National Symbols II – Description of National Flag (Primary 3)
CIVIC EDUCATION
RELIGION AND NATIONAL VALUES
THIRD TERM
WEEK 2
PRIMARY 3
THEME – NATIONAL CONSCIOUSNESS
PREVIOUS LESSON – National Symbols I – Meaning National Symbols (Primary 3)
TOPIC – NATIONAL SYMBOLS
LEARNING AREA
1. Meaning of National Symbols
2. National Flag
PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES
By the end of the lesson, the pupils should have attained the following objectives (cognitive, affective and psychomotor) and should be able to –
1. identify national symbols.
2. describe some national symbols.
ENTRY BEHAVIOUR
National anthem, pledge, currencies, etc.
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
The teacher will teach the lesson with the aid of:
1. Pictures of National Symbols and others
2. Posters
3. Video clips
4. Tours to see important national symbols
5. Tours to traditional and religious institutions.
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
Our National Symbols are things that represent our great Nation – Nigeria. These symbols represent something important in our country.
Our National symbols are our National Identity through which we can easily identify as Nigerian and matters that has to do with Nigeria.
NATIONAL FLAG
The GREEN stand for the rich and fertility agricultural soil.
The WHITE stands for peace and unity.
PRESENTATION
To deliver the lesson, the teacher adopts the following steps:
1. To introduce the lesson, the teacher revises the previous lesson. Based on this, he/she asks the pupils some questions;
2. Guides pupils to draw and describe national flag.
Pupil’s Activities – Draw and describe national flag.
CONCLUSION
- To conclude the lesson for the week, the teacher revises the entire lesson and links it to the following week’s lesson.
LESSON EVALUATION
Pupils to:
draw and describe Nigerian national flag.