Benefits of Being a National and Its Importance Civic Education Primary 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 4

Civic Education Primary 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 4

Subject: Civic Education

Class: Primary 3

Term: First Term

Week: 4

Age: 8 years

Topic: Components of Civic Education (Continued)

Sub-topic: Benefits of Being a National

Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives:
Pupils should be able to:

1. Explain the term “national” (or “nationality”).
2. Identify the benefits of being a national.
3. Discuss the importance of being a national.

Keywords: National, Benefits, Voting, Government Access, Citizenship, Rights, Responsibilities

Set Induction:
Start with a simple activity where pupils share something they can do because they are part of their class or community, then link this to being a national and the benefits it brings.

Entry Behaviour:
Pupils should have a basic understanding of democracy and democratic practices from previous lessons.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Chart paper with benefits of being a national
• Markers
• Examples of voting materials
• Pictures of government services

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:
Discuss the previous lesson on democracy and how being a national is related to participating in civic duties and enjoying certain rights.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Understanding and applying concepts
• Critical thinking and discussion
• Rights and responsibilities

Learning Materials:

• Charts
• Voting materials (cards, examples)
• Pictures or examples of government services

Reference Books:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Primary Civic Education Textbooks

Instructional Materials:

• Visual aids
• Whiteboard and markers

Content:

1. Explaining the Term “National”
   • A national is a person who belongs to a particular country and has certain rights and duties in that country.
2. Benefits of Being a National
   • Right to Vote: Nationals can participate in elections and choose their leaders.
   • Access to Government Services: Nationals can access various government services like education, healthcare, and public facilities.
   • Protection by the Law: Nationals are protected by their country’s laws and legal system.
   • Participation in Civic Duties: Nationals can contribute to their country by participating in community activities and national events.
3. Importance of Being a National
   • Being a national allows individuals to enjoy rights and benefits such as voting and accessing government services.
   • It also involves responsibilities like following laws and participating in civic duties, which help in building a better society.

Questions:

1. A national is a person who belongs to a _____ and has certain rights and duties.
   a) city
   b) country
   c) school
   d) house
2. One benefit of being a national is the right to _____.
   a) sleep
   b) vote
   c) eat
   d) avoid
3. Nationals can access _____ services provided by their government.
   a) private
   b) school
   c) government
   d) personal
4. Being a national means you are protected by your country’s _____.
   a) games
   b) laws
   c) toys
   d) books
5. Nationals have the right to _____ in elections.
   a) avoid
   b) vote
   c) ignore
   d) dislike
6. Access to _____ is one of the benefits of being a national.
   a) toys
   b) government services
   c) pets
   d) games
7. Participation in _____ duties helps build a better society.
   a) home
   b) civic
   c) personal
   d) family
8. Being a national involves _____ like following laws.
   a) playing
   b) ignoring
   c) responsibilities
   d) avoiding
9. Nationals can contribute to their country by _____ in community activities.
   a) avoiding
   b) ignoring
   c) participating
   d) disliking
10. One right of nationals is _____ by the law.
    a) protection
    b) avoidance
    c) dislike
    d) ignoring
11. Access to public _____ is a benefit of being a national.
    a) services
    b) games
    c) pets
    d) books
12. The term “national” refers to a person who belongs to a _____ and has rights and duties.
    a) school
    b) house
    c) country
    d) office
13. Being a national means you can _____ in national events.
    a) avoid
    b) dislike
    c) participate
    d) ignore
14. The right to _____ is a benefit of being a national.
    a) sleep
    b) play
    c) vote
    d) hide
15. Nationals are _____ by their country’s laws.
    a) protected
    b) ignored
    c) disliked
    d) avoided

Class Activity Discussion 

1. What does “national” mean?
   • A national is a person who belongs to a particular country and has certain rights and duties.
2. What is one benefit of being a national?
   • One benefit is the right to vote in elections.
3. How can nationals access government services?
   • Nationals can access services like education and healthcare provided by the government.
4. What protection do nationals get?
   • Nationals are protected by their country’s laws and legal system.
5. Why is participation in civic duties important?
   • It helps build a better society by contributing to community activities and national events.
6. What are some rights of nationals?
   • Rights include voting, accessing government services, and protection by the law.
7. How do nationals contribute to their country?
   • By participating in civic duties and community activities.
8. What does it mean to have the right to vote?
   • It means you can choose leaders and participate in decision-making processes.
9. What kind of services can nationals access?
   • Services like education, healthcare, and public facilities.
10. What responsibilities come with being a national?
    • Responsibilities include following laws and participating in civic duties.
11. Why is protection by the law important?
    • It ensures that nationals are safe and their rights are upheld.
12. Can nationals participate in national events?
    • Yes, participation in national events is one of the benefits of being a national.
13. What does it mean to access public services?
    • It means being able to use services provided by the government for all nationals.
14. How does being a national benefit your daily life?
    • It provides access to services and protection, and allows you to participate in voting and civic activities.
15. What role do civic duties play in a national’s life?
    • Civic duties help contribute to the community and ensure the smooth functioning of society.

Presentation:

Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic on democracy, linking it to the benefits and importance of being a national.

Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic, explaining the term “national,” the benefits of being a national, and the importance of these benefits.

Step 3: The teacher allows pupils to discuss the benefits and importance of being a national, and corrects any misunderstandings.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Present the lesson using visual aids and examples.
• Facilitate discussion and answer questions.

Learners’ Activities:

• Participate in discussions.
• Answer fill-in-the-blank questions and FAQs.
• Share their thoughts on the benefits of being a national.

Assessment:

• Review pupils’ answers to the fill-in-the-blank questions.
• Observe participation in discussions.

Ten Evaluation Questions Related to the Topic:

1. What does “national” mean?
2. Name one benefit of being a national.
3. How can nationals access government services?
4. Why is the right to vote important?
5. What protection do nationals receive from their country’s laws?
6. How does participating in civic duties help society?
7. What are some responsibilities of nationals?
8. How can nationals contribute to their community?
9. What is one right of nationals?
10. Why is it important to understand the benefits of being a national?

Conclusion:
The teacher goes around to mark the fill-in-the-blank questions and discussions. Any necessary corrections or clarifications are provided to ensure understanding of the topic.

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