FAMILY AS A BASIC UNIT OF SOCIETY
FIRST TERM E-LEARNING NOTE
SUBJECT: SOCIAL STUDIES
CLASS: JSS 1
TOPIC: FAMILY AS A BASIC UNIT OF SOCIETY
TERM: FIRST TERM
WEEK: WEEK 3
PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE: Pupils have previous knowledge of ENVIRONMENT: MEANING, TYPES
BEHAVIUORAL OBJECTIVES:
At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to
- Define the characteristics of a Large Family Size
- List the characteristics of a Small Family Size
- Mention the consequences of having a very large Family Size
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:
WEEK THREE
TOPIC: FAMILY AS A BASIC UNIT OF SOCIETY
CONTENT
Features of a Large Family Size
Sizes of a Small Family Size
The result of having a very large Family Size
The family is the smallest unit of a social organization which exists in every society. There cannot be a society without the individual families existing in it. The greater the number of families in the community the larger society. The nature of families will also to a large extent determine what society will be. There will be less conflict, crime and problems if the majority of families in society are responsible.
Functions of the Family in Society
- Members of society are replaced through the family. When somebody dies, a new person replaces him or her by birth.
- The family teaches a child cultural values and norms of a society. The child is taught to speak the local practice language, the customs and traditions of his people.
- The family teaches the child about his creator. The child knows about God for the first time through the family.
- The family is one of the institutions that control sexual behaviour. The child is taught that the society and God frown at sexual immorality.
- The family, particularly the father and mother, contribute to economic growth and progress – providing productive services, paying taxes on their income, etc.
Characteristics of a Small Family Size
- The numbers of children are not many.
- The family size consists of the father, mother and many children, at least six children.
Characteristics of a Large Family
- The number of children are many.
- The family size consists of the father, mother and many children, at least six children.
Consequence of a Large Family
- Insufficient funds to cater for the family.
- Inadequate / improper care of the family.
- Lack of proper upbringing of the children as a result of the number of children.
- Pressure of large population on infrastructure e.g. housing, road etc.
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 concludes the lesson by giving out a 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 makes the necessary corrections when and where the needs arise.
EVALUATION
- Which of the following is not acquired during the process of socialization? riches B. skills C. value D. knowledge
- The following are examples of moral responsibilities of the children at home EXCEPT ___________A. to respect elders to help their parents with house chores C. to use vulgar language
- The most important function of the family is _______ living together B. doing things in common C. reproduction of human race
- Primary social group include _________ family, kinship and age-group B. father, mother and children C. kingship, peer group and family D. school, kinship and clubs
- Family is the smallest unit of an organization. True or False
THEORY
- Define Family.
- Mention four functions of the family in society.
- Mention four characteristics of a large size.
- Mention consequences of a large family size.
