Civic Education Primary 5 Revision of Second Term work

As a teacher here in Lagos State, I’ve come to realise that the best lessons are the ones that feel like conversations. I remember last term when we were discussing national values, and one of my sharpest pupils, Tope, raised his hand and asked, “Aunty, what if a police officer breaks the law, who arrests him?” The whole class went quiet, waiting for my answer. It’s moments like these that remind me why Civic Education isn’t just another subject on the timetable — it’s about raising pupils who can question, reason, and care about their society.

So as we begin the Third Term, Week 1, I’m revisiting our Civic Education work from last term with my Primary 5 class. And trust me, nothing beats a good revision class after a long holiday to shake off the cobwebs and remind them of the values we cherish as Nigerians.

Civic Education Lesson Plan for Basic 5 – Third Term, Week 1

Topic: Revision of Second Term Work on Civic Education for Primary 5
Class: Basic 5 / Primary 5
Term: Third Term
Week: Week 1

Instructional Materials:

• Wall charts with national symbols

• Cardboard papers with civic duties written on them

• Lagos State Upper Primary Civic Education Scheme

Previous Knowledge:

During the last term, my pupils and I had some really lively conversations about loyalty, our country’s national pledge, and the different arms of government. I still remember when Ada shouted, “The police say ‘the police is your friend’!” and the whole class burst into laughter because she mimicked the officer from the school’s road safety visit perfectly. Moments like that make topics stick. So today, we’re bringing those discussions back to life.

Behavioural Objectives:

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

1. Recall and explain why we study Civic Education.

2. List at least four importance of Civic Education.

3. Define National Consciousness.

4. Explain loyalty in their own words.

5. Complete lines from the Nigerian pledge correctly.

6. Identify the opposite of loyalty.

7. Mention one consequence of being disloyal.

8. Name four national agencies whose members must be loyal.

9. Describe the Nigerian Army logo.

10. State the full meaning of NPF.

11. Recite the slogan of the Nigeria Police Force.

12. Mention the three arms of government.

13. Identify which arm makes laws, interprets them, and enforces them.

14. List five functions of government.

Reference Materials:

• My worn-out but reliable Civic Education for Primary 4 textbook

• Lagos State Unified Scheme of Work for Upper Primary

• Real-life stories and examples from our school community outreach program

• Online educational resource platforms

Content: Revision Questions and Answers

Let’s dive in — like I always tell my pupils, “If you can explain it in your own words, you truly understand it.”

1. Why do we study Civic Education?

   • To learn how to be good, responsible citizens.

   • To know our rights and duties in Nigeria.

   • To understand how the government works and our role in it.

2. Mention four importance of Civic Education:

   • It teaches us how to live peacefully with others.

   • It shows us how to respect our leaders and follow laws.

   • It helps us understand loyalty and patriotism.

   • It encourages participation in community development.

3. What is National Consciousness?

   • It is the love and awareness that a person has for their country. It’s that feeling you get when you see the green-white-green flag and feel proud to be Nigerian.

4. Meaning of Loyalty:

   • Loyalty means being faithful and truthful to your country, leaders, parents, and teachers.
     (I once told my pupils about how I stood by my school football team even when they lost badly to a neighbouring school — that’s loyalty too.)

5. Fill the gap:
   I pledge to Nigeria my country…
   To be faithful, loyal and honest

6. The opposite of loyal is:
   Disloyal

7. One consequence of disloyalty:

   • Punishment or being removed from important duties or positions.

8. Four national agencies in Nigeria whose members must be loyal:
   a. Nigeria Police Force
   b. Nigerian Army
   c. Nigeria Immigration Service
   d. Federal Road Safety Corps

9. The logo of Nigerian soldiers:

   • It is an eagle standing on a star, with the words “Victory is from God alone.”

10. Full meaning of NPF:

    • Nigeria Police Force

11. Slogan of the Nigeria Police Force:

    • The Police is Your Friend

12. Three arms of government:

    • Executive

    • Legislative

    • Judiciary

13. The arm that makes laws:

    • Legislative

14. The arm that interprets laws:

    • Judiciary

15. The arm that enforces laws:

    • Executive

16-20. Five Functions of Government:

• Making and enforcing laws

• Providing security and safety

• Promoting education

• Providing healthcare services

• Building roads and maintaining infrastructure

Presentation (Step-by-Step)

Step 1: I’ll kick things off by reminding the class of some of our memorable moments from last term’s lessons — like when we debated whether a policeman has the right to arrest a stubborn goat on the road.

Step 2: Introduce today’s revision with a friendly competition. I’ll divide the class into two groups — Team Eagle and Team Flag. Whichever team answers more revision questions wins a reward of colourful stickers.

Step 3: As each question comes up, I’ll invite volunteers to answer, then we’ll discuss the answers as a class and correct any mistakes.

Evaluation Questions

Let’s test how much they can remember:

1. Why do we study Civic Education?

2. Mention four importance of Civic Education.

3. Define National Consciousness.

4. What is loyalty?

5. Fill in the blank: I pledge to Nigeria my country…

6. What is the opposite of loyal?

7. Give one consequence of disloyalty.

8. Mention four national agencies whose members must be loyal.

9. What is the logo of Nigerian soldiers?

10. What is the full meaning of NPF?

Conclusion

I’ll wrap up by giving corrections where necessary and move around to mark their work. I find it helpful to pause and ask “Who remembers when we talked about loyalty and Mr. Musa the traffic warden?” — real-life examples make lessons stick.

Assignment

Prepare answers to these:

1. Mention five symbols of Nigeria.

2. State four ways you can show loyalty to your country.

3. Who is the current President of Nigeria?

4. Write the Nigerian pledge.

5. Name three things you can do to keep Nigeria clean.

Final Thought

I believe Civic Education isn’t just a subject — it’s a tool for raising responsible citizens who won’t dump trash in the gutters or bribe their way out of a queue. The earlier we get them thinking like proud, loyal Nigerians, the better.