Meaning and Examples of Duties of Citizens Civic Education Primary 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 8

Lagos State Primary 1 Civic Education Lesson Plan

Subject: Civic Education
Class: Primary 1
Term: First Term
Week: 8
Age: 6 years
Topic: Duties of Citizens
Sub-topic: Meaning and Examples of Duties of Citizens
Duration: 40 minutes

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

1. Define what duties are.
2. Identify basic duties of citizens.
3. Mention examples of duties they can perform as children.

Key Words: Duties, citizens, responsibility, help, respect, rules.

Set Induction: Start the lesson by asking the pupils if they know what it means to have a duty. Discuss their answers and guide them to the topic.

Entry Behaviour: Pupils are familiar with simple responsibilities at home and school.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Pictures depicting various duties (e.g., helping at home, following rules).
• Flashcards with keywords.
• Chart paper and markers.

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge: Discuss how pupils help at home and school and how these actions are part of their duties.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Communication
• Critical thinking
• Responsibility

Learning Materials:

• Pictures
• Flashcards
• Chart paper

Reference Books:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work for Civic Education, Primary 1.

Instructional Materials:

• Pictures showing children performing various duties.
• Flashcards with key words.

Content:

1. Meaning of Duties:
   • Duties are things we are expected to do.
   • Duties help us take care of ourselves and others.
2. Examples of Duties of Citizens:
   • Obeying Rules:
     • Following school and home rules.
   • Helping Others:
     • Assisting parents, teachers, and friends.
   • Respecting Others:
     • Being polite and considerate.
   • Keeping the Environment Clean:
     • Not littering and picking up trash.
   • Taking Care of Public Property:
     • Not damaging things like school desks or playground equipment.
3. Examples in Everyday Life:
   • Cleaning up after playing with toys is a duty at home.
   • Listening to the teacher and following classroom rules is a duty at school.
   • Helping a friend who is hurt is a duty to others.
   • Throwing trash in the bin is a duty to the environment.

10 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions:

1. Duties are things we are __________ to do.
   • a) forced
   • b) expected
   • c) ignored
   • d) forgotten
2. Following school rules is an example of __________.
   • a) playing
   • b) a duty
   • c) ignoring
   • d) singing
3. We should always be __________ to others.
   • a) rude
   • b) noisy
   • c) respectful
   • d) quiet
4. Not littering helps keep the __________ clean.
   • a) park
   • b) environment
   • c) classroom
   • d) school
5. Duties help us take care of __________ and others.
   • a) toys
   • b) ourselves
   • c) food
   • d) water
6. Assisting parents at home is an example of __________.
   • a) playing
   • b) a duty
   • c) resting
   • d) drawing
7. Throwing trash in the bin is a duty to the __________.
   • a) environment
   • b) classroom
   • c) house
   • d) shop
8. Being __________ to friends is a duty.
   • a) noisy
   • b) helpful
   • c) lazy
   • d) rude
9. Taking care of public property means not __________ it.
   • a) breaking
   • b) cleaning
   • c) using
   • d) fixing
10. Duties make sure we __________ others.
    • a) respect
    • b) ignore
    • c) dislike
    • d) hide from

10 FAQ with Answers:

1. What are duties?
   • Duties are things we are expected to do.
2. Why is it important to follow school rules?
   • It helps keep everyone safe and organized.
3. What does it mean to respect others?
   • Being polite and considerate.
4. Why should we keep the environment clean?
   • To make it a nice place for everyone.
5. What is an example of a duty at home?
   • Cleaning up after playing with toys.
6. How can you help a friend who is hurt?
   • By getting help or comforting them.
7. Why is it important to take care of public property?
   • So everyone can use and enjoy it.
8. Can you give an example of a duty at school?
   • Listening to the teacher and following classroom rules.
9. What should you do if you see trash on the ground?
   • Pick it up and throw it in the bin.
10. Why are duties important?
    • They help us take care of ourselves and others, and make our community better.

Presentation:

Step 1: Revision of Previous Topic

• The teacher revises the previous topic: “Meaning and Examples of Rights of Citizens.”

Step 2: Introduction of the New Topic

• The teacher introduces the new topic: “Meaning and Examples of Duties of Citizens.”
• Explain what duties are and why they are important.

Step 3: Pupil Contributions

• The teacher allows the pupils to share their ideas on what duties they think they have.
• The teacher corrects and guides pupils where necessary.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Show pictures of children performing various duties.
• Explain the meaning of duties and give examples.
• Use flashcards to introduce key words.

Learners’ Activities:

• Look at the pictures.
• Listen to the teacher’s explanations.
• Participate by sharing their own experiences and ideas.

Assessment:

• Ask pupils to mention some of their duties.
• Observe if pupils can explain why these duties are important.

10 Evaluation Questions:

1. What are duties?
2. Can you name one duty you have at home?
3. Why is it important to follow school rules?
4. How does helping others relate to duties?
5. Why is it important to respect others?
6. What does it mean to keep the environment clean?
7. Can you give an example of a duty to the environment?
8. How do duties help us in our daily lives?
9. Why should we take care of public property?
10. What should you do if you see someone not following the rules?

Conclusion:

• The teacher goes around to check pupils’ work.
• The teacher gives praise and corrects any mistakes.
• The teacher summarizes the lesson, emphasizing the importance of understanding and performing our duties.