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:

1. Identify how civic education is taught in schools.
2. Explain why civic education is important in schools.
3. 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:

1. 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.
2. 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:

1. Civic education helps us learn to __________ our teachers.
   • a) ignore
   • b) respect
   • c) shout at
   • d) run from
2. Following school __________ is a part of civic education.
   • a) games
   • b) stories
   • c) rules
   • d) drawings
3. Civic education encourages us to __________ our friends.
   • a) ignore
   • b) help
   • c) tease
   • d) hide from
4. Working together in a group is called __________.
   • a) teamwork
   • b) solo work
   • c) playtime
   • d) arguing
5. Being __________ means taking care of our books and classroom materials.
   • a) careless
   • b) naughty
   • c) responsible
   • d) playful
6. Civic education in schools teaches us to be __________.
   • a) rude
   • b) kind
   • c) noisy
   • d) selfish
7. We should __________ school rules to keep everyone safe.
   • a) break
   • b) ignore
   • c) follow
   • d) laugh at
8. Sharing with friends is an example of being __________.
   • a) selfish
   • b) kind
   • c) rude
   • d) noisy
9. Classroom chores help us learn __________.
   • a) laziness
   • b) responsibility
   • c) noise-making
   • d) fighting
10. Role-playing helps us practice __________ and respect.
    • a) teasing
    • b) running
    • c) kindness
    • d) shouting

Class Activity Discussion 

1. Why is civic education important in schools?
   • It teaches us respect, responsibility, and how to help others.
2. What does civic education help us learn about rules?
   • It helps us understand and follow school rules.
3. How does civic education encourage teamwork?
   • By teaching us to work together during group activities.
4. What is one way civic education teaches us to be responsible?
   • By taking care of our books and classroom materials.
5. How does civic education help us respect our teachers and classmates?
   • It teaches us to be kind and considerate.
6. Why is helping our friends important?
   • It shows kindness and builds good relationships.
7. What is an example of a civic education activity in school?
   • Creating a classroom rules chart.
8. How does role-playing help us learn civic education?
   • It allows us to practice being kind and respectful.
9. Why should we share with our friends?
   • Sharing is a way to show kindness and care.
10. 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:

1. How does civic education help us in school?
2. Can you name one thing civic education teaches us about respect?
3. Why should we follow school rules?
4. What is one benefit of helping our friends?
5. How does civic education encourage teamwork?
6. Why is it important to be responsible with our school materials?
7. Can you give an example of a civic education activity in school?
8. How does role-playing help us learn to be kind?
9. What should you do if a classmate needs help?
10. 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.

More Useful Links

• Meaning of Civic Education Civic Education Primary 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 1