National Anthem and National Currency.

The Nigerian National Flag and The Coat of Arms

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Subject   :  Civic Education

Class  : Basic 3 / Primary 3  / Class 3

Term : Second   Term

Week  : Week 4

Topic  :

National Anthem and National Currency.

Previous Knowledge : The pupils have previous knowledge of

The Nigerian National Flag and The Coat of Arms

that was taught  in their previous classes

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

• Recite the National Anthem
• Recognize different denomination of money
• Write out the National Anthem

Instructional Materials 

• Pictures of National Flag
• Wall charts
• Pictures
• Online Resource
• Textbooks

Methods of Teaching 

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

Content :  

The Nigerian National Anthem  :

The Nigerian National Anthem is a form of allegiance and support to uphold the Nation integrity . unity or peace where ever we may find ourselves .  The National Anthem is sung at the beginning of any  important  National events and most especially when our national football team ( The Super Eagles ) is taking part in any international football match .The National Anthem  represents and reminds every Nigerian the past sacrifice of our past heroes that must not be in vain .It written by ASP Emmanuel Odiase and composed into song by Prof. Akin Bula in 1998 during the tenure of Olusegun Obasanjo .

Arise, O compatriots, Nigeria’s call obey

To serve our fatherland

With love and strength and faith

The labor of our heroes past

Shall never be in vain

To serve with heart and might

One nation bound in freedom, peace, and unity.

Oh God of creation, direct our noble cause

Guide our leaders right

Help our youth and truth to know

In love and honesty to grow

And living just and true

Great lofty heights attain

To build a nation where peace

And justice shall reign.

The Nigerian National Currency

The Nigerian National Currency was first decimalized in January 1973 with the value of one hundred kobo equal to one Naira . There after that there have been series of direct Naira denomination with One Thousand Naira note as the highest as at January 2021 was t his write up was made ..

They are in different unit called kobo (lower) and Naira (higher).

The naira (sign: ₦; code: NGN) is the currency of Nigeria. It is subdivided into 100 kobo.

The Nigerian Naira and the Portraits Of Important Nigerians on Them  

Banknotes were to be printed in denominations of:

• 50 kobo (₦0.50)
• 1 naira (₦1)
• 5 naira (₦5):                    Tafawa Balewa
• 10 naira (₦10)                 Alvan Ikoku
• 20 naira (₦20)                 Murtala Mohammed
• 50 naira (₦50)                 Wazobia with a middle beltan lady
• 100 naira (₦100)             Obafemi Awolowo
• 200 naira (₦200)             Ahmadu Bello
• 500 naira (₦500)             Nnamdi Azikiwe
• 1000 naira (₦1000)         Aliyu Mai-Bornu and Clement Isong

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 available for the pupils samples of the Nigerian Currency
• Pupils are to mention the names of people on the Nigerian currency
• The class teacher may organize the pupils to sing the National Anthem one by one

Evaluation 

1. The colours of the flags are green , white and __________
2. Write out the names of Nigerians on the following Nigerian notes
3. 5 naira (₦5):                    ______________
4. 10 naira (₦10)                 ______________
5. 20 naira (₦20)                 ______________
6. 50 naira (₦50)                 ______________
7. 100 naira (₦100)             ______________
8. 200 naira (₦200)             _______________
9. 500 naira (₦500)             _______________
10. 1000 naira (₦1000)        ________________

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

between national symbols and other symbols

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

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