Concept of Cooperation in Civic Education for Primary 6

CIVIC EDUCATION PRIMARY 6 SECOND TERM LESSON NOTES

WEEK 4

Lesson Details:

• Subject: Civic Education
• Class: Primary 6
• Term: Second Term
• Week: 4
• Age: 10–12 years
• Topic: Concept of Cooperation
• Sub-topic: Meaning and Attributes of Cooperation
• Duration: 40 minutes

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Behavioral Objectives:

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

1. Explain the meaning of cooperation.
2. Mention the attributes of cooperation.
3. Describe the attributes of cooperation, including:
   • Communal efforts
   • Shared responsibilities
   • Willingness to assist
   • National unity

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Keywords:

• Cooperation
• Communal efforts
• Shared responsibilities
• National unity
• Willingness

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Set Induction:

The teacher begins by asking pupils to share a situation where they worked together with their classmates to achieve a task (e.g., cleaning the classroom). This will capture their interest and prepare them for the lesson.

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Entry Behavior:

Pupils already understand the concept of teamwork from their previous activities at school and home.

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Learning Resources and Materials:

• Chart with the definition of cooperation and its attributes.
• Pictures showing people working together (e.g., building a house, farming, or playing a team sport).

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Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:

The teacher will remind pupils of how they participated in group activities at school or at home, such as group assignments or helping out during events.

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Embedded Core Skills:

• Teamwork
• Problem-solving
• Communication skills
• Empathy

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Learning Materials:

1. Chalkboard/whiteboard
2. Markers and charts
3. Pictures illustrating cooperation

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Reference Books:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Civic Education for Primary Schools (Approved Textbook)

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Instructional Materials:

• Illustrated charts showing cooperation in action
• Flashcards with attributes of cooperation

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Lesson Presentation

Content

Meaning of Cooperation

Cooperation means working together with others to achieve a common goal. It involves people combining their efforts and resources to complete tasks or solve problems. Cooperation is essential in families, schools, communities, and even nations.

Attributes of Cooperation

1. Communal Efforts:
   • This means working together as a group for the benefit of everyone. For example, cleaning the environment or organizing a school event.
2. Shared Responsibilities:
   • This involves dividing tasks among members of a group. Each person takes responsibility for a part of the task to ensure success. For instance, in farming, some people plant while others harvest.
3. Willingness to Assist:
   • Cooperation requires a helping attitude. People should be willing to assist others without expecting rewards. For example, helping a friend carry books.
4. National Unity:
   • Cooperation brings people together to promote peace and progress in the country. For example, people from different tribes working together to build infrastructure.

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Examples of Cooperation

1. Pupils working in groups to complete a project.
2. Family members working together to prepare a meal.
3. Neighbors joining hands to clean their street.
4. People contributing money to build a community hall.
5. Citizens participating in national programs like tree planting.

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Teacher’s and Learners’ Activities

Teacher’s Activities:

1. Explain the meaning of cooperation using relatable examples.
2. Display pictures and charts to illustrate attributes of cooperation.
3. Ask pupils questions to check their understanding.

Learners’ Activities:

1. Listen attentively to the teacher’s explanation.
2. Observe the pictures and charts displayed.
3. Participate actively in discussions and share their experiences of cooperation.

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Class Activity Discussion

1. What is cooperation?
   Answer: Working together to achieve a common goal.
2. Name one attribute of cooperation.
   Answer: Communal efforts.
3. Why is cooperation important in a community?
   Answer: It helps people solve problems together.
4. Mention an example of shared responsibilities.
   Answer: Dividing work among members of a group.
5. How does willingness to assist help in cooperation?
   Answer: It encourages people to help each other without expecting anything in return.

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Evaluation (Fill-in-the-blank Questions)

1. Cooperation means working ______ to achieve a common goal.
   a. Alone
   b. Together
   c. Against
   Answer: b. Together
2. ______ involves working together as a group for the benefit of everyone.
   a. Communal efforts
   b. Independence
   c. Selfishness
   Answer: a. Communal efforts
3. Dividing tasks among group members is called ______.
   a. Shared responsibilities
   b. Laziness
   c. Fighting
   Answer: a. Shared responsibilities
4. Cooperation promotes ______ in the country.
   a. National unity
   b. Chaos
   c. Disunity
   Answer: a. National unity
5. Willingness to assist means helping others without expecting ______.
   a. A fight
   b. A reward
   c. Problems
   Answer: b. A reward

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Evaluation (Short Answer Questions)

1. Define cooperation.
2. Mention three attributes of cooperation.
3. Explain communal efforts.
4. Describe how shared responsibilities work.
5. Why is cooperation important in national unity?

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Conclusion:

The teacher summarizes the lesson by restating the meaning and importance of cooperation. Pupils are encouraged to practice cooperation in their daily activities. The teacher goes around to mark pupils’ notes and provide feedback.

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