Child’s Right Law II: Definition of a Child under the Child Rights Act and Child Rights Law in Lagos State | Primary 5 (Basic 5) Third Term Week 10 Security Education

CHILD’S RIGHT LAW II: DEFINITION OF A CHILD UNDER THE CHILD RIGHTS ACT AND CHILD RIGHTS LAW IN LAGOS STATE 

SECURITY EDUCATION

PRIMARY 5 – THIRD TERM – WEEK 10

THEME – NATIONAL VALUES EDUCATION 

PREVIOUS LESSON – 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

TOPIC – CHILD’S RIGHT LAW II 

LEARNING AREA 

1. Introduction

2. Definition of a Child under the Child Rights Act

3. Child Rights Law in Lagos State and Its Importance

4. Responsibilities of Children

5. Weekly Assessment: Test Questions and Answers/Assignment

6. Summary

LEARNING OBJECTIVES 

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

1. Define a child according to the Child Rights Act.

2. State the age limit for a child under the Child Rights Act.

3. Explain the meaning of Child Rights Law in Lagos State.

4. Mention at least five rights or protections provided for children.

5. State the importance of Child Rights Law in protecting children.

ENTRY BEHAVIOUR

Pupils have previously learned about the meaning of law, the meaning of rights, child rights, and the Child Rights Act in Nigeria.

This lesson builds on that knowledge by teaching pupils who is regarded as a child under the Child Rights Act and how the Child Rights Law in Lagos State protects children from abuse, exploitation, discrimination, and other forms of harm.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

The teacher will teach the lesson with the aid of:

1. Chart showing the rights of children

2. Pictures of children in school, at home, and in the community

3. Flashcards

4. Child Rights Law/Child Rights Act learning 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

Children are important members of every family and community. Because children are still growing and developing, they need special care, protection, and support.

Under the Child Rights Act, a child is a person under 18 years of age. Lagos State also has a Child’s Rights Law that provides protection for children and promotes their welfare and development.

In this lesson, pupils will learn about the definition of a child under the Child Rights Act, the Child Rights Law in Lagos State, and how the law protects children from abuse, exploitation, discrimination, and harmful practices.

LESSON 1 – DEFINITION OF A CHILD UNDER THE CHILD RIGHTS ACT

Under the Child Rights Act (CRA) 2003, a child is a person who is under the age of 18 years.

The law provides special protection for children because they are still growing and developing.

CHILD RIGHTS LAW IN LAGOS STATE

Lagos State has laws and institutions for protecting the rights and welfare of children. The Child’s Rights Law of Lagos State provides for the protection, care, development, and welfare of children in the state.

The law helps to protect children from:

1. Abuse and neglect

2.Exploitation

3. Harmful practices

4..Violence

5. Discrimination

6. Child labour and other forms of harmful treatment.

LESSON 2 – IMPORTANCE OF CHILD RIGHTS LAW IN LAGOS STATE

The law is important because it:

1. Protects children from abuse and exploitation.

2. Promotes the welfare and development of children.

3. Supports children’s access to education and health care.

4. Protects children from harmful practices.

5. Promotes the right of children to proper care and protection.

6. Provides legal protection when children’s rights are violated.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF CHILDREN

Children should also:

1. Respect parents, teachers, and other people.

2. Obey reasonable rules and laws.

3. Attend school and take their education seriously.

4. Respect the rights of other children.

5. Avoid harmful activities.

6. Report abuse or danger to a trusted adult.

ON A FINAL NOTE 

• Under the Child Rights Act 2003, a child is a person under 18 years of age.

• Lagos State also has a Child’s Rights Law designed to protect children’s rights, welfare, development, and safety.

• Children should know their rights, respect the rights of others, and seek help from trusted adults when their rights are threatened or violated.

LESSON 3 – WEEKLY ASSESSMENT: TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS/ASSIGNMENT 

A. Multiple Choice Questions

1. Under the Child Rights Act, a child is a person who is _____.

A. 10 years and below

B. under 15 years

C. under 18 years

D. under 25 years

2. The Child Rights Act is mainly concerned with the protection and _____ of children.

A. competition

B. welfare

C. welfare

D. entertainment

3. The Child Rights Law in Lagos State helps to protect children from _____.

A. education

B. recreation

C. friendship

D. abuse and exploitation

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

A. Right to education

B. Right to harm others

C. Right to break laws

D. Right to bully others

5. Which of the following is a responsibility of a child?

A. Disobeying all rules

B. Respecting others

C. Hurting others

D. Destroying property

B. Fill in the Gaps

6. Under the Child Rights Act, a child is a person _____ 18 years of age.

7. The Child Rights Law in Lagos State helps to protect children from abuse and _____.

8. Children have the right to _____ and health care.

9. Children should report abuse or danger to a _____ adult.

10. The Child Rights Law promotes the welfare and _____ of children.

C. True or False

11. A person under 25 years is regarded as a child under the Child Rights Act. _____

12. Child Rights Law protects children from harmful treatment. _____

13. Children have no right to education. _____

14. Children should respect the rights of other children. _____

15. Child Rights Law helps promote the welfare and protection of children. _____

D. Matching

16. Child — A. Protection from harmful treatment

17. Child Rights Act — B. A person under 18 years

18. Right to education — C. Nigerian law protecting children’s rights and welfare

19. Child Rights Law — D. Right of a child to receive education

20. Protection from abuse — E. Law that protects children’s rights and welfare in Lagos State

ANSWER KEY

1. C – Under 18 years

2. C – Welfare

3. D – Abuse and exploitation

4. A – Right to education

5. B – Respecting others

6. Under

7. Exploitation

8. Education

9. Trusted

10. Development

11. False

12. True

13. False

14. True

15. True

16. B – A person under 18 years

17. C – Nigerian law protecting children’s rights and welfare

18. D – Right of a child to receive education

19. E – Law that protects children’s rights and welfare in Lagos State

20. A – Protection from harmful treatment

SUMMARY

In this lesson, pupils learned that under the Child Rights Act, a child is a person under 18 years of age.

They also learned that the Child Rights Law in Lagos State provides protection for children and promotes their welfare, development, and safety.

The law protects children from:

• Abuse and neglect

• Exploitation

• Violence

• Discrimination

• Harmful practices

• Child labour and other harmful treatment.

Pupils also learned that children have rights such as the right to education, health, care, protection, and a safe environment. They also have responsibilities, including respecting others, obeying reasonable rules, taking their education seriously, and reporting abuse or danger to a trusted adult.

PRESENTATION

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

Step 1: Introduction

The teacher asks pupils:

• Who is a child?

• At what age does a person become an adult?

• Why do children need special protection?

• What can children do when their rights are violated?

The teacher explains that children are still growing and developing, so they need care, protection, and support. Laws have been made to protect their rights and welfare.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils answer the questions and share what they know about children’s rights and protection.

Step 2: Definition of a Child

The teacher explains that under the Child Rights Act (CRA) 2003, a child is a person under 18 years of age.

The teacher explains that the law provides special protection for children because they are still developing.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils state the age limit for a child under the Child Rights Act.

Step 3: Meaning of Child Rights Law in Lagos State

The teacher explains that the Child’s Rights Law of Lagos State is a law that provides for the protection, care, development, and welfare of children in Lagos State.

The law helps to ensure that children are treated properly and protected from harmful treatment.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils explain the meaning of Child Rights Law in their own words.

Step 4: Protection from Abuse and Neglect

The teacher explains that children should be protected from physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, as well as neglect.

The teacher explains that children should tell a trusted adult when they experience or witness abuse.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils identify trusted adults they can report abuse or danger to.

Step 5: Protection from Exploitation and Child Labour

The teacher explains that children should be protected from exploitation and harmful forms of child labour.

The teacher explains that children should have time for education, rest, play, and healthy development.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils mention activities that may be harmful to children’s education or development.

Step 6: Protection from Harmful Practices and Discrimination

The teacher explains that children should be protected from harmful practices, violence, and unfair treatment.

The teacher explains that every child deserves respect and protection regardless of their background or circumstances.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils mention examples of fair and respectful treatment of children.

Step 7: Rights of Children

The teacher reminds pupils of some important rights of children:

• 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.

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

Step 8: Importance of Child Rights Law in Lagos State

The teacher explains that the law is important because it:

• Protects children from abuse and exploitation.

• Promotes children’s welfare and development.

• Supports children’s education and health.

• Protects children from harmful practices.

• Promotes the safety and dignity of children.

• Provides legal protection when children’s rights are violated.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils state the importance of Child Rights Law.

Step 9: Responsibilities of Children

The teacher explains that children also have responsibilities. They should:

• Respect parents, teachers, and other people.

• Obey reasonable rules and laws.

• Respect the rights of other children.

• Take their education seriously.

• Avoid harmful activities.

• Report abuse or danger to a trusted adult.

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

Step 10: Group Activity

The teacher divides pupils into three groups.

• Group 1: State the definition of a child under the Child Rights Act.

• Group 2: Mention five protections provided for children under child rights law.

• 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 11: Lesson Summary

The teacher reviews the definition of a child under the Child Rights Act and explains the purpose and importance of the Child Rights Law in Lagos State.

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

Step 12: 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 the definition of a child, Child Rights Law in Lagos State, children’s rights, and their responsibilities.

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.

NEXT LESSON

LESSON EVALUATION 

Teacher asks pupils,

1. Who is a child according to the Child Rights Act?

2. State the age limit for a child under the Child Rights Act.

3. Mention five things the Child Rights Law in Lagos State protects children from.

4. List four rights of a child.

5. State four responsibilities of children.

6. Why is the Child Rights Law important to children?