Class: Primary 2

Term: 3rd Term

Week: 4

Age: 8 years

Duration: 40 minutes

Subject: National Value Education

Curriculum Theme: Security Education

Previous Lesson: Identification Of Security Agencies – Nigerian Police

Topic: Identification Of Security Agencies

Content: Nigerian Army

Performance Objectives:

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

  • Cognitive Domain: Identify the duties of soldiers in the Nigerian Army.
  • Affective Domain: Appreciate the role of the Nigerian Army in ensuring national security.
  • Psychomotor Domain: Demonstrate how soldiers dress in their uniforms.
  • Social Domain: Discuss the importance of the Nigerian Army with their peers.

Reference Materials:
The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

Instructional Materials:
The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

  • Pictures and charts of Nigerian Army soldiers in uniform
  • Toy soldiers for demonstration
  • Whiteboard and markers
  • Videos showing soldiers at work

Rationale for the Lesson:
Understanding the duties of the Nigerian Army helps pupils appreciate the security and peace they experience daily. It also builds awareness and respect for national security agencies.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge:
Pupils should be familiar with the Nigerian Police and their role in maintaining law and order.

Instructional Procedures:

Learning Area:
Identification Of Security Agencies – Nigerian Army

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

Content DevelopmentTimeTeaching MethodTeaching StrategyTeachers ActivityPupils ActivityLearning Point
Step 1: Introduction (Set induction)5 minDiscussionAsking questions and discussingIntroduce the lesson by asking pupils what they know about the Army.Respond to questions and share their knowledgeActivating prior knowledge and engaging pupils’ interest.
Step 2: Explanation10 minDirect InstructionVisual aids (charts, pictures)Explain the duties of the Nigerian Army using charts and pictures.Listen and observe charts and picturesUnderstanding the roles and duties of the Nigerian Army.
Step 3: Demonstration10 minDemonstrationHands-on activityShow how soldiers dress using toy soldiers and pictures.Participate in dressing toy soldiersVisual and practical understanding of soldiers’ uniforms.
Step 4: Group Discussion5 minGroup WorkGroup discussionFacilitate a discussion on the importance of the Nigerian Army.Discuss in groups and share thoughtsDeveloping appreciation for the Army’s role in security.
Step 5: Note Taking5 minNote-takingWriting and copying notesWrite key points on the board for pupils to copy.Copy notes from the boardReinforcing learning through written notes.
Step 6: Evaluation3 minQuestioningOral questionsAsk questions to evaluate understanding of the topic.Answer questionsAssessing pupils’ comprehension of the lesson.
Step 7: Conclusion2 minRecap and wrap-upSummarizing key pointsSummarize the lesson and address any questions.Listen and ask questions if anySummarizing and reinforcing key learning points.

Classroom Note:

Security Agencies; Nigerian Army

The Nigerian Army is one of the main security agencies in our country. The soldiers in the Nigerian Army have several important duties, such as protecting the country from external threats, helping during emergencies, and maintaining peace within the nation.

Duties of Soldiers in the Nigerian Army:

  1. Protecting the country from attacks.
  2. Helping in emergencies like floods and other natural disasters.
  3. Ensuring peace and security within the country.
  4. Participating in peacekeeping missions around the world.

How Soldiers Dress:

  • Soldiers wear uniforms that include camouflage outfits, boots, helmets, and badges.
  • The uniform helps them blend into their surroundings and provides protection.

Lesson Evaluation:

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

  1. Name two duties of the Nigerian Army.
  2. Describe one way in which soldiers help during emergencies.
  3. Explain why soldiers wear camouflage uniforms.
  4. Discuss with a partner the importance of having a strong Army.

Note for teachers using my lesson plan:
Hi there, remember that I didn’t make this lesson plan with any particular class or teacher in mind and I tried as much as possible with my experience and expertise to deliver this plan in a standard and effective style utilizing the best strategy and methods. Nevertheless, you are free to customize the lesson content, teaching methods, timing and pupil activities to suit your teaching style, pupils comprehension, curriculum, and resources available to you. Happy teaching!