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

Lagos State Primary 1 Civic Education Lesson Plan

Subject: Civic Education
Class: Primary 1
Term: First Term
Week: 1
Age: 6 years
Topic: Meaning of Civic Education and Why We Study It
Sub-topic: Understanding Civic Education
Duration: 40 minutes

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

1. Define civic education.
2. Explain why we study civic education.
3. Identify two benefits of studying civic education.

Key Words: Civic, education, community, learn, help.

Set Induction: Begin the lesson by asking the pupils if they know what it means to learn something new and why it is important to learn new things.

Entry Behaviour: Pupils are familiar with basic learning activities and understand the concept of learning.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Pictures illustrating learning activities.
• Flashcards with keywords.
• Chart paper and markers.

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge: Discuss how pupils learn new things every day, such as songs, games, or how to share with friends.

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 children learning and helping each other.
• Flashcards with key words.

Content:

1. Meaning of Civic Education:
   • What is Civic Education?
     • Learning about how to be a good member of our community.
     • Understanding our rights and duties.
2. Why We Study Civic Education:
   • To learn how to help our community.
   • To know how to be respectful and kind to others.
   • To understand the rules and laws in our community.
3. Benefits of Studying Civic Education:
   • Helps us become responsible citizens.
   • Teaches us to work together and support each other.
   • Encourages us to make our community a better place.

10 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions:

1. Civic education is about learning to be a good __________.
   • a) friend
   • b) student
   • c) community member
   • d) athlete
2. We study civic education to know our __________.
   • a) toys
   • b) rights and duties
   • c) stories
   • d) games
3. One reason we study civic education is to help our __________.
   • a) pets
   • b) community
   • c) toys
   • d) garden
4. Civic education teaches us to be __________ to others.
   • a) kind
   • b) selfish
   • c) naughty
   • d) loud
5. By studying civic education, we learn to follow __________.
   • a) shows
   • b) rules and laws
   • c) stories
   • d) games
6. Learning to work together is a benefit of __________ education.
   • a) physical
   • b) civic
   • c) personal
   • d) music
7. Civic education helps us become __________ citizens.
   • a) selfish
   • b) responsible
   • c) naughty
   • d) playful
8. Understanding civic education makes our community __________.
   • a) worse
   • b) better
   • c) noisy
   • d) lonely
9. Being __________ and kind to others is part of civic education.
   • a) respectful
   • b) loud
   • c) naughty
   • d) playful
10. Following rules helps to keep our community __________.
    • a) messy
    • b) safe
    • c) noisy
    • d) quiet

10 FAQ with Answers:

1. What is civic education?
   • Learning about how to be a good member of our community.
2. Why do we study civic education?
   • To learn how to help our community and understand our rights and duties.
3. Can you give an example of a civic duty?
   • Helping to keep our environment clean.
4. What do we learn about in civic education?
   • Our rights, duties, and how to be respectful and kind.
5. Why is being respectful important?
   • It makes our community happier and more peaceful.
6. What is one benefit of studying civic education?
   • It helps us become responsible citizens.
7. How does civic education help our community?
   • By teaching us to work together and support each other.
8. What does it mean to be a responsible citizen?
   • Someone who follows rules and helps the community.
9. Why should we follow rules?
   • To keep our community safe.
10. How can we make our community a better place?
    • By being kind, helpful, and following rules.

Presentation:

Step 1: Revision of Previous Topic

• The teacher revises the previous topic: “Helping at Home.”

Step 2: Introduction of the New Topic

• The teacher introduces the new topic: “Meaning of Civic Education and Why We Study It.”
• Discuss the meaning of civic education and its importance.

Step 3: Pupil Contributions

• The teacher allows the pupils to share their ideas on why learning about community and helping each other is important.
• The teacher corrects and guides pupils where necessary.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Show pictures of learning activities and helping others.
• Explain the importance of learning about our 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 define civic education.
• Observe if pupils can explain why we study civic education.

10 Evaluation Questions:

1. What is civic education?
2. Why should we learn about civic education?
3. Can you name one benefit of studying civic education?
4. What does civic education teach us about rules?
5. How can we help our community?
6. Why is being respectful important?
7. What is one thing we learn in civic education?
8. How does studying civic education help us become better citizens?
9. What should you do if you see someone who needs help?
10. Why is it important to understand our duties?

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.