Revision of Second term’s work / Students Readiness Assessment Civic Education Primary 4 Third Term Lesson Notes Week 1
Understanding National Values for Primary 4
Civic Education Lesson Plan for Primary 4
Subject: Civic Education
Class: Primary 4
Term: Third Term
Week: 1
Topic: National Values
Sub-topic: Meaning, Types, Importance, and Characteristics of National Values
Duration: 40 minutes
Behavioural Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Define national values.
- List the types of national values.
- Explain the importance of national values.
- Describe the characteristics of national values.
Key Words
- Values
- Moral
- Cultural
- Political
- Economic
Entry Behaviour
Pupils are familiar with basic family values and classroom rules.
Learning Resources and Materials
- Pictures showing examples of national values
- Flashcards with key words
- Chart with definitions and examples
Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge
Ask pupils to recall family rules and values they follow at home.
Embedded Core Skills
- Critical thinking
- Communication
- Social skills
Learning Materials
- Lagos State Scheme of Work
- Civic Education textbook for Primary 4
Instructional Materials
- Flashcards
- Pictures
- Chart paper and markers
Content
National Values
Meaning of National Values:
- National values are the beliefs and principles that a country holds important.
- They guide how people in the country behave and interact.
- These values help unite the people and build a strong nation.
Examples:
- Honesty: Telling the truth.
- Respect: Treating others well.
- Unity: Working together as one.
Types of National Values:
- Moral Values: These are about right and wrong.
- Example: Kindness, telling the truth.
- Cultural Values: These are about traditions and customs.
- Example: Celebrating Independence Day, wearing traditional clothes.
- Political Values: These are about how the country is governed.
- Example: Democracy, justice.
- Economic Values: These are about money and work.
- Example: Hard work, entrepreneurship.
Importance of National Values:
- Unity: They bring people together as one nation.
- Example: During sports events, everyone supports the national team.
- Peace: They help people live peacefully together.
- Example: Respecting others’ opinions to avoid conflicts.
- Development: They guide the country to grow and improve.
- Example: Hard work leads to progress and better living conditions.
- Identity: They give people a sense of belonging.
- Example: Feeling proud to be Nigerian.
Characteristics of National Values:
- Universal: They apply to everyone in the country.
- Example: Honesty is valued by all.
- Stable: They don’t change easily.
- Example: Respect has been important for a long time.
- Influential: They affect how people act and make decisions.
- Example: Values like kindness make people help each other.
- Shared: They are common among most people in the country.
- Example: Love for the country is shared by many.
Key Points:
- National values help make a country strong and united.
- They guide how people behave and interact.
- Everyone should learn and practice these values to be good citizens.
Remember:
- Always be honest and respectful.
- Celebrate and cherish your culture.
- Work hard and support your country
Evaluation Questions
- National values are the ______ and principles that a country holds important. a) Money b) Beliefs c) Games d) Toys
- National values help people in a country to ______ together. a) Fight b) Play c) Work d) Dance
- One example of a national value is ______. a) Lying b) Stealing c) Honesty d) Laziness
- ______ values are about right and wrong. a) Cultural b) Political c) Moral d) Economic
- Wearing traditional clothes is an example of ______ values. a) Cultural b) Moral c) Political d) Economic
- Democracy is a type of ______ value. a) Moral b) Political c) Economic d) Cultural
- Hard work is an example of an ______ value. a) Economic b) Moral c) Political d) Cultural
- National values help to bring ______ in a country. a) Money b) Unity c) Conflict d) Problems
- Respecting others’ opinions helps to maintain ______. a) Peace b) War c) Confusion d) Anger
- National values help a country to grow and ______. a) Stop b) Fight c) Improve d) Divide
- Feeling proud to be Nigerian is an example of ______. a) Identity b) Laziness c) Conflict d) Dishonesty
- National values apply to ______ in the country. a) Some people b) Everyone c) Only adults d) Only children
- Values like respect and honesty do not ______ easily. a) Appear b) Change c) Stay d) Grow
- National values affect how people ______ and make decisions. a) Sleep b) Act c) Eat d) Dress
- ______ is shared by many people in the country. a) Hatred b) Love for the country c) Anger d) Jealousy
Presentation
Step 1: Revising the Previous Topic (5 minutes)
- Teacher revises the previous topic: “Family Values”.
- Ask pupils to share one family value they practice at home.
Step 2: Introducing the New Topic (5 minutes)
- Teacher writes “National Values” on the board.
- Explain that national values are important beliefs that guide how people in a country behave.
Step 3: Exploring the New Topic (20 minutes)
Teacher’s Activities:
- Define National Values:
- Explain that national values are the important beliefs and principles of a country.
- Types of National Values:
- Moral Values: About right and wrong (e.g., honesty, kindness).
- Cultural Values: Traditions and customs (e.g., celebrating Independence Day).
- Political Values: Governance (e.g., democracy, justice).
- Economic Values: Money and work (e.g., hard work, entrepreneurship).
- Importance of National Values:
- Unity: Bringing people together.
- Peace: Helping people live together peacefully.
- Development: Guiding the country to grow.
- Identity: Giving people a sense of belonging.
- Characteristics of National Values:
- Universal: Apply to everyone.
- Stable: Do not change easily.
- Influential: Affect behavior and decisions.
- Shared: Common among most people.
Learners’ Activities:
- Pupils will listen and take notes.
- Pupils will observe pictures and flashcards.
- Pupils will participate in discussions.
Step 4: Pupils’ Contributions and Corrections (10 minutes)
- Teacher asks pupils to share examples of national values they know.
- Teacher corrects and guides pupils’ answers.
Teacher’s Activities
- Encourage pupils to ask questions.
- Provide examples and explanations.
- Use flashcards and pictures for better understanding.
Learners’ Activities
- Answer questions.
- Share examples and ideas.
- Participate in discussions.
Assessment
- Teacher gives pupils short exercises to complete in their notebooks.
Class Activity Discussion
- Q: What are national values? A: National values are important beliefs and principles that guide how people in a country behave.
- Q: Why are national values important? A: They help unite people, bring peace, and guide the country’s development.
- Q: Can you give an example of a national value? A: Yes, honesty is an example of a national value.
- Q: What are moral values? A: Moral values are about knowing what is right and wrong, like being kind and honest.
- Q: What are cultural values? A: Cultural values are about traditions and customs, like celebrating holidays and wearing traditional clothes.
- Q: What are political values? A: Political values are about how a country is governed, like democracy and justice.
- Q: What are economic values? A: Economic values are about money and work, like hard work and entrepreneurship.
- Q: How do national values bring unity? A: They help people work together and support each other, like cheering for the national team in sports.
- Q: How do national values help maintain peace? A: They teach respect and understanding, which reduces conflicts.
- Q: How do national values guide development? A: They encourage behaviors that help the country grow and improve, like hard work.
- Q: What does identity mean in terms of national values? A: It means feeling proud to belong to your country and sharing common values.
- Q: Do national values change easily? A: No, national values are stable and do not change easily.
- Q: Who should follow national values? A: Everyone in the country should follow national values.
- Q: How do national values influence people? A: They guide how people act and make decisions.
- Q: Are national values shared by everyone? A: Yes, national values are common and shared by most people in the country.
Evaluation Questions
- What are national values?
- Name two types of national values.
- Give one example of a moral value.
- Why are national values important for unity?
- What does economic value mean?
- How do national values bring peace?
- What is one characteristic of national values?
- Give an example of a cultural value.
- Why is hard work an economic value?
- How do national values give us identity?
Conclusion
- Teacher goes around the class to mark pupils’ work and provide feedback.
- Summarize the lesson by revisiting key points.
- Encourage pupils to practice national values at home and in school.
Civic Education Primary 4 Third Term Lesson Notes