Good Values That Build A Nation Like Honesty, Patriotism, Tolerance, Cooperation, and Self Reliance Civic Education Primary 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 6
Class: Primary 1
Subject: Civic Education
Topic: Good Values That Build A Nation: Honesty, Patriotism, Tolerance, Cooperation, and Self-Reliance
Sub-topic: Understanding Good Values
Duration: 40 minutes
Instructional Materials:
- Flashcards with images and words for each value
- Pictures representing different values
- Whiteboard and markers
- Stickers for rewards
Entry Behaviour: Students should have basic knowledge of values like honesty and cooperation.
Behavioural Objectives: By the end of this lesson, students should be able to:
- Define and explain the meaning of five good values.
- Identify examples of these values in everyday life.
- Understand the importance of these values in building a strong nation.
Previous Lesson: In the previous lesson, we discussed the concept of “community” and the people who make up a community.
Content:
Hello, Grade 1 Pupils! 📚 Today, we’ll learn about some important words that are like superpowers for being good people. These words are called “virtues.” Let’s start!
1. Honesty 🤝
- Honesty means telling the truth, even when it’s hard.
- Example: If you break something by mistake, you say, “I’m sorry, I broke it.” That’s honesty!
2. Patriotism 🇳🇬
- Patriotism means loving your country and wanting to make it better.
- Example: When you proudly sing the national anthem 🎶, you’re showing patriotism!
3. Tolerance 🤝
- Tolerance means being kind and accepting of people who are different from you.
- Example: If your friend likes different games than you, it’s okay! You play together and learn from each other.
4. Cooperation 🤝
- Cooperation means working together as a team to achieve something.
- Example: When you and your classmates help clean up the classroom, you’re cooperating!
5. Self-Reliance 🧰
- Self-reliance means being able to do things on your own when you can.
- Example: Tying your shoelaces or dressing yourself are examples of self-reliance!
These good virtues help us be better friends, students, and citizens. They make the world a nicer place to live. So, remember these words, and be kind, truthful, and helpful to others! 🌟😊
1. Honesty means telling the ________.
a) truth
b) lies
c) stories
d) jokes
2. Patriotism is about loving and caring for your ________.
a) neighbors
b) toys
c) country
d) school
3. Tolerance means being ________ to people who are different.
a) unkind
b) kind
c) angry
d) silly
4. Cooperation is when we work ________ as a team.
a) against each other
b) alone
c) together
d) at home
5. Self-reliance means being able to do things on your own without ________.
a) any help
b) talking
c) playing
d) sleeping
6. When you tell the truth, you are showing ________.
a) lies
b) honesty
c) jokes
d) anger
7. If you love your country, you are being ________.
a) patriotic
b) selfish
c) sad
d) funny
8. Being kind to someone who is different from you shows ________.
a) tolerance
b) anger
c) shyness
d) boredom
9. When we work together, we are ________.
a) laughing
b) crying
c) cooperating
d) playing
10. Independence means being able to do things on your own, it’s like ________.
a) teamwork
b) self-reliance
c) being lazy
d) sleeping
11. Telling the truth, even when it’s hard, is an act of ________.
a) cooperation
b) patriotism
c) honesty
d) anger
12. To be self-reliant, you learn to do things without always asking for ________.
a) help
b) food
c) money
d) games
13. If you care for your school, you are showing ________.
a) patriotism
b) anger
c) lies
d) cooperation
14. Working together as a team makes us feel ________ and happy.
a) lonely
b) bored
c) tired
d) proud
15. When you help someone, you are being ________ and showing a good virtue.
a) unkind
b) selfish
c) kind
d) angry
- Introduction to five good values: Honesty, Patriotism, Tolerance, Cooperation, and Self-Reliance.
- Examples and illustrations of each value.
- Discussion on the importance of these values in a nation.
Presentation:
Step 1: Introduction (5 minutes)
- Greet the students and remind them of the importance of being good citizens.
- Introduce the five good values (Honesty, Patriotism, Tolerance, Cooperation, Self-Reliance) and explain that these values make a nation strong.
Step 2: Content Presentation (15 minutes)
- Present each value using flashcards with images and words.
- Discuss the meaning of each value in simple terms:
- Honesty: Telling the truth, not lying.
- Patriotism: Loving your country and wanting it to be better.
- Tolerance: Being kind to people who are different from you.
- Cooperation: Working together as a team.
- Self-Reliance: Doing things on your own when you can.
Step 3: Teacher’s Activities (10 minutes)
- Show pictures representing each value and ask students to identify which value is being shown.
- Give real-life examples of these values, like sharing toys (cooperation) or being proud of your country (patriotism).
Learners’ Activities (10 minutes)
- Encourage students to share their own examples or stories related to these values.
- Ask questions like, “Can you think of a time when you were honest?”
Assessment (5 minutes)
- Give stickers as rewards for students who can explain a value or share a good value story.
- Ask evaluation questions:
- “What does honesty mean?”
- “Why is cooperation important?”
Conclusion (5 minutes)
- Summarize the importance of these good values in building a strong and happy nation.
- Remind students to practice these values in their daily lives and be good citizens.
Evaluation:
- Observe students’ participation and their ability to explain and understand the values.
- Assess their engagement in discussions and their responses to evaluation questions.
This lesson will help Primary 1 students understand and appreciate the importance of good values in building a strong and harmonious nation.
