Reasons for Studying Civic Education Civic Education Primary 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 2

Detailed Student-Centered Lesson Plan Presentation

Subject: Civic Education
Class: Primary 2
Term: First Term
Week: 2
Age: 7 years
Topic: Why Study Civic Education
Sub-topic: Reasons for Studying Civic Education
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioral Objectives:

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. Explain what civic education is.
2. Identify reasons for studying civic education.
3. Discuss why we study civic education at school.

Key Words:

• Civic Education
• Reasons
• Study

Set Induction: Start with a short story about a child who learns to help others and follow rules because of what they learned in school.

Entry Behavior: Pupils know basic concepts about civic education from the previous lesson.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Chalkboard and chalk
• Flashcards
• Storybook about civic duties
• Chart paper and markers

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge: Review the previous lesson on the importance of civic education.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Critical thinking
• Communication
• Social skills

Reference Books:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work for Primary 2
• Basic Civic Education Textbook for Primary 2

Instructional Materials:

• Flashcards
• Storybook
• Chalkboard and chalk

Content:

Explanation of the Topic:

1. What is Civic Education?
   • Teaching pupils about their rights, duties, and responsibilities.
2. Reasons for Studying Civic Education:
   • To learn about our rights and duties.
   • To understand the importance of rules and laws.
   • To become good members of the community.
   • To learn how to help others and work together.
3. Why We Study Civic Education at School:
   • It helps us learn to be responsible.
   • It teaches us how to respect others.
   • It shows us how to take care of our community.

Examples:

• Following school rules.
• Helping a friend in need.
• Keeping the school clean.

10 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions (Objective Questions):

1. Civic education teaches us about our ______. (a) rights (b) toys (c) games
2. One reason for studying civic education is to learn about our ______. (a) toys (b) rights (c) food
3. Civic education helps us understand ______ and laws. (a) games (b) toys (c) rules
4. We study civic education to become good ______ of the community. (a) members (b) players (c) singers
5. Civic education teaches us to ______ others. (a) ignore (b) respect (c) fight
6. At school, civic education shows us how to ______ our community. (a) destroy (b) take care of (c) leave
7. Civic education helps us learn to be ______. (a) responsible (b) lazy (c) angry
8. Studying civic education teaches us how to ______ together. (a) fight (b) play (c) work
9. Civic education helps us learn to ______ rules. (a) break (b) follow (c) make
10. One reason we study civic education is to help ______. (a) others (b) ourselves (c) animals

10 FAQs with Answers (Class Activity Discussion):

1. Q: What is civic education?
   A: Civic education teaches us about our rights, duties, and responsibilities.
2. Q: Why do we study civic education?
   A: To learn about our rights and duties and become good community members.
3. Q: What is one reason for studying civic education?
   A: To understand the importance of rules and laws.
4. Q: How does civic education help us?
   A: It teaches us to be responsible and respect others.
5. Q: Why is it important to follow rules?
   A: Rules help keep everyone safe and organized.
6. Q: Who benefits from civic education?
   A: Everyone in the community benefits from civic education.
7. Q: What do we learn about in civic education?
   A: We learn about our rights, duties, and responsibilities.
8. Q: Can civic education help us work together?
   A: Yes, it teaches us how to help and work with others.
9. Q: Why should we respect others?
   A: Respecting others is part of being a good community member.
10. Q: How can we take care of our community?
    A: By following rules, helping others, and keeping our environment clean.

Presentation:

Step 1:

• The teacher revises the previous topic on the importance of civic education.
  Teacher’s Activities: Ask pupils to recall and discuss last week’s topic.
  Learners’ Activities: Pupils participate by discussing what they remember.

Step 2:

• The teacher introduces the new topic: Why Study Civic Education.
  Teacher’s Activities: Use a storybook and flashcards to explain the reasons for studying civic education.
  Learners’ Activities: Pupils listen and ask questions.

Step 3:

• The teacher allows the pupils to give their own contributions and corrects them when necessary.
  Teacher’s Activities: Encourage pupils to share their thoughts on why we study civic education.
  Learners’ Activities: Pupils share their ideas and listen to corrections.

Assessment:

• The teacher provides fill-in-the-blank questions for pupils to complete.
• Teacher’s Activities: Distribute the questions and collect them for marking.
• Learners’ Activities: Pupils complete the fill-in-the-blank questions.

Evaluation Questions:

1. What does civic education teach us?
2. Why do we study civic education?
3. Name one reason for studying civic education.
4. How does civic education help us?
5. Who benefits from civic education?
6. What do we learn about in civic education?
7. Can civic education help us work together?
8. Why should we respect others?
9. How can we take care of our community?
10. Why is it important to follow rules?

Conclusion:

• The teacher goes around to mark the pupils’ work and provide feedback.
• Teacher’s Activities: Mark pupils’ answers and offer corrections where needed.
• Learners’ Activities: Pupils listen to feedback and make corrections.

More Useful Links

• Revision/Importance of Civic Education Civic Education Primary 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 1
• First Term Mid Term Test Civic Education Primary 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 7
• Civic Education Primary 2 First Term Lesson Notes