Functions of Government Civic Education Primary 4 First Term Lesson Notes Week 8

Civic Education Primary 4 First Term Lesson Notes Week 8

Subject: Civic Education
Class: Primary 4
Term: First Term
Week: 8
Age: 8 years
Topic: Functions of Government
Sub-topic: Examples and Effects of Government Functions
Duration: 40 minutes
Behavioral Objectives: By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. Outline at least five functions performed by the government (e.g., provision of good roads, pipe borne water, schools, electricity, and health clinics).
2. Explain the functions of government.
3. Describe how government functions affect them and their community (e.g., schooling).

Keywords: Functions of Government, Provision, Services, Impact
Set Induction: Start by asking pupils what services or facilities they use daily and explain that these are often provided by the government.
Entry Behavior: Pupils have a basic understanding of community services from prior lessons.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Chart paper
• Markers
• Examples of charts showing government functions

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:

• Connect to previous lessons on the arms of government and discuss how these branches provide services to the community.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Analytical thinking
• Collaboration
• Communication skills

Learning Materials:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Civic Education textbooks

Reference Books:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work for Primary 4
• Civic Education textbooks

Content

Functions of Government:

1. Provision of Good Roads:
   • Ensures transportation is efficient and safe for people and goods.
2. Provision of Pipe Borne Water:
   • Supplies clean drinking water to communities, reducing health risks.
3. Provision of Schools:
   • Establishes educational institutions to promote learning and development.
4. Provision of Electricity:
   • Supplies power to homes and businesses, supporting daily activities and economic growth.
5. Provision of Health Clinics:
   • Provides medical care and health services to ensure the well-being of citizens.

Evaluation:

1. One function of government is the provision of _______ for safe transportation.
   a) Good roads
   b) Schools
   c) Electricity
   d) Water
2. Governments provide _______ to ensure access to clean drinking water.
   a) Health Clinics
   b) Pipe borne water
   c) Electricity
   d) Roads
3. The provision of _______ helps support education and learning.
   a) Schools
   b) Water
   c) Clinics
   d) Roads
4. _______ is a function of government that supports daily activities and business operations.
   a) Electricity
   b) Health Clinics
   c) Schools
   d) Roads
5. Health services are provided by _______ to maintain public health.
   a) Schools
   b) Electricity
   c) Health Clinics
   d) Roads
6. _______ services help in the reduction of health risks by providing clean water.
   a) Pipe borne water
   b) Electricity
   c) Schools
   d) Roads
7. The government provides _______ to support efficient transportation.
   a) Good roads
   b) Water
   c) Electricity
   d) Health Clinics
8. _______ ensures that people have access to power for various needs.
   a) Electricity
   b) Roads
   c) Schools
   d) Water
9. The government builds _______ to provide medical care and health services.
   a) Health Clinics
   b) Schools
   c) Roads
   d) Electricity
10. Provision of _______ helps in the development and maintenance of communities.
    a) Good roads
    b) Water
    c) Health Clinics
    d) Electricity
11. _______ contributes to the growth of businesses and supports daily life activities.
    a) Electricity
    b) Schools
    c) Health Clinics
    d) Roads
12. _______ helps communities by providing clean and safe drinking water.
    a) Pipe borne water
    b) Schools
    c) Roads
    d) Electricity
13. _______ is a government function aimed at improving educational opportunities.
    a) Provision of Schools
    b) Provision of Health Clinics
    c) Provision of Electricity
    d) Provision of Water
14. Provision of _______ supports the infrastructure needed for smooth transportation.
    a) Good roads
    b) Schools
    c) Health Clinics
    d) Electricity
15. The availability of _______ affects how people access health care services.
    a) Health Clinics
    b) Schools
    c) Roads
    d) Water

Class Activity Discussion:

1. What is one of the functions of government related to transportation?
   The provision of good roads.
2. How does the government provide clean drinking water?
   By supplying pipe borne water.
3. What role do schools play in government functions?
   Schools are provided to promote education and learning.
4. Why is electricity important as a government function?
   Electricity supports daily activities and business operations.
5. How does the provision of health clinics benefit the community?
   It provides medical care and health services to ensure public health.
6. What does the government provide to reduce health risks related to water?
   Pipe borne water.
7. What is the impact of good roads on a community?
   It ensures efficient and safe transportation for people and goods.
8. How does the provision of electricity support economic growth?
   By powering homes and businesses, supporting daily activities.
9. Why does the government build schools?
   To provide educational opportunities and promote learning.
10. What does the provision of health clinics help with?
    It helps in maintaining public health by providing medical services.
11. What is one way the government supports businesses?
    By providing electricity.
12. How does the government contribute to the safety of drinking water?
    By providing pipe borne water.
13. What is the benefit of government-provided roads?
    Improved transportation efficiency and safety.
14. How does electricity from the government affect daily life?
    It supports various needs including lighting and powering appliances.
15. What does the provision of schools help with in a community?
    It enhances educational development and opportunities.

Presentation

Step 1: Revising the Previous Topic

• Review the functions of government discussed in previous lessons.

Step 2: Introducing the New Topic

• Explain the functions of government and provide examples of how these functions impact daily life.

Step 3: Allowing Pupils to Contribute and Correcting Them as Necessary

• Discuss how each function affects the community and individuals.
• Have pupils work in pairs to identify functions and discuss them in class.

Teacher’s Activities

• Explain the various functions of government and their importance.
• Facilitate pair and group discussions.
• Guide pupils in creating charts and preparing for group debates.

Learners’ Activities

• Work in pairs to identify and describe government functions.
• Participate in class discussions about the impact of these functions.
• Work in small groups to debate how these functions affect them and their community, and display charts.

Assessment

• Evaluate pupils’ charts and participation in discussions and debates.
• Assess understanding through their explanations and descriptions of government functions.

Evaluation Questions

1. What is one function of government related to infrastructure?
2. How does the government provide access to clean drinking water?
3. Why does the government build schools?
4. What role does electricity play in government functions?
5. How do health clinics benefit the community?
6. How does the provision of good roads affect transportation?
7. What is the impact of electricity on daily life?
8. How does the government help with educational opportunities?
9. What function of government helps with public health?
10. Why is pipe borne water important for the community?

Conclusion

• Mark pupils’ work and provide feedback on their understanding.
• Emphasize the importance of government functions in daily life and community development.

Additional Details

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 Discover the key functions of government, including the provision of roads, water, schools, electricity, and health clinics, in this comprehensive Civic Education lesson plan for Primary 4. Explore how these functions impact daily life and community development.

Local Government

Behavioural objectives:

At the end of the lesson pupils should be able to:

1. a) Meaning of local government
2. b) Duties of local government e.g. provision of social amenities such as market schools, pipe borne water e.t.c

Instructional material/Reference material: Textbook, Charts and pictures

Building Background /connection to prior knowledge: Pupils are familiar with topic.

Content:

The local government

The meaning of local government

The Local government is the government at the grassroot.

It is the closet tier of government to the people at the grassroot.

The head of the Local government is the chairman.

There are 774 local government councils in Nigeria.

There are twelve local government in lagos and thirty seven local development council

The local government is the last or third level of government in a federation like Nigeria. The levels of government in a federation are the Federal, State and Local governments.

The local government is a body of people who control public affairs at the grassroots. It can also be called the nearest or closest government to the people in any community.

Duties of the local government

1. It maintains law and order in the community.
2. It collects rates and gives licenses for bicycles, trucks, canoes, wheelbarrows, carts, television sets, radio sets, etc.
3. It constructs and maintains local roads called Trunk C roads.
4. It maintains drains, parks, open spaces and other public facilities, such as recreation centres.
5. It names roads and streets, and also numbers homes.
6. It registers births, deaths and marriages.
7. It provides and maintains health services, e.g. dispensaries, health centres and maternity centres.
8. It establishes and maintains cemeteries and homes for the homeless.
9. It provides other social amenities, like water and market stalls.

Evaluation:

1. Explain the meaning of government.
2. Explain traditional form of government.