Why We Eat Together as Family Members Social Studies Primary 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 6

Detailed Student-Centered Lesson Plan for Social Studies – Primary 2

Subject: Social Studies

Class: Primary 2

Term: First Term

Week: 6

Age: 7 years

Topic: Why We Eat Together as Family Members

Sub-topic: Reasons, Effects, and Types of Food

Duration: 60 minutes

Behavioral Objectives:

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

1. State the reasons why people eat together.
2. Mention the effects of eating as a family.
3. List different types of food they eat in their family.

Key Words:

• Family
• Eating
• Together
• Effects

Set Induction:

The teacher starts by showing a picture of a family eating together and asking pupils what they see.

Entry Behaviour:

Pupils have basic knowledge about eating meals with their families.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Charts and pictures of families eating together
• Flashcards with key terms

Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge:

Discuss the different meals they have eaten with their families.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Critical thinking
• Communication
• Observation

Learning Materials:

• Textbooks
• Charts
• Flashcards
• Pictures

Reference Books:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work for Social Studies
• Approved Social Studies textbooks for Primary 2

Instructional Materials:

• Flashcards with definitions
• Charts showing families eating together
• Pictures depicting various meals

Content:

1. Reasons Why People Eat Together:
   • Bonding: Eating together helps family members bond and feel closer to each other.
   • Communication: It provides time to talk and share experiences.
   • Tradition: It is a way to keep family traditions alive.
   • Learning: Children learn table manners and food habits from their parents.
2. Effects of Eating as a Family:
   • Better Relationships: Families that eat together have stronger relationships.
   • Healthy Eating Habits: Families can encourage each other to eat healthy foods.
   • Emotional Support: It provides emotional support and reduces stress.
   • Cultural Sharing: It is a time to share cultural and family values.
3. Different Types of Food Eaten in Families:
   • Rice
   • Beans
   • Yam
   • Plantains
   • Fish
   • Vegetables
   • Fruits

Questions:

1. Eating together helps family members ______. (a) fight (b) bond (c) separate (d) ignore)
2. Family meals provide time to ______ experiences. (a) hide (b) forget (c) share (d) ignore)
3. Eating together keeps family ______ alive. (a) secrets (b) traditions (c) problems (d) fights)
4. Children learn table manners from their ______. (a) friends (b) teachers (c) parents (d) pets)
5. Families that eat together have ______ relationships. (a) weaker (b) stronger (c) worse (d) fewer)
6. Eating together encourages ______ eating habits. (a) unhealthy (b) poor (c) healthy (d) bad)
7. Family meals provide ______ support. (a) financial (b) emotional (c) technical (d) physical)
8. It is a time to share cultural and family ______. (a) food (b) values (c) problems (d) secrets)
9. A common food eaten in families is ______. (a) stones (b) rice (c) leaves (d) paper)
10. Families can encourage each other to eat ______ foods. (a) unhealthy (b) junk (c) healthy (d) bad)

Class Activity Discussion

1. Why do people eat together? People eat together to bond, communicate, keep traditions, and learn from each other.
2. What is one effect of eating as a family? Better relationships.
3. How does eating together help children? Children learn table manners and good eating habits.
4. What type of support does eating together provide? Emotional support.
5. What is a common food families eat together? Rice.
6. How can families encourage healthy eating? By eating healthy foods together.
7. Why is communication important during meals? It helps family members share their experiences.
8. What can families share during meals? Cultural and family values.
9. What is an effect of eating together on family relationships? Stronger relationships.
10. Why is it important to keep family traditions alive? It helps maintain family unity and culture.

Presentation:

Step 1: Review of Previous Lesson

The teacher reviews the previous lesson on the foods we eat in our families.

Step 2: Introduction of the New Topic

The teacher introduces the new topic: Why We Eat Together as Family Members. The teacher explains the reasons, effects, and types of food using flashcards and charts.

Step 3: Student Contributions

The teacher asks the pupils to share their experiences of eating with their families and their favorite family meals. The teacher listens and corrects misconceptions.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Use flashcards to explain key terms.
• Show charts and pictures to illustrate family meals.
• Ask guiding questions to encourage pupil participation.

Learners’ Activities:

• Listen to the teacher’s explanations.
• Look at the charts and pictures.
• Participate by answering questions and sharing their ideas.

Assessment:

1. State one reason why people eat together.
2. Mention one effect of eating as a family.
3. List two types of food you eat in your family.

Evaluation Questions:

1. Why do families eat together?
2. Name one effect of eating together as a family.
3. What is a benefit of eating together?
4. Which type of food is commonly eaten in Nigerian families?
5. How does eating together affect family relationships?
6. What can children learn during family meals?
7. Mention one type of food that helps in bonding families.
8. How can eating together reduce stress?
9. Why is it important to talk during meals?
10. What is one way families can share their culture?

Conclusion:

The teacher goes around to mark the pupils’ work and gives feedback. The teacher summarizes the lesson by highlighting the key points discussed.

More Useful Links

• Food that we eat in our family Social Studies Primary 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 5