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Subject: General Science
Semester: 1
Period: 3
Week: 16
School Name:
Teacher’s Name:
Subject: General Science
Grade Level: Grade 5
Date: Week 16
Lesson Duration: 45 minutes
Week & Period: Week 16, Period 3
Topic: Sexuality and Relationships
Sub-topic: Expressing friendship and love, understanding relationships
Learning Objectives
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
Identify ways of expressing friendship and love, differentiate healthy vs unhealthy relationships, understand self-acceptance and acceptance of others, and recognize qualities of good relationships vs bad relationships
Previous Knowledge
Students already know:
Basic social interactions and emotions
Instructional Materials
Charts, relationship scenarios, handouts, role-play cards
Lesson Development – ABC Model
A – Anticipation (Warm-up / Starter) Time: 5–10 minutes
Learners’ Activities (Expanded): Students discuss ways they show friendship and love in school or at home.
Assessment Checks: Teacher asks for examples of kind and unkind behaviors.
Notes (Expanded & Detailed): Reinforce positive behavior and respect for others.
B – Building Knowledge (Main Lesson Body)
Time: 25–30 minutes
Learners’ Activities (Expanded): Teacher explains the characteristics of healthy relationships (trust, respect, support, communication) and unhealthy relationships (control, disrespect, abuse, lack of trust). Learners participate in role-plays demonstrating scenarios of both types of relationships. Students work in groups to discuss ways to express friendship and love in safe and respectful ways. Teacher facilitates discussions on self-acceptance and recognizing differences in others, emphasizing empathy and inclusivity.
Assessment Checks: Teacher observes learners’ participation in role plays and group discussions. Learners are asked to list one quality of a healthy relationship and one sign of an unhealthy relationship. Teacher checks understanding of self-acceptance and respecting others’ differences.
Notes (Expanded & Detailed): Healthy relationships are built on respect, trust, and mutual understanding. Unhealthy relationships may involve coercion, disrespect, or emotional harm. Self-acceptance helps learners make positive choices and respect diversity. Role-play and discussion encourage practical understanding of boundaries, empathy, and communication skills.
C – Consolidation (Conclusion & Assessment) Time: 5–10 minutes
Summary: Students share key points on healthy relationships and self-acceptance.
Evaluation Method (Expanded):
Exit slip/quiz: Write one example of a healthy relationship and one quality of a good friend. Teacher reviews and provides feedback.
Assignment (Expanded): Students create a poster showing qualities of good relationships.
Follow-up Activity: Students observe interactions at school and identify examples of positive behaviors.
Differentiation / Inclusive Strategies: Pair learners to encourage sharing ideas; use visual aids for students with difficulties.
Teacher’s Reflection (After Class)
What worked well? ___________________________________________
What needs improvement? ____________________________________
Students’ engagement level: ☑ High ☑ Medium ☑ Low