Honesty Civic Education Nursery 1 Age 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 2
Subject: Civic Education
Class: Nursery 1
Term: First Term
Week: Week 2
Topic: Honesty
Sub-topic: Understanding Honesty and Its Importance
Duration: 30 minutes
Behavioural Objectives:
- Students will be able to define honesty.
- Students will understand why honesty is important.
- Students will demonstrate honesty through simple activities.
Key Words: Honesty, Truth, Trust, Mistakes, Forgiveness
Entry Behaviour: Students will be greeted warmly and asked simple questions about telling the truth and being honest.
Learning Resources and Materials:
- Kid-friendly illustrations or posters about honesty.
- Storybooks or songs about honesty.
- Flashcards with key words (honesty, truth, trust, etc.).
- Whiteboard and markers.
Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:
The teacher will ask students about times when they were honest or times when they heard about honesty. This will help connect the new lesson to their prior experiences.
Embedded Core Skills:
Communication skills (speaking and listening), critical thinking (understanding the concept of honesty), social skills (working together and sharing ideas).
Learning Materials:
- Lagos State Scheme of Work for Nursery 1 Basic Science and Technology.
- Storybooks or songs related to honesty.
Instructional Materials:
- Flashcards with key words.
- Pictures or illustrations depicting honesty.
- Whiteboard and markers.
Content:
Topic: Honesty
- What is honesty?
- Honesty means telling the truth.
- Example: When you break something, you tell the truth about it.
- Why is honesty important?
- People trust us when we are honest.
- Example: If we say we didn’t eat the cookies, but we did, no one will trust us next time.
- When should we be honest?
- Always tell the truth, even if it’s hard.
- Example: If you spill water, say you did it, don’t blame someone else.
- Benefits of honesty:
- We can be forgiven when we are honest.
- Example: If we admit we made a mistake, our friends can forgive us.
- Honesty is a good habit:
- It helps us make good friends.
- Example: If we always tell the truth, our friends will know they can trust us.
- Remember:
- Honesty is the best policy, like in the Kid Honesty song. 🎶
- Example: Sing the Kid Honesty song together to remember how important honesty is.
Discussion about Honesty
- What does honesty mean?
- Answer: Honesty means telling the truth.
- Why should we be honest?
- Answer: Being honest helps people trust us.
- When should we tell the truth?
- Answer: We should always tell the truth, even if it’s hard.
- What happens if we are honest?
- Answer: People can forgive us and believe in us.
- Is honesty a good habit?
- Answer: Yes, honesty is a good habit that helps us make good friends.
- What if we make a mistake?
- Answer: It’s okay to make mistakes, but it’s important to admit them and be honest.
- Can we trust someone who is honest?
- Answer: Yes, we can trust someone who always tells the truth.
- What if telling the truth makes us scared?
- Answer: It’s okay to feel scared, but telling the truth is always the right thing to do.
- What is the Kid Honesty song about?
- Answer: The Kid Honesty song reminds us that honesty is important and the best policy.
- Who can we talk to about honesty?
- Answer: We can talk to our teachers, parents, or friends about why honesty is important.
Evaluation Questions on Honesty
- Honesty means telling the _____.
- a) truth
- b) lies
- c) stories
- d) jokes
- People trust us when we are _____.
- a) kind
- b) honest
- c) funny
- d) quiet
- We should always tell the truth, even if it’s _____.
- a) easy
- b) fun
- c) hard
- d) colorful
- Honesty helps us make _____ friends.
- a) bad
- b) good
- c) silly
- d) old
- If we make a mistake, it’s important to _____ it.
- a) hide
- b) ignore
- c) admit
- d) forget
- Can we trust someone who always tells the _____?
- a) truth
- b) lies
- c) secrets
- d) jokes
- It’s okay to feel _____ when telling the truth.
- a) happy
- b) scared
- c) sleepy
- d) hungry
- The Kid Honesty song reminds us that honesty is the _____ policy.
- a) worst
- b) best
- c) funniest
- d) easiest
- Who can we talk to about honesty, like our _____?
- a) neighbors
- b) teachers
- c) animals
- d) toys
- Always saying the truth helps us build _____ with others.
- a) walls
- b) trust
- c) puzzles
- d) trees
- If we blame someone else for our mistakes, people may not _____ us.
- a) trust
- b) laugh
- c) sing
- d) ignore
- Honesty means being _____ and not telling lies.
- a) quiet
- b) truthful
- c) loud
- d) sleepy
- The more we practice honesty, the more people will _____ us.
- a) ignore
- b) forgive
- c) fear
- d) tease
- What should we do if we spill water? _____ it.
- a) Hide
- b) Clean
- c) Forget
- d) Blame
- Can we be honest about our _____?
- a) mistakes
- b) dreams
- c) jokes
- d) toys
Presentation
Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic which was about caring for plants and animals.
Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic by asking students what they think honesty means. The teacher will explain honesty in simple terms as telling the truth and being truthful.
Step 3: The teacher allows the pupils to give their own contributions about honesty, sharing times when they were honest or when they heard about honesty. The teacher corrects the pupils when necessary, emphasizing the importance of honesty.
- Teacher’s Activities:
- Presenting key words using flashcards.
- Engaging students in discussions about honesty.
- Using stories or songs to illustrate honesty.
- Learners’ Activities:
- Participating in discussions about honesty.
- Sharing personal experiences related to honesty.
- Listening to stories or songs about honesty.
Assessment:
The teacher will assess students’ understanding of honesty through class discussions and observing their participation in activities.
Evaluation Questions:
- What does honesty mean?
- Why is honesty important?
- Can you give an example of honesty?
- What happens when we tell the truth?
- How do we show honesty in our daily lives?
- Is it okay to tell lies? Why or why not?
- How do you feel when someone is honest with you?
- What can we do if we make a mistake?
- How does honesty help us build trust with others?
- What did you learn about honesty today?
Conclusion:
The teacher will go around to mark students’ participation and understanding during the lesson. Any necessary corrections or additional explanations will be provided. Students will be encouraged to practice honesty in their daily interactions.