Kinds of work in our Community and The reasons for working Civic Education Primary 2 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 9 and 10

Subject: Civic Education

Class: Primary 2

Term: Second Term

Week: 9 and 10

Topic: Community Work Types, Modern Jobs, Reasons for Working

Sub-topic: Understanding different types of work and reasons people work.

Duration: 40 minutes per session (Two sessions)

Entry Behaviour: Ask students to name someone in their community who works and what they do.

Key Words: Community, Work, Jobs, Reasons, Farmer, Teacher, Doctor, Engineer.

Behavioral Objectives: By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

1. Identify different types of work in their community.
2. Recognize modern job roles in society.
3. Understand simple reasons why people work.

Embedded Core Skills: Communication, Social Awareness, Critical Thinking.

Learning Materials:

• Pictures of community workers and modern jobs
• Whiteboard and markers
• Flashcards with key words
• Drawing materials for students

Content:

In our community, people do different jobs like:

1. Farming: Growing fruits and vegetables on a farm.
2. Weaving: Making cloth or baskets by interlacing threads or strips.
3. Woodwork: Creating things from wood, like furniture or tools.
4. Cattle Rearing: Taking care of cows and other animals.
5. Trading: Buying and selling things, like at a market.
6. Fishing: Catching fish from rivers or oceans.

In our modern community, people have jobs like:

1. A Doctor: Helps people when they are sick.
2. An Engineer: Builds and designs things like bridges or buildings.
3. A Lawyer: Helps with legal matters and rules.
4. A Teacher: Guides students in learning new things.
5. A Soldier: Protects the country and its people.
6. A Pastor: Leads religious activities and helps people spiritually.

Reasons for working are:

1. To have money: So we can buy things we need.
2. To help others: Like doctors helping sick people.
3. To make our community better: Engineers build things that make life easier.
4. To teach and share knowledge: Teachers help students learn.
5. To protect: Soldiers keep us safe.
6. To guide spiritually: Pastors help with our beliefs.

Can you think of someone in our community who does these kinds of work?

Evaluation

1. In our community, people grow fruits and vegetables on a farm, which is called: a) Cooking b) Farming c) Painting d) Dancing
2. Weaving is a kind of work where people make things using: a) Wood b) Threads c) Stones d) Metal
3. Woodwork involves creating things from: a) Plastic b) Wood c) Glass d) Paper
4. Cattle rearing means taking care of: a) Fish b) Cows and animals c) Birds d) Insects
5. Trading is when people buy and sell things at a: a) School b) Market c) Park d) Zoo
6. Fishing involves catching: a) Birds b) Fish c) Animals d) Insects
7. In our modern community, a person who helps when others are sick is called a: a) Farmer b) Engineer c) Doctor d) Teacher
8. An engineer is someone who builds and designs: a) Houses b) Cars c) Bridges and things d) Clothes
9. A lawyer helps with: a) Cooking b) Legal matters and rules c) Fishing d) Woodwork
10. A teacher guides students in: a) Learning new things b) Farming c) Fishing d) Trading
11. A soldier’s job is to: a) Teach b) Protect the country and people c) Fish d) Weave
12. A pastor helps with our beliefs and leads: a) Religious activities b) Cooking classes c) Trading d) Cattle rearing
13. People work to have money and buy things they: a) Want b) Need c) Throw away d) Share
14. Engineers build things to make life: a) Harder b) Easier c) Confusing d) Exciting
15. Soldiers keep us: a) Sad b) Safe c) Angry d) Hungry

Presentation

1. Introduction (Step 1):
   • Briefly revise the previous topic on community leaders and appreciation.
   • Qualities of the Community Leaders 
2. Introduction of New Topic (Step 2):
   • Introduce the new topic: Community Work Types, Modern Jobs, and Reasons for Working.
3. Teacher’s Activities (Step 3):
   • Discuss different types of work in the community using pictures.
   • Present images of modern jobs and discuss their roles.
   • Talk about simple reasons why people work, like earning money or helping others.
4. Learners’ Activities (Step 3):
   • Engage students in a class discussion about community work and modern jobs.
   • Show pictures and ask students to identify the jobs.
   • Encourage students to share why they think people work.
5. Assessment:
   • Observe participation in discussions.
   • Assess understanding through a simple drawing activity where students draw a person doing a job.

Ten Evaluation Questions:

1. What is the topic of today’s lesson?
2. Can you name a job in our community?
3. Give an example of a modern job.
4. Why do people work? (Hint: Mention one reason)
5. What is the role of a doctor?
6. Draw a picture of someone doing a job in your community.
7. Mention a key word related to today’s lesson.
8. Can you think of a reason why a teacher works?
9. How does a farmer help the community?
10. Name one embedded core skill discussed today.

Conclusion:

• The teacher goes around to mark drawings and provide positive feedback. Reinforce the importance of different jobs in making our community and the world a better place.