Importance of Obeying Government Rules Civic Education Primary 1 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 9
Lesson Plan
Subject:
Civic Education
Class:
Primary 1
Term:
Second Term
Week:
9
Age:
6 – 7 years
Topic:
Result of Not Obeying Government Rules and Regulations
Sub-topic:
Consequences and Ways to Enforce Rules
Duration:
40 minutes
Behavioral Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Explain the importance of obeying government rules and regulations.
- Highlight the consequences of not obeying government rules and regulations.
- Outline ways to encourage people to follow rules and regulations, including class rules.
Keywords:
Obedience, Rules, Regulations, Consequences, Enforcement
Set Induction:
The teacher will display a picture of someone being rewarded for obeying rules and another being punished for disobedience, and ask the pupils what they notice.
Entry Behavior:
Pupils have learned about the results of disobeying government rules, such as imprisonment or fines, in the previous lesson.
Learning Resources and Materials:
- Picture charts showing people obeying and disobeying rules.
- Flashcards with examples of class rules.
Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:
Pupils are familiar with the importance of following rules at home and in school.
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., “Obedience,” “Consequences”)
- Visual aids showing examples of rule-following and disobedience
Content
Importance of Obeying Government Rules and Regulations:
- To maintain peace and order.
- To protect lives and properties.
- To ensure fairness and justice.
- To avoid punishment, such as imprisonment or fines.
- To build trust and respect in society.
Consequences of Not Obeying Government Rules and Regulations:
- Imprisonment:
- Being sent to jail for breaking laws.
- Payment of Fines:
- Paying money as punishment.
- Accidents and Injuries:
- Breaking traffic rules can cause harm to people.
- Rejection by Society:
- Disobedient people lose respect and trust.
- Denial of Privileges:
- Loss of rights, such as driving or voting.
Ways to Make People Follow Rules and Regulations:
- Awareness Creation:
- Teaching people the importance of rules.
- Setting Examples:
- Leaders and teachers should follow rules to encourage others.
- Rewarding Obedience:
- Giving rewards to those who obey rules.
- Punishing Disobedience:
- Applying fair punishments for those who break rules.
- Encouraging Group Support:
- Working together as a group to ensure everyone follows the rules.
Examples of Rules in the Classroom:
- Raise your hand before speaking.
- Share classroom materials with others.
- Keep the classroom clean.
- Listen to the teacher.
- Be punctual.
Evaluation Questions
(Fill-in-the-blank, with options)
- Obeying rules helps to maintain ________.
(a) peace (b) noise (c) fighting) - Disobeying rules can lead to ________.
(a) punishment (b) rewards (c) happiness) - Breaking traffic rules can cause ________.
(a) accidents (b) peace (c) laughter) - Imprisonment means being sent to ________.
(a) jail (b) school (c) market) - Rewards are given to people who ________ rules.
(a) obey (b) break (c) ignore) - Paying fines means giving ________ as punishment.
(a) money (b) respect (c) gifts) - Teaching people the importance of rules is called ________.
(a) awareness (b) rejection (c) disobedience) - Rules help to protect ________ and property.
(a) life (b) noise (c) water) - Punishment is used to stop ________ of rules.
(a) disobedience (b) cleanliness (c) silence) - Denial of privileges means losing ________.
(a) rights (b) money (c) food) - Leaders should ________ rules to encourage others.
(a) obey (b) ignore (c) laugh at) - Group support helps people to ________ rules.
(a) follow (b) break (c) forget) - People who disobey rules lose ________.
(a) respect (b) rewards (c) gifts) - Keeping the classroom clean is a ________.
(a) rule (b) punishment (c) mistake) - A clean classroom shows ________ for rules.
(a) obedience (b) noise (c) accidents)
Class Activity Discussion
(FAQs with Answers)
- What are government rules?
Instructions given by the government to guide behavior. - Why do we have government rules?
To maintain peace and order. - What happens if you break government rules?
You may be punished. - What is imprisonment?
Being sent to jail for breaking laws. - What is a fine?
Money paid as punishment. - Why should people obey rules?
To avoid accidents and punishment. - How can we teach others to obey rules?
By creating awareness. - What happens if people disobey traffic rules?
Accidents may occur. - What is the benefit of rewarding obedience?
It encourages people to follow rules. - Why do disobedient people lose respect?
They show bad behavior. - What are examples of class rules?
Raising hands before speaking, keeping the classroom clean. - How can group support help in rule-following?
It encourages teamwork in following rules. - Why should leaders obey rules?
To set good examples. - What happens when people reject rules?
They may lose privileges or be punished. - Why are rules important in society?
They protect life and promote peace.
Presentation Structure
Teacher’s Activities:
- Use a picture chart to discuss the importance of obeying rules.
- Explain the meaning of government rules and their importance.
- Highlight the consequences of not obeying rules.
- Discuss ways to encourage rule-following, using classroom examples.
- Use flashcards to display class rules.
Learners’ Activities:
- Observe and describe the picture chart.
- Mention examples of government and classroom rules.
- Recite the importance of following rules.
- Discuss how they can help others follow rules.
Assessment (Evaluation Questions)
(Short Answer)
- What are government rules?
- Name one consequence of disobeying rules.
- What does imprisonment mean?
- Why should we obey rules?
- Name two ways to make people follow rules.
- Mention one example of a classroom rule.
- Why do people pay fines?
- How do leaders encourage obedience?
- What happens when rules are disobeyed?
- Mention one benefit of group support in following rules.
Conclusion:
The teacher will summarize the importance and consequences of obeying rules, ensure pupils understand the ways to encourage obedience, and praise pupils for their contributions.