Second Term Lesson Note for Week Two
Class : Primary Six
Subject : Civic Education
Topic : National Consciousness and Identity
Sub – Topic : Nationalism and patriotism. Examples of non-national symbols.
Differences between Nigerian National Symbol and Non-National Symbols
Duration : 40 Minutes
Period : Single Period
Reference Book :
Lagos State Unified schemes of work for Upper Primary, (Primary 4 – 6)
Civic Education for Primary Schools, Book 6.
Online Resources
Instructional Material : Chart showing the pictures of National Symbols.
Learning Objectives : By the end of the lesson learners will be able to :
i. Know the Values related to Nationalism and patriotism.
ii. Give examples of non – national symbols.
iii. State differences between Nigerian National Symbol and Non National Symbols.
Previous Knowledge : The learners are familiar with National Identity.
CONTENT
VALUES OF NATIONALISM AND PATRIOTISM
As a patriotic citizens our Values of Nationalism and patriotism are:
Courage
Selflessness
Respect
Caring
Tolerance
Cooperation
EXAMPLES OF NON –NATIONAL SYMBOLS
Traffic symbol
School flag.
School uniform
School badge
School logo
Badge
emblem
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN NIGERIAN NATIONAL SYMBOLS AND NON –NATIONAL SYMBOLS
National symbols is use to identify ones country and it brings people from different tribe together that brings about National Consciousness while other symbols are used to represent other groups or organization within the nation.
Presentation Steps :
Step 1 : The Teacher revises the previous term lessons (National Identity)
Step 2 : Teacher leads the pupils to understand National consciousness and identity
Step 3 : She/he explains the values related to nationalism and patriotism.
Step 4 : She/he explains gives examples of non – national symbols.
Step 5 : Teacher leads pupils to know the differences between Nigerian National symbols and non-national symbol.
Evaluation :
1. List three Values related to Nationalism and patriotism.
2. List three Examples of non – national symbols.
3. Mention the Differences between Nigerian National Symbol and Non National Symbols.
Conclusion : At the end of the lesson learners were able to answer the questions correctly.