Members of Nuclear and Extended Family Social Studies Primary 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 2 and 3

Social Studies Primary 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 2 and 3

Subject: Social Studies
Class: Primary 3
Term: First Term
Week: 2 and 3
Age: 8 years
Topic: Members of Nuclear and Extended Family
Sub-topic: Identifying Family Members and Showing Respect
Duration: 40 minutes each week

Behavioural Objectives:

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

1. Identify a nuclear family and extended family.
2. Demonstrate how to show respect to members of the nuclear and extended family.
3. List members of a nuclear family and extended family.

Keywords: Nuclear Family, Extended Family, Respect, Family Members

Set Induction:
The teacher will display a chart with pictures of different family members and ask pupils to name them.

Entry Behaviour:
Pupils have basic knowledge of family members and live with their own families.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Charts with pictures of family members
• Flashcards with names of family members
• Role-play costumes

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

Embedded Core Skills:

• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Role-playing

Learning Materials:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Pictures and drawings of families
• Flashcards

Instructional Materials:

• Charts
• Flashcards
• Role-play costumes

Content:

Week 2:

1. Members of a Nuclear Family:
   • Father
   • Mother
   • Children (Sons and Daughters)
2. Members of an Extended Family:
   • Grandparents (Grandfather and Grandmother)
   • Aunts and Uncles
   • Cousins
   • Nieces and Nephews

Week 3:

1. Showing Respect to Family Members:
   • Greet family members politely.
   • Listen to and obey parents and elders.
   • Help with household chores.
   • Speak kindly and respectfully.
   • Share and care for siblings.

Questions:

1. The father, mother, and children form a _____ family.
   a) nuclear b) extended c) big d) small
2. Grandparents are part of the _____ family.
   a) nuclear b) extended c) small d) large
3. _____ are the sons and daughters in a family.
   a) Parents b) Children c) Grandparents d) Cousins
4. The father in a nuclear family is also called _____.
   a) uncle b) dad c) brother d) cousin
5. Aunts and uncles are members of the _____ family.
   a) nuclear b) extended c) small d) large
6. Helping with household chores is a way to show _____ to family members.
   a) respect b) anger c) fear d) dislike
7. Greet family members _____ to show respect.
   a) rudely b) politely c) angrily d) quietly
8. _____ and nephews are part of the extended family.
   a) Nieces b) Parents c) Brothers d) Sisters
9. Listen to and obey _____ and elders to show respect.
   a) friends b) parents c) strangers d) pets
10. Sharing and caring for siblings shows _____.
    a) respect b) anger c) dislike d) fear
11. The mother in a nuclear family is also called _____.
    a) sister b) mom c) aunt d) niece
12. _____ are the children of your aunts and uncles.
    a) Parents b) Cousins c) Siblings d) Friends
13. Grandfather and grandmother are known as _____.
    a) siblings b) cousins c) parents d) grandparents
14. Speaking kindly and _____ shows respect to family members.
    a) rudely b) angrily c) respectfully d) quietly
15. Helping with household chores is a way to show respect to _____.
    a) strangers b) family members c) friends d) pets

Class Activity Discussion 

1. Q: Who are the members of a nuclear family? A: Father, mother, and children.
2. Q: Who are the members of an extended family? A: Grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews.
3. Q: How can you show respect to family members? A: By greeting politely, listening, obeying, helping with chores, speaking kindly, and sharing.
4. Q: What is the role of grandparents in the family? A: They are elders who provide wisdom and support.
5. Q: Who are siblings? A: Brothers and sisters in the same family.
6. Q: Why is it important to respect family members? A: It helps maintain harmony and good relationships.
7. Q: What are some chores children can help with at home? A: Tidying up, setting the table, and helping with cooking.
8. Q: Who are cousins? A: The children of your aunts and uncles.
9. Q: How do you greet your family members politely? A: By saying “Good morning,” “Good afternoon,” or “Good evening.”
10. Q: What does it mean to speak kindly to family members? A: Using polite and respectful language.
11. Q: Who are aunts and uncles? A: They are the siblings of your parents.
12. Q: What is the difference between a nuclear and extended family? A: A nuclear family is smaller, consisting of parents and children, while an extended family is larger and includes other relatives.
13. Q: How can you show care for your siblings? A: By helping them, sharing, and being kind.
14. Q: What is the role of parents in a nuclear family? A: To take care of and guide their children.
15. Q: Why is it important to obey your parents and elders? A: Because they provide guidance and care.

Presentation:

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

Teacher’s Activities:

• Show charts with pictures of family members.
• Explain the different members of nuclear and extended families.
• Demonstrate how to show respect through role-playing.

Learners’ Activities:

• Observe and identify family members on the charts.
• List members of their own nuclear and extended families.
• Participate in role-playing to show respect.

Assessment:

1. Identify members of a nuclear family.
2. List members of an extended family.
3. Demonstrate one way to show respect to family members.

Evaluation Questions:

1. Name the members of a nuclear family.
2. Who are included in an extended family?
3. How can you show respect to your parents?
4. What is the role of grandparents in the family?
5. Who are your siblings?
6. Why should you help with household chores?
7. How do you greet your family members politely?
8. Who are cousins?
9. What does it mean to speak kindly to family members?
10. How can you show care for your siblings?

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

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