First Term Lesson Note for Week Two.

Class: Primary 3

Subject: Social Studies

Topic: Members of Nuclear and Extended Family

Duration : 40 Minutes

Period : Single Period

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

1. Define nuclear and extended family.
2. Identify members of the nuclear family.
3. Identify members of the extended family.
4. Explain the differences between nuclear and extended families

Reference Book : Social Studies for Primary Schools, Book 3 by Adisa Bakare etal. (Farafina Educational)

Chart showing a sample of a family tree

Introduction:

• Begin by asking pupils if they know who lives in their house.
• Explain that the people who live together and share a home make up a family.
• Introduce the idea that families can be small or big.

Content:

Definition of Nuclear Family:

• A nuclear family is made up of the father, mother, and their children living together in one house.
• Example: Father, mother, brother, and sister.

Members of the Nuclear Family:

• Father (Dad)
• Mother (Mom)
• Children (sons and daughters)

Definition of Extended Family:

• An extended family includes the nuclear family plus other relatives who live close or together.
• These relatives may include grandparents, uncles, aunts, cousins, and sometimes close family friends.

Members of the Extended Family:

• Grandfather and Grandmother
• Uncle and Aunt
• Cousins
• Sometimes, close family friends may be considered part of the extended family.

Differences between Nuclear and Extended Family:

• Nuclear family is smaller with only parents and children.
• Extended family is bigger and includes other relatives.
• Nuclear family usually lives in one house.
• Extended family members may live together or nearby.

Strategic Activities:

• Pupils draw their own family tree showing members of their nuclear and extended family.
• Class discussion on who belongs to their nuclear and extended family.
• Role play: Pupils act out different family members and talk about their roles.

Evaluation /Assessment :

1. What is nuclear family
2. List four members of a nuclear family
3. ___________________ is a family made up of father, mother, children and other relatives.
4. Mention five members of the extended family
5. State one difference between nuclear and extended family

Conclusion / Wrap up :

• Summarize key points: The nuclear family is made up of parents and their children, while the extended family includes other relatives.
• Emphasize the importance of family members in supporting one another.

Assignment :

• Name three members of the nuclear family. ______________, _______________, and _________________.
• Mention three members of the extended family. ______________, _______________, and __________________.
• State and explain one difference between nuclear and extended family.