Rules and Regulations Civic Education Primary 1 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 2

Lesson Plan

Subject:

Civic Education

Class:

Primary 1

Term:

Second Term

Week:

2

Age:

6 – 7 years

Topic:

Rules and Regulations

Sub-topic:

Meaning and Importance of Rules and Regulations

Duration:

40 minutes

Behavioral Objectives:

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

1. Explain what rules and regulations mean.
2. State the importance of rules and regulations.
3. Create their own classroom rules with the teacher’s guidance.

Keywords:

Rules, Regulations, Importance, Obey, Classroom

Set Induction:

The teacher will ask pupils to imagine a playground without rules. Pupils will describe how chaotic or unsafe it would be.

Entry Behavior:

Pupils are familiar with basic rules like “don’t run in the classroom” and “raise your hand to speak.”

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Flashcards with examples of rules
• Pictures showing children obeying rules
• A printed list of school rules

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:

Pupils have encountered rules at home and school. The teacher will link this to the concept of rules guiding everyone’s behavior.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Communication
• Teamwork
• Critical thinking

Learning Materials:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Civic Education Textbooks for Primary 1

Reference Books:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Civic Education for Primary Schools

Instructional Materials:

• Whiteboard and marker
• Flashcards
• Picture charts

Content

Definition and Explanation:

1. Rules: These are instructions that tell us what we should or should not do in a place.
2. Regulations: These are organized rules that help people follow a system, like in a school or community.

Importance of Rules and Regulations:

1. They maintain order.
2. They keep people safe.
3. They help everyone know their limits.
4. They create fairness.
5. They guide behavior and decision-making.

Examples of Rules and Regulations:

1. At Home: Always say “please” and “thank you.”
2. In School: Raise your hand before speaking.
3. On the Road: Use the zebra crossing.
4. In the Community: Do not litter.
5. In the Playground: Take turns on the swings.

Evaluation Questions

(Fill-in-the-blank, with options)

1. Rules are instructions that tell us ________ to do.
   (a) what (b) when (c) where
2. Regulations are ________ rules.
   (a) random (b) organized (c) useless
3. One importance of rules is to maintain ________.
   (a) order (b) chaos (c) confusion
4. We must obey rules to stay ________.
   (a) safe (b) tired (c) scared
5. A rule in school is to ________ your hand before speaking.
   (a) raise (b) fold (c) lower
6. Rules at home teach us to say ________.
   (a) sorry (b) please (c) nothing
7. Using the zebra crossing is a ________ rule.
   (a) road (b) house (c) play
8. Littering is against ________ rules.
   (a) classroom (b) community (c) sleeping
9. A playground rule is to ________ turns.
   (a) take (b) fight (c) miss
10. Rules guide our ________.
    (a) behavior (b) clothes (c) drawings
11. One importance of rules is to keep people ________.
    (a) safe (b) hungry (c) late
12. Rules create ________ among people.
    (a) fairness (b) arguments (c) noise
13. Raising your hand before speaking shows ________.
    (a) respect (b) anger (c) tiredness
14. Rules help everyone know their ________.
    (a) limits (b) houses (c) money
15. A community rule is to always keep the environment ________.
    (a) clean (b) noisy (c) broken

Class Activity Discussion

(FAQs with Answers)

1. What are rules?
   Instructions that tell us what to do.
2. What are regulations?
   Organized rules to guide people.
3. Why do we have rules?
   To keep people safe and organized.
4. Name one rule at home.
   Always say “thank you.”
5. What is one school rule?
   Raise your hand before speaking.
6. How do rules help in the community?
   They keep the environment clean and safe.
7. What happens if we break rules?
   There can be confusion or danger.
8. Why should we follow rules on the road?
   To avoid accidents.
9. What is a playground rule?
   Take turns while playing.
10. How do rules create fairness?
    By treating everyone equally.
11. Why should we obey rules?
    To stay safe and happy.
12. Give an example of a rule that keeps us safe.
    Don’t run in the classroom.
13. How do rules guide behavior?
    By showing us what is right and wrong.
14. What is one importance of rules?
    They create order.
15. What should we do to keep the classroom safe?
    Follow classroom rules.

Presentation Structure

1. Teacher’s Activities:
   • Greet pupils and introduce the topic.
   • Explain the meaning of rules and regulations using simple examples.
   • Show flashcards and pictures of children following rules.
   • Highlight the importance of rules and regulations.
   • Guide pupils in creating classroom rules.
2. Learners’ Activities:
   • Listen and respond to questions.
   • Identify examples of rules in pictures.
   • Share rules they follow at home or school.
   • Create classroom rules with the teacher.

Assessment (Evaluation Questions)

(Short Answer)

1. What are rules?
2. Name one school rule.
3. Why should we follow rules?
4. What is one importance of rules?
5. Give an example of a community rule.
6. What are regulations?
7. How do rules help people?
8. Name one rule in the playground.
9. Why do we raise our hands before speaking?
10. How do rules create fairness?

Conclusion:

The teacher goes around to review pupils’ work, correct mistakes, and provide feedback.

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