Members of our community Civic Education Primary 2 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 3

 

Comprehensive Lesson Plan: Civic Education for Primary 2

Subject: Civic Education

Class: Primary 2

Term: Second Term

Week: 3

Topic: Members of Our Community

Duration: 40 minutes

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Entry Behaviour

Students should be able to identify their family members.

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Key Words

• Community
• Members
• Family
• Friends
• Leaders
• Rules

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Behavioural Objectives

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

1. Define a community.
2. Identify various members of their community.
3. Understand the roles of community members.
4. Recognize the importance of following community rules.

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Set Induction

The teacher begins by asking:

• “Who are the people living in your house?”
• “Can you name people you see in your area every day?”

These questions introduce the topic: Members of Our Community.

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Learning Resources and Materials

• Flashcards with pictures of community members (e.g., teachers, police officers, doctors, etc.).
• A chart listing community roles.
• Pictures of family, friends, and community leaders.

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Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

Pupils already interact with family members at home and see people in their neighborhood.

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Embedded Core Skills

• Communication
• Social awareness
• Critical thinking

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Reference Books

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Civic Education Textbook for Primary 2

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Instructional Materials

• Flashcards
• Charts
• Posters showing community activities

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Content

Meaning of a Community

1. A community is a group of people who live and work together in the same area.
2. Examples of communities include neighborhoods, schools, and markets.

Members of a Community

1. Family members: Parents, siblings, and relatives.
2. Friends: People we play and talk with.
3. Leaders:
   • Traditional rulers (e.g., chiefs, kings).
   • Government officials (e.g., councilors, chairmen).
4. Workers: Teachers, doctors, police officers, traders, farmers.

Roles of Community Members

1. Parents take care of their children.
2. Teachers teach pupils and help them learn.
3. Police officers keep the community safe.
4. Traders sell goods we need.
5. Leaders make rules and guide the people.

Importance of Following Community Rules

1. It keeps the community safe and peaceful.
2. It helps everyone live happily together.
3. It shows respect for others.

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Evaluation Questions

Fill-in-the-Blank Questions

1. A ______ is a group of people who live and work together.
   a) Farm
   b) Community
   c) Market
   d) Team
2. ______ are people we play and talk with.
   a) Friends
   b) Leaders
   c) Teachers
   d) Police
3. ______ make rules and guide the people.
   a) Traders
   b) Parents
   c) Leaders
   d) Teachers
4. Teachers help pupils to ______.
   a) Fight
   b) Learn
   c) Sleep
   d) Play
5. Police officers keep the community ______.
   a) Noisy
   b) Clean
   c) Safe
   d) Angry
6. Family members include ______ and siblings.
   a) Teachers
   b) Parents
   c) Traders
   d) Friends
7. Communities teach us to ______ others.
   a) Fight
   b) Respect
   c) Cheat
   d) Ignore
8. Rules help to keep the community ______.
   a) Dirty
   b) Peaceful
   c) Loud
   d) Empty
9. ______ sell goods we need.
   a) Farmers
   b) Traders
   c) Doctors
   d) Leaders
10. A king is an example of a ______ leader.
    a) Traditional
    b) School
    c) Police
    d) Family

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Class Activity Discussion

FAQs with Answers

1. What is a community?
   A community is a group of people who live and work together in the same area.
2. Who are family members?
   Parents, siblings, and relatives.
3. What do teachers do in a community?
   Teachers help pupils to learn.
4. Who keeps the community safe?
   Police officers.
5. What do traders sell?
   Goods we need, like food and clothes.
6. What is the role of a king in a community?
   A king guides and leads the people.
7. Who are friends?
   Friends are people we play and talk with.
8. Why are rules important in a community?
   Rules keep the community safe and peaceful.
9. Can leaders be family members?
   Yes, some family members can also be leaders.
10. What do farmers do in a community?
    Farmers grow food for the people.
11. What makes a community peaceful?
    Following rules and respecting others.
12. Who are traditional leaders?
    Chiefs and kings.
13. Why do we need teachers in a community?
    Teachers help us learn and grow.
14. What happens when people don’t follow rules?
    The community becomes unsafe.
15. How can we respect leaders?
    By listening to them and following their guidance.

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Evaluation

Short-Answer Questions

1. What is a community?
2. Name two members of a community.
3. Who makes rules in a community?
4. Why are police officers important?
5. What do teachers do for pupils?
6. Who are friends in a community?
7. State one role of parents in a community.
8. What is an example of a traditional leader?
9. Mention one reason why rules are important.
10. What do farmers provide for a community?

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Conclusion

The teacher checks pupils’ answers, provides feedback, and praises their efforts.

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