Class: Primary 1
Term: 2nd Term
Week: 1
Age: 6 years
Duration: 40 minutes
Subject: History
Previous Lesson: None
Topic: Meaning of Community
Content: Meaning of community

Performance Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain: Define the meaning of a community.
Affective Domain: Show appreciation for being part of a community.
Psychomotor Domain: Draw or identify a simple community picture.
Social Domain: Mention the names of people who make up their community.

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

9–Years Basic Education Curriculum
Abuja Educational Resource Centre Scheme of Work
NAPPS National Unified Scheme of Work
Online information from Wikipedia – Community
Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

A drawing of a small community (village, town, or city).
Flashcards with images of community members.
A whiteboard or chalkboard.
Colored markers or chalk.

Rationale for the Lesson

Understanding the meaning of a community helps children appreciate the people around them and how individuals contribute to their collective well-being.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils live in families and neighborhoods, so they have some basic knowledge of being part of a group of people.

Instructional Procedures

To deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following steps:

Content Development	Time	Teaching Method	Teaching Strategy	Teacher’s Activity	Pupils’ Activity	Learning Point
Step 1: Introduction	5 mins	Set Induction	Question and discussion	The teacher asks, “Who are the people you see around you every day? What do they do?”	Pupils mention people like parents, teachers, etc.	Pupils realize they are part of a group.
Step 2: Explanation	10 mins	Interactive Lecture	Guided explanation	The teacher explains the meaning of a community with simple examples.	Pupils listen and ask questions.	Pupils learn that a community is a group of people.
Step 3: Visual Aids	8 mins	Demonstration	Use of visuals	The teacher shows a drawing of a small community and identifies its components.	Pupils identify familiar community elements.	Pupils visualize what a community looks like.
Step 4: Participation	7 mins	Discussion	Question and response	The teacher asks pupils to list people in their own community and their roles.	Pupils list and describe community members.	Pupils identify roles within a community.
Step 5: Note-taking	5 mins	Writing	Interactive writing	The teacher writes a short note for pupils to copy into their books.	Pupils copy the note into their exercise books.	Pupils summarize the lesson in writing.
Step 6: Evaluation	3 mins	Assessment	Oral questioning	The teacher asks pupils to answer questions based on the lesson content.	Pupils answer questions orally.	Pupils reinforce understanding of the topic.
Step 7: Conclusion	2 mins	Summary	Recap and encouragement	The teacher summarizes the meaning of community and encourages pupils to value theirs.	Pupils listen attentively.	Pupils feel encouraged to appreciate their community.

Lesson Content

Meaning of Community

A community is a group of people who live, work, or interact in the same place. This means that it can be a small village, a town, or even a big city.

Examples:

In a village, the farmers, shopkeepers, and elders form the community.
In a school, the teachers, pupils, and workers make up the school community.

Lesson Evaluation

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

Define a community in their own words.
Name two types of communities they know.
List three people in their community and their roles.
Explain why they think communities are important.

Note for Teachers Using This Lesson Plan

Feel free to adapt the visual aids to reflect the pupils’ local environment. Encourage pupils to appreciate their community by sharing their thoughts. Keep the lesson lively and interactive to maintain pupils’ engagement.
Happy teaching!

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Meaning Of Community (Primary 1)