National Values Civic Education JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 1

Lesson Plan for Civic Education

Subject: Civic Education
Class: JSS 1
Term: First Term
Week: 1
Age: 11 years
Topic: National Values
Sub-topic:

1. Meaning of National Values
2. Levels of Manifestation of Values in Society
3. Description of the Levels of Manifestation of Values in Society
   Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives

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

1. Define what national values are.
2. Identify at least three levels of manifestation of values in society.
3. Describe the different levels where values are manifested in society.

Keywords

• National Values
• Society
• Manifestation
• Cultural Values
• Social Values

Set Induction

Start with a brief discussion on what values are and why they are important in a community.

Entry Behaviour

Students should be familiar with the concept of values from their previous lessons.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Textbook: Civic Education for JSS 1
• Whiteboard and markers
• Chart showing levels of manifestation of values

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

Connect the new topic to students’ understanding of personal values and how they guide behavior.

Embedded Core Skills

• Critical Thinking
• Communication
• Social Awareness

Learning Materials

• Civic Education textbook
• Chart of societal values

Reference Books

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• “Civic Education for JSS 1” by [Author]

Instructional Materials

• Whiteboard
• Markers
• Chart on values in society

Content

1. Meaning of National Values
   • National values are principles and beliefs that guide the behavior of individuals within a nation.
   • Examples: Respect for human rights, honesty, and patriotism.
2. Levels of Manifestation of Values in Society
   • Individual Level: Values displayed by a person in their daily actions.
   • Community Level: Values reflected in community activities and social norms.
   • National Level: Values that are embedded in national policies and laws.
3. Description of the Levels
   • Individual Level: How personal values influence individual actions and decisions.
   • Community Level: Examples of community values such as respect and cooperation among members.
   • National Level: How national values are incorporated into laws and policies.

Evaluation

1. National values are principles that guide ________. a) Personal beliefs
   b) Individual behavior
   c) Community activities
   d) National policies
2. The level where values are shown in individual actions is known as the ________ level. a) Community
   b) National
   c) Individual
   d) Societal
3. Respect for human rights is an example of a ________ value. a) National
   b) Community
   c) Personal
   d) None of the above
4. Values reflected in community activities are at the ________ level. a) National
   b) Societal
   c) Community
   d) Individual
5. Laws and policies that reflect national values operate at the ________ level. a) Community
   b) Individual
   c) National
   d) Societal
6. Which level involves values seen in everyday personal behavior? a) National
   b) Community
   c) Societal
   d) Individual
7. Which example best represents a community value? a) Honesty
   b) Respect for elders
   c) Patriotism
   d) Charity
8. National values influence ________. a) Personal choices
   b) Community activities
   c) National policies
   d) All of the above
9. An example of a value that affects national policy is ________. a) Respect for privacy
   b) Kindness
   c) Fairness in law
   d) Generosity
10. The value of cooperation is most related to the ________ level. a) Individual
    b) Community
    c) National
    d) Societal
11. Which level would include values like “civic duty” and “patriotism”? a) Community
    b) National
    c) Individual
    d) None of the above
12. Values that guide a nation’s laws are considered ________ values. a) Community
    b) Personal
    c) National
    d) Societal
13. How are personal values different from community values? a) Personal values affect only the individual, while community values influence the entire community.
    b) Community values affect only individuals, while personal values influence the whole nation.
    c) Both are the same.
    d) Personal values affect the community, while community values affect the nation.
14. The value of honesty is important at which level? a) Community
    b) National
    c) Individual
    d) All of the above
15. Community values often include ________. a) National policies
    b) Social norms
    c) Personal beliefs
    d) All of the above

Class Activity Discussion

1. What are national values?
   • National values are principles and beliefs that guide behavior in a country.
2. Why are values important in society?
   • Values help maintain order and harmony in society.
3. Give an example of an individual value.
   • Honesty.
4. How do community values affect people’s behavior?
   • Community values influence how people interact and cooperate within the community.
5. What is an example of a national value?
   • Respect for the rule of law.
6. How do personal values shape our daily actions?
   • Personal values guide our choices and behavior in everyday life.
7. What role do values play in forming community norms?
   • Values help establish the expectations and rules that guide behavior in a community.
8. How can national values be reflected in government policies?
   • National values can shape laws and regulations that reflect the principles and beliefs of a society.
9. What is the difference between societal and individual values?
   • Societal values are shared by the community, while individual values are personal beliefs.
10. How do values at the individual level impact the community?
    • Individual values can influence community behavior and contribute to social norms.
11. How are community values taught to individuals?
    • Community values are often taught through family, schools, and social interactions.
12. How can understanding national values help in being a good citizen?
    • Understanding national values helps individuals align their actions with the principles of their country.
13. Can personal values sometimes conflict with national values? Give an example.
    • Yes, for example, personal beliefs about freedom might conflict with national policies on security.
14. Why is it important for laws to reflect national values?
    • Laws reflect national values to ensure they align with the beliefs and principles of the society.
15. What happens if community values are not respected?
    • Disrespect for community values can lead to conflicts and disrupt social harmony.

Presentation

• Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic, which was “Basic Concepts in Civic Education.”
• Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic by explaining the concept of national values and their importance.
• Step 3: The teacher encourages students to share their thoughts on how values impact their lives and corrects any misconceptions.

Teacher’s Activities

• Introduce the topic and explain key concepts.
• Facilitate discussion and guide students through examples.
• Monitor and assess students’ understanding through activities and questions.

Learners’ Activities

• Participate in discussions.
• Complete fill-in-the-blank questions.
• Engage in class activities and share personal experiences related to values.

Assessment

• Observe student participation and responses during discussions.
• Evaluate answers from the fill-in-the-blank questions.

Evaluation Questions

1. Define national values.
2. Describe the individual level of value manifestation.
3. Give an example of a community value.
4. Explain the significance of national values in laws.
5. How can personal values affect community behavior?
6. What are the three levels of value manifestation?
7. How do national values influence government policies?
8. What is the role of community values in social norms?
9. How are personal values different from national values?
10. Why are values important in maintaining societal order?

Conclusion

The teacher reviews key points from the lesson, marks students’ work, and provides feedback.