Cultural Dressing Civic Education Nursery 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 2
Subject: Civic Education
Class: Nursery 2
Term: First Term
Week: Week 2
Topic: Cultural Dressing
Sub-topic: Understanding Traditional Attires
Duration: 40 minutes
Behavioural Objectives:
- To learn about cultural dressing and its importance.
- To identify different traditional attires for males and females.
Key Words: Dressing, Cultural, Attires, Traditional, Male, Female
Entry Behaviour:
- Greet the teacher and classmates politely.
- Share any knowledge about traditional clothing they may have.
Learning Resources and Materials:
- Lagos State Scheme of Work for Nursery 2 Civic Education
- Pictures or flashcards of male and female traditional attires from different Nigerian cultures
- Dress-up corner with sample traditional clothing items
Building Background / Connection to prior knowledge:
- Review previous lessons on greetings and respecting elders, connecting proper dressing with respect.
- Discuss any experiences students may have with wearing traditional clothing.
Embedded Core Skills:
- Cultural appreciation
- Fine motor skills (dressing up in traditional clothing)
Instructional Materials:
- Visual aids with pictures of traditional attires
- Dress-up corner with sample traditional clothing items
Content:
Cultural Dressing
- Meaning of Dressing 👗
- Dressing means wearing clothes.
- Proper Ways of Dressing 👔
- Wear clean clothes.
- Wear clothes that fit well.
- Dress according to the occasion (e.g., school, party).
- Female Cultural Attires 👩🦰
- Yoruba: iro and buba (wrapper and blouse).
- Igbo: wrapper and blouse or George wrapper.
- Hausa: wrapper and blouse with a headscarf (Hijab).
- Male Cultural Attires 👨🦰
- Yoruba: Agbada (flowing robe) and fila (cap).
- Igbo: Isiagu (traditional shirt) and wrapper or trousers.
- Hausa: Baban riga (long robe) and cap (Hula).
Class Discussion about Cultural Dressing
- What is dressing?
- Dressing is wearing clothes.
- Why is it important to dress properly?
- Dressing properly shows respect and looks neat.
- How can we dress properly?
- Wear clean and well-fitting clothes.
- What are some female cultural attires?
- Yoruba: iro and buba.
- Igbo: wrapper and blouse or George wrapper.
- Hausa: wrapper and blouse with a headscarf (Hijab).
- What are some male cultural attires?
- Yoruba: Agbada and fila.
- Igbo: Isiagu and wrapper or trousers.
- Hausa: Baban riga and cap (Hula).
- Can we wear any clothes for any occasion?
- No, we should dress according to the occasion (e.g., school, party).
- Why should we wear clean clothes?
- Clean clothes keep us healthy and look nice.
- What should we consider when dressing?
- Consider the weather and the activity we are doing.
- How can clothes show respect?
- Wearing proper clothes shows respect for ourselves and others.
- What should we do if our clothes don’t fit well?
- We can ask adults to help adjust or buy clothes that fit better
Evaluation Questions about Cultural Dressing
- What is dressing?
a) Eating food
b) Wearing clothes
c) Playing games
d) Sleeping - Why is it important to dress properly?
a) It makes us sick
b) It shows respect and looks neat
c) It doesn’t matter
d) It makes us sad - How can we dress properly?
a) Wear dirty clothes
b) Wear clean and well-fitting clothes
c) Wear clothes that are too big
d) Wear clothes that are too small - What are some female cultural attires?
a) T-shirt and shorts
b) Iro and buba
c) Jeans and a sweater
d) Skirt and blouse - What are some male cultural attires?
a) Agbada and fila
b) Trousers and shirt
c) Shorts and T-shirt
d) Jacket and tie - Can we wear any clothes for any occasion?
a) Yes, always
b) No, we should dress according to the occasion
c) No, we should wear the same clothes every day
d) Yes, only at home - Why should we wear clean clothes?
a) Because they are itchy
b) Because they look nice and keep us healthy
c) Because they are too big
d) Because they are too small - What should we consider when dressing?
a) Nothing, just wear anything
b) The weather and the activity we are doing
c) Wear the same clothes every day
d) Wear clothes that are too tight - How can clothes show respect?
a) By wearing dirty clothes
b) By wearing clean and proper clothes
c) By wearing clothes that are too big
d) By wearing clothes that are too small - What should we do if our clothes don’t fit well?
a) Keep wearing them
b) Ask adults to help adjust or buy clothes that fit better
c) Throw them away
d) Never wear them again - Which of these is a female cultural attire in Nigeria?
a) Suit and tie
b) Wrapper and blouse
c) Jeans and T-shirt
d) Skirt and shorts - Which of these is a male cultural attire in Nigeria?
a) Dress and sandals
b) Agbada and fila
c) Leggings and shirt
d) Overalls and boots - Why do we need to dress according to the occasion?
a) Because it doesn’t matter
b) Because it shows respect and fits the event
c) Because it’s fun
d) Because we like to wear the same clothes - What do clean clothes help us with?
a) They make us sick
b) They look nice and keep us healthy
c) They make us sad
d) They make us tired - Why should we wear clothes that fit well?
a) Because they are uncomfortable
b) Because they look nice and feel good
c) Because they are too big
d) Because they are too small
Presentation:
Step 1:
The teacher revises the previous topic which was “Greetings and Respecting Elders,” emphasizing the importance of showing respect through dressing. Greetings Civic Education Nursery 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 1
Step 2:
The teacher introduces the new topic of “Cultural Dressing” by showing pictures of male and female traditional attires from different Nigerian cultures.
Step 3:
The teacher allows the pupils to share their knowledge about traditional clothing and corrects any misconceptions. Students can also explore the dress-up corner to try on sample traditional clothing items.
Teacher’s Activities:
- Revise previous topic and introduce new topic with visual aids.
- Facilitate discussions about traditional clothing and its significance.
- Monitor students’ participation and correct misconceptions.
Learners Activities:
- Engage in discussions about traditional attires and their importance.
- Participate in dressing up in sample traditional clothing items.
- Share personal experiences or stories related to traditional clothing.
Assessment:
Observe students’ ability to identify and discuss different traditional attires. Assess participation during dress-up activities and discussions.
Evaluation Questions:
- What is cultural dressing?
- Why is it important to know about traditional attires?
- Name two traditional attires for females in Nigeria.
- Name two traditional attires for males in Nigeria.
- How do traditional clothes connect to our culture?
- Can you describe the clothing worn by a Yoruba woman?
- Can you describe the clothing worn by an Igbo man?
- Why is it important to respect different cultures’ clothing?
- How can we show respect when wearing traditional clothing?
- Demonstrate how to wear a sample traditional attire.
Conclusion:
The teacher goes around to assess students’ understanding and participation, providing feedback and reinforcement of key concepts related to cultural dressing and respect for different traditions.
