Nigerian Leaders Social Habits KG Second Term Lesson Notes Week 7

Lesson Plan on My Country II

Subject: Social Habits

Class: Kindergarten (Age 5)

Term: Second Term

Week: 7

Topic: My Country II

Sub-topic: Nigerian Leaders, National Anthem, and Pledge

Duration: 40 Minutes

Behavioral Objectives

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

1. Recite the National Anthem and Pledge correctly.
2. Identify notable Nigerian leaders and state their names.
3. List the importance of the National Pledge.
4. Draw and color the Nigerian flag accurately.

Keywords

• Leaders
• Anthem
• Pledge
• Flag

Set Induction

The teacher plays a video of children reciting the National Anthem and Pledge. The teacher then asks, “Who knows why we recite the National Pledge?”

Entry Behaviour

Pupils may have heard the National Anthem and Pledge during assemblies or at national events.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Flashcards of Nigerian leaders.
• Map of Nigeria.
• Posters of the Nigerian flag.
• Charts with the National Anthem and Pledge.
• Crayons and paper for creative activities.

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

The teacher reminds pupils of the previous lesson, asking them to recall the two colors of the Nigerian flag and what they represent.

Embedded Core Skills

• Creativity and Imagination: Drawing and coloring the flag.
• Communication and Collaboration: Group recitation of the Anthem and Pledge.
• Digital Literacy: Watching videos of Nigerian leaders and national symbols.

Learning Materials

• Chart of the Nigerian flag.
• Pictures of Nigerian leaders (e.g., President, Vice President, Governors).
• Audio-visual resources of the National Anthem and Pledge.

Reference Books

• Lagos State Scheme of Work for Kindergarten
• Teacher’s Guide for Social Habits
• Web Resources:
  • Google Books

Instructional Materials

• Flashcards with names and pictures of Nigerian leaders.
• A video or audio recording of the National Anthem.
• Posters showing the Nigerian flag and its meaning.

Content

Key Concepts

1. National Anthem: A song that represents the pride and unity of a country.
2. National Pledge: A promise to be a good citizen and serve the country.
3. Nigerian Leaders:
   • President
   • Vice President
   • State Governors

Importance of the National Pledge

1. Teaches loyalty to the country.
2. Promotes unity among citizens.
3. Encourages respect for national symbols.
4. Instills a sense of responsibility and discipline.

Steps to Draw and Color the Nigerian Flag

1. Draw a rectangle.
2. Divide it into three equal vertical sections.
3. Color the two outer sections green and leave the middle section white.

Examples of Nigerian Leaders

1. President: Bola Ahmed Tinubu
2. Vice President: Kashim Shettima
3. Lagos State Governor: Babajide Sanwo-Olu
4. Senate President: Godswill Akpabio
5. Speaker of the House of Representatives: Tajudeen Abbas

Presentation Steps

1. Revision of Previous Topic:
   • Teacher reviews “My Country I,” asking pupils to name the two colors of the Nigerian flag and their meanings.
2. Introduction of New Topic:
   • Teacher introduces the lesson by displaying pictures of Nigerian leaders and asking pupils if they recognize any of them.
3. Student Contributions:
   • Pupils share what they know about Nigerian leaders and their roles.
   • Teacher guides and corrects any misconceptions.

Teacher’s Activities

1. Lead pupils in reciting the National Anthem and Pledge.
2. Show pictures of Nigerian leaders and discuss their names and roles.
3. Display the Nigerian flag and explain how to draw and color it.
4. Facilitate a discussion on the importance of the National Pledge.

Learners’ Activities

1. Stand and recite the National Anthem and Pledge as a class.
2. Identify pictures of Nigerian leaders and say their names.
3. Draw and color the Nigerian flag.
4. Participate in a discussion on why the National Pledge is important.

Evaluation Questions

Fill-in-the-Blank Questions

1. The National Anthem is a song that shows _______.
   a. Unity
   b. War
   c. Anger
   d. Sadness
2. The green color on the Nigerian flag represents _______.
   a. Peace
   b. Agriculture
   c. War
   d. Strength
3. The President of Nigeria is _______.
   a. Bola Ahmed Tinubu
   b. Babajide Sanwo-Olu
   c. Kashim Shettima
   d. Tajudeen Abbas
4. The National Pledge teaches us to be _______ citizens.
   a. Disobedient
   b. Loyal
   c. Lazy
   d. Angry
5. The middle section of the Nigerian flag is colored _______.
   a. Green
   b. White
   c. Blue
   d. Red

Class Activity Discussion (FAQs)

1. What is the National Anthem?
   • It is a song that represents Nigeria’s pride and unity.
2. What does the green color on the flag represent?
   • Agriculture.
3. Who is the President of Nigeria?
   • Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
4. What does the National Pledge teach us?
   • Loyalty and unity.
5. How many colors are on the Nigerian flag?
   • Two colors.
6. What does the white color on the flag represent?
   • Peace.
7. Why do we recite the National Anthem?
   • To show respect for our country.
8. Who is the Governor of Lagos State?
   • Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
9. What should you do when singing the Anthem?
   • Stand straight and sing with respect.
10. When do we recite the National Anthem?
    • During assemblies or national events.

Assessment

1. Name one Nigerian leader.
2. How many colors are on the Nigerian flag?
3. What does the National Pledge teach us?
4. Name the President of Nigeria.
5. Draw and color the Nigerian flag.
6. What does the green color represent?
7. What does the white color represent?
8. Name one occasion when the National Anthem is sung.
9. Who is the Governor of Lagos State?
10. Why is the National Pledge important?

Conclusion

The teacher reviews the lesson by asking pupils to recite the National Anthem and Pledge together. The teacher marks their drawings of the flag and gives feedback.

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