Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term - Junior Secondary School 1

Term: 1^st Term

Week: 8

Class: Junior Secondary School 1

Age: 12 years

Duration: 40 minutes of 2 periods each

Date:       

Subject:    Social Studies

Topic:-      Large and small family size

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to

1. Explain the meaning of family size
2. Discuss the types and characteristics of family size
3. Outline the consequences of family size

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, questions and answers, demonstration, videos from source

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Videos, loud speaker, textbook, pictures

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

PERIOD 1-2

PRESENTATION	TEACHER’S ACTIVITY	STUDENT’S ACTIVITY
STEP 1 INTRODUCTION	The teacher revises the previous lesson on secondary social groups	Students pay attention
STEP 2 EXPLANATION	She introduces the new topic by explaining the meaning of family size She further discusses the types and characteristics of family size	Students pay attention and participates
STEP 3 DEMONSTRATION	She differentiates between the primary and secondary social groups She further discusses the consequences of family size	Students pay attention and participate
STEP 4 NOTE TAKING	The teacher writes a summarized note on the board	The students copy the note in their books

 

NOTE

FAMILY SIZE

This is the total number of members that make up an immediate family unit

There are two types of family size

1. Small family size: This type of family size are few in number. They usually live in the same residence and share duties and responsibilities
2. Large family size: This type of family size are many in number

CHARACTERISTICS OF SMALL FAMILY SIZE

1. few members
2. development of personality
3. better condition of parents
4. financial stability due to lesser expenses
5. consistency in raising children
6. emotional bonding and cohesion
7. problem-free unit

 

CHARCTERISTICS OF LARGE FAMILY SIZE

1. Many members
2. Expensive cost of living
3. lack of privacy
4. frequent quarrels and disagreement
5. envy and jealousy
6. bad habits

 

CONSEQUENCES OF SMALL FAMILY SIZE

1. high standard of living
2. higher educational heights
3. ability to afford good health conditions
4. healthy environment
5. good conduct of children due to proper upbringing
6. better life opportunities
7. less pressure on the nation’s economy

 

CONSEQUENCES OF LARGE FAMILY SIZE

1. low standard of living
2. poor education of members
3. poor health
4. poor environment
5. involvement of members in social vices
6. fewer life opportunities
7. much pressure on the nation’s economy

EVALUATION:   1. Explain the meaning of family size

2. State the types and functions of family size
3. Discuss the consequences of family size

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positively