**Lesson Plan for Prevocational Studies:**
**Grade: Primary 5**
**Topic: Planting Activities & Roles of Each Member of the Family and Functions of the Family**
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### **Lesson Objectives:**
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
1. Identify and describe various planting activities.
2. Understand the roles of each family member in a planting activity.
3. Discuss the functions of the family.
### **Materials Needed:**
- Seeds (e.g., beans, corn, or sunflower)
- Small pots or containers
- Soil
- Watering cans
- Chart paper and markers
- Family role play cards
- Family tree worksheet
### **Lesson Duration:**
1 hour 30 minutes
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### **Lesson Activities:**
**1. Introduction (10 minutes):**
- Greet the students and introduce the topic.
- Ask the students to share if they have ever been involved in any planting activities at home or school.
**2. Planting Activities (30 minutes):**
- **Discussion and Demonstration:**
- Explain the various steps involved in planting seeds: preparation of soil, planting seeds, watering, and caring for the plants.
- Demonstrate each step using the materials provided.
- Encourage students to follow along and plant their seeds in the small pots.
- **Interactive Q&A:**
- Ask questions to ensure understanding (e.g., Why is it important to water plants? What happens if you don’t provide enough sunlight?).
**3. Roles of Each Member of the Family in Planting Activities (20 minutes):**
- **Discussion:**
- Introduce the concept of family roles and how every member contributes to family activities, including planting.
- Give examples: Parents can help prepare the soil, children can plant the seeds, and everyone can take turns watering the plants.
- **Role Play:**
- Divide students into small groups and give each group a set of family role play cards.
- Assign each student a role (e.g., father, mother, child) and have them act out a planting activity.
- After the role play, discuss the importance of each family member's contribution.
**4. Functions of the Family (20 minutes):**
- **Discussion:**
- Explain that the family has various functions like emotional support, financial support, socialization, education, and recreation.
- Use chart paper and markers to list these functions and provide examples.
- **Class Discussion:**
- Discuss how these functions help in the personal and social development of each family member.
- Encourage students to share examples from their own families.
**5. Activity - Family Tree Worksheet (10 minutes):**
- Distribute family tree worksheets to students.
- Have students fill out their family members on the tree and write down one function or role each member fulfills.
- Allow students to share their family trees with the class if they feel comfortable.
**6. Conclusion (5 minutes):**
- Summarize the key points of the lesson.
- Emphasize the importance of family unity and teamwork in both planting activities and daily life.
- Assign a small homework task: Ask students to observe and note down a planting activity and the roles played by their family members over the weekend.
### **Assessment:**
- Observe student participation during planting activities and role play.
- Review family tree worksheets to ensure understanding of family roles and functions.
- Evaluate the small homework assignment for comprehension and practical application.
### **Homework:**
- Ask students to write a paragraph about a planting activity they did with their family and the roles each member played.
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### **Differentiation:**
- Provide additional support or a simplified task for students who need help with reading or writing.
- Challenge advanced students to research and present additional planting techniques or family functions not discussed in class.
### **Reflection:**
- After the lesson, reflect on what worked well and what could be improved.
- Note any challenges faced during the lesson and plan strategies to address them in future lessons.