Family Values and Family Circle for Primary 5

Lesson Plan: Family Values and Family Circle

Subject: Home Economics
Class: Primary 5
Term: Second Term
Week: 2
Age: 9–10 years
Topic: Family Values and Family Circle
Sub-topic: Meaning and Importance of Family Values
Duration: 40 Minutes

Behavioural Objectives

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

Define family values and family circle.
List examples of family values.
Explain the importance of family values.
Identify how family values strengthen the family circle.

Keywords

Family Values
Family Circle
Respect
Cooperation
Discipline

Set Induction

The teacher will start by asking pupils about their favorite activities with their family members and what makes their family special.

Entry Behaviour

Pupils understand the roles of family members and how they relate with one another.

Learning Resources and Materials

Chart showing family activities.
Flashcards with examples of family values.
Pictures of happy families.

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

Pupils have learned about the roles of family members in the first term. This lesson builds on that by exploring what holds families together.

Embedded Core Skills

Critical thinking.
Communication.
Social skills.

Reference Books

Lagos State Scheme of Work for Primary Schools.
Home Economics for Primary Schools by O.A. Idowu.

Instructional Materials

Whiteboard and markers.
Charts and pictures.
Flashcards.

Content

Definition and Explanation

Family Values:
- These are beliefs and principles that guide how family members live together and relate.
- They help in building unity, respect, and understanding.
Family Circle:
- This is the group of people connected by blood, marriage, or adoption.
- It includes parents, children, and extended family members.
Importance of Family Values:
- They promote love and peace in the family.
- They guide children on how to behave.
- They help family members solve problems together.
- They teach respect for one another.
- They strengthen the bond between family members.

Examples of Family Values

Respect for elders.
Cooperation in house chores.
Honesty among family members.
Sharing and caring for one another.
Discipline and obedience to parents.

Evaluation Questions (Fill in the Blanks)

______ are the beliefs that guide how families live together.
(a) Goals (b) Family values (c) Rules (d) Circle
The ______ is the group of people connected by blood, marriage, or adoption.
(a) kitchen (b) family circle (c) classroom (d) team
An example of a family value is ______.
(a) honesty (b) noise (c) fighting (d) delay
Family values promote ______ and peace.
(a) love (b) hate (c) fear (d) delay
Family members solve ______ together with family values.
(a) problems (b) fights (c) noise (d) fear
Respect for ______ is a family value.
(a) friends (b) strangers (c) elders (d) neighbors
A family circle includes ______.
(a) classmates (b) parents and children
(c) neighbors (d) strangers
Family values guide children on how to ______.
(a) eat (b) behave (c) shout (d) sleep
A strong family circle shows ______ for one another.
(a) respect (b) hate (c) fear (d) jealousy
______ is an example of cooperation in the family.
(a) Sharing chores (b) Fighting (c) Complaining (d) Ignoring
Family members ______ to strengthen their bond.
(a) love (b) ignore (c) shout at (d) avoid
A happy family is guided by ______.
(a) family values (b) school rules (c) neighbors (d) friends
Children learn to show ______ when they have family values.
(a) respect (b) hate (c) fear (d) pride
Cooperation helps to ______ the family circle.
(a) break (b) weaken (c) strengthen (d) forget
______ and caring are examples of family values.
(a) Sharing (b) Fighting (c) Ignoring (d) Complaining

Class Activity Discussion (FAQs)

What are family values?
Family values are beliefs that guide family members on how to live together.
What is the family circle?
It is the group of people connected by blood, marriage, or adoption.
Why are family values important?
They bring love, respect, and unity to the family.
Name two examples of family values.
Respect and honesty.
How do family values help children?
They teach children how to behave and solve problems.
What does the family circle include?
Parents, children, and extended family members.
What is respect for elders?
Treating older family members with kindness and honor.
Why is discipline a family value?
It teaches children to follow rules and be responsible.
How does cooperation help in the family?
It makes work easier and builds unity.
What happens when there are no family values?
There may be fights and misunderstandings.
What does caring mean in a family?
Showing concern for one another’s needs.
How do family members show honesty?
By telling the truth to one another.
What does it mean to share in a family?
Giving what you have to others.
Can family values help solve problems?
Yes, they help families work together to find solutions.
What does a strong family circle mean?
It means family members are united and love one another.

Presentation Steps

Teacher revises the previous topic: “Roles of Family Members.”
Teacher introduces the new topic: “Family Values and Family Circle.”
Teacher explains the meaning and examples of family values.
Pupils are encouraged to share their experiences.
Teacher corrects and provides guidance where needed.

Teacher’s Activities

Show charts and pictures to explain family values.
Write key points on the board.
Ask questions to assess pupils’ understanding.

Learners’ Activities

Answer questions about family values.
Share examples of how they show respect at home.
Participate in class discussions.

Evaluation Questions

What are family values?
What is the family circle?
Name two examples of family values.
Why are family values important?
How does respect help in the family?
What happens when there are no family values?
How does cooperation help the family circle?
Name two ways to strengthen a family bond.
Why is honesty important in a family?
What does sharing teach children?

Conclusion

The teacher goes around to mark pupils’ work and provides feedback on their answers.

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