First Term Lesson Note for Week Eight.
Class : Primary One
Subject : Civic Education
Topic : Rights and Duties of Citizen.
Duration : 40 Minutes
Period : Single Period
Reference Book :
Civic Education for Primary Schools, Book 1.
Lagos State Unified schemes of work for lower Primary, (Primary 1 – 3).
Online Resources
Instructional Material : Chart that displays duties of the citizens
Learning Objectives : By the end of the lesson learners will be able to:
i. Define right and Duties.
ii. State the duties of the citizens
Content :
Rights and Duties of the Citizen.
What is right?
Right can be defined as freedom, immunity, power or privilege due to one by agreement, birth, claim.
Rights of a citizen
1. Freedom of speech.
2. Right to fair and public trust.
3. Right to vote freely.
4. Right to education.
5. Right to freedom of religion
What is duty?
Duty can be defined as moral and legal obligation. It can also be defined as a task or action that one is expected to do as part of one’s job. Duties simply means responsibilities required to perform ones task.
Duties of the Citizens.
1. Obeying the Law of the country.
2. Payment of taxes
3. Voting during election.
4. Give support to law enforcement agents.
5. Show up for jury duty.
6. Protection of government properties against vandalization.
7. Respect the national flag, national anthem, national pledge and other authorities.
Presentation Steps :
Step 1 : Revises the previous lesson with the learners by asking questions orally.
Step 2 : Introduces the new topic to the learners defining rights and duties
Step 3 : Identify the right of a citizen
Step 4 : State the duties of citizens.
Evaluation :
1. ___________ is the legal power to have or do something. (a) Duties (b) Rights. (c) Attitude
2. __________ are responsibilities that are required of one to perform. (a) Duties (b) Rights (c) Attitude
3. Right to vote is an example of _________. (a) right (b) duty (c) attitude
4. Defending the country, it need be is an example of ___________. (a) duty (b) right (c) attitude
5. Mention one difference between rights and Duties.
Conclusion : At the end of the lesson, learners were able to answer the questions correctly.
