Public Enlightenment Campaign Civic Education Primary 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 9

Lagos State Primary 1 Civic Education Lesson Plan

Subject: Civic Education

Class: Primary 1

Term: First Term

Week: 9

Age: 6 years

Topic: Public Enlightenment Campaign

Sub-topic: Understanding Public Enlightenment Campaigns and Their Importance

Duration: 40 minutes

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

1. Define what a public enlightenment campaign is.
2. Understand the purpose of public enlightenment campaigns.
3. Identify examples of public enlightenment campaigns they might see.

Key Words: Public, enlightenment, campaign, information, awareness, safety.

Set Induction: Start the lesson by asking the pupils if they have seen any posters or heard any announcements telling people to do something important, like wash hands or cross the road safely. Discuss their answers and guide them to the topic.

Entry Behaviour: Pupils are familiar with posters and announcements at school or in their community.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Pictures depicting various public enlightenment campaigns (e.g., handwashing, road safety).
• Flashcards with keywords.
• Chart paper and markers.

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge: Discuss how announcements at school help them know what to do, like lining up or washing hands before eating.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Communication
• Critical thinking
• Awareness

Learning Materials:

• Pictures
• Flashcards
• Chart paper

Reference Books:

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

Instructional Materials:

• Pictures showing different public enlightenment campaigns.
• Flashcards with key words.

Content:

1. Meaning of Public Enlightenment Campaign:
   • Public enlightenment campaigns are efforts to inform people about important issues.
   • They help spread awareness and teach people how to stay safe and healthy.
2. Purpose of Public Enlightenment Campaigns:
   • To educate the public about important topics.
   • To encourage people to take action for their safety and health.
   • To inform people about rules and guidelines they should follow.
3. Examples of Public Enlightenment Campaigns:
   • Handwashing Campaigns:
     • Posters and ads telling people to wash their hands to prevent sickness.
   • Road Safety Campaigns:
     • Signs and messages telling people to use pedestrian crossings and wear seat belts.
   • Health Campaigns:
     • Announcements about getting vaccinations or visiting the doctor.
4. Examples in Everyday Life:
   • Seeing a poster at school about washing hands.
   • Hearing an announcement on the radio about road safety.
   • Watching a TV ad about getting a vaccination.

10 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions:

1. Public enlightenment campaigns help to __________ people.
   • a) confuse
   • b) inform
   • c) scare
   • d) ignore
2. Washing hands regularly is a message from a __________ campaign.
   • a) road safety
   • b) handwashing
   • c) holiday
   • d) sports
3. Signs telling people to use pedestrian crossings are part of __________ campaigns.
   • a) health
   • b) holiday
   • c) road safety
   • d) sports
4. Public enlightenment campaigns help us stay __________.
   • a) confused
   • b) sick
   • c) safe
   • d) scared
5. An announcement on the radio about visiting the doctor is a __________ campaign.
   • a) health
   • b) road safety
   • c) handwashing
   • d) holiday
6. Posters at school reminding us to wash hands are part of __________ campaigns.
   • a) health
   • b) holiday
   • c) sports
   • d) road safety
7. Seeing a TV ad about getting a vaccination is part of a __________ campaign.
   • a) sports
   • b) handwashing
   • c) health
   • d) holiday
8. Public enlightenment campaigns encourage people to take __________.
   • a) action
   • b) a nap
   • c) a break
   • d) a vacation
9. The main goal of public enlightenment campaigns is to __________ people.
   • a) entertain
   • b) inform
   • c) ignore
   • d) confuse
10. Public enlightenment campaigns are important for __________.
    • a) playing games
    • b) spreading awareness
    • c) taking naps
    • d) eating snacks

10 FAQ with Answers:

1. What is a public enlightenment campaign?
   • It is an effort to inform people about important issues.
2. Why are public enlightenment campaigns important?
   • They help keep people safe and healthy by spreading important information.
3. Can you give an example of a public enlightenment campaign?
   • A poster reminding people to wash their hands.
4. How do road safety campaigns help us?
   • They teach us how to cross the road safely and use seat belts.
5. What might you hear in a health campaign announcement?
   • Information about getting vaccinations or visiting the doctor.
6. Where can you see public enlightenment campaigns?
   • On posters, TV, radio, and even at school.
7. Why should we listen to public enlightenment campaigns?
   • They provide important information to keep us safe.
8. What should you do if you see a public enlightenment poster?
   • Read it and follow the advice it gives.
9. How can public enlightenment campaigns help in preventing sickness?
   • By teaching us good habits like handwashing.
10. Why do we need to follow the guidelines in public enlightenment campaigns?
    • To protect ourselves and others in the community.

Presentation:

Step 1: Revision of Previous Topic

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

Step 2: Introduction of the New Topic

• The teacher introduces the new topic: “Public Enlightenment Campaign.”
• Explain what public enlightenment campaigns are and why they are important.

Step 3: Pupil Contributions

• The teacher allows the pupils to share their ideas on any public campaigns they have seen or heard about.
• The teacher corrects and guides pupils where necessary.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Show pictures of various public enlightenment campaigns.
• Explain the meaning of public enlightenment campaigns 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 examples of public enlightenment campaigns.
• Observe if pupils can explain the purpose of these campaigns.

10 Evaluation Questions:

1. What is a public enlightenment campaign?
2. Can you name one example of a public enlightenment campaign?
3. Why are public enlightenment campaigns important?
4. How do handwashing campaigns help us?
5. What should you do when you see a road safety poster?
6. Why is it important to follow health campaign guidelines?
7. Where might you hear a public enlightenment announcement?
8. How can public enlightenment campaigns keep us safe?
9. What should you do if you hear an announcement about visiting the doctor?
10. Why do public enlightenment campaigns encourage people to take action?

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 following public enlightenment campaigns.

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