Family as the Basic Unit of Society Social Studies JSS1 Week 3 First Term

Subject: Social Studies 

Class: JSS1

Term: First Term

Week 3

Topic: Family as the Basic Unit of Society

Sub-topic: Meaning and Types of Family

Lesson Objectives:

By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

1. Define the family.
2. Identify the types of family.
3. Describe the characteristics of each type of family.
4. Appreciate the importance of the family in society.

Instructional Materials:

• Family photos
• Charts showing family types (nuclear and extended)
• Video clips or role plays of family settings

Lesson Content:

1. Meaning of Family:

A family is a group of people related by blood, marriage, or adoption. It is the first and most important unit of social life. It is where a person is born, raised, and taught basic values.

2. Types of Family:
3. Nuclear Family:

• Consists of the father, mother, and their children living together.
• Also called the immediate family.
• Common in urban areas.

Features of a Nuclear Family:

• Small in size
• Direct parental care
• Easier to manage

1. Extended Family:

• Consists of the nuclear family and other relatives such as grandparents, uncles, aunts, and cousins.
• Common in rural areas.

Features of an Extended Family:

• Large in size
• Shared responsibilities
• Stronger family ties

1. Single-Parent Family:

• Consists of one parent (either father or mother) and the children.
• May result from divorce, separation, death, or choice.

1. Polygamous Family:

• Consists of a man, his wives, and their children.
• Common in traditional African societies.

Importance of the Family:

• First place where children learn values and manners
• Provides love, care, and protection
• Trains children to be responsible citizens
• Ensures the continuation of culture and traditions

Summary:

The family is the foundation of society. Different types of families exist, each playing a vital role in the development of individuals and society.

Evaluation / Summary Questions:

1. Define the family.
2. List and explain three types of family.
3. State three functions of the family in society.
4. Differentiate between nuclear and extended family.

Objective Questions:

Choose the correct answer from the options provided:

1. The smallest unit of society is the __________.
   community
   B. school
   C. family
   D. state
   Answer: C
2. A family that consists of the father, mother, and children only is called a __________.
   polygamous family
   B. extended family
   C. nuclear family
   D. single-parent family
   Answer: C
3. An extended family includes __________.
   only father and mother
   B. only brothers and sisters
   C. all family members including relatives
   D. classmates and friends
   Answer: C
4. A family where the mother takes care of the children alone is a __________.
   nuclear family
   B. extended family
   C. polygamous family
   D. single-parent family
   Answer: D
5. One major importance of the family is to __________.
   teach people how to fight
   B. promote bad habits
   C. train responsible citizens
   D. build roads
   Answer: C

J S S 1 SCHEME 

JSS1 SOCIAL STUDIES SCHEME OF WORK – FIRST TERM | week 1 E-Note