Other ways through which Civic Education can be important Civic Education Primary 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 5

Lagos State Primary 1 Civic Education Lesson Plan

Subject: Civic Education
Class: Primary 1
Term: First Term
Week: 5
Age: 6 years
Topic: Other Ways Civic Education is Important
Sub-topic: Additional Ways Civic Education Can Be Important
Duration: 40 minutes

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

1. Identify other ways civic education is important.
2. Explain why these ways are important for being good citizens.
3. Mention two examples of how they can practice civic duties outside school, home, and media.

Key Words: Civic, education, community, help, respect, rules.

Set Induction: Start the lesson by asking the pupils if they have ever helped someone outside of school or home. Discuss how it made them feel.

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

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Pictures of children helping in the community.
• Flashcards with keywords.
• Chart paper and markers.

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge: Discuss how pupils help at home and in school and how these actions make them feel good.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Communication
• Critical thinking
• Community involvement

Learning Materials:

• Pictures
• Flashcards
• Chart paper

Reference Books:

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

Instructional Materials:

• Pictures of children helping in various places.
• Flashcards with key words.

Content:

1. Other Ways Civic Education is Important:
   • Helping in the Community:
     • Picking up litter and keeping the environment clean.
     • Helping neighbors with simple tasks.
   • Following Community Rules:
     • Respecting public property and obeying community rules.
   • Participating in Community Activities:
     • Joining in community events and activities.
   • Showing Respect to Everyone:
     • Being polite to people in the community.
   • Learning About Different Cultures:
     • Understanding and respecting different traditions and cultures.
2. Examples of Civic Education Activities in the Community:
   • Participating in community clean-up events.
   • Helping an elderly neighbor carry groceries.
   • Attending a local festival and learning about different cultures.
   • Respecting public spaces like parks and playgrounds.

Questions:

1. Picking up litter helps keep the __________ clean.
   • a) school
   • b) community
   • c) home
   • d) playground
2. We should __________ public property.
   • a) respect
   • b) ignore
   • c) break
   • d) hide
3. Helping neighbors with tasks shows we __________.
   • a) don’t care
   • b) are lazy
   • c) are helpful
   • d) are rude
4. Joining community activities helps us __________.
   • a) learn
   • b) sleep
   • c) eat
   • d) ignore
5. Being polite to people in the community shows __________.
   • a) rudeness
   • b) kindness
   • c) anger
   • d) noise
6. Respecting different __________ is part of civic education.
   • a) games
   • b) songs
   • c) cultures
   • d) shows
7. Community clean-up events help keep our environment __________.
   • a) dirty
   • b) clean
   • c) noisy
   • d) messy
8. Helping an elderly neighbor shows __________.
   • a) respect
   • b) laziness
   • c) anger
   • d) noise
9. Learning about different cultures helps us __________ others.
   • a) ignore
   • b) fight with
   • c) respect
   • d) hide from
10. Respecting public spaces means we should not __________ them.
    • a) clean
    • b) break
    • c) use
    • d) play in

Class Activity Discussion: 

1. What is the community?
   • The community is the area where we live, including all the people and places around us.
2. How can we help keep our community clean?
   • By picking up litter and not throwing trash on the ground.
3. Why should we help our neighbors?
   • It shows kindness and makes our community a better place.
4. What are community activities?
   • Events and activities that involve people in the community, like festivals and clean-up days.
5. How does participating in community activities help us?
   • It helps us learn and be part of our community.
6. Why is it important to respect public property?
   • It keeps our community nice and safe for everyone.
7. How can we show respect to people in our community?
   • By being polite and kind to them.
8. What can we learn from different cultures?
   • We can learn about their traditions, foods, and ways of life.
9. Why should we respect different cultures?
   • It helps us understand and get along with others.
10. What should we do in public spaces like parks and playgrounds?
    • We should use them nicely and not damage anything.

Presentation:

Step 1: Revision of Previous Topic

• The teacher revises the previous topic: “Importance of Civic Education through The Media.”

Step 2: Introduction of the New Topic

• The teacher introduces the new topic: “Other Ways Civic Education is Important.”
• Discuss how we can practice civic education in the community and why it is important.

Step 3: Pupil Contributions

• The teacher allows the pupils to share their ideas on how they help in the community.
• The teacher corrects and guides pupils where necessary.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Show pictures of children helping in the community.
• Explain the importance of practicing civic education in the community.
• 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 how they practice civic education in the community.
• Observe if pupils can explain why helping and respecting others in the community is important.

10 Evaluation Questions:

1. How does civic education help us in the community?
2. Can you name one way to help keep the community clean?
3. Why should we respect public property?
4. What is one benefit of helping our neighbors?
5. How does participating in community activities help us?
6. Why is it important to learn about different cultures?
7. Can you give an example of a community activity?
8. How does helping in the community show respect?
9. What should you do if you see litter in the park?
10. Why is respecting public spaces important?

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 practicing civic education in the community.

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