RESOURCES: FAMILY AND PERSONAL RESOURCES HOME ECONOMICS PRIMARY 5 SECOND TERM LESSON NOTES WEEK 3
SUBJECT:
HOME ECONOMICS
CLASS:
BASIC 5 / GRADE 5 / PRIMARY 5
TERM:
SECOND TERM (2ND TERM)
WEEK:
WEEK 3
TOPIC:
RESOURCES: FAMILY AND PERSONAL RESOURCES
Previous Lesson:
FAMILY VALUES AND FAMILY CIRCLE
Learning Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- explain the meaning of resources
- list personal resources and family resources
- examine personal resources and personal belongings
Learning Activities
- Pupils as a class discuss the meaning of resources
- Pupils in small groups classify resources and family resources
- Pupils as individuals enumerate personal belongings
- Pupils in pairs compare personal resources and personal belongings
Embedded Core Skills
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Digital Literacy
- Communication and Collaboration
- Leadership and Personal Development
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Personal Development
Learning Resources
- wall charts showing personal belongings
- pictures
- flash cards
- Samples of some personal belongings
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES:
- Identification,
- explanation,
- questions and answers,
- demonstration,
- story-telling,
- videos from source
Content
The meaning of personal resources
Personal resources refer to the skills, abilities, qualities, and assets that a person possesses that help them achieve their goals and handle challenges in life. These resources can be physical, mental, emotional, or financial in nature.
Examples of personal resources for grade 6 pupils include:
- Physical resources: Examples of physical resources include good health, athletic ability, and dexterity. For example, a child who is good at running is a valuable resource to their school’s track and field team.
- Mental resources: Examples of mental resources include intelligence, creativity, and problem-solving skills. For example, a child who is good at math can use their skills to help classmates with their math homework.
- Emotional resources: Examples of emotional resources include resilience, empathy, and a positive attitude. For example, a child who is able to stay calm and level-headed during a crisis is a valuable resource to their family and friends.
- Financial resources: Examples of financial resources include savings, investments, and inheritance. For example, a child who has saved up money for a trip to the amusement park has valuable financial resources.
It’s important for pupils to understand and recognize their own personal resources, as it can help boost their confidence and give them a sense of self-worth. Additionally, identifying their personal resources can help pupils make informed decisions about their future and set achievable goals.
The meaning of family resources
Family resources refer to the skills, abilities, qualities, and assets that a family possesses that help them achieve their goals and handle challenges as a unit. These resources can be physical, mental, emotional, or financial in nature, and may be shared or unique to each individual family member.
Examples of family resources include:
- Physical resources: Examples of physical resources include a family’s home, cars, and shared tools or equipment. For example, a family with a large backyard can use their physical resources to grow a vegetable garden and enjoy fresh produce.
- Mental resources: Examples of mental resources include the education and knowledge of family members. For example, a family with a teacher or engineer can use their mental resources to help others with school work or home repairs.
- Emotional resources: Examples of emotional resources include love, support, and shared values. For example, a family that values hard work and determination can use their emotional resources to encourage each other to pursue their goals and overcome obstacles.
- Financial resources: Examples of financial resources include a family’s combined income, savings, and investments. For example, a family with a large savings account can use their financial resources to pay for a family vacation or make a major purchase.
It’s important for pupils to understand and recognize their family’s resources, as it can help the family work together towards common goals and handle challenges more effectively. Additionally, recognizing family resources can help pupils understand how their family is unique and how they can contribute to the family’s overall success.
Compare and Contrast Personal Resources and Personal Belongings
Personal resources and personal belongings are related concepts, but they have different meanings.
Personal resources refer to the skills, abilities, qualities, and assets that a person possesses that help them achieve their goals and handle challenges in life. Examples of personal resources include physical resources like good health or athletic ability, mental resources like intelligence or problem-solving skills, emotional resources like resilience or empathy, and financial resources like savings or investments.
Personal belongings, on the other hand, are physical objects or possessions that are owned by an individual. Examples of personal belongings include clothing, toys, books, and electronics. Personal belongings can also have emotional value, but they do not have the same impact on a person’s ability to succeed and handle challenges as personal resources do.
It’s important for pupils to understand the difference between personal resources and personal belongings because personal resources are more valuable in helping a person achieve their goals and handle challenges. Personal resources can be developed and improved over time, while personal belongings are limited in what they can provide. Additionally, personal resources can be more important than personal belongings when it comes to building confidence, self-esteem, and a sense of self-worth.
Summary
- Personal resources are skills, abilities, qualities, and assets that a person possesses that help them achieve their goals and handle challenges in life.
- Family resources are the combined skills, abilities, qualities, and assets that a family possesses that help them achieve their goals and handle challenges as a unit.
- Personal belongings are items a person owns, such as furniture, clothing, and toys.
- Personal resources and personal belongings are different because personal resources are intangible assets that help a person achieve their goals and handle challenges, while personal belongings are just things a person owns.
- A T-chart is a tool used to compare and contrast personal resources and personal belongings.
- Examples of personal resources include intelligence, creativity, communication skills, and determination.
- Examples of family resources include cooking skills, financial stability, and a support network.
- To improve personal resources, a person can learn new skills, seek feedback and practice, and cultivate positive qualities.
- To strengthen family resources, a family can work together to set goals, communicate effectively, and support each other.
- Understanding the difference between personal resources and personal belongings is important because it helps a person identify the most valuable resources they have for achieving their goals and handling challenges.
Evaluation
- What are personal resources? a. Physical objects or possessions owned by an individual b. Skills, abilities, qualities, and assets that a person possesses c. A family’s combined income and savings d. The emotional value of a person’s belongings
- What are family resources? a. Physical objects or possessions owned by an individual b. Skills, abilities, qualities, and assets that a family possesses c. A person’s combined income and savings d. The emotional value of a family’s belongings
- What is the difference between personal resources and personal belongings? a. Personal resources are more valuable in helping a person achieve their goals and handle challenges b. Personal belongings are more valuable in helping a person achieve their goals and handle challenges c. There is no difference between the two d. Personal resources and personal belongings are the same thing
- What are examples of personal resources? a. Clothing and toys b. Good health and athletic ability c. Savings and investments d. Love and support
- What are examples of family resources? a. Clothing and toys b. Good health and athletic ability c. A family’s home and shared tools d. Resilience and empathy
- Which of the following is a personal resource? a. A person’s books b. A person’s intelligence c. A person’s car d. A person’s home
- Which of the following is a family resource? a. A family’s books b. A family’s combined income c. A family’s car d. A family’s values
- What can personal resources provide to a person? a. Physical objects or possessions b. Help in achieving goals and handling challenges c. Money and savings d. Emotional support
- What can family resources provide to a family? a. Physical objects or possessions b. Help in achieving goals and handling challenges as a unit c. Money and savings d. Emotional support for each individual family member
- Why is it important to understand the difference between personal resources and personal belongings? a. To build confidence, self-esteem, and a sense of self-worth b. To make informed decisions about personal finances c. To know what possessions to keep and what to get rid of d. To understand the emotional value of personal belongings
Lesson Presentation
Introduction (10 minutes):
- Start the lesson by asking pupils what they think of when they hear the words “personal resources.” Write their answers on the board and then provide a definition for personal resources (skills, abilities, qualities, and assets that a person possesses that help them achieve their goals and handle challenges in life).
- Next, ask pupils to define family resources. Write their answers on the board and then provide a definition for family resources (combined skills, abilities, qualities, and assets that a family possesses that help them achieve their goals and handle challenges as a unit).
Exploration (15 minutes):
- Hand out a worksheet to pupils that asks them to identify personal resources and family resources in different scenarios.
- Have pupils work in small groups to complete the worksheet and then come back as a class to share their answers and discuss.
- Ask pupils to reflect on what they learned and how they can use this knowledge in their daily lives.
Comparing and Contrasting (15 minutes):
- Have pupils work in pairs to create a T-chart on the whiteboard comparing and contrasting personal resources and personal belongings.
- Encourage pupils to think of examples for each category and to explain why personal resources are more valuable in helping a person achieve their goals and handle challenges than personal belongings.
- As a class, review the T-chart and have pupils share their examples and explanations.
Conclusion (10 minutes):
- Summarize what pupils learned about personal and family resources and the difference between personal resources and personal belongings.
- Have pupils reflect on the importance of understanding the difference between these concepts and how it can impact their lives.
- End the lesson by asking pupils to think about what personal resources they already possess and how they can develop and improve them over time.
Assessment: The worksheet and T-chart can be collected and evaluated to assess pupil understanding of the topic. The class discussion and reflection at the end of the lesson can also be used to assess understanding.
Weekly Test/ Assessment
- Personal resources are ________, abilities, qualities, and assets that a person possesses that help them achieve their goals and handle challenges in life.
- Family resources are the combined ________, abilities, qualities, and assets that a family possesses that help them achieve their goals and handle challenges as a unit.
- Personal belongings are items a person owns, such as ________, clothing, and toys.
- Personal resources and personal belongings are different because personal resources are ________ that help a person achieve their goals and handle challenges, while personal belongings are just things a person owns.
- A T-chart is a tool used to ________ personal resources and personal belongings.
- Examples of personal resources include ________, creativity, communication skills, and determination.
- Examples of family resources include ________ skills, financial stability, and a support network.
- To improve personal resources, a person can ________ new skills, seek feedback and practice, and cultivate positive qualities.
- To strengthen family resources, a family can work together to ________ goals, communicate effectively, and support each other.
- Understanding the difference between personal resources and personal belongings is important because it helps a person ________ the most valuable resources they have for achieving their goals and handling challenges.
