FAMILY VALUES AND FAMILY CIRCLE HOME ECONOMICS PRIMARY 5 SECOND TERM LESSON NOTES WEEK 2
SUBJECT:
HOME ECONOMICS
CLASS:
BASIC 5 / GRADE 5 / PRIMARY 5
TERM:
SECOND TERM (2ND TERM)
WEEK:
WEEK 2
TOPIC:
FAMILY VALUES AND FAMILY CIRCLE
- The concepts of family values and the family cycle.
- The importance of family values and how they shape families over time.
Previous Lesson:
Home Economics Second Term Examination Primary 5
Learning Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- explain the meaning of family values
- give examples of family values
- compare and contrast the stages of family
Learning Activities
- Pupils as individuals, discuss the meaning of family values
- Pupils are guided to mention examples of family values
- Pupils in small groups discuss the stages of family cycle
Embedded Core Skills
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Digital Literacy
- Communication and Collaboration
- Citizenship
- Personal Development
Learning Resources
- wall charts
- pictures
- flash cards
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES:
- Identification,
- explanation,
- questions and answers,
- demonstration,
- story-telling,
- videos from source
Content
What is the meaning of family values?
Family values are beliefs and behaviors that are important to a family and passed down from one generation to the next.
- Love and respect: This means showing love and respect to each member of your family, no matter what. For example, you might give your brother a hug when he’s feeling down, or say “please” and “thank you” to your parents.
- Responsibility: This means taking care of your own tasks and helping others when they need it. For example, you might make your bed each morning and help your sister with her homework.
- Honesty: This means telling the truth, even when it’s difficult. For example, if you accidentally break a vase, you might say, “I’m sorry, I broke the vase.”
- Hard work: This means putting effort into your tasks and responsibilities, so that you can achieve your goals. For example, you might practice your piano for 30 minutes each day so that you can play a song for your family.
- Kindness: This means being nice to others and helping them when they need it. For example, you might share your toys with your friends or give a compliment to someone who is feeling sad.
By following these family values, you can build strong relationships with your family members and create a happy and loving home.
What is the meaning of family cycle?
The family cycle refers to the stages a family goes through as its members grow and change over time.
- Formation: This is the stage when a new family is formed, either through marriage or the birth of a child. For example, your parents may have gotten married and started a family together.
- Early childhood: This stage is when the children in the family are very young and the parents are focused on raising and caring for them. For example, your parents might have taken you to the park or read you bedtime stories when you were a baby.
- Middle childhood: This stage is when the children in the family are growing and developing, and the parents are still actively involved in their lives. For example, your parents might have helped you learn to ride a bike or played games with you when you were a little older.
- Adolescence: This stage is when the children in the family are becoming young adults and starting to develop their own independence. For example, you might be learning to make your own decisions and figuring out what you want to do in life.
- Adulthood: This stage is when the children in the family are grown up and starting families of their own. For example, you might be getting married or having children of your own.
- Later life: This stage is when the members of the family are older and starting to retire or experience health challenges. For example, your parents might be enjoying their retirement or receiving care from their children.
By understanding the different stages of the family cycle, you can better understand the experiences and needs of your family members at different times in their lives.
Evaluation:
- What is the definition of family values? A. Beliefs and behaviors that are important to a family and passed down from one generation to the next B. Things that a family collects and keeps as memories C. Activities that a family enjoys doing together
- What is an example of showing love and respect in a family? A. Yelling at your siblings B. Ignoring your parents C. Giving your brother a hug when he’s feeling down
- What is an example of responsibility in a family? A. Not doing your chores or homework B. Taking care of your own tasks and helping others when they need it C. Not following rules or agreements
- What is an example of honesty in a family? A. Lying about breaking a vase B. Telling the truth, even when it’s difficult C. Not apologizing for your actions
- What is an example of hard work in a family? A. Not putting effort into your tasks or responsibilities B. Practicing your piano for 30 minutes each day C. Not setting goals for yourself
- What is an example of kindness in a family? A. Being mean to others B. Sharing your toys with your friends C. Not giving compliments to someone who is feeling sad
- What is the family cycle? A. A cycle of birth, growth, and death of plants B. A cycle of different stages a family goes through as its members grow and change over time C. A cycle of changes in the weather
- What is an example of the formation stage of the family cycle? A. When the family members are older and starting to retire or experience health challenges B. When a new family is formed, either through marriage or the birth of a child C. When the family is playing games together
- What is an example of the early childhood stage of the family cycle? A. When the children in the family are growing and developing B. When the children in the family are very young and the parents are focused on raising and caring for them C. When the family members are older and starting to retire or experience health challenges
- What is an example of the adulthood stage of the family cycle? A. When the children in the family are becoming young adults and starting to develop their own independence B. When the children in the family are grown up and starting families of their own C. When the parents are helping the children learn to ride a bike or play games with them.
Summary
- Family values are beliefs and behaviors that are important to a family and passed down from one generation to the next.
- An example of showing love and respect in a family is giving your brother a hug when he’s feeling down.
- An example of responsibility in a family is taking care of your own tasks and helping others when they need it.
- An example of honesty in a family is telling the truth, even when it’s difficult.
- An example of hard work in a family is practicing your piano for 30 minutes each day.
- An example of kindness in a family is giving compliments to someone who is feeling sad.
- The family cycle refers to the different stages a family goes through as its members grow and change over time.
- An example of the formation stage of the family cycle is when a new family is formed, either through marriage or the birth of a child.
- An example of the early childhood stage of the family cycle is when the children in the family are very young and the parents are focused on raising and caring for them.
- An example of the adulthood stage of the family cycle is when the children in the family are grown up and starting families of their own
Lesson Presentation
Introduction (10 minutes):
- Ask the pupils what they think is the definition of a family.
- Write down the pupils’ responses on the board or chart paper.
- Explain that a family is not just a group of people living together, but also a group of people who share love, values, and beliefs.
Family Values (15 minutes):
- Explain that family values are beliefs and behaviors that are important to a family and passed down from one generation to the next.
- Ask the pupils to brainstorm examples of family values (e.g. love, respect, responsibility, honesty, hard work, kindness, etc.).
- Write down the pupils’ responses on the board or chart paper.
- Explain that family values help shape the way families interact and relate to each other.
- Give examples of how different family values play out in real-life situations.
Family Cycle (15 minutes):
- Explain that the family cycle refers to the different stages a family goes through as its members grow and change over time.
- Draw a diagram on the board or chart paper to show the different stages of the family cycle (formation, early childhood, adulthood, etc.).
- Explain each stage in detail and give examples of what is typically happening in each stage.
- Ask the pupils to think about what stage their own families are in and share their thoughts with the class.
Conclusion (5 minutes):
- Summarize the main points of the lesson.
- Emphasize the importance of understanding family values and the family cycle for developing strong and healthy families.
- Encourage pupils to think about how they can contribute to their own families by upholding important family values.
Assessment:
- Informal assessment through class participation and discussion.
- Pupils can also be asked to write a short paragraph about what they learned in the lesson and how they can apply it in their own families.
Weekly Assessment / Test
- Family values are __________ and behaviors that are important to a family and passed down from one generation to the next.
- An example of showing love and respect in a family is __________ your brother a hug when he’s feeling down.
- An example of responsibility in a family is __________ care of your own tasks and helping others when they need it.
- An example of honesty in a family is __________ the truth, even when it’s difficult.
- An example of hard work in a family is __________ your piano for 30 minutes each day.
- An example of kindness in a family is __________ compliments to someone who is feeling sad.
- The family cycle refers to the __________ a family goes through as its members grow and change over time.
- An example of the formation stage of the family cycle is __________, either through marriage or the birth of a child.
- An example of the early childhood stage of the family cycle is __________ the children in the family are very young and the parents are focused on raising and caring for them.
- An example of the adulthood stage of the family cycle is __________ the children in the family are grown up and starting families of their own.
RESOURCES: FAMILY AND PERSONAL RESOURCES HOME ECONOMICS PRIMARY 5 SECOND TERM LESSON NOTES WEEK 3
