Family History History Primary 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 3 & 4

Lagos State Primary 1 – First Term Lesson Plan

Subject: History

Class: Primary 1
Term: First Term
Weeks: 3 & 4
Age: 6 years
Topic: Family History
Sub-topics: What is Family? Types of Family? Meaning of Family History? Importance of Family History?
Duration: 40 minutes

Learning Objectives:

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

1. Explain the meaning of Family.
2. Mention the types of family.
3. Explain the meaning of Family History.
4. Justify the importance of Family History.

Key Words:

• Family
• Types
• History
• Importance

Set Induction:

The teacher starts by showing a family photo and asking pupils to describe who they see in the picture.

Entry Behaviour:

Pupils have basic knowledge of who lives in their homes.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Audio-visual resources
• Gallery walk with pictures
• Chart showing different types of families

Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge:

Discuss with pupils who they live with at home and their relationships.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Citizenship
• Communication and collaboration
• Creativity and imagination

Learning Materials:

• Picture charts
• Family photos
• Flashcards

Reference Books:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Primary 1 History Textbook

Instructional Materials:

• Audio-visual aids
• Family photos
• Charts

Content:

1. Explanation of Topic:
   • What is Family?
     • A family is a group of people related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
   • Types of Family:
     • Nuclear Family: Parents and children.
     • Extended Family: Includes grandparents, uncles, aunts, and cousins.
   • Meaning of Family History:
     • Family History is the record of past events and people in a family.
   • Importance of Family History:
     • Helps us understand our roots.
     • Teaches us about family traditions.
     • Connects us with our ancestors.

Learning Activities:

1. Pairs Discussion:
   • Pupils explain the meaning of family to each other.
2. Class Brainstorming:
   • Pupils brainstorm the types of families.
3. Group Discussion:
   • Pupils discuss the meaning of Family History in small groups.
4. Individual Analysis:
   • Pupils analyze and discuss the importance of Family History individually.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Guide the pairs and group discussions.
• Provide information and visuals on types of families and family history.
• Facilitate individual analysis of the importance of Family History.

Learners’ Activities:

• Participate in pairs and group discussions.
• Share ideas during brainstorming sessions.
• Conduct individual analysis on the given topic.

Assessment:

• Pupils will answer fill-in-the-blank questions.
• Participation in class discussions and activities will be monitored.

Evaluation Questions:

1. A group of people related by blood, marriage, or adoption is called a _____.
   • a) School
   • b) Family
   • c) Club
   • d) Team
2. A family that includes parents and children is called a _____ family.
   • a) Nuclear
   • b) Extended
   • c) Large
   • d) Small
3. A family that includes grandparents, uncles, and aunts is called an _____ family.
   • a) Small
   • b) Nuclear
   • c) Extended
   • d) Immediate
4. The record of past events and people in a family is called _____ History.
   • a) School
   • b) Family
   • c) Local
   • d) National
5. Family History helps us understand our _____.
   • a) Future
   • b) Roots
   • c) Games
   • d) Songs

Class Activity Discussion

1. What is a family?
   • A family is a group of people related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
2. What are the types of family?
   • Nuclear Family and Extended Family.
3. What is a Nuclear Family?
   • A family that includes parents and children.
4. What is an Extended Family?
   • A family that includes grandparents, uncles, aunts, and cousins.
5. What is Family History?
   • The record of past events and people in a family.
6. Why is Family History important?
   • It helps us understand our roots and learn about family traditions.
7. Can Family History connect us with our ancestors?
   • Yes, it can.
8. How do we learn about Family History?
   • By talking to family members and looking at old photos and records.
9. What can Family History teach us?
   • About our family’s past and traditions.
10. Is knowing Family History important?
    • Yes, it helps us understand who we are and where we come from.

Presentation:

Step 1:
The teacher revises the previous topic, which was “Introduction to History.”

Step 2:
The teacher introduces the new topic “Family History” by showing family photos and charts.

Step 3:
The teacher allows the pupils to share their own family structures and discuss the importance of family history. The teacher corrects and guides pupils where necessary.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Display and explain charts.
• Provide information about types of families and family history.
• Guide discussions and activities.

Learners’ Activities:

• Participate in pairs and group discussions.
• Share ideas during brainstorming sessions.
• Conduct individual analysis on the given topic.

Assessment:

• Pupils will answer the fill-in-the-blank questions.
• Teacher listens to pupil responses and checks understanding.

Ten Evaluation Questions:

1. What is a family?
2. Name the two types of families.
3. What is a Nuclear Family?
4. What is an Extended Family?
5. What does Family History mean?
6. Why is Family History important?
7. How does Family History help us?
8. What can we learn from Family History?
9. Can Family History connect us with our ancestors?
10. How can we learn about Family History?

Conclusion:

The teacher goes around to mark the pupils’ work and provides feedback.

More Useful Links :

• History Primary 1 First Term Lesson Notes
• Members of the Family History Primary 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 1
• Introduction to History History Primary 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 2