• Class: Primary 3
  • Term: 2nd Term
  • Week: 10
  • Age: 8 years
  • Period:
  • Duration: 40 minutes
  • Date:
  • Subject: National Values Education
  • Curriculum Theme: Civic Education
  • Topic: Respect For Government Property
  • Content: Meaning Of Government Property, examples of government property, respect for government property

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

  • Cognitive Domain: Define government property and list two examples.
  • Affective Domain: Discuss the importance of respecting government property.
  • Psychomotor Domain: Demonstrate two ways of showing respect for government property.
  • Social Domain: Participate in group discussions about the topic.

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:

  • Charts or pictures of government property
  • Whiteboard and markers
  • Examples of government property (if available)
  • Visual aids or multimedia resources

Rationale for the Lesson:
Understanding and respecting government property is crucial for fostering responsible citizenship and a sense of community ownership.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge:
Students should have a basic understanding of the concept of property.

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:

Content Development: Respect For Government Property

ContentTimeTeaching MethodTeaching StrategyTeacher’s ActivityPupils’ ActivityLearning Point
Introduction 5 minsDiscussionQuestion and AnswerAsk what “government property” means.Respond to questions and share their thoughts.Define government property.
Explanation 10 minsLectureExplanation and ExamplesProvide a detailed explanation and give examples of government property.Listen attentively and take notes.Identify examples of government property.
Group Discussion 10 minsGroup ActivityGroup DiscussionDivide the class into groups. Discuss the importance of respecting government property.Engage in group discussions and share their views.Understand the importance of respecting government property.
Demonstration 5 minsDemonstrationDemonstrationDemonstrate two ways of showing respect for government property.Observe and practice the demonstrated actions.Demonstrate ways to show respect for government property.
Note taking 5 minsWriting Note TakingSummarize key points for note-taking.Take notes in their notebooks.Document key information about government property.
Evaluation 3 minsQuestion and AnswerAssessment QuestionsAsk questions related to the specific objectives.Respond to questions individually.Assess pupils’ understanding of the topic.
Conclusion 2 minRecapRecapSummarize the lesson and highlight key takeaways.Share one thing they’ve learned.Reinforce the importance of respecting government property.

Classroom Note:

Government Property:

Government property refers to things that belong to the government, such as schools, parks, and public buildings.

Ways to Show Respect for Government Property:

  1. Use facilities responsibly.
  2. Keep public spaces clean.
  3. Follow rules and guidelines.
  4. Report damage or vandalism promptly.
  5. Participate in community clean-up initiatives.

Examples of Government Property:

  1. Schools
  2. Parks
  3. Government buildings
  4. Roads

Evaluation:

  1. Why is it important to respect government property?
  2. List two examples of government property.
  3. Demonstrate one way to show respect for government property.

Note to Teachers:
Customize the lesson content, teaching methods, and pupil activities to suit your teaching style, curriculum, and available resources.