First Term Lesson Note for Week Two.

Class : Primary One

Subject : Social Studies

Topic : Meaning of Family

Duration : 40 Minutes

Period : Single Period

Learning Objectives : By the end of the lesson learners will be able to :

i. Explain the meaning of family.

ii. Mention some members of the family

Reference Book : Social Studies for Primary Schools, Book 1.

New Trend in Religion and National Values, Book 1.

Instructional Material : Chart showing the meaning of family and members of the family.

Content :

What is family?

A family is a group of people related by blood, marriage or adoption. A family is a social unit of two or more persons related by blood, marriage or adoption.

It is made up of father, mother and children.

Father : This is the head of the family. He is the bread winner of the family.

Mother is the one who takes care of the home.

Children help and assist their parents in running errands.

Family can be of different kinds or forms. These are :

1. Single parent family
2. Childless family
3. Step family

Presentation Steps :

Step 1 : The teacher revises the previous lesson with the learners by asking them questions orally.

Step 2 : He /she introduces the new topic to the learners by defining family

Step 3 : He/ she then identify and list members of a family.

Step 4 : He then mentions and explains the different kinds of family.

Evaluation/ Assessment :

1. ______________ is a social unit of. two or more persons related by blood, marriage or adoption.
2. A family consist of _______________________, ____________________ and __________________.
3. Mention two forms of family : _____________ and _______________.
4. ________________ is the head of family.
5. ________________ takes care of the home and children.

Conclusion/ Wrap up :

The teacher goes over the lesson again for a better understanding. He marks the learners notebooks and make corrections.

Assignment :

Identify the types of family and explain.