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PRIMARY 5: SOCIAL STUDIES – FIRST TERM | WEEK 5

Updated February 2, 2026First Term, Primary 5, Social Studies

TOPIC: ROLES PLAYED BY FAMILIES IN MARRIAGE

A: TEACHING AND LEARNING MATERIALS

  1. Family charts.
  2. Pictures of marriage ceremonies.
  3. Role-play cards.
  4. Flashcards.
  5. Pupils’ notebooks.

B: REFERENCE MATERIALS

  1. Scheme of work.
  2. Recommended Social Studies textbook for Primary 5.
  3. Online educational resources.

C: PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE

The pupils have learnt the meaning of marriage and some customs and activities involved in marriage ceremonies.

D: PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

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

  1. Identify the roles of families in marriage.
  2. Explain why families give advice before marriage.
  3. Mention ways families support marriage ceremonies.
  4. Explain how families can help couples settle disagreements.
  5. State the importance of cooperation between families.

E: CONTENT

Family Involvement in Marriage

Families often play important roles when adults decide to marry. Both families may meet, discuss and support the intending couple.

Roles Played by Families

Families may:

  1. Introduce both families to one another.
  2. Give advice to the intending couple.
  3. Help organise marriage ceremonies.
  4. Provide food, clothes or money.
  5. Welcome the new husband or wife.
  6. Give moral support.
  7. Help resolve misunderstandings.
  8. Encourage peaceful family life.

Giving Advice

Parents and elders may advise intending couples to:

  • Respect each other.
  • Be responsible.
  • Work hard.
  • Avoid violence.
  • Discuss problems peacefully.
  • Care for their children.

Importance of Family Support

Family support can:

  1. Strengthen marriage.
  2. Promote peace.
  3. Reduce misunderstandings.
  4. Encourage cooperation.
  5. Bring two families together.

F: LESSON PRESENTATION

F1: Teachers’ Activities

  1. Revises marriage customs.
  2. Explains family involvement in marriage.
  3. Lists roles played by families.
  4. Discusses advice parents may give intending couples.
  5. Explains how families can settle disputes peacefully.
  6. Organises a short role-play.
  7. Summarises the importance of family cooperation.

F2: Pupils’ Activities

  1. Recall marriage customs.
  2. Mention roles played by families.
  3. Discuss useful advice parents may give.
  4. Participate in role-play.
  5. Identify peaceful ways of settling disagreements.
  6. State benefits of family cooperation.
  7. Copy lesson notes.

G: CONCLUSION

The teacher revises the roles of families in marriage and emphasises advice, support, cooperation and peaceful settlement of disagreements. The teacher encourages pupils to appreciate the positive support families provide.

H: EVALUATION GUIDE

Pupils should be able to answer the following questions:

  1. Mention five roles played by families in marriage.
  2. Why do parents advise intending couples?
  3. State three ways families can support a marriage ceremony.
  4. Mention two ways families can help settle disagreements.
  5. State three benefits of family cooperation.
  6. Who may give advice to intending couples?
  7. Why is peace important in a family?