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Home Economics JSS 1 Second Term Lesson Note (Week 10)

Decision Making in the Family: Meaning, Steps, and Making Simple Personal & Family Decisions

Lesson Plan Overview

  • Subject: Home Economics
  • Class: JSS 1
  • Term: Second Term
  • Week: 10
  • Age: 10 – 12 years
  • Topic: Decision Making in the Family
  • Sub-topic: Meaning, Steps in Decision Making, and Making Simple Personal & Family Decisions
  • Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives

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

  1. Define decision making and explain its importance in the family.
  2. Identify the steps involved in decision making.
  3. Differentiate between personal and family decisions.
  4. Give examples of simple family decisions.
  5. Explain how families make wise and effective decisions.

Keywords

  • Decision Making: Choosing between different options to solve a problem.
  • Family Decision: A choice made by family members together.
  • Personal Decision: A choice made by an individual.
  • Alternative: The different options available in decision making.
  • Consequence: The result or effect of a decision.

Set Induction

The teacher asks students:

  1. What would you do if you had to choose between two favorite snacks?
  2. Have you ever had to decide whether to save or spend money?
  3. How does your family decide on what to buy at the market?
  4. What happens when a family makes a bad decision?

Entry Behaviour

Students understand that their families make decisions daily, such as what to eat, what school to attend, and how to spend money.

Learning Resources and Materials

  • Flashcards with examples of personal and family decisions.
  • Pictures of different decision-making situations.
  • A chart showing steps in decision making.

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

Students have previously learned about family needs, goals, and resource management. This lesson builds on that by showing how families make decisions to manage resources effectively.

Embedded Core Skills

  • Critical thinking
  • Decision-making
  • Problem-solving
  • Communication

Learning Materials

  • Home Economics textbook
  • Lagos State Scheme of Work
  • Case study scenarios on family decision-making

Instructional Materials

  • Posters displaying the steps of decision making.
  • Role-playing scripts for students to practice decision making.

Lesson Content

Meaning of Decision Making

  1. Decision making is the process of choosing between two or more options to solve a problem or achieve a goal.
  2. It helps individuals and families to manage their resources wisely.
  3. Good decision-making leads to happiness, success, and financial stability.

Steps in Decision Making

  1. Identify the problem

    • Example: Should we buy rice or beans for the week?

  2. Gather information

    • Check available resources (money, time, and needs).

  3. Consider the alternatives

    • List the different options available.

  4. Weigh the consequences

    • Think about what will happen if you choose each option.

  5. Make the decision

    • Choose the best option.

  6. Take action

    • Put the decision into practice.

  7. Evaluate the decision

    • Check if the decision was good or needs adjustment.

Making Simple Personal and Family Decisions

Personal Decisions:

  1. What clothes to wear.
  2. What to eat for breakfast.
  3. How to spend pocket money.
  4. Whether to study before playing.
  5. Choosing school friends.

Family Decisions:

  1. What food to cook for dinner.
  2. How to spend family income.
  3. Where to go for a holiday.
  4. Choosing a school for children.
  5. Buying household items (e.g., furniture, electronics).

Evaluation Questions (15 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions with Options)

  1. The process of choosing between different options is called ____.
    a) Budgeting
    b) Decision making
    c) Planning
    d) Shopping

  2. A choice made by an individual is called a ____.
    a) Family decision
    b) Personal decision
    c) Business decision
    d) Group decision

  3. Which of these is a step in decision making?
    a) Ignoring the problem
    b) Making a random choice
    c) Gathering information
    d) Guessing the answer

  4. When a family decides to buy a new sofa, it is a ____.
    a) Personal decision
    b) Family decision
    c) Unnecessary decision
    d) Forced decision

  5. The last step in decision making is to ____.
    a) Identify the problem
    b) Gather information
    c) Evaluate the decision
    d) Choose randomly

Class Activity Discussion (15 FAQs with Answers)

  1. What is decision making?

    • It is the process of choosing between different options.

  2. Why is decision making important in the family?

    • It helps the family manage resources wisely.

  3. What is the first step in decision making?

    • Identifying the problem.

  4. Why should families gather information before making decisions?

    • To understand available resources and options.

  5. What is an alternative in decision making?

    • Different choices or options available.

  6. Give an example of a personal decision.

    • Deciding what clothes to wear.

  7. Give an example of a family decision.

    • Choosing a school for a child.

  8. What does it mean to evaluate a decision?

    • Checking if the decision was successful.

  9. Why is weighing consequences important in decision making?

    • To understand the effects of each choice.

  10. Can bad decisions be corrected?

  • Yes, by making new choices and learning from mistakes.

Presentation Structure

Teacher’s Activities

  1. Revises the previous topic on family needs and resource management.
  2. Introduces the new topic Decision Making in the Family.
  3. Explains the steps of decision making with examples.
  4. Engages students in role-playing decision-making scenarios.
  5. Encourages students to share personal and family decisions they have made.

Learners’ Activities

  1. Listen to the teacher’s explanation.
  2. Participate in class discussions.
  3. Identify steps in decision making.
  4. Engage in role-playing exercises.

Assessment (10 Short-Answer Questions)

  1. Define decision making.
  2. List three examples of personal decisions.
  3. Mention two steps in decision making.
  4. Give an example of a family decision.
  5. Why is it important to weigh consequences before making a decision?
  6. What should a family do after making a decision?
  7. What happens when a family makes a bad decision?
  8. How does decision making affect resource management?
  9. Mention two factors that influence family decisions.
  10. What is the last step in decision making?

Conclusion

The teacher marks students’ work, provides corrections, and emphasizes the importance of making wise decisions for better family management.

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