Obedience Civic Education Kindergarten Second Term Lesson Notes Week 3

Comprehensive Lesson Plan

Subject: Civic Education
Class: Kindergarten (Age 5)
Term: Second Term
Week: 3
Age: 5 years
Topic: Obedience
Sub-topic: Meaning, Examples, and Importance of Obedience
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioral Objectives

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

1. Explore the simple meaning of obedience.
2. Identify and discuss actions that show obedience.
3. Explain the importance of being obedient at home, school, and in society.

Keywords

• Obedience
• Respect
• Rules
• Actions

Set Induction

The teacher begins by showing a short video clip of a child following rules and another child not listening to instructions. The teacher then asks, “Which child do you think is doing the right thing?”

Entry Behaviour

Pupils are familiar with rules at home and school, such as tidying their toys, doing homework, and waiting their turn during play.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Songbooks about obedience
• Picture charts showing obedient and disobedient actions
• Flashcards with keywords like Obedience
• Web resources (e.g., video links)

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

The teacher discusses basic rules that the pupils follow at home or school, such as doing homework and listening to parents or teachers.

Embedded Core Skills

• Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving: Pupils evaluate the importance of obedience in small groups.
• Communication and Collaboration: Pupils work in pairs and groups to identify actions of obedience.
• Leadership and Personal Development: Pupils take turns leading discussions in small groups.
• Citizenship: Pupils understand how obedience contributes to society.

Learning Materials

• Songbooks and storybooks about obedience
• Video clips demonstrating obedient behavior
• Charts and flashcards

Reference Books

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Civic Education Textbook for Kindergarten

Instructional Materials

• Picture charts showing children performing obedient actions
• Songbooks about obedient children
• Flashcards with key terms

Content

Meaning and Explanation of Obedience

1. Obedience means listening to and following instructions or rules.
2. It shows respect for parents, teachers, and elders.
3. Obedience helps us avoid problems and stay safe.
4. It makes us responsible and well-behaved.
5. Being obedient is a sign of good manners.

Examples of Obedience

1. Doing homework on time.
2. Cleaning up toys after playing.
3. Leaving the playground after the bell rings.
4. Obeying traffic rules like crossing only when it’s safe.
5. Saying “please” and “thank you” as instructed.

Evaluation Questions (Fill-in-the-Blank)

1. Obedience means ___ rules. (a) breaking (b) following (c) ignoring (d) skipping)
2. When we obey, we show ___ (a) respect (b) anger (c) fear (d) laziness).
3. Doing ___ is an example of obedience. (a) homework (b) nothing (c) bad things (d) none).
4. Obedience makes us ___ children. (a) naughty (b) good (c) sad (d) angry).
5. We should obey our ___ (a) pets (b) parents (c) toys (d) none).
6. Leaving the playground after the bell rings is ___ (a) obedience (b) laziness (c) stubbornness (d) none).
7. Crossing the road safely shows ___ (a) respect (b) obedience (c) fear (d) none).
8. Disobedience can make us get into ___ (a) trouble (b) respect (c) fun (d) joy).
9. Saying ___ shows obedience and good manners. (a) hello (b) thank you (c) none (d) no).
10. ___ helps us stay safe and happy. (a) Obedience (b) Laziness (c) Anger (d) none).

Class Activity Discussion (FAQs)

1. What is obedience?
   Obedience is listening to and following rules.
2. Why is obedience important?
   It keeps us safe and shows respect.
3. Who should we obey?
   Our parents, teachers, and elders.
4. What happens if we disobey?
   We might get into trouble or hurt ourselves.
5. Give one example of obedience.
   Doing homework on time.
6. Why should we obey traffic rules?
   To stay safe on the road.
7. What does obedience show about a person?
   It shows they have good manners.
8. Is it good to follow instructions? Why?
   Yes, because it helps us learn and grow.
9. What should you do when your teacher gives you work?
   Do it on time.
10. How does obedience help at home?
    It makes our parents happy.
11. What should you do after playing with toys?
    Clean them up.
12. What happens when everyone obeys rules?
    Things run smoothly.
13. What should you say when someone gives you something?
    Say “thank you.”
14. How can you practice obedience every day?
    Listen to instructions and follow them.
15. What does disobedience mean?
    It means not following rules.

Presentation Structure

1. Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic (Punctuality).
2. Step 2: The teacher introduces the topic of obedience with a video clip.
3. Step 3: Pupils work in pairs to discuss actions of obedience.
4. Step 4: Pupils evaluate the importance of obedience in groups.
5. Step 5: The teacher recites and teaches a short song about obedience.

Teacher’s Activities

1. Show a video clip demonstrating obedience and disobedience.
2. Guide the pupils to define obedience.
3. Display picture charts of actions of obedience.
4. Help pupils recite and learn the song about obedience.
5. Ask questions and correct pupils’ responses.

Learners’ Activities

1. Watch the video and discuss.
2. Recite the obedience song with the teacher.
3. Work in pairs to identify actions of obedience.
4. Share examples of obedience in small groups.
5. Answer questions about the topic.

Assessment (Short-Answer Questions)

1. What is obedience?
2. Who should we obey?
3. Why is obedience important?
4. Give one example of obedience at school.
5. What happens if we don’t obey rules?

Conclusion

The teacher goes around to mark pupils’ work, praises them for their efforts, and reminds them to practice obedience daily.

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