National Values (Honesty) Civic Education JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 4

Lesson Plan for Civic Education

Subject: Civic Education
Class: JSS 1
Term: First Term
Week: 4
Age: 11 years
Topic: National Values (Honesty)
Sub-topic:

1. Meaning of Honesty
2. Attributes of Honesty
3. Benefits of Honesty
   Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives

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

1. Define honesty and understand its significance.
2. List and describe the attributes of honesty.
3. Identify and explain the benefits of practicing honesty.

Keywords

• Honesty
• Attributes
• Benefits
• Integrity
• Trust

Set Induction

Start with a story or scenario where honesty played a crucial role, and ask students about their thoughts on the outcome.

Entry Behaviour

Students should have a basic understanding of values and their role in personal and social behavior.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Textbook: Civic Education for JSS 1
• Whiteboard and markers
• Flashcards with honesty attributes

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

Connect the concept of honesty to everyday situations and personal experiences where honesty is crucial.

Embedded Core Skills

• Ethical Reasoning
• Reflective Thinking
• Effective Communication

Learning Materials

• Civic Education textbook
• Flashcards with attributes of honesty

Reference Books

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• “Civic Education for JSS 1” by [Author]

Instructional Materials

• Whiteboard
• Markers
• Flashcards

Content

1. Meaning of Honesty
   • Honesty is being truthful and transparent in one’s actions and words.
   • Examples:
     • Admitting a mistake rather than hiding it.
     • Giving accurate information without exaggeration.
     • Keeping promises and being reliable.
     • Avoiding deceitful behavior.
     • Being consistent in actions and words.
2. Attributes of Honesty
   • Truthfulness: Always telling the truth and avoiding lies.
   • Integrity: Maintaining strong moral principles and consistency.
   • Trustworthiness: Being dependable and earning others’ trust.
   • Transparency: Being open and clear in communication and actions.
   • Accountability: Taking responsibility for one’s actions and decisions.
3. Benefits of Honesty
   • Builds Trust: Honesty helps in developing and maintaining trust in relationships.
   • Promotes Respect: People respect those who are honest and straightforward.
   • Enhances Reputation: An honest person is perceived positively by others.
   • Reduces Conflict: Honesty helps to prevent misunderstandings and conflicts.
   • Increases Self-Esteem: Being honest leads to greater self-respect and inner peace.

Evaluation

1. Honesty means being ________ in one’s actions and words. a) Deceptive
   b) Truthful
   c) Secretive
   d) Dishonest
2. Which is an attribute of honesty? a) Deceit
   b) Transparency
   c) Lying
   d) Inconsistency
3. A benefit of honesty is that it ________ trust. a) Damages
   b) Builds
   c) Ignores
   d) Hinders
4. Integrity in honesty means ________. a) Avoiding responsibilities
   b) Being consistent in actions and principles
   c) Ignoring the truth
   d) Being unreliable
5. How does honesty affect one’s reputation? a) It makes it worse
   b) It enhances it
   c) It makes no difference
   d) It diminishes it
6. What does accountability refer to in honesty? a) Avoiding mistakes
   b) Taking responsibility for one’s actions
   c) Ignoring responsibilities
   d) Hiding mistakes
7. Being trustworthy means ________. a) Being dishonest
   b) Earning and maintaining trust
   c) Avoiding the truth
   d) Being unreliable
8. Honesty reduces ________ by preventing misunderstandings. a) Respect
   b) Conflict
   c) Transparency
   d) Trust
9. One benefit of honesty is increased ________. a) Conflict
   b) Self-esteem
   c) Distrust
   d) Deceit
10. Transparency means being ________ in communication. a) Secretive
    b) Open and clear
    c) Deceptive
    d) Mysterious
11. Honesty helps in building strong ________. a) Conflicts
    b) Lies
    c) Trust
    d) Secrets
12. An honest person’s reputation is usually ________. a) Negative
    b) Positive
    c) Unaffected
    d) Inconsistent
13. Truthfulness means always telling the ________. a) Lies
    b) Truth
    c) Secrets
    d) Exaggerations
14. Accountability involves ________ for one’s actions. a) Avoiding
    b) Ignoring
    c) Taking responsibility
    d) Hiding
15. Integrity is characterized by ________ in moral principles. a) Dishonesty
    b) Consistency
    c) Unreliability
    d) Deceit

Class Activity Discussion

1. Define honesty in your own words and provide an example.
2. List and explain two attributes of honesty.
3. Discuss how honesty can benefit relationships and personal growth.
4. How can honesty reduce conflicts in a group setting?
5. Describe a situation where honesty might be challenging but important.

Presentation

• Step 1: Review the previous lesson’s key points on values and their promotion.
• Step 2: Introduce the new topic on honesty by defining it and explaining its attributes and benefits.
• Step 3: Facilitate a discussion and activity to help students understand and relate to the concept of honesty.

Teacher’s Activities

• Define and explain honesty and its attributes.
• Discuss the benefits of practicing honesty.
• Use examples and facilitate discussions to reinforce understanding.

Learners’ Activities

• Participate in discussions and activities.
• Complete the fill-in-the-blank questions.
• Share personal experiences related to honesty.

Assessment

• Evaluate student participation in discussions and their responses to the fill-in-the-blank questions.

Evaluation Questions

1. Explain the meaning of honesty.
2. Describe two attributes of honesty.
3. How does honesty benefit personal relationships?
4. What role does honesty play in reducing conflicts?
5. Provide an example of how honesty can enhance your reputation.
6. Discuss the importance of accountability in practicing honesty.
7. How can transparency contribute to building trust?
8. Explain the concept of integrity in relation to honesty.
9. How does honesty affect self-esteem?
10. List and describe two benefits of being honest.

Conclusion

The teacher summarizes the key points of the lesson, reviews student responses, and provides feedback on their understanding of honesty and its importance.

More Useful Links

• Importance of Values and Factors that Promote Value System (Continuation) Civic Education JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 3