Differences between National Symbols and Other Symbols.

Differences between national symbols and other symbols.

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Subject   :  Civic Education

Class  : Basic 3 / Primary 3  / Class 3

Term : Second   Term

Week  : Week 5

Topic  :

Differences between national symbols and other symbols.

Previous Knowledge : The pupils have previous knowledge of

National anthem and National currency.

that was taught  in their previous classes

Behavioural  Objectives : At the end of the lesson , pupils should be able to

• Explain the different between various National Symbols

Instructional Materials 

• Pictures of National Flag or That of Coat of Arm
• Wall charts
• Pictures
• Online Resource
• Textbooks

Methods of Teaching 

• Role modelling
• Questions and Answers
• Explanation
• Discussion
• Recitation
• Imitation

Content :  

Differences between national symbols and other symbols.

• National symbols are used at National events while other symbols are used at private events or gathering
• National symbols are signs of National pride and patriotism while other symbols are used to show private or individual commitment to particular or certain sets, groups, cult or religion
• National symbols must be respected by everybody in the country while align to other private symbols is based on being a member of that particular organization that the symbol stands for .
• National symbols are always backed up with political power or authority while some other symbols may be for religious or trade purpose .
• Some other symbols perform specific function such as traffic control , while National symbols perform the function of Authority and Patriotism

Examples of National Symbols in Nigeria are 

• The National Flag
• The National Coat of Arms
• The National Currency
• The Map
• The Mace

Examples of Other Symbols in Nigeria are 

• Religious logo or symbols eg The Redeemed Church logo
• School logo or badge eg Lekki British International School logo
• Trade marks of Companies like that of Pepsi or Coke
• Professional signs or symbols like that of The Nigerian Bar Association
• Traditional ruler emblem or stamp or symbols

Presentation  

The topic is presented step by step

Step 1 : The class teacher revises the old topic

Step 2 : The class teacher introduces the new topic

Step 3 : The class teacher allows the pupils to give their own contributions and gives room for pupils” participation

Class Teacher And Pupils Activities. Interaction or  Participation 

This involves class teacher  and pupils interaction , conversation , imitation or modeling through discussion , play method or just by recitation or asking and answering questions that are related to the topic that has just been taught

• The class teacher will make the pupils to bring samples of other symbols to school
• Pupils are made to explain which company uses that logo or symbols
• The class teacher may tell the pupils to draw their school logo or badge

Evaluation 

1. Draw the logo of pepsi
2. Draw your school logo
3. Draw the logo of The Redeemed Christian Church of God
4. Draw the logo or your mosque or church
5. Mention four difference between National logo and other symbols

Conclusion 

The class teacher does the necessary corrections and he or she goes round to mark .

Assignment 

The class teacher should stimulate the pupils’ interest  on

Respect for other symbols.

and make them to read or learn about it as they prepare for the next lesson .

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