Rights and Duties Of Every Citizen to the Nation

Subject : 

Civic Education

Term :

First Term

Week:

Week 2

Class :

Primary 4 / Basic 4 / Grade 4 /Year 4

Previous lesson : Pupils have previous knowledge of

Meaning and 5 Unique Components of Civic Education

that was taught in their previous lesson

Topic :

Rights and Duties Of Every Citizen to the Nation

Behavioural objectives : At the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to

• Explain the meaning of rights
• Say the meaning of duties

Instructional Materials :

• Wall charts
• Pictures
• Related Online Video
• Flash Cards

Methods of Teaching :

• Class Discussion
• Group Discussion
• Asking Questions
• Explanation
• Role Modelling
• Role Delegation

Reference Materials :

• Scheme of Work
• Online Information
• Textbooks
• Workbooks
• 9 Year Basic Education Curriculum
• Workbooks

Content : 

Definition of Rights

Rights are fundamental rules that governor the life of an individual. Rights naturally free to all human beings regardless of whether male or female, nationality or language.

Rights of citizens in Nigeria

1. Right to life
2. Right to freedom of speech
3. Right to fair and public trail.
4. The right to vote and be voted for.
5. Right to freedom of worship.
6. Right to education.
7. Right to a private life.
8. Right to freedom of movement.

Duty is defined as the responsibility, roles, task or job commitment of person to others and the nation he or she lives in.

Duties or job responsibilities of a person to the Nation

1. Support and protect the integrity of the nation
2. Defend the unity and the country’s constitutions.
3. Participate in democracy process of free and fair elections when it is the time of voting 
4. Participate in community services like group vigilante, community cleaning and general security or our vicinity 
5. Respect and obey federal and local laws.
6. Respect the right and beliefs of others.

Presentation

The topic is presented step by step

Step 1:

The class teacher revises the previous topics

Step 2.

He introduces the new topic

Step 3:

The class teacher allows the pupils to give their own examples and he corrects them when the needs arise

Conclusion

The class teacher wraps up or conclude the lesson by giving out short note to summarize the topic that he or she has just taught.

The class teacher also goes round to make sure that the notes are well copied or well written by the pupils.

He or she does the necessary corrections when and where  the needs arise.

Evaluation

1. Explain 5 importance of civic education
2. List 4 and explain any two benefits or importance of civic education
3. Mentions five right of citizens
4. Mention two duties of a person to his or her nation.
5. Mention 4 duties of a person to the nation.
6. What are duties?
7. State three rights of citizens in Nigeria.
8. Define right
9. Mention 5 civic duties of every responsible citizen
10. Mention 4 fundamental human rights