Lesson Note On How To Respect Government Properties (Basic 1)

• Class: Primary 1
• Term: 3rd Term
• Week: 6
• Age: 6 years
• Period:
• Duration: 40 minutes
• Date:
• Subject: National Value Education
• Curriculum Theme: Civic Education
• Topic: How To Respect Government Properties
• Content: Maintaining government properties e.g., Building, Library, Road, Pipe born water.

Specific Objectives:

• Cognitive Domain: Pupils should be able to identify different government properties.
• Affective Domain: Pupils should show appreciation for government properties and understand the importance of maintaining them.
• Psychomotor Domain: Pupils should be able to demonstrate basic actions that contribute to the maintenance of government properties.
• Social Domain: Pupils should be able to discuss ways to respect and protect government properties with peers and family.

Reference Materials:

• 9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum
• Abuja Educational Resource Centre Scheme of work
• NAPPS National Unified Scheme of Work
• Online Information
• Textbooks

Instructional Materials:

• Pictures of government properties
• Videos showing the use and maintenance of government properties
• Realia (objects) related to common government properties
• Charts depicting do’s and don’ts in relation to government properties

Rationale for the Lesson:
Understanding and respecting government properties is crucial for the development of responsible citizens. This lesson aims to instill a sense of responsibility and care in pupils towards public properties, emphasizing their role in maintaining these assets for the community’s benefit.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge:
Pupils are expected to have basic knowledge of common public places and objects they encounter in their daily lives, such as schools, parks, and roads.

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:

Content Development: How To Respect Government Properties

Classroom Note:

Examples of government properties:

1. Public schools
2. Libraries
3. Roads
4. Parks
5. Public hospitals

Ways of maintaining government properties:

1. Do not vandalize or deface property.
2. Keep the surroundings clean by using bins.
3. Report any damage to the authorities.
4. Use public properties responsibly.
5. Participate in community clean-up activities.

Evaluation Questions

1. Name two government properties you have visited.
2. How can you help maintain a public park?
3. Why is it important to take care of government properties?

Note to Teachers:
This lesson plan is flexible and can be adapted based on available resources, class size, and specific classroom dynamics. Engage the pupils with real-life examples and encourage them to share their experiences related to government properties. This will make the lesson more relatable and impactful.