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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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