- Class: Primary 1
- Term: 3rd Term
- Week: 6
- Age: 6 years
- Period:
- Duration: 40 minutes
- Date:
- Subject: National Value Education
- Curriculum Theme: Civic Education
- Topic: How To Respect Government Properties
- Content: Maintaining government properties e.g., Building, Library, Road, Pipe born water.
Specific Objectives:
- Cognitive Domain: Pupils should be able to identify different government properties.
- Affective Domain: Pupils should show appreciation for government properties and understand the importance of maintaining them.
- Psychomotor Domain: Pupils should be able to demonstrate basic actions that contribute to the maintenance of government properties.
- Social Domain: Pupils should be able to discuss ways to respect and protect government properties with peers and family.
Reference Materials:
- 9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum
- Abuja Educational Resource Centre Scheme of work
- NAPPS National Unified Scheme of Work
- Online Information
- Textbooks
Instructional Materials:
- Pictures of government properties
- Videos showing the use and maintenance of government properties
- Realia (objects) related to common government properties
- Charts depicting do’s and don’ts in relation to government properties
Rationale for the Lesson:
Understanding and respecting government properties is crucial for the development of responsible citizens. This lesson aims to instill a sense of responsibility and care in pupils towards public properties, emphasizing their role in maintaining these assets for the community’s benefit.
Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge:
Pupils are expected to have basic knowledge of common public places and objects they encounter in their daily lives, such as schools, parks, and roads.
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:
Content Development: How To Respect Government Properties
| Content | Time | Teaching Method | Teaching Strategy | Teacher’s Activity | Pupil’s Activity | Learning Point |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1: Introduction | 5min | Discussion | Questioning | Introduce the topic and ask pupils to name some government properties they know. | Pupils name known government properties. | Understanding government properties. |
| Step 2: Examples Of Government Properties | 10min | Demonstration | Show and Tell | Show pictures and videos of government properties. | Pupils identify and classify the properties shown. | Recognizing various government properties. |
| Step 3: Importance | 5min | Interactive Lecture | Storytelling | Explain the importance of maintaining government properties through stories. | Listen and ask questions. | The value of government properties to the community. |
| Step 4: Ways of Maintaining Government Properties | 10min | Role-Play | Simulation | Guide pupils in role-playing scenarios on maintaining government properties. | Participate in role-playing. | Learning maintenance actions. |
| Step 5: Discussion | 5min | Group Discussion | Brainstorming | Facilitate a discussion on why it’s important to respect government properties. | Pupils share ideas and reasons. | Importance of respect and care for public assets. |
| Step 6: Evaluation | 3min | Quiz | Feedback | Give a short quiz on the lesson’s key points. | Pupils take the quiz. | Assessing understanding of the lesson. |
| Step 7: Conclusion | 2min | Summation | Highlighting | Summarize the key learning points of the lesson. | Listen and recap. | Reinforcing the lesson’s objectives. |
Classroom Note:
Examples of government properties:
- Public schools
- Libraries
- Roads
- Parks
- Public hospitals
Ways of maintaining government properties:
- Do not vandalize or deface property.
- Keep the surroundings clean by using bins.
- Report any damage to the authorities.
- Use public properties responsibly.
- Participate in community clean-up activities.
Evaluation Questions
- Name two government properties you have visited.
- How can you help maintain a public park?
- Why is it important to take care of government properties?
Note to Teachers:
This lesson plan is flexible and can be adapted based on available resources, class size, and specific classroom dynamics. Engage the pupils with real-life examples and encourage them to share their experiences related to government properties. This will make the lesson more relatable and impactful.
