Child’s Right Law I: Meaning of Law, Meaning of Right and Child Rights Act in Nigeria | Primary 5 (Basic 5) Third Term Week 9 Security Education

CHILD’S RIGHT LAW: MEANING OF LAW, MEANING OF RIGHT AND CHILD’S RIGHTS ACT IN NIGERIA 

SECURITY EDUCATION

PRIMARY 5 – THIRD TERM – WEEK 9

THEME – NATIONAL VALUES EDUCATION 

PREVIOUS LESSON – Punishment for Various Threats to Personal Security: Rape and Cultism | Primary 5 (Basic 5) Third Term Week 8 Security Education

TOPIC – CHILD’S RIGHT LAW I

LEARNING AREA 

1. Introduction

2. Meaning of Law

3. Meaning and Examples of Rights

4. Meaning of Child Rights, Child Rights Act in Nigeria and Importance

5. Some Rights Protected by the Child Rights Act

6. Responsibilities of Children

7. Weekly Assessment: Test Questions and Answers/Assignment

8. Summary

LEARNING OBJECTIVES 

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. Explain the meaning of law.

2. Explain the meaning of a right.

3. Define child rights.

4. State the purpose of the Child Rights Act in Nigeria.

5. Mention at least five rights of children protected by law.

6. State some responsibilities of children in the family, school, and society.

ENTRY BEHAVIOUR

Pupils have previously learned about personal security, threats to personal security, and the importance of laws and lawful punishment in protecting people.

This lesson builds on that knowledge by teaching pupils about the meaning of law, the meaning of rights, child rights, and the Child Rights Act in Nigeria, which provides protection for children.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

The teacher will teach the lesson with the aid of:

1. Chart showing children’s rights

2. Pictures of children in school, hospital, and family settings

3. Flashcards

4. Nigerian Child Rights Act textbook/materials

5. Security Education textbook

METHOD OF TEACHING

Choose a suitable and appropriate methods for the lessons.

Note – Irrespective of choosing methods of teaching, always introduce an activities that will arouse pupil’s interest or lead them to the lessons. 

REFERENCE MATERIALS

1. Scheme of Work

2. 9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum

3. Course Book

4. All Relevant Material

5. Online Information

CONTENT OF THE LESSON

INTRODUCTION

Every child has the right to live, learn, receive care, and be protected from abuse and harmful treatment. Laws are made to guide people’s behaviour and protect their rights.

In Nigeria, the Child Rights Act 2003 provides a legal framework for protecting the rights and welfare of children. It recognises important rights such as the right to life, education, health, identity, and protection from abuse and exploitation.

In this lesson, pupils will learn about the meaning of law, the meaning of rights, child rights, and the Child Rights Act in Nigeria.

MEANING OF LAW

Law is a set of rules made by a recognised authority to guide people’s behaviour and maintain peace and order in society.

Laws tell people what they are allowed to do and what they must not do. Everyone is expected to obey the law.

LESSON 1 – MEANING OF RIGHT

A right is a freedom or benefit that a person is entitled to enjoy under the law.

Rights help to protect people and ensure that they are treated fairly and with dignity.

EXAMPLES OF RIGHTS

Some examples of rights include:

1. Right to life.

2. Right to education.

3. Right to health care.

4. Right to a name and identity.

5. Right to freedom from abuse and exploitation.

6. Right to protection from harmful treatment.

LESSON 2 – MEANING OF CHILD RIGHTS

Child rights are the rights and freedoms that children are entitled to enjoy and that should be protected by families, communities, and the government.

Children need special protection because they are still growing and developing.

CHILD RIGHTS ACT IN NIGERIA

The Child Rights Act (CRA) 2003 is a Nigerian law made to protect the rights and welfare of children.

The Act provides for the protection and development of children and promotes their well-being.

SOME RIGHTS PROTECTED BY THE CHILD RIGHTS ACT

The Child Rights Act recognises and protects children’s rights, including:

1. Right to life – Every child has the right to live and be protected.

2. Right to a name and identity – Every child has the right to a name and identity.

3. Right to education – Children have the right to education.

4. Right to health – Children have the right to appropriate health care.

5. Right to parental care and protection – Children should receive proper care and protection.

6. Right to freedom from discrimination – Children should not be unfairly treated because of their background or circumstances.

7. Right to freedom from abuse and exploitation – Children should be protected from physical, emotional, and sexual abuse and harmful exploitation.

8. Right to protection from harmful practices – Children should be protected from practices that may harm their health, development, or dignity.

LESSON 3 – IMPORTANCE OF CHILD RIGHTS

Child rights are important because they:

1. Protect children from abuse and exploitation.

2. Promote children’s education.

3. Protect children’s health and well-being.

4. Ensure that children are treated fairly.

5. Help children grow in a safe and supportive environment.

6. Promote the dignity and development of children.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF CHILDREN

While children have rights, they also have responsibilities.

Children should:

1. Obey reasonable rules and laws.

2. Respect parents, teachers, and other people.

3. Respect the rights of other children.

4. Take their education seriously.

5. Avoid harmful behaviour.

6. Report abuse or unsafe situations to a trusted adult.

ON A FINAL NOTE 

• A law is a set of rules made by a recognised authority, while a right is a freedom or benefit that a person is entitled to enjoy under the law.

• In Nigeria, the Child Rights Act 2003 provides a legal framework for protecting children’s rights and welfare.

• Children should know their rights, respect the rights of others, and seek help when their rights are violated

WEEKLY ASSESSMENT: TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS/ASSIGNMENT 

A. Multiple Choice Questions

1. A law is a set of rules made by a recognised authority to _____.

A. cause confusion

B. guide behaviour and maintain order

C. encourage crime

D. punish everyone

2. A right is a freedom or benefit that a person is entitled to enjoy under the _____.

A. law

B. game

C. weather

D. market

3. The Child Rights Act in Nigeria was enacted in _____.

A. 1999

B. 2010

C. 2003

D. 2020

4. Which of the following is a child’s right?

A. Right to break laws

B. Right to steal

C. Right to bully others

D. Right to education

5. The Child Rights Act is mainly concerned with the protection and ____ of children.

A. punishment

B. welfare

C. entertainment

D. competition

B. Fill in the Gaps

6. A set of rules made by a recognised authority is called a _____.

7. A freedom or benefit a person is entitled to enjoy under the law is called a _____.

8. The Child Rights Act was enacted in Nigeria in _____.

9. Every child has the right to _____ and education.

10. Children should be protected from abuse and _____.

C. True or False

11. Laws help to maintain peace and order in society. _____

12. Children have rights under Nigerian law. _____

13. The Child Rights Act helps to protect the rights and welfare of children. _____

14. Every child has the right to education. _____

15. Children should disrespect the rights of other people. _____

D. Matching

16. Law — A. Freedom or benefit a person is entitled to enjoy

17. Right — B. Protection from harmful treatment

18. Child Rights Act — C. Set of rules made by a recognised authority

19. Right to education — D. Nigerian law that protects children’s rights and welfare

20. Protection from abuse — E. Right of a child to receive education

ANSWER KEY

1. B – Guide behaviour and maintain order

2. A – Law

3. C – 2003

4. D – Right to education

5. B – Welfare

6. Law

7. Right

8. 2003

9. Life

10. Exploitation

11. True

12. True

13. True

14. True

15. False

16. C – Set of rules made by a recognised authority

17. A – Freedom or benefit a person is entitled to enjoy

18. D – Nigerian law that protects children’s rights and welfare

19. E – Right of a child to receive education

20. B – Protection from harmful treatment

SUMMARY

In this lesson, pupils learned that law is a set of rules made by a recognised authority to guide people’s behaviour and maintain peace and order in society.

They learned that a right is a freedom or benefit that a person is entitled to enjoy under the law.

Pupils also learned that child rights are the rights and freedoms that children are entitled to enjoy and that should be protected.

They learned that the Child Rights Act (CRA) 2003 is a Nigerian law that provides for the protection and welfare of children.

Some important child rights include:

• Right to life.

• Right to a name and identity.

• Right to education.

• Right to health.

• Right to parental care and protection.

• Right to freedom from discrimination.

• Right to protection from abuse and exploitation.

• Right to protection from harmful practices.

Pupils also learned that children have responsibilities, such as obeying reasonable rules, respecting others, taking their education seriously, and reporting abuse or unsafe situations to trusted adults.

PRESENTATION

To deliver the lesson, the teacher adopts the following steps:

Step 1: Introduction

The teacher asks pupils:

• What are rules?

• Why do we have rules at home and in school?

• What are some things every child should be allowed to enjoy?

• Who protects children from abuse and unfair treatment?

The teacher explains that laws are made to guide people’s behaviour and protect people. Children also have rights that should be protected by families, communities, and the government.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils answer the questions and mention some rules and things children need to live safely.

Step 2: Meaning of Law

The teacher explains that law is a set of rules made by a recognised authority to guide people’s behaviour and maintain peace and order in society.

The teacher explains that everyone is expected to obey the law.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils explain the meaning of law in their own words and mention some laws or rules they know.

Step 3: Meaning of Right

The teacher explains that a right is a freedom or benefit that a person is entitled to enjoy under the law.

The teacher explains that rights help to protect people and ensure that they are treated fairly and with dignity.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils mention some things they believe every child should be entitled to enjoy.

Step 4: Meaning of Child Rights

The teacher explains that child rights are the rights and freedoms that children are entitled to enjoy and that should be protected.

The teacher explains that children need special protection because they are still growing and developing.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils mention some rights they believe children should have.

Step 5: Child Rights Act in Nigeria

The teacher explains that the Child Rights Act (CRA) 2003 is a Nigerian law made to protect the rights and welfare of children.

The Act provides a legal framework for the protection and development of children and promotes their well-being.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils state the name and year of the Child Rights Act.

Step 6: Rights of Children

The teacher explains some important rights of children, including:

• Right to life.

• Right to a name and identity.

• Right to education.

• Right to health.

• Right to parental care and protection.

• Right to freedom from discrimination.

• Right to protection from abuse and exploitation.

• Right to protection from harmful practices.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils identify and mention different rights of children.

Step 7: Importance of Child Rights

The teacher explains that child rights are important because they:

• Protect children from abuse and exploitation.

• Promote education.

• Protect children’s health and well-being.

• Ensure fair treatment.

• Help children grow in a safe environment.

• Promote the dignity and development of children.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils mention reasons why child rights are important.

Step 8: Responsibilities of Children

The teacher explains that children have responsibilities alongside their rights. Children should:

• Obey reasonable rules and laws.

• Respect parents, teachers, and other people.

• Respect the rights of other children.

• Take their education seriously.

• Avoid harmful behaviour.

• Report abuse or unsafe situations to a trusted adult.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils mention their responsibilities at home, in school, and in the community.

Step 9: Group Activity

The teacher divides pupils into three groups.

• Group 1: Mention five rights of children.

• Group 2: State five reasons why child rights are important.

• Group 3: List five responsibilities of children.

Each group presents its answers to the class.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils discuss, write, and present their answers.

Step 10: Lesson Summary

The teacher reviews the meaning of law, right, and child rights, and explains the purpose of the Child Rights Act in Nigeria.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils answer oral questions and summarise what they have learned.

Step 11: Evaluation

The teacher gives pupils a different set of 20 questions as oral questions, a quiz, take-home work, or a quick test to assess their understanding of law, rights, child rights, and the Child Rights Act in Nigeria.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils answer the questions individually or in groups.

CONCLUSION

To conclude the lesson for the week, the teacher revises the entire lesson and links it to the following week’s lesson.

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LESSON EVALUATION 

Teacher asks pupils,

1. What is a law?

2. What is a right?

3. State the purpose of the Child Rights Act in Nigeria.

4. Mention five rights of a child.

5. List four responsibilities of children.

6. When should a child seek help from a trusted adult?