Integrity: The Foundation of Trust Civic Education JSS 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 1

Lesson Plan: National Value – Integrity

Subject: Civic Education

Class: JSS 2

Term: First Term

Week: 1

Age: 12–13 years

Topic: National Value – Integrity

Sub-topic:

I. The Meaning of Integrity
II. Attributes of Integrity

Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives:

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

1. Define integrity clearly.
2. Mention at least five attributes of integrity.
3. Explain the importance of integrity in daily life.
4. Give examples of how they can practice integrity in school and at home.

Keywords:

• Integrity: The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles.
• Honesty: Always telling the truth.
• Accountability: Taking responsibility for your actions.
• Trustworthiness: Being reliable and dependable.
• Fairness: Treating everyone equally and justly.

Set Induction:

The teacher asks the students, “Have you ever been in a situation where you had to choose between telling the truth and lying? How did it feel?” This will encourage the students to reflect on honesty and lead into the discussion on integrity.

Entry Behaviour:

Students are familiar with the concepts of truth and honesty from their daily interactions at home and school.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Chalkboard and markers
• Textbooks on Civic Education
• Flashcards with examples of situations requiring integrity
• Pictures or short stories about well-known figures who demonstrated integrity (e.g., Nelson Mandela)

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:

The students already understand the basic idea of honesty from their interactions with peers, teachers, and family members. This lesson expands that knowledge to include the broader idea of integrity.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Critical thinking
• Communication
• Ethical reasoning
• Decision-making

Learning Materials:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Civic Education textbook for Junior Secondary Schools
• Flashcards with key definitions and examples

Reference Books:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work for Civic Education, JSS 2
• Textbook: “Civic Education for Junior Secondary Schools”

Instructional Materials:

• Whiteboard and marker
• Flashcards with key words and definitions (Integrity, Honesty, Accountability)
• Real-life examples of individuals known for integrity (e.g., Nelson Mandela, Malala Yousafzai)

Content:

I. Definition and Meaning of Integrity:

1. Integrity means being honest and consistently doing the right thing, even when no one is watching.
2. A person with integrity is truthful and has strong moral principles.
3. People with integrity are dependable, trustworthy, and fair in their actions.

II. Attributes of Integrity:

1. Honesty: Always telling the truth and avoiding lies.
2. Trustworthiness: Being reliable, so people can depend on you.
3. Accountability: Taking responsibility for your actions and admitting mistakes when necessary.
4. Fairness: Treating others equally, without discrimination.
5. Courage: Standing up for what is right, even when it is difficult.

III. Examples of Integrity:

1. A student who does not cheat during an exam, even when no one is looking.
2. A friend who always keeps their promises.
3. A leader who admits their mistakes and works to correct them.
4. Returning lost items you found on the ground.
5. Helping someone without expecting anything in return.

Evaluation:

Fill-in-the-Blank Questions (with options a, b, c, or d):

1. Integrity means being __________.
   a) dishonest
   b) rude
   c) honest
   d) fearful
2. A person with integrity always tells the __________.
   a) truth
   b) story
   c) secret
   d) lie
3. Accountability means __________ responsibility for your actions.
   a) ignoring
   b) avoiding
   c) accepting
   d) hiding
4. __________ is an example of integrity.
   a) Cheating
   b) Lying
   c) Keeping promises
   d) Stealing
5. When someone is __________, they can be trusted.
   a) careless
   b) trustworthy
   c) unreliable
   d) lazy
6. Integrity involves treating others with __________.
   a) kindness
   b) fairness
   c) rudeness
   d) disrespect
7. __________ is not an attribute of integrity.
   a) Dishonesty
   b) Honesty
   c) Accountability
   d) Fairness
8. A person with integrity __________ takes shortcuts in life.
   a) always
   b) never
   c) sometimes
   d) often
9. __________ means standing up for what is right, even when difficult.
   a) Fairness
   b) Courage
   c) Laziness
   d) Carelessness
10. A student shows integrity by __________ during exams.
    a) cheating
    b) helping others cheat
    c) avoiding cheating
    d) distracting others

Class Activity Discussion:

FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions):

1. What is integrity?
   Integrity means being honest and doing the right thing at all times.
2. Why is integrity important?
   Integrity builds trust and respect from others.
3. How can students show integrity in school?
   Students can show integrity by not cheating during exams and by helping others fairly.
4. What is accountability?
   Accountability is taking responsibility for your actions.
5. Why is trustworthiness an important part of integrity?
   People trust those who always do what is right.
6. Can someone with integrity lie?
   No, integrity involves always telling the truth.
7. What does fairness mean?
   Fairness is treating others equally and with respect.
8. What are some examples of integrity?
   Returning lost money and admitting when you make a mistake are examples of integrity.
9. Can a person with integrity cheat in an exam?
   No, integrity means avoiding cheating at all times.
10. What is courage in relation to integrity?
    Courage is standing up for what is right, even when it’s difficult.

Presentation:

1. Step 1: Revising the Previous Topic
   The teacher briefly reviews the previous lesson, “National Values – Respect,” reminding students of the importance of showing respect to others in their community.
2. Step 2: Introducing the New Topic
   The teacher introduces the new topic, “Integrity,” and explains that integrity is about being honest and doing what is right, even when no one is watching.
3. Step 3: Allowing Students to Contribute
   The teacher invites students to share their thoughts on integrity, encouraging them to give examples from their lives. The teacher listens to their contributions, correcting misconceptions when necessary.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Explain the meaning of integrity.
• List and explain the attributes of integrity.
• Provide examples of how to show integrity in school and at home.
• Facilitate the class activity, allowing students to share their own experiences.
• Every society is in dare need of people of integrity for the following reasons:

  1. Community development: Unless there are men of integrity, money meant for community development will be embezzled thereby retarding the growth of the community.

  2. Peaceful co-existence: peaceful co-existence is the vital pillar of development in any society. Men and women of integrity will always make efforts to ensure peace in the society. We therefore need people of integrity to help ensure pace and harmony in the society.

  3. Models for young ones: if our young ones are to be people of integrity they must have people to look up to in order to imbibe integrity. Thus those in position of authority such as teachers, principals, parents and politician must display integrity.

  .4. To Boost our international Image: men and women of integrity are valuable human assets. When a country has men and women of sound character and proven integrity, her citizens would be highly respected in other countries.

  5. Responsible Youths: if the society has many men and women of integrity our youth will naturally produce boys and girls of integrity.

  6. To reduce Evil Practice: If atrocities like bribery and corruption must stop, then we need youth, men and women of integrity.

Learners’ Activities:

• Listen to the teacher’s explanation.
• Participate in the class discussion by giving examples of integrity.
• Ask questions for clarification where needed.
• Take notes on the meaning and attributes of integrity.

Evaluation Questions:

1. Define integrity in your own words.
2. Mention two attributes of integrity.
3. Give one example of integrity in school.
4. Why is honesty an important part of integrity?
5. Explain what accountability means.
6. How can a leader show integrity?
7. List two ways a student can show integrity at home.
8. Why is it important to be fair?
9. Can a person with integrity lie? Explain.
10. What does it mean to have courage in terms of integrity?

WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT

1. ______is the most useful quality for a nation’s growth and development.

A. Integrity B. Sportsmanship C. Steadfastness D. Contentment

2. Integrity defines a man and also a nation

A. True B. False C. True and false D. none of the above

3. People of integrity are needed for the following except_____.

A. peaceful co-existence B. peaceful demonstration C. community development

D. chaotic development.

4. All men and women of integrity have many things in common.

A. yes B. no C. Yes and no D. I don’t think so

5. A nation needs men and women of integrity for the following reasons except_____.

A. Good international image. B. Models for younger generation. C. Lawless

D. Reduce evil practice.

6.. -___________  is the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles.

THEORY

1. All men and women of integrity have many things in common. What are these things?

2. List five reasons why we need men and women of integrity?

3. Why do we need people of integrity in Nigeria nowadays.

Conclusion:

The teacher moves around the classroom to mark the students’ work, providing immediate feedback on their answers. The lesson concludes with a reminder that practicing integrity builds trust and makes a person reliable and respected by others.