National Services that Show Loyalty Civic Education Primary 5 First Term Lesson Notes Week 4
Civic Education Primary 5 First Term Lesson Notes Week 4
Subject: Civic Education
Class: Primary 5
Term: First Term
Week: 4
Age: 9 years
Topic: National Services that Show Loyalty
Sub-topic: Loyal Services to Family, School, and Nation
Duration: 40 minutes
Behavioral Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Suggest loyal services that can be rendered to the family.
- Demonstrate loyal services that can be rendered to the school.
- Identify the services that require loyalty to the nation.
Keywords:
- Loyalty
- National Service
- Family Service
- School Service
- Nation
Set Induction:
- Start the lesson by asking pupils about ways they can help their family at home or assist their teachers at school. Lead them to understand that these acts are examples of loyalty.
Entry Behaviour:
- Pupils should have an understanding of the importance of loyalty and the consequences of disloyalty from the previous lessons.
Learning Resources and Materials:
- Pictures or posters showing people helping their families, participating in school activities, and serving the nation.
- Flashcards with key services like “Cleaning,” “Respecting,” “Volunteering.”
Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:
- Connect the lesson to previous discussions on loyalty by reminding pupils of how loyalty strengthens relationships and builds trust.
Embedded Core Skills:
- Citizenship
- Social Responsibility
- Collaboration
Learning Materials:
- Lagos State Scheme of Work
- Civic Education textbooks for Primary 5
Instructional Materials:
- Posters depicting national service roles
- Flashcards showing various acts of service at home, school, and the nation
Content:
1. Loyal Services to the Family:
- Helping with household chores like cleaning, cooking, and taking care of siblings.
- Showing respect to parents and elders by obeying their instructions.
- Supporting family members in times of need.
2. Loyal Services to the School:
- Keeping the school environment clean by picking up litter and taking care of school property.
- Showing respect to teachers and classmates by following school rules.
- Participating actively in school activities like sports, clubs, and helping classmates.
3. Loyal Services to the Nation:
- Standing and reciting the national pledge and anthem with pride.
- Participating in national clean-up days or community service projects.
- Respecting national symbols like the flag and monuments.
- Serving in roles like a traffic warden, youth corps member, or any community service.
Questions:
- ______ is an example of loyal service to the family.
a) Ignoring chores
b) Helping with cleaning
c) Breaking rules
d) Fighting - Respecting parents is a form of ______ service to the family.
a) Disloyal
b) Loyal
c) Harmful
d) Negative - Keeping the school environment clean shows loyalty to the ______.
a) Family
b) School
c) Nation
d) Friends - Participating in school activities is an example of loyalty to the ______.
a) Family
b) Nation
c) School
d) Strangers - Standing for the national anthem shows loyalty to the ______.
a) School
b) Nation
c) Family
d) Friends - Supporting your siblings is a loyal service to the ______.
a) School
b) Nation
c) Friends
d) Family - Obeying school rules is a way to show loyalty to your ______.
a) Family
b) School
c) Nation
d) Strangers - Participating in community service is an example of loyalty to the ______.
a) School
b) Nation
c) Friends
d) Family - Respecting the national flag shows loyalty to the ______.
a) Family
b) School
c) Nation
d) Friends - Helping teachers is a form of loyal service to the ______.
a) Nation
b) Family
c) School
d) Friends - National service like youth corps is an act of loyalty to the ______.
a) Nation
b) Family
c) School
d) Friends - Taking care of school property is an example of loyalty to the ______.
a) School
b) Nation
c) Family
d) Friends - Showing respect to elders in the community is a service of loyalty to the ______.
a) School
b) Nation
c) Friends
d) Family - Volunteering for national clean-up days is a loyal service to the ______.
a) Family
b) School
c) Nation
d) Friends - Participating in youth service is a way to show loyalty to your ______.
a) Nation
b) Family
c) School
d) Friends
Class Activity Discussion :
- What is a loyal service to the family?
- Helping with household chores and showing respect to family members.
- How can you show loyalty to your school?
- By keeping the school clean and respecting the teachers and rules.
- Why is it important to participate in school activities?
- Participating in school activities shows loyalty and helps build a stronger school community.
- What is an example of loyalty to the nation?
- Standing for the national anthem and respecting national symbols.
- How can you demonstrate loyalty to your family?
- By supporting your family members in times of need and obeying your parents.
- Why should you respect the national flag?
- Respecting the national flag shows loyalty and pride in your country.
- What are some national services that show loyalty?
- Youth service, community clean-up projects, and respecting national symbols.
- What does participating in national service teach you?
- It teaches responsibility, patriotism, and the importance of contributing to the nation.
- Why is it important to keep the school environment clean?
- It shows respect and loyalty to the school and creates a healthy learning environment.
- How can you show loyalty to your community?
- By participating in community service and respecting community leaders.
- What is a loyal service that can be rendered to the nation?
- Serving in the youth corps or participating in national clean-up days.
- Why is obeying school rules important?
- Obeying school rules shows loyalty and helps maintain order and respect.
- How can you contribute to the nation’s well-being?
- By participating in community projects and showing respect for national laws and symbols.
- What role does respect play in showing loyalty?
- Respect is crucial in demonstrating loyalty to family, school, and nation.
- Why should we participate in school and national activities?
- Participation shows loyalty, builds community, and contributes to the common good.
Presentation:
Step 1: The teacher revises the previous lesson on the importance of loyalty and the consequences of disloyalty.
Step 2: The teacher introduces the concept of loyal services to the family, school, and nation, providing examples for each.
Step 3: The teacher engages pupils in activities that demonstrate these loyal services, such as role-playing scenarios where they help their family, follow school rules, and show respect for national symbols.
Teacher’s Activities:
- Explain the different ways to show loyalty to family, school, and nation.
- Provide examples of services that require loyalty.
- Engage pupils in discussions and activities that demonstrate these services.
Learners’ Activities:
- Listen to the explanations and participate in discussions.
- Suggest ways they can show loyalty to their family, school, and nation.
- Participate in role-playing activities that demonstrate loyalty.
Assessment:
- Name one loyal service you can provide to your family.
- How can you show loyalty to your school?
- What is a national service that requires loyalty?
- Why is it important to respect the national flag?
- What is one way to demonstrate loyalty to your community?
Evaluation Questions:
- Give an example of loyal service to the family.
- How can you demonstrate loyalty to your school?
- What is one loyal service you can provide to the nation?
- Why is keeping the school clean important?
- How does participating in national service show loyalty?
- What does it mean to be loyal to your family?
- Name one national service that shows loyalty.
- Why should you respect national symbols?
- What role does volunteering play in showing loyalty?
- How can you contribute to your school and nation’s well-being?
Conclusion:
- The teacher goes around the class, checking the pupils’ work and giving feedback. The teacher emphasizes the importance of loyalty in every aspect of life and encourages pupils to practice these values at home, school, and in the wider community.