Ways through which Civic Education can be important in school Civic Education Primary 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 2
Lagos State Primary 1 Civic Education Lesson Plan
Subject: Civic Education
Class: Primary 1
Term: First Term
Week: 2
Age: 6 years
Topic: Ways Civic Education is Important
Sub-topic: Importance of Civic Education in Schools
Duration: 40 minutes
Behavioural Objectives: By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Identify how civic education is taught in schools.
- Explain why civic education is important in schools.
- Mention two ways civic education helps pupils in schools.
Key Words: Civic, education, schools, learn, help, respect.
Set Induction: Start the lesson by asking the pupils how they feel when they learn something new at school. Discuss how learning helps them.
Entry Behaviour: Pupils are familiar with classroom rules and learning activities.
Learning Resources and Materials:
- Pictures of school activities.
- Flashcards with keywords.
- Chart paper and markers.
Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge: Discuss how pupils follow rules and help each other at school.
Embedded Core Skills:
- Communication
- Critical thinking
- Teamwork
Learning Materials:
- Pictures
- Flashcards
- Chart paper
Reference Books:
- Lagos State Scheme of Work for Civic Education, Primary 1.
Instructional Materials:
- Pictures of school activities.
- Flashcards with key words.
Content:
- Importance of Civic Education in Schools:
- Learning Respect:
- Civic education teaches us to respect our teachers and classmates.
- Following Rules:
- Helps us understand and follow school rules.
- Helping Others:
- Encourages us to help our friends and share with them.
- Teamwork:
- Teaches us how to work together during group activities.
- Being Responsible:
- Helps us learn to take care of our books and classroom materials.
- Learning Respect:
- Examples of Civic Education Activities in Schools:
- Classroom rules chart.
- Group projects and teamwork activities.
- Classroom chores and responsibilities.
- Role-playing activities to practice kindness and respect.
Questions:
- Civic education helps us learn to __________ our teachers.
- a) ignore
- b) respect
- c) shout at
- d) run from
- Following school __________ is a part of civic education.
- a) games
- b) stories
- c) rules
- d) drawings
- Civic education encourages us to __________ our friends.
- a) ignore
- b) help
- c) tease
- d) hide from
- Working together in a group is called __________.
- a) teamwork
- b) solo work
- c) playtime
- d) arguing
- Being __________ means taking care of our books and classroom materials.
- a) careless
- b) naughty
- c) responsible
- d) playful
- Civic education in schools teaches us to be __________.
- a) rude
- b) kind
- c) noisy
- d) selfish
- We should __________ school rules to keep everyone safe.
- a) break
- b) ignore
- c) follow
- d) laugh at
- Sharing with friends is an example of being __________.
- a) selfish
- b) kind
- c) rude
- d) noisy
- Classroom chores help us learn __________.
- a) laziness
- b) responsibility
- c) noise-making
- d) fighting
- Role-playing helps us practice __________ and respect.
- a) teasing
- b) running
- c) kindness
- d) shouting
Class Activity Discussion
- Why is civic education important in schools?
- It teaches us respect, responsibility, and how to help others.
- What does civic education help us learn about rules?
- It helps us understand and follow school rules.
- How does civic education encourage teamwork?
- By teaching us to work together during group activities.
- What is one way civic education teaches us to be responsible?
- By taking care of our books and classroom materials.
- How does civic education help us respect our teachers and classmates?
- It teaches us to be kind and considerate.
- Why is helping our friends important?
- It shows kindness and builds good relationships.
- What is an example of a civic education activity in school?
- Creating a classroom rules chart.
- How does role-playing help us learn civic education?
- It allows us to practice being kind and respectful.
- Why should we share with our friends?
- Sharing is a way to show kindness and care.
- What does civic education teach us about responsibility?
- It helps us understand the importance of being responsible for our actions and belongings.
Presentation:
Step 1: Revision of Previous Topic
- The teacher revises the previous topic: “Meaning of Civic Education and Why We Study It.”
Step 2: Introduction of the New Topic
- The teacher introduces the new topic: “Ways Civic Education is Important in Schools.”
- Discuss the importance of civic education in the school environment.
Step 3: Pupil Contributions
- The teacher allows the pupils to share their ideas on why learning about respect and helping each other is important in school.
- The teacher corrects and guides pupils where necessary.
Teacher’s Activities:
- Show pictures of school activities that demonstrate civic education.
- Explain the importance of civic education in schools.
- 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 civic education helps them in school.
- Observe if pupils can explain why respect and teamwork are important.
10 Evaluation Questions:
- How does civic education help us in school?
- Can you name one thing civic education teaches us about respect?
- Why should we follow school rules?
- What is one benefit of helping our friends?
- How does civic education encourage teamwork?
- Why is it important to be responsible with our school materials?
- Can you give an example of a civic education activity in school?
- How does role-playing help us learn to be kind?
- What should you do if a classmate needs help?
- Why is sharing important in school?
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 civic education in schools.
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