Results of Disobeying Government Rules Civic Education Primary 1 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 8

Lesson Plan

Subject:

Civic Education

Class:

Primary 1

Term:

Second Term

Week:

8

Age:

6 – 7 years

Topic:

Result of Not Obeying Government Rules and Regulations

Sub-topic:

Consequences of Disobeying Government Rules

Duration:

40 minutes

Behavioral Objectives:

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

1. Explain what government rules are.
2. Discuss reasons for having government rules and regulations.
3. Highlight at least two results of not obeying government rules and regulations, such as imprisonment and payment of fines.

Keywords:

Government, Rules, Regulations, Imprisonment, Fines

Set Induction:

The teacher will tell a short story about someone who disobeyed a traffic light and got fined. The teacher will ask the pupils what they think about the person’s action.

Entry Behavior:

Pupils are aware that rules exist in society, and some of them have seen or heard about people being punished for disobeying rules.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• A picture chart showing people obeying and disobeying government rules.
• Flashcards with examples of government rules.

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:

Pupils have learned about the importance of rules and regulations at home, school, and public places.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Critical thinking
• Communication
• Citizenship

Learning Materials:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Civic Education for Primary Schools

Reference Books:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Civic Education Textbooks for Primary 1

Instructional Materials:

• Flashcards with keywords (e.g., “Imprisonment,” “Fines”)
• Picture chart showing examples of rule obedience and disobedience

Content

Meaning of Government Rules and Regulations:

1. Government rules are instructions given by the government to ensure safety and order in society.
2. Regulations are laws or policies made to guide our behavior and protect everyone.

Reasons for Government Rules and Regulations:

1. To maintain peace and order.
2. To protect lives and properties.
3. To ensure fairness and justice.
4. To guide behavior in public places.

Results of Not Obeying Government Rules and Regulations:

1. Imprisonment:
   • People who break the law may go to jail.
2. Payment of Fines:
   • A fine is money paid as punishment for breaking rules.
3. Loss of Privileges:
   • Disobedient people may lose rights such as driving or voting.
4. Accidents and Injuries:
   • Breaking traffic rules can lead to accidents.
5. Rejection by Society:
   • Disobedient people may lose respect and trust.

Examples of Government Rules:

1. Obeying traffic lights.
2. Paying taxes.
3. Not stealing or committing crimes.
4. Voting during elections.
5. Keeping public spaces clean.

Evaluation Questions

(Fill-in-the-blank, with options)

1. Government rules are made to ensure ________.
   (a) peace (b) fighting (c) noise)
2. Breaking government rules can lead to ________.
   (a) imprisonment (b) happiness (c) rewards)
3. Paying a fine means giving ________ as punishment.
   (a) money (b) gifts (c) respect)
4. Disobeying traffic lights can cause ________.
   (a) accidents (b) peace (c) quietness)
5. Government rules guide our ________ in public places.
   (a) behavior (b) games (c) noise)
6. People who disobey rules may lose ________.
   (a) respect (b) food (c) love)
7. Government rules protect ________.
   (a) life and property (b) noise (c) fighting)
8. Paying taxes is an example of ________ rules.
   (a) government (b) school (c) home)
9. Not paying taxes can lead to ________.
   (a) punishment (b) rewards (c) gifts)
10. Rules promote ________ and order in society.
    (a) peace (b) noise (c) fighting)
11. Breaking rules leads to loss of ________.
    (a) privileges (b) food (c) water)
12. Keeping public places clean is a ________.
    (a) government rule (b) game (c) punishment)
13. People who obey rules are ________ by society.
    (a) respected (b) punished (c) rejected)
14. Breaking laws can cause ________.
    (a) injuries (b) peace (c) progress)
15. Following rules helps to protect ________.
    (a) everyone (b) thieves (c) noise)

Class Activity Discussion

(FAQs with Answers)

1. What are government rules?
   Instructions made by the government to guide behavior.
2. Why do we have government rules?
   To maintain peace and order.
3. What happens if you break government rules?
   You may be punished.
4. What is imprisonment?
   Being put in jail for breaking rules.
5. What is a fine?
   Money paid as punishment.
6. What happens when people break traffic rules?
   They may cause accidents.
7. Why should we obey government rules?
   To ensure safety and fairness.
8. What is an example of a government rule?
   Paying taxes.
9. What happens when we disobey public cleanliness rules?
   The environment becomes dirty.
10. Why should we pay taxes?
    To help the government provide services.
11. What is the result of breaking laws?
    Loss of privileges.
12. Why do rules protect life?
    They prevent accidents and injuries.
13. What is rejection by society?
    Losing respect and trust.
14. Why do people pay fines?
    As punishment for breaking rules.
15. What do rules promote in society?
    Peace and order.

Presentation Structure

Teacher’s Activities:

1. Narrate the story of someone who disobeyed a government rule and faced punishment.
2. Explain the meaning of government rules and regulations.
3. Discuss reasons for government rules and their importance.
4. Highlight and explain the consequences of disobeying rules with examples.
5. Use flashcards and charts to aid understanding.

Learners’ Activities:

1. Listen to the teacher’s story and share their thoughts.
2. Mention examples of government rules they know.
3. Recite the reasons for having government rules.
4. Discuss the results of disobeying rules.

Assessment (Evaluation Questions)

(Short Answer)

1. What are government rules?
2. Why are government rules important?
3. Name one result of not obeying government rules.
4. What does imprisonment mean?
5. What is the purpose of a fine?
6. Mention one government rule you know.
7. Why should we follow traffic rules?
8. What happens when we disobey rules about cleanliness?
9. How do government rules protect life and property?
10. Why do people lose respect when they break rules?

Conclusion:

The teacher will ensure pupils understand the topic by asking them to repeat the results of not obeying government rules. The teacher will correct and praise pupils where necessary and conclude by emphasizing the need to obey rules.