Cultural Activities Civic Education Nursery 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 9
Subject: Civic Education
Class: Nursery 2
Term: First Term
Week: 9
Topic: Cultural Activities
Sub-topic: Exploring Cultural Values Through Stories and Games
Duration: 40 minutes
Behavioural Objectives:
- Define cultural activities with examples.
- Participate in healthy cultural competitions like the “olopon” game.
- Demonstrate communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills during group activities.
Key Words: Cultural Activities, Tales, Narration, Moral Lessons, Communication, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving
Entry Behaviour:
Students share stories they know or have heard before the lesson.
Learning Resources and Materials:
- Storybooks and picture books.
- Audio-visual resources like videos on folktales.
- Web resources such as video clips of traditional games.
Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge:
Recap previous lessons on cultural values and storytelling. Relate these to everyday experiences and the importance of moral lessons.
Embedded Core Skills:
- Communication and Collaboration
- Leadership and Personal Development
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
- Citizenship Skills
Instructional Materials:
- Storybooks and pictures.
- Audio-visual resources (videos of folktales).
- Web resources (videos of traditional games).
- Flashcards with key words.
Content:
- Meaning of Cultural Activities: Cultural activities are things we do that are part of our traditions and customs. For example, telling folktales and playing traditional games like “olopon.”
- Healthy Competition: Students can compete in friendly games like “olopon” to learn teamwork and fair play. 🎲
- Whole Class Activity: Listening to folktales teaches us about our culture and the lessons we can learn from stories. 📚
- Group Activity: Working together in groups to narrate tales helps us understand the moral lessons better. 🌟
- Skills Emphasized: By participating in these activities, we improve our communication, leadership, critical thinking, and citizenship skills. 🌍
Let’s have fun learning about our culture and traditions through these exciting activities! 🎉
Class Activity Discussion about Cultural Activities
- What are cultural activities?
- Cultural activities are things we do that are part of our traditions and customs, like telling stories and playing games.
- Why are cultural activities important?
- Cultural activities help us learn about our heritage and the values our community holds dear.
- Can you give examples of cultural activities?
- Yes, examples include telling folktales, singing traditional songs, and playing games like “olopon.”
- What is the “olopon” game?
- The “olopon” game is a traditional Nigerian board game that teaches us about strategy and teamwork.
- How do cultural activities promote learning?
- Cultural activities teach us important lessons about our culture, values, and history in a fun and engaging way.
- What skills can we learn from cultural activities?
- We can learn communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and leadership skills through cultural activities.
- Why is it important to participate in cultural activities with others?
- Participating with others helps us learn about cooperation, respect, and sharing while having fun.
- What can we learn from folktales and stories?
- Folktales and stories teach us valuable lessons about kindness, bravery, honesty, and friendship.
- How do cultural activities help us appreciate diversity?
- Cultural activities expose us to different traditions, languages, and customs, helping us respect and appreciate diversity.
- What can we do to enjoy cultural activities at home?
- We can read storybooks, listen to traditional songs, and play games with family members to enjoy cultural activities at home
Evaluation :
- Cultural activities are part of our __________ and customs. a) Games
b) Books
c) Traditions
d) Clothes - Cultural activities are __________? a) Boring
b) Important
c) Funny
d) Strange - What is the “olopon” __________? a) Game
b) Book
c) Song
d) Dance - Cultural activities __________ learning? a) Stop
b) Promote
c) Ignore
d) Block - Why is it important to participate in cultural activities with others ? a) it is learning fun
b) it is dangerous
c) it is wicked
d) it is bad - What can we learn from folktales and stories __________? a) moral lessons
b) wicked lies
c) Dishonesty
d) laziness - Cultural activities help us __________ cultural diversity a) Respect
b) Ignore
c) Forget
d) Dislike - Cultural activities expose us to different traditions and __________. a) Games
b) Languages
c) Songs
d) Clothes - What can we do to enjoy cultural activities at home __________? a) listening to folktales stories
b) watching Netflix
c) sleeping
d) fighting with everyone - Folktales and stories teach us valuable __________. a) Lessons
b) Rules
c) Commands
d) Noises - Cultural activities help us learn about our __________ and values. a) School
b) Heritage
c) Friends
d) Toys - It important to share cultural activities __________ family? a) With
b) Against
c) Alone
d) Without
Presentation:
Step 1: Revision Review previous lessons on Community Values Civic Education Nursery 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 8
Step 2: Introduction of New Topic Introduce the topic of cultural activities, including storytelling and traditional games. Explain the importance of learning moral lessons from stories and participating in cultural games.
Step 3: Group Activity Divide students into groups. Each group narrates a story they know or have learned, identifying the moral lesson in it. Then, groups engage in a friendly “olopon” game competition.
Teacher’s Activities:
- Facilitate group discussions and storytelling sessions.
- Guide students in identifying moral lessons in stories.
- Supervise and encourage fair play during the “olopon” game.
Learners Activities:
- Share stories and discuss moral lessons in groups.
- Participate in the “olopon” game competition, showcasing teamwork and fair play.
- Ask questions and contribute ideas during discussions.
Assessment:
Observe students’ participation in storytelling, moral lesson identification, and the “olopon” game. Evaluate communication, collaboration, and critical thinking skills during group activities.
Ten Evaluation Questions related to the topic:
- What are cultural activities, and why are they important?
- Can you name a traditional game you enjoy playing with friends?
- Share a story you know and its moral lesson.
- How do stories help us learn about values and morals?
- Explain the rules of the “olopon” game.
- Why is teamwork important during cultural activities?
- What skills do we use when narrating stories in groups?
- Discuss a moral lesson you learned from a folktale.
- How can we promote fairness during games?
- Share a fun memory you had during today’s cultural activities.
Conclusion:
Review key concepts learned during the lesson. Reinforce the importance of cultural activities in learning values and teamwork. Encourage students to continue exploring their cultural heritage at home and in school activities
