Lesson Plan for Primary One
Subject: Civic Education
Class: Primary One
Week of the First Term: 1st Week
Topic: Meaning of Civic Education
Sub-Topic: Why we Study Civic Education
Instructional Objectives
At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
1. Define civic education in their own words.
2. State two reasons why it is important to study civic education.
3. Identify one way they can be good citizens at home or in school.
Entry Behaviour
Pupils should already know basic social interactions and understand the concept of good behavior, such as sharing and helping others.
Instructional Materials
1. Textbook: ” Civic Education for Pry. Schools Book 1″
2. Visual aids: Charts depicting good citizenship behaviors
3. Flashcards with images of civic activities (e.g., helping others, following rules)
Reference Materials (APA 7th edition)
Babalola, G. M. (2016). Civic education for primary schools book 1. Metropolitan Publishers. Lagos.
Content
Meaning of Civic Education:
Civic education teaches us about our roles, rights, and responsibilities as members of our community. It helps us understand how to be good citizens and contribute positively to society.
Why we study Civic Education:
1. To learn about our rights and responsibilities.
2. To understand the importance of following rules and laws.
3. To know how to participate in our community and help others.
Lesson Presentation (Step-by-Step Procedure)
Introduction
- Begin with a short story about a child who helps their friend and follows classroom rules. Ask the pupils why they think the child’s actions were good and how it made others feel.
Explanation
- Explain the meaning of civic education using simple language. Discuss how it teaches us to be good members of our community by understanding our roles, rights, and responsibilities.
Demonstration
- Show visual aids of children helping others, following rules, and participating in community activities. Use flashcards to reinforce these behaviors.
Guided Practice
- Engage pupils in a role-playing activity where they act out different scenarios demonstrating good citizenship (e.g., sharing with a friend, picking up litter, following rules).
Independent Practice
- Provide pupils with worksheets that have pictures of different activities. Ask them to color the pictures that show good citizenship and circle the ones that do not.
Feedback
- Review the worksheets with the class, providing feedback on their choices. Discuss any misconceptions and reinforce the key points of the lesson.
Evaluation
Formative Assessment:
- Observe pupils during the role-playing activity and provide immediate feedback. Ask questions to check their understanding throughout the lesson.
Summative Assessment:
- At the end of the lesson, give a short quiz with questions on the meaning of civic education and its importance. Include a question where they describe one way they can be good citizens.
Summary/Conclusion
- Summarize the key points of the lesson: the meaning of civic education and why it is important. Reinforce the idea that being good citizens helps our community. Address any remaining questions from the pupils.
Assignment
- Ask pupils to tell their parents one thing they learned about being a good citizen and have their parents write a short note confirming it. They should bring the note to the next class.
