Third Term Lesson Note for Week
Class: Primary 5
Subject: Civic Education
Topic: Meaning of duties and obligations
Duration : 40 minutes
Period : Single Period
Reference Book :
- Civic Education for Nigerian Primary Schools , Book 5.
- Lagos State Unified Schemes of Work for Primary Schools, (Primary 4 – 6)
- Online Resources
Instructional Material : Chart showing
Learning Objectives : By the end of the lesson learners will be able to :
i. Define Duties and Obligations
ii. Identifies duties of children in the family and at school.
Content :
Meaning of Duties and Obligations .
Duties are the expected roles every citizen should play for others to enjoy their rights and for the common good of all.
Obligation is a compulsory service or sacrifice which a citizen must perform or make for the survival of the society. It is also known as responsibility.
Sometimes the two words can be used interchangeably depending on circumstances.
Duties of Pupil’s in the family and the school.
Pupil’s are expected to perform certain duties both in the family and school. These duties include :
I. Respect for elders, for example parents, teachers, prefects, etc.
II. Obedience to elders and school rules and regulations.
III. Care for public property, e.g. school facilities.
IV. Having a good image by representing the family and school positively.
V. Being hard-working at home and at school, for example completing house chores and doing school work at the right time.
Presentation Steps :
Step 1 : Revises the previous lesson with the learners by asking them questions.
Step 2 : Introduces the new topic by defining Duties and Obligations
Step 3 : Identify the duties of learners at home and in the school.
Evaluation :
1.) Explain the following :
a.) Duties: __________________________________________________________________________________________
b.) Obligations : __________________________________________________________________________________________
2.) Mention three duties of pupils in school
I. __________________________________________
II. __________________________________________
III. __________________________________________
Conclusion At the end of the lesson learners were able to answer the questions correctly
Assignment :
Mention three duties of children at home in their family.
I. __________________________________________
II. __________________________________________
III. __________________________________________