- Class: Primary 3
- Term: 3rd Term
- Week: 7
- Age: 9 years
- Duration: 40 minutes
- Subject: National Value Education
- Curriculum Theme: Civic Education
- Previous Lesson: Work for the success of the nation
- Topic: Respect For National Symbols
- Content: The national symbols of Nigeria. – Respect for national symbols as a national identity.
Performance Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Cognitive Domain: List the national symbols of Nigeria.
- Affective Domain: Explain the importance of respecting national symbols.
- Psychomotor Domain: Draw or color one of the national symbols.
- Social Domain: Discuss how they can show respect for national symbols in their daily lives.
Reference Materials:
The following resources were used in planning this lesson:
- 9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum
- Abuja Educational Resource Centre Scheme of work
- NAPPS National Unified Scheme of Work
- Online Information from Legit.ng – 11 national symbols of Nigeria and their meanings explained
- Relevant Textbooks
Instructional Materials:
The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:
- Pictures of national symbols
- Flashcards
- Charts
- Coloring materials (crayons, colored pencils)
Rationale for the Lesson:
Understanding respect for national symbols helps pupils develop a sense of identity and pride in their country. It teaches them the importance of unity and respect for the symbols that represent their nation.
Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge:
Pupils are familiar with basic concepts of respect and can identify some local symbols like school emblems and flags.
Instructional Procedures:
Learning Area: Respect For National Symbols
To deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following steps:
| Content Development | Time | Teaching Method | Teaching Strategy | Teacher’s Activity | Pupils’ Activity | Learning Point |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1: Introduction | 5 mins | Discussion | Questioning | The teacher asks pupils what they know about symbols and gives examples (school emblems, logos). | Pupils respond and share their ideas about symbols. | Pupils understand the concept of symbols. |
| Step 2: Listing National Symbols | 10 mins | Direct Instruction | Demonstration | The teacher shows pictures of national symbols (Flag, Coat of Arms, National Anthem, National Pledge, Naira notes). | Pupils observe and identify the symbols shown. | Pupils can list and recognize the national symbols. |
| Step 3: Explanation | 10 mins | Explanation | Discussion | The teacher explains the importance of respecting national symbols and how they represent national identity. | Pupils listen and ask questions for clarification. | Pupils understand the importance of respecting national symbols. |
| Step 4: Drawing/Coloring Activity | 5 mins | Activity-based Learning | Hands-on | The teacher distributes coloring materials and asks pupils to draw or color one of the national symbols. | Pupils engage in drawing or coloring activity. | Pupils practice respect for national symbols through creative activity. |
| Step 5: Discussion on Respect | 5 mins | Interactive Session | Group Work | The teacher organizes pupils into groups to discuss how they can show respect for national symbols. | Pupils discuss in groups and share their ideas. | Pupils learn ways to show respect for national symbols in their daily lives. |
| Step 6: Note-taking | 3 mins | Guided Writing | Note-taking | The teacher dictates the classroom note for pupils to write in their notebooks. | Pupils write down the notes. | Pupils have a written record of the lesson content. |
| Step 7: Evaluation and Conclusion | 2 mins | Question and Answer | Recap | The teacher asks questions to evaluate understanding and summarizes the lesson. | Pupils answer questions and share what they learned. | Pupils’ comprehension of the lesson is assessed. |
Classroom Note:
Respect for National Symbols
National symbols are important because they represent our country and our shared identity. Some national symbols of Nigeria are:
- National Flag: A green and white flag representing agriculture and peace.
- Coat of Arms: A shield with black, white, and green colors, representing Nigeria’s rich soil, beauty, and unity.
- National Anthem: A song expressing patriotism and unity.
- National Pledge: A promise to be loyal and serve Nigeria faithfully.
- Naira Notes: The currency used in Nigeria, symbolizing the country’s economy.
Respecting national symbols means showing pride and honor for our country. We can show respect by:
- Standing and singing the national anthem with pride.
- Handling the national flag with care.
- Reciting the national pledge with sincerity.
- Using Naira notes properly and not defacing them.
Lesson Evaluation:
To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:
- List three national symbols of Nigeria.
- Explain why it is important to respect national symbols.
- Draw and color the Nigerian flag.
- Discuss one way they can show respect for the national symbols in their daily lives.
Note for teachers using my lesson plan:
Hi there, remember that I didn’t make this lesson plan with any particular class or teacher in mind and I tried as much as possible with my experience and expertise to deliver this plan in a standard and effective style utilizing the best strategy and methods. Nevertheless, you are free to customize the lesson content, teaching methods, timing, and pupil activities to suit your teaching style, pupils’ comprehension, curriculum, and resources available to you. Happy teaching!
