? A: More than two generations.
14. Q: What is the main focus of a nuclear family? A: The main focus is on parents and children.
15. Q: Why do we draw a family tree? A: To visually see and understand our family connections and relationships.

Presentation:

• Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic which was “Introduction to Social Studies.”
• Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic, “Meaning and Types of Family.”
• Step 3: The teacher allows the pupils to give their own contributions and corrects them when and where necessary.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Show pictures of different families.
• Explain the types of families.
• Guide pupils in drawing a family tree.

Learners’ Activities:

• Observe pictures of families.
• Discuss their own families.
• Draw their family tree.

Assessment:

1. Define a family.
2. Mention two types of family.
3. Differentiate between nuclear and extended family.
4. Draw a family tree.

Evaluation Questions:

1. What is a family?
2. Name the two types of family.
3. Who are included in a nuclear family?
4. Who are included in an extended family?
5. How is a nuclear family different from an extended family?
6. What is a family tree?
7. Why is it important to know about family types?
8. Can a nuclear family have grandparents?
9. Who are siblings?
10. Why do we draw a family tree?

Conclusion: The teacher goes around to mark the pupils’ work and provides necessary corrections and feedback on the topic.

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