Child’s Right Law (1)

Subject: Security Education

Class: Primary 5

Term: Third Term

Type: Lesson Notes

Week: Week 9

Topic: Child’s Right Law (1)

Previous Lesson

• Punishment for various threats to personal security eg Rape and Cultism

Learning Objectives:

The objectives of the lesson are :

1. To understand what the Child’s Right Law is and why it is important.
2. To identify the rights that children have under the Child’s Right Law.
3. To learn about the responsibilities of parents, guardians, and the government in protecting the rights of children.
4. To recognize the importance of the Child’s Right Law in creating a better future for all children

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Embedded Core Skills:

1. Reading and Comprehension Skills
2. Critical Thinking Skills
3. Communication Skills
4. Citizenship Skills

Learning Materials:

1. Whiteboard and Markers
2. Printed Handouts on Child’s Right Law
3. Pictures and illustrations of children’s rights
4. Video clip on Child’s Right Law
5. Charts and diagrams on Child’s Right Law

Content

Child’s Right Law (1)

1. Child’s Right Law is a law that protects the rights of children.
2. Every child has the right to life, survival, and development.
3. Children have the right to education, health care, and a safe environment.
4. Children have the right to be protected from abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
5. Children have the right to express their opinions and be heard.
6. Children have the right to privacy and to have their best interests considered in all decisions that affect them.
7. Child’s Right Law aims to ensure that children have a fair and equal chance to grow up healthy, happy, and safe.
8. It is the responsibility of parents, guardians, and the government to protect and uphold the rights of children.
9. If a child’s rights are violated, they have the right to seek help and protection from the law.
10. Child’s Right Law is an important tool for creating a better future for all children.

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Evaluation

1. Child’s Right Law is a law that protects the rights of __________.
a. adults
b. children
c. pets
d. plants

2. What are some of the rights protected under the Child’s Right Law?
a. Right to play video games all day
b. Right to eat junk food all the time
c. Right to education and healthcare
d. Right to stay up late every night

3. Children have the right to be protected from __________.
a. love and care
b. abuse, neglect, and exploitation
c. homework and school projects
d. vegetables and fruits

4. What is the responsibility of parents, guardians, and the government in protecting the rights of children?
a. To ignore their needs and wants
b. To protect and uphold their rights
c. To punish them for any mistakes they make
d. To prevent them from going to school

5. If a child’s rights are violated, what can they do?
a. Nothing, they have to suffer silently
b. Seek help and protection from the law
c. Keep quiet and pretend nothing happened
d. Fight back and take revenge on the person who violated their rights

6. What is the aim of Child’s Right Law?
a. To give adults more power over children
b. To ensure that children have a fair and equal chance to grow up healthy, happy, and safe
c. To make children work hard and earn money
d. To limit the freedom of children and control their lives

7. What is one of the rights that children have under the Child’s Right Law?
a. Right to watch TV all day
b. Right to choose their own clothes
c. Right to express their opinions and be heard
d. Right to skip school whenever they want

8. Who is responsible for protecting and upholding the rights of children?
a. Only the government
b. Only the parents
c. Only the guardians
d. Parents, guardians, and the government

9. What is the importance of Child’s Right Law?
a. To make children unhappy and miserable
b. To create a better future for all children
c. To make children obey their parents and teachers
d. To limit the opportunities and choices of children

10. Children have the right to privacy and to have their best interests considered in all decisions that affect them. True or False?
a. True
b. False

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The Child’s Right Law in Nigeria

1. The Child’s Right Law in Nigeria is a law that was passed in 2003 to protect the rights of children.
2. The law is based on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, which Nigeria ratified in 1991.
3. The law sets out the rights of children in Nigeria and provides a legal framework for their protection.
4. The law applies to all children under the age of 18, regardless of their gender, religion, or background.
5. The law places a duty on parents, guardians, and the government to protect and uphold the rights of children.
6. The law prohibits child marriage, child labor, and the use of children in armed conflict.
7. The law also provides for the protection of children’s rights to education, health care, and a safe environment.
8. The law recognizes the right of children to express their opinions and be heard in all matters affecting them.
9. The law establishes a National Child Rights Implementation Committee to oversee the implementation of the law.
10. While progress has been made in implementing the Child’s Right Law in Nigeria, there are still challenges in ensuring that all children’s rights are protected and upheld.

Evaluation

1. The Child’s Right Law in Nigeria is a law that was passed to protect the rights of __________.
a. adults
b. children
c. animals
d. plants

2. What is the basis of the Child’s Right Law in Nigeria?
a. The Nigerian Constitution
b. The Nigerian Human Rights Act
c. The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child
d. The African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights

3. Who does the Child’s Right Law in Nigeria apply to?
a. All adults
b. All children under the age of 18
c. Only Nigerian citizens
d. Only Nigerian children

4. What duty does the Child’s Right Law in Nigeria place on parents, guardians, and the government?
a. To ignore the needs and wants of children
b. To protect and uphold the rights of children
c. To punish children for any mistakes they make
d. To prevent children from going to school

5. What practices does the Child’s Right Law in Nigeria prohibit?
a. Child marriage, child labor, and the use of children in armed conflict
b. Playing video games all day, eating junk food, and staying up late
c. Skipping school, talking back to adults, and being lazy
d. Wearing clothes of their choice, using social media, and playing sports

6. What rights does the Child’s Right Law in Nigeria protect?
a. Right to watch TV all day
b. Right to choose their own clothes
c. Right to education, health care, and a safe environment
d. Right to disobey their parents and teachers

7. What committee does the Child’s Right Law in Nigeria establish to oversee its implementation?
a. National Child Rights Implementation Committee
b. National Human Rights Commission
c. National Assembly
d. National Electoral Commission

8. What challenges are there in implementing the Child’s Right Law in Nigeria?
a. None, it is fully implemented and working perfectly
b. Limited resources and capacity to enforce the law
c. Lack of interest and support from parents and guardians
d. Children refusing to follow the law and cooperate with authorities

9. The Child’s Right Law in Nigeria recognizes the right of children to express their opinions and be heard in all matters affecting them. True or False?
a. True
b. False

10. What is the ultimate goal of the Child’s Right Law in Nigeria?
a. To limit the freedom of children and control their lives
b. To create a better future for all Nigerian children
c. To make children unhappy and miserable
d. To punish children for any mistakes they make

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Lesson Plan Presentation

Lesson plan presentation on the topics “Explain Child’s Right Law” and “Analyze the Child’s Right Law in Nigeria”:

Topic: Child’s Right Law

Presentation:

1. Introduction (5 minutes):
   • Greet students and ask if they know what the Child’s Right Law is.
   • Explain that the Child’s Right Law is a law that protects the rights of children.
   • Tell students that they will be learning about the Child’s Right Law and its importance in today’s lesson.

2. Definition and Rights (10 minutes):

   • Define what the Child’s Right Law is.
   • Show pictures and illustrations of children’s rights.
   • Ask students to identify some of the rights that children have under the law.
   • Write down the rights on the whiteboard as the students identify them.
3. Responsibilities (10 minutes):
   • Explain the responsibilities of parents, guardians, and the government in protecting the rights of children.
   • Show a video clip or use charts and diagrams to help illustrate these responsibilities.
   • Ask students to provide examples of how parents, guardians, and the government can protect the rights of children.
4. Importance (10 minutes):
   • Discuss the importance of the Child’s Right Law in creating a better future for all children.
   • Use real-life examples to show how the law has helped children in Nigeria and other parts of the world.
   • Ask students to think about how their own lives would be different if they didn’t have the rights protected under the law
5. Conclusion (5 minutes):
   • Summarize the key points of the lesson.
   • Answer any questions the students may have.
   • Hand out printed handouts on Child’s Right Law for students to take home and review.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Define and explain the Child’s Right Law.
• Provide illustrations and examples of children’s rights.
• Encourage student participation through questions and discussion.
• Use real-life examples to show the importance of the law.

Learners Activities:

• Identify and discuss the rights that children have under the Child’s Right Law.
• Provide examples of how parents, guardians, and the government can protect the rights of children.
• Participate in discussions and ask questions about the topic.
• Review the printed handouts on Child’s Right Law.

Evaluation Questions:

1. What is the Child’s Right Law?
2. What are some of the rights that children have under the law?
3. What are the responsibilities of parents, guardians, and the government in protecting the rights of children?
4. Why is the Child’s Right Law important?
5. Can you give an example of how the Child’s Right Law has helped children in Nigeria or other parts of the world?

Assessment:

• Teacher observation of student participation in discussions and group activities.
• Review of written assignments on Child’s Right Law in Nigeria.
• Group presentation on ways to improve the implementation of the law in Nigeria.
• Essay writing on the importance of the Child’s Right Law in Nigeria.

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