Importance of School Rules and Regulations Civic Education Primary 1 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 5

Lesson Plan

Subject:

Civic Education

Class:

Primary 1

Term:

Second Term

Week:

5

Age:

6 – 7 years

Topic:

Importance of School Rules and Regulations

Sub-topic:

Memorizing, Reciting, and Explaining School Rules and Regulations

Duration:

40 minutes

Behavioral Objectives:

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

1. Memorize their school rules and regulations.
2. Recite the school rules and regulations.
3. Explain the importance of following school rules and regulations.

Keywords:

School, Rules, Regulations, Importance, Obedience

Set Induction:

The teacher will sing a short rhyme about obeying rules:
“Follow the rules every day,
Do your best in every way.”
Pupils will clap along and join in singing.

Entry Behavior:

Pupils are aware of some school rules, such as wearing uniforms and coming to school on time.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• School rule chart
• Flashcards with rules written on them
• A whistle or badge (symbolizing authority)

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:

Pupils already follow some basic rules at home and in class.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Memorization
• Communication
• Teamwork

Learning Materials:

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

Reference Books:

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

Instructional Materials:

• Chart listing common school rules
• Flashcards with pictures showing rule compliance

Content

Meaning of School Rules and Regulations:

1. School Rules: These are instructions that guide behavior in school.
2. Regulations: These are official guidelines to maintain order in school.

Importance of School Rules and Regulations:

1. Helps maintain discipline: Rules ensure everyone behaves well.
2. Promotes fairness: Everyone is treated equally.
3. Ensures safety: Rules prevent accidents and injuries.
4. Encourages respect: Pupils learn to respect teachers and classmates.
5. Supports learning: A quiet and orderly environment helps pupils focus on their studies.

Examples of School Rules:

1. Pupils must wear their school uniforms every day.
2. Always greet your teachers and classmates.
3. Keep the school environment clean.
4. Do not fight with other pupils.
5. Come to school on time.

Evaluation Questions

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

1. Rules in school guide our ________.
   (a) behavior (b) food (c) play)
2. Regulations maintain ________ in school.
   (a) order (b) noise (c) fun)
3. Wearing a school uniform is a ________.
   (a) rule (b) game (c) choice)
4. Rules help us learn to ________ others.
   (a) respect (b) ignore (c) fight)
5. A clean school is an example of ________ rules.
   (a) following (b) breaking (c) ignoring)
6. Rules make learning ________.
   (a) easy (b) noisy (c) hard)
7. Coming to school late is ________ the rules.
   (a) breaking (b) obeying (c) memorizing)
8. Rules promote ________ among pupils.
   (a) fairness (b) fights (c) trouble)
9. Rules prevent ________ in school.
   (a) accidents (b) fun (c) games)
10. Greeting your teachers shows ________.
    (a) respect (b) disrespect (c) fun)
11. School rules encourage ________.
    (a) safety (b) noise (c) fighting)
12. Keeping the school clean is a ________.
    (a) rule (b) punishment (c) game)
13. Pupils must obey ________ to avoid punishment.
    (a) rules (b) noise (c) fun)
14. Rules promote ________ in class.
    (a) quietness (b) fighting (c) laziness)
15. A pupil who follows rules gets ________.
    (a) respect (b) punishment (c) rejection)

Class Activity Discussion

(FAQs with Answers)

1. What are school rules?
   Instructions that guide behavior in school.
2. What are regulations?
   Official guidelines to maintain order.
3. Why do we have rules in school?
   To maintain discipline and order.
4. What happens when we follow rules?
   Everyone is treated fairly.
5. Why should we respect others?
   To promote peace and teamwork.
6. What is one example of a school rule?
   Always wear your school uniform.
7. How do rules help learning?
   They create a quiet and orderly environment.
8. What do rules prevent?
   Accidents and injuries.
9. How can pupils promote safety in school?
   By obeying school rules.
10. What happens when you fight in school?
    You break the rules.
11. Why must pupils come to school on time?
    To follow school regulations.
12. What should you do when you meet your teacher?
    Greet them respectfully.
13. What is the result of a clean school?
    It shows respect for the environment.
14. What happens if you disobey rules?
    You may face punishment.
15. Why is it important to follow school rules?
    To create a safe and peaceful school.

Presentation Structure

Teacher’s Activities:

1. Introduce the topic using flashcards.
2. Explain the meaning of school rules and regulations.
3. Discuss the importance of school rules with examples.
4. Show pupils the chart of school rules and read it aloud with them.
5. Encourage pupils to recite their school rules in turns.

Learners’ Activities:

1. Listen attentively to the teacher.
2. Recite the school rules and regulations.
3. Answer questions about the importance of rules.
4. Share their understanding of why rules are important.

Assessment (Evaluation Questions)

(Short Answer)

1. What are school rules?
2. Why do we have rules in school?
3. Name one example of a school rule.
4. How do rules help us learn?
5. What happens if we break school rules?
6. Why is it important to respect teachers?
7. What does keeping the school clean show?
8. Name two school rules.
9. What happens if we come to school late?
10. Why do rules promote safety?

Conclusion:

The teacher will go around to ensure all pupils have memorized and recited the rules. Corrections will be provided, and the importance of rules will be emphasized.