Lesson Plan for Primary 3 - Social Studies - Extended Family

**Lesson Plan: Understanding the Extended Family** **Grade:** Primary 3 **Subject:** Social Studies **Lesson Duration:** 45 minutes **Topic:** The Extended Family --- **Objective:** - Students will be able to define what an extended family is. - Students will identify the different members that make up an extended family. - Students will appreciate the roles and significance of extended family members. **Materials Needed:** - Whiteboard and markers - Chart paper and markers - Family tree handouts - Crayons/colored pencils - Pictures of different family members - Storybook about families (if available) - Laptop/Projector for any digital content (optional) --- **Introduction (10 minutes):** 1. **Greeting and Warm-up:** - Start with a brief greeting and a fun song or game to grab students' attention. 2. **Discussion Starter:** - Ask students, “Who lives in your house?” and note responses on the whiteboard. - Introduce the concept of different family types. Transition into discussing the extended family. **Teaching (15 minutes):** 3. **Definition:** - Provide a clear definition of an extended family: "An extended family includes all the people related to you beyond your immediate family like grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins." 4. **Family Tree Explanation:** - Show a simple family tree diagram on the board. - Explain each member's role: grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, etc. 5. **Interactive Activity:** - Invite students to share about their own extended family members. - Display pictures of various family members and categorize them as immediate or extended family. **Activity (15 minutes):** 6. **Hands-On Activity:** - Distribute family tree handouts. - Have students fill in their family tree with the names of their extended family members. - Encourage them to draw or paste pictures if available. **Closing (5 minutes):** 7. **Sharing Session:** - Allow a few students to share their family trees with the class. 8. **Story Time:** - If time permits, read a short story about families that includes extended family members. 9. **Recap and Q&A:** - Recap the key points: What is an extended family? Who are the members? Why are they important? - Allow students to ask any questions they have. **Assessment:** - Evaluate students based on their participation in discussions and the completion of their family trees. **Homework:** - Ask students to talk to their parents or guardians about a favorite memory with an extended family member and share this story in the next class. --- **Reflection:** - After the lesson, reflect on what went well and note any areas for improvement for future lessons. Consider student engagement, understanding, and participation.