Honesty Civic Education Primary 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 8

Class: Primary 2

Subject: Civic Education

Topic: Types of National Values: Honesty

Duration: 45 minutes

Term: First Term

Week: Week 8

Set Induction (5 minutes):

• Start the lesson by asking the students about what honesty means. Use simple scenarios to explain the concept of being truthful.

Content:

TYPES OF NATIONAL VALUES: HONESTY 🇳🇬

1. Honesty Defined 💬

• Meaning: Honesty is being truthful and trustworthy in our words and actions. It’s about telling the truth and acting straightforwardly.
• Example: When you admit that you made a mistake, that’s honesty.

ATTRIBUTES OF HONESTY 🌟

2. Loyalty 🤝

• Meaning: Honest people are loyal to their beliefs and values.
• Example: If you’re honest, you’ll stick to your principles, even when it’s difficult.

3. Courage 💪

• Meaning: It takes courage to reveal the truth, especially when others are afraid of punishment.
• Example: Being honest means having the courage to speak the truth.

4. Reliability 🤲

• Meaning: Honest individuals can always be depended upon. Their words can be trusted, even in a court of law.
• Example: If you’re honest, people can rely on your testimony in legal matters.

5. Respect 🙏

• Meaning: Honest people respect others because they want the same respect in return.
• Example: Being honest means treating others with respect and kindness.

6. Godliness 🙌

• Meaning: Honesty is associated with godliness. Honest people fear no one but God and are willing to report themselves to higher authorities when they’ve done wrong.
• Example: Honest individuals don’t fear the consequences of their actions because they believe in doing what’s right.

BENEFITS OF HONESTY 🎁

7. Honour 🏅

• Meaning: Honest people can receive honors and rewards from leaders who value honesty.
• Example: Leaders may give national honors to individuals known for their honesty.

8. Favour 🤗

• Meaning: Honest people often receive favor from those around them when they are in need.
• Example: Your honesty can lead others to help you in times of trouble.

9. Promotion 📈

• Meaning: Acts of honesty can lead to promotions and advancements in society.
• Example: Many individuals have been promoted because of their honest actions.

10. Leadership Position 📜 – Meaning: Honest people are often appointed to positions of leadership and responsibility. – Example: When a leadership role requires integrity, honest individuals are considered for the position.

Honesty is a valuable quality that not only benefits individuals but also contributes to a better society. 🌟🤝📜

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Evaluation:

1. Honesty is the human quality of communicating and acting _________ in words and actions. (a) dishonestly (b) truthfully (c) angrily (d) lazily
2. Honesty is an act of being _________ and trustworthy. (a) untruthful (b) fearless (c) truthful (d) sleepy
3. Being honest allows people to trust us with more _________. (a) responsibilities (b) toys (c) secrets (d) jokes
4. An attribute of honesty is _________, where a person is loyal to their beliefs. (a) bravery (b) loyalty (c) laziness (d) shyness
5. When a person has _________, they can reveal the truth even when others are scared of punishment. (a) courage (b) laziness (c) dishonesty (d) playfulness
6. Honest people are _________ because they can be depended upon at all times. (a) unreliable (b) lazy (c) reliable (d) fearful
7. Honesty makes people always _________ others because they want the same in return. (a) disrespect (b) respect (c) fear (d) like
8. Honesty goes hand in hand with _________. Honest people fear nobody but God. (a) playfulness (b) seriousness (c) godliness (d) sleepiness
9. Acts of honesty can lead to receiving _________ by leaders who value honesty. (a) punishments (b) rewards (c) toys (d) worries
10. Honest people can easily receive _______ from people around them. (a) problems (b) help (c) laughter (d) anger
11. Acts of honesty can raise a person from ______ to grace. (a) sadness (b) grass (c) success (d) laziness
12. Late Dora Akunyili is an example of someone who was promoted because of her honest ________. (a) mistakes (b) actions (c) games (d) words
13. Whenever there is a need to appoint people of integrity in a certain position, honest individuals are considered for _________. (a) questions (b) leadership (c) laziness (d) secrets

Presentation (15 minutes): Step 1: Introduction (5 minutes)

• Begin by explaining that honesty is about telling the truth and acting truthfully.
• Share a short story or example of a time when honesty was important.
• Ask students if they know what the word “honesty” means.

Step 2: Attributes of Honesty (5 minutes)

• Explain that honesty has important qualities:
  • Loyalty: Being loyal to one’s beliefs.
  • Courage: Having the bravery to tell the truth, even when it’s difficult.
  • Reliability: Being dependable and trustworthy.
  • Respect: Treating others with respect and kindness.
  • Godliness: Honesty goes with godliness, and honest people fear no one but God.

Step 3: Benefits of Honesty (5 minutes)

• Discuss the benefits of being honest:
  1. Honour: Honest people are honored by leaders who value honesty and may receive national honors or rewards.
  2. Favour: Honest people receive favor from others and are helped when in need.
  3. Promotion: Acts of honesty can lead to promotions in society.
  4. Leadership Position: Honest individuals are considered for leadership roles requiring integrity.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Explain the concept of honesty using simple examples.
• Share the attributes of honesty and its benefits with enthusiasm.

Learners’ Activities:

• Listen to the explanations and examples.
• Participate in the discussion by sharing their thoughts on honesty.

Evaluation (10 minutes):

• Engage the students in a discussion about the importance of honesty and ask them to share examples of how they can be honest in their daily lives.

Conclusion (5 minutes):

• Summarize the key points about honesty.
• Emphasize the importance of being honest in their lives and how it benefits both individuals and society.

By the end of this lesson, students should have a clear understanding of the concept of honesty and its attributes and benefits. They should also be able to recognize the importance of honesty in their daily lives. 🌟🤝📚