Lesson Plan for Junior Secondary 2 - Social Studies - Our School

### Lesson Plan: "Our School Community" **Grade Level:** Junior Secondary 2 **Subject:** Social Studies **Lesson Duration:** 60 minutes --- #### Objectives: - **Knowledge**: Students will explain the role and importance of various members of their school community. - **Skills**: Students will develop their communication and teamwork skills through group activities. - **Attitude**: Students will appreciate the contributions of all members of their school community. #### Materials Required: - Chart paper and markers - Sticky notes - Projector and laptop - Handouts with roles of different school community members - Whiteboard and Expo markers --- #### Introduction (10 minutes): 1. **Greeting and Opening Prayer** (if applicable): Begin the session with a short greeting and, if suitable for the school, an opening prayer or inspirational quote. 2. **Ice Breaker**: A quick activity where students tell a fun fact about themselves. This will help them feel more comfortable and engaged. 3. **Present the Lesson Objectives**: Briefly explain what students will learn and why it’s important. --- #### Lesson Development (30 minutes): 1. **Interactive Discussion (10 minutes)**: - Ask students: "Who are the people you see every day at school?" - Encourage them to name the principal, teachers, janitors, lunch ladies, security guards, etc. - Write their responses on the whiteboard. 2. **Group Activity (15 minutes)**: - Divide students into small groups and assign each group a member of the school community (e.g., principal, teacher, janitor, librarian, nurse, etc.). - Provide handouts with brief descriptions of the assigned roles. - Each group will discuss and write down the key responsibilities and importance of their assigned role on chart paper. 3. **Group Presentations (5 minutes)**: - Have each group present their findings to the class. - Encourage other students to ask questions and provide additional information. --- #### Conclusion (10 minutes): 1. **Reflection**: - Ask students to take a few minutes to jot down on sticky notes how they can show appreciation for each member of the school community. - Collect sticky notes and read a few aloud to highlight the importance of gratitude. 2. **Q&A Session**: - Open the floor for any questions or comments about the lesson. - Answer any questions and provide additional insights as necessary. 3. **Summary**: - Recap the key points discussed about the roles and significance of various school community members. - Reinforce the notion of community and mutual respect. --- #### Homework/Extension Activity: - **Homework**: Ask students to write a short paragraph about a member of the school community they appreciate the most and explain why. - **Extension**: If possible, arrange a visit or virtual meeting with different members of the school community for students to get a firsthand account of their responsibilities and challenges. --- #### Assessment: - Evaluate students based on their participation in the group activity and presentations. - Review the homework for understanding and appreciation of school community roles. --- #### Additional Notes: - Adjust the lesson duration as needed based on the class size and student engagement. - Make sure to provide a respectful and inclusive environment during discussions and activities. **End of Lesson Plan**