Subject: Social and Citizenship Studies (SCS) | Class: Primary 1 | Term: 2nd Term | Week: 7
Previous Lesson: Responsible Parenting — Week 4
Performance Objectives
- Identify the roles of different family members.
- Describe the father’s, mother’s, children’s, grandparents’, and extended family members’ roles.
- Explain how family members help each other.
- Appreciate the contribution of all family members to the household.
Lesson Notes
Roles of Family Members
| Family Member | Roles and Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Father | Provides for the family, protects family members, guides children, ensures everyone is safe. |
| Mother | Cares for children, cooks meals, manages the household, teaches morals and values. |
| Children | Obey parents, help with chores, study hard, respect siblings and elders. |
| Grandparents | Share wisdom and advice, tell stories, provide cultural knowledge, support younger family members. |
| Extended Family | Uncles, aunts, and cousins provide additional support, guidance, and a sense of belonging. |
Importance of Family Cooperation
When every family member plays their role well, the household becomes happy, peaceful, and productive. Cooperation and love among family members are very important.
Evaluation
- Name two roles of a father in the family.
- What is the role of children in the family?
- How do grandparents help the family?
Weekend Assignment — Multiple Choice
- Who provides for the family? A. Father B. Child C. Grandparent D. Cousin (Answer: A)
- Who cooks and cares for children at home? A. Mother B. Father C. Teacher D. Friend (Answer: A)
- Children should ___. A. Obey parents B. Ignore parents C. Fight siblings D. Skip chores (Answer: A)
- Grandparents give ___. A. Wisdom and advice B. Money only C. Toys D. Food only (Answer: A)
- Extended family members are important because they ___. A. Support the family B. Ignore the family C. Play alone D. Eat only (Answer: A)
Theory Questions
- Name two roles of a mother in the family. (Cares for children and manages the home.)
- Mention two things children should do to help the family. (Obey parents and help with chores.)
- How do grandparents contribute to the family? (Provide wisdom, advice, and teach cultural knowledge.)
Next Lesson: Culture Part 1 — Week 8