Second Term / Term 2
Week: Week 4
Class : Primary 3/ Basic 3 / Grade 3
Subject : Civic Education
Topic : Patriotism ( Meaning and how to show patriotism)
Duration : 40 Minutes
Previous Knowledge : Learners have been taught the element of national symbols
Reference Materials : Civic Education for Nigerian Primary Schools, Book 3.
Online resources
Instructional Materials : Charts showing qualities of a patriot.
Behavioural Objectives : By the end of the lesson, learners will be able to :
i. Define Patriotism and explain
ii. Give examples of how to become a patriotic citizens.
Content:
Meaning of Patriotism
Patriotism means expressing a great love for ones country. This is also described as National Pride.
People who love and defend their country are said to be patriotic and are called patriots or nationalists.
How to be Patriotic Citizens
We can be good and patriotic citizens of our country by doing the following:
1. Showing interest, special love and likeness for the well-being of the country.
2. Having a sense of personal identification.
3. Serving our country willingly without complaining or being tired.
4. Making our surroundings clean and disease free always.
5. Becoming more productive and truthful in our assigned duties.
6. Protecting and maintaining government and public properties.
7. Not stealing from the government
8. Obeying all the laws, rules and regulations guiding the country.
9. Being ready and willing at all times to sacrifice all that it takes to promote the country’s image.
10. Contributing our bits towards the development of the country without waiting for government.
Presentation Steps:
Step I : The teacher revises the previous topic with the learners by asking them some questions.
Step II: He / she introduces the new topic by explaining the meaning of patriotism
Step III: Mentions some examples if patriotic citizens in Nigeria
Step IV: State how one can become a patriotic citizen.
Evaluation: The teacher reviews the lesson by asking the following questions :
1. What is patriotism? ____________________________________________________________________________________________
2. Mention five ways a citizen can show that he / she is patriotic.
3. People who show love and defend their country are said to be _______________________.
4. A patriots can also be called a _____________.
Conclusion: At the end of the lesson, learners were able to answer the questions correctly.
Assignment: Identify and list the reasons for patriotism.