National Symbols Social Habits KG Second Term Lesson Notes Week 5

Lesson Plan on My Country I

Subject: Social Habits

Class: Kindergarten (Age 5)

Term: Second Term

Week: 5

Topic: My Country I

Sub-topic: The National Anthem, Pledge, and Nigerian Flag

Duration: 40 Minutes

Behavioral Objectives

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

1. Recite the National Anthem and Pledge confidently.
2. Identify the Nigerian flag and describe its colors.
3. Discuss occasions when the National Anthem is recited.
4. Cut, color, and paste pictures of the Nigerian flag and leaders (e.g., the President).

Keywords

• National Anthem
• Pledge
• Flag
• Patriotism

Set Induction

The teacher displays a Nigerian flag and asks pupils, “Do you know what this is? What does it remind you of?” Then, the teacher sings the National Anthem while the pupils listen.

Entry Behaviour

Pupils may have seen or heard the Nigerian flag, Anthem, and Pledge during assemblies or on TV.

Learning Resources and Materials

• A small Nigerian flag.
• Pictures of Nigerian leaders (e.g., the President).
• Charts of the National Anthem and Pledge.
• Crayons, scissors, and paper for creative activities.

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

The teacher asks pupils if they have ever participated in a school assembly and what they do there (e.g., reciting the Anthem and Pledge).

Embedded Core Skills

• Creativity and Imagination: Coloring and cutting the flag.
• Communication and Collaboration: Group discussions and teamwork in creative tasks.
• Digital Literacy: Watching videos about Nigeria on YouTube.

Learning Materials

• Nigerian flag and its replica for coloring.
• Pictures of prominent Nigerian leaders.
• Audio-visual clips of the National Anthem and Pledge.

Reference Books

• Lagos State Scheme of Work for Kindergarten
• Teacher’s Guide for Social Habits
• Web Resources:
  • Quora: National Symbols of Nigeria
  • YouTube: Pebbles Kids – National Symbols

Instructional Materials

• Flashcards with lyrics of the National Anthem and Pledge.
• Posters and charts of Nigerian leaders and the flag.

Content

Definition of Key Concepts

1. National Anthem: A song that shows love and pride for a country.
2. Pledge: A promise to be loyal and serve the country faithfully.
3. Nigerian Flag: A national symbol with green and white colors, showing agriculture and peace.

Occasions to Recite the National Anthem

1. During school assemblies.
2. Before inter-house sports.
3. At national celebrations like Independence Day.
4. During official ceremonies.
5. Before sports events like football matches.

Steps to Recite the Anthem and Pledge

1. Stand up straight.
2. Place your right hand on your chest.
3. Sing or recite with confidence and respect.

Examples of National Symbols

1. Nigerian Flag.
2. National Anthem and Pledge.
3. Coat of Arms.
4. Nigerian currency.
5. Prominent Nigerian leaders like the President.

Presentation Steps

1. Revision of Previous Topic:
   • Teacher reviews the previous lesson on “Peace Education” by asking pupils how they make peace with others.
2. Introduction of New Topic:
   • Teacher introduces the topic, showing a Nigerian flag and explaining its colors and meaning.
   • Teacher sings the National Anthem while pupils listen and follow along.
3. Student Contributions:
   • Pupils share their experiences of hearing or singing the National Anthem.
   • Teacher guides and corrects responses where necessary.

Teacher’s Activities

1. Show pupils a chart with the lyrics of the National Anthem and Pledge.
2. Lead pupils in singing the Anthem and reciting the Pledge.
3. Explain the meaning of the Nigerian flag and its colors.
4. Demonstrate cutting and coloring a replica of the flag.
5. Display pictures of Nigerian leaders and discuss their roles.

Learners’ Activities

1. Sing the National Anthem and recite the Pledge with the teacher.
2. Participate in group discussions about the flag and national symbols.
3. Cut and color a replica of the Nigerian flag.
4. Identify pictures of Nigerian leaders and discuss their importance.

Evaluation Questions

Fill-in-the-Blank Questions

1. The National Anthem is a song that shows _______ for Nigeria.
   a. Love
   b. Anger
   c. Hatred
   d. Sadness
2. The Nigerian flag has _______ colors.
   a. Two
   b. Three
   c. Four
   d. Five
3. The green color on the flag represents _______.
   a. Agriculture
   b. Water
   c. Peace
   d. Oil
4. The white color on the flag means _______.
   a. Peace
   b. Agriculture
   c. War
   d. Strength
5. The National Anthem is sung during _______.
   a. Assemblies
   b. Sleeping
   c. Fighting
   d. Eating

Class Activity Discussion (FAQs)

1. What is the National Anthem?
   • It is a song that shows pride in our country.
2. What does the green color on the flag represent?
   • Agriculture.
3. What does the white color on the flag mean?
   • Peace.
4. Why do we recite the National Pledge?
   • To promise loyalty to our country.
5. What should you do when singing the National Anthem?
   • Stand straight and sing with respect.
6. Who is the leader of Nigeria?
   • The President.
7. When do we sing the National Anthem?
   • During assemblies or national events.
8. What is the Nigerian flag?
   • A flag with green and white colors.
9. What does the National Anthem teach us?
   • To love and serve Nigeria.
10. Can we sing the Anthem in sports events?
    • Yes.

Assessment

1. Name the two colors of the Nigerian flag.
2. What does the National Pledge mean?
3. Name one occasion when the National Anthem is sung.
4. What does the green color on the flag represent?
5. Why do we sing the National Anthem?
6. How many colors are on the Nigerian flag?
7. Who leads Nigeria?
8. Write one thing you do while singing the Anthem.
9. What does the white color on the flag mean?
10. Name one national symbol.

Conclusion

The teacher marks pupils’ work, corrects mistakes, and commends their efforts. The class ends with a group recitation of the National Anthem and Pledge.

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