Community : Meaning and Types Civic Education Primary 2 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 2

Comprehensive Lesson Plan: Civic Education for Primary 2

Subject: Civic Education

Class: Primary 2

Term: Second Term

Week: 2

Topic: Community: Meaning and Types

Sub-topic: Exploring the Meaning of Community and Its Types

Duration: 40 minutes

Entry Behaviour

Pupils recall the previous lesson on “Forms of Greeting” and its importance in building relationships.

Key Words

• Community
• Meaning
• Types
• People
• Place
• Values
• Beliefs

Behavioural Objectives

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

1. Define the term “community.”
2. Identify different types of communities.
3. State the importance of communities in daily life.

Set Induction

The teacher begins by asking the pupils:

• “Where do you live?”
• “Who are the people you see every day in your area?”
  These questions help pupils connect with the concept of community.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Flashcards showing types of communities (e.g., rural, urban, and school).
• Pictures of people interacting in different community settings.
• A chart listing examples of communities.

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

Pupils interact with people in their neighborhood, attend school, and participate in family activities, which are all parts of different communities.

Embedded Core Skills

• Communication
• Social awareness
• Critical thinking

Reference Books

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Civic Education Textbook for Primary 2

Instructional Materials

• Flashcards
• Charts
• Pictures of different community activities

Content

Meaning of a Community

1. A community is a group of people who live, work, or do things together in the same area.
2. It is a place where people share values, beliefs, and activities.
3. Examples of communities include schools, neighborhoods, and religious groups.

Types of Communities

1. Rural Community:
   • A rural community is found in villages or small towns.
   • People often farm or fish for a living.
2. Urban Community:
   • An urban community is found in big towns or cities.
   • There are many buildings, roads, and businesses.
3. School Community:
   • This includes teachers, students, and staff in a school.
   • Everyone works together to learn and grow.

Importance of Communities

1. They bring people together to help each other.
2. Communities provide safety and support.
3. They teach us values like kindness, respect, and teamwork.

Evaluation Questions

Fill-in-the-Blank Questions

1. A ______ is a group of people living in the same area.
   a) Farm
   b) Community
   c) Team
   d) School
2. People in rural communities often work as ______.
   a) Farmers
   b) Pilots
   c) Teachers
   d) Doctors
3. An urban community is found in ______.
   a) Villages
   b) Small towns
   c) Big cities
   d) Forests
4. A school is an example of a ______.
   a) Building
   b) Community
   c) Farm
   d) City
5. Communities teach us ______ like kindness and respect.
   a) Values
   b) Roads
   c) Farms
   d) Houses
6. A ______ community has many buildings and businesses.
   a) School
   b) Urban
   c) Rural
   d) Village
7. People in a community work together to stay ______.
   a) Angry
   b) Safe
   c) Lonely
   d) Hungry
8. A rural community is usually found in ______.
   a) Villages
   b) Cities
   c) Schools
   d) Roads
9. The people in a school community include ______.
   a) Students and teachers
   b) Pilots and farmers
   c) Doctors and nurses
   d) Drivers and passengers
10. Communities bring people ______ to help each other.
    a) Together
    b) Apart
    c) Lonely
    d) Away

Class Activity Discussion

FAQs with Answers

1. What is a community?
   A community is a group of people who live, work, or do things together in the same area.
2. What are the types of communities?
   Rural, urban, and school communities.
3. What is an example of a rural community?
   A village.
4. What is an example of an urban community?
   A big city.
5. Who are the people in a school community?
   Teachers, students, and staff.
6. Why are communities important?
   They bring people together to help and support each other.
7. What is a rural community known for?
   Farming and fishing.
8. What do urban communities have?
   Many buildings, roads, and businesses.
9. What can you learn in a community?
   Values like kindness and teamwork.
10. What do communities provide?
    Safety and support.
11. How do people in a rural community live?
    They live in small towns or villages.
12. What makes a school community special?
    Everyone works together to learn and grow.
13. Can a family be a community?
    Yes, families are small communities.
14. What happens when people don’t work together in a community?
    It becomes unsafe and disorganized.
15. Why should we respect people in our community?
    To build good relationships and live happily.

Evaluation

Short-Answer Questions

1. What is a community?
2. List the three types of communities.
3. What do people do in rural communities?
4. Give an example of an urban community.
5. Name two people in a school community.
6. Why are communities important?
7. What is a rural community?
8. How do urban communities differ from rural ones?
9. Mention one thing communities provide.
10. What value can we learn in a community?

Conclusion

The teacher goes around to mark the pupils’ answers, gives feedback, and praises those who performed well.