Qualities of a Good Family Basic 1 Social Studies Lesson Note

Class: Primary 1
Subject: Social Studies
Topic: Qualities of a Good Family
Duration: 30 minutes

LESSON OBJECTIVES

By the end of this lesson, pupils should be able to:

• Say what makes a good family
• Name 4 qualities of a good family
• Show these qualities at home

LESSON CONTENT

Qualities of a Good Family

A good family has these qualities:

1. HONESTY

• Family members tell the truth
• They do not tell lies
• They are truthful to each other

2. CONTENTMENT

• Family members are happy with what they have
• They do not fight over things
• They share what they have

3. DISCIPLINE

• Family members follow rules
• They do the right things
• Parents correct children when they do wrong

4. OBEDIENCE

• Children listen to their parents
• They do what parents tell them
• They respect their elders

A good family shows love, care and these four qualities.

EVALUATION/EXERCISES

Answer these questions:

1. Name the 4 qualities of a good family:
2. Honesty means telling the _______.
3. Match the words:
   1. Contentment • Following rules
   2. Discipline • Being happy with what you have
   3. Obedience • Listening to parents
4. Circle the right answer: Children should _______ their parents. a) Disobey b) Obey c) Fight
5. Tick (✓) what good families do:
   1. Tell lies [ ]
   2. Share things [ ]
   3. Follow rules [ ]
   4. Fight always [ ]
   5. Listen to parents [ ]
6. Fill in the missing letters:
   1. H_N_STY
   2. D_SC_PL_NE
   3. OB_D__NC_

ASSIGNMENT

Write one way you can show obedience at home.

TEACHER’S REMARKS

Teacher’s Name: _________________________
Date: _________________________