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:

1. Define national values.
2. List the types of national values.
3. Explain the importance of national values.
4. 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:

1. National values are the beliefs and principles that a country holds important.
2. They guide how people in the country behave and interact.
3. 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:

1. Moral Values: These are about right and wrong.
   • Example: Kindness, telling the truth.
2. Cultural Values: These are about traditions and customs.
   • Example: Celebrating Independence Day, wearing traditional clothes.
3. Political Values: These are about how the country is governed.
   • Example: Democracy, justice.
4. Economic Values: These are about money and work.
   • Example: Hard work, entrepreneurship.

Importance of National Values:

1. Unity: They bring people together as one nation.
   • Example: During sports events, everyone supports the national team.
2. Peace: They help people live peacefully together.
   • Example: Respecting others’ opinions to avoid conflicts.
3. Development: They guide the country to grow and improve.
   • Example: Hard work leads to progress and better living conditions.
4. Identity: They give people a sense of belonging.
   • Example: Feeling proud to be Nigerian.

Characteristics of National Values:

1. Universal: They apply to everyone in the country.
   • Example: Honesty is valued by all.
2. Stable: They don’t change easily.
   • Example: Respect has been important for a long time.
3. Influential: They affect how people act and make decisions.
   • Example: Values like kindness make people help each other.
4. 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

1. National values are the ______ and principles that a country holds important. a) Money b) Beliefs c) Games d) Toys
2. National values help people in a country to ______ together. a) Fight b) Play c) Work d) Dance
3. One example of a national value is ______. a) Lying b) Stealing c) Honesty d) Laziness
4. ______ values are about right and wrong. a) Cultural b) Political c) Moral d) Economic
5. Wearing traditional clothes is an example of ______ values. a) Cultural b) Moral c) Political d) Economic
6. Democracy is a type of ______ value. a) Moral b) Political c) Economic d) Cultural
7. Hard work is an example of an ______ value. a) Economic b) Moral c) Political d) Cultural
8. National values help to bring ______ in a country. a) Money b) Unity c) Conflict d) Problems
9. Respecting others’ opinions helps to maintain ______. a) Peace b) War c) Confusion d) Anger
10. National values help a country to grow and ______. a) Stop b) Fight c) Improve d) Divide
11. Feeling proud to be Nigerian is an example of ______. a) Identity b) Laziness c) Conflict d) Dishonesty
12. National values apply to ______ in the country. a) Some people b) Everyone c) Only adults d) Only children
13. Values like respect and honesty do not ______ easily. a) Appear b) Change c) Stay d) Grow
14. National values affect how people ______ and make decisions. a) Sleep b) Act c) Eat d) Dress
15. ______ 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:

1. Define National Values:
   • Explain that national values are the important beliefs and principles of a country.
2. 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).
3. 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.
4. 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 

1. Q: What are national values? A: National values are important beliefs and principles that guide how people in a country behave.
2. Q: Why are national values important? A: They help unite people, bring peace, and guide the country’s development.
3. Q: Can you give an example of a national value? A: Yes, honesty is an example of a national value.
4. Q: What are moral values? A: Moral values are about knowing what is right and wrong, like being kind and honest.
5. Q: What are cultural values? A: Cultural values are about traditions and customs, like celebrating holidays and wearing traditional clothes.
6. Q: What are political values? A: Political values are about how a country is governed, like democracy and justice.
7. Q: What are economic values? A: Economic values are about money and work, like hard work and entrepreneurship.
8. 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.
9. Q: How do national values help maintain peace? A: They teach respect and understanding, which reduces conflicts.
10. Q: How do national values guide development? A: They encourage behaviors that help the country grow and improve, like hard work.
11. Q: What does identity mean in terms of national values? A: It means feeling proud to belong to your country and sharing common values.
12. Q: Do national values change easily? A: No, national values are stable and do not change easily.
13. Q: Who should follow national values? A: Everyone in the country should follow national values.
14. Q: How do national values influence people? A: They guide how people act and make decisions.
15. Q: Are national values shared by everyone? A: Yes, national values are common and shared by most people in the country.

Evaluation Questions

1. What are national values?
2. Name two types of national values.
3. Give one example of a moral value.
4. Why are national values important for unity?
5. What does economic value mean?
6. How do national values bring peace?
7. What is one characteristic of national values?
8. Give an example of a cultural value.
9. Why is hard work an economic value?
10. 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