- Class: Primary 3
- Term: 3rd Term
- Week: 8
- Age: 9 years
- Duration: 40 minutes
- Subject: National Value Education
- Curriculum Theme: Security Education
- Previous Lesson: Avoiding Peer Pressure
- Topic: Meaning of Contentment
- Content: Meaning and reward of contentment
Performance Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Cognitive domain: Define contentment and list its rewards.
- Affective domain: Appreciate the importance of being content.
- Psychomotor domain: Create a drawing or chart showing contentment.
- Social Domain: Demonstrate contentment in group activities.
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 Britannica – Contentment Definition & Meaning
- Relevant Textbooks
Instructional Materials:
The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:
- Charts and posters
- Flashcards
- Markers and board
- Drawing paper and crayons
Rationale for the Lesson:
Understanding contentment is crucial for pupils as it promotes happiness and reduces the desire for unnecessary material possessions, leading to a more fulfilling and balanced life.
Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge:
Pupils have learned about avoiding peer pressure and can relate this to the idea of being content with what they have.
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:
Learning Area: Meaning of Contentment
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 min | Discussion | Questioning | Ask pupils what makes them happy. Explain contentment. | Answer questions and share thoughts. | Understanding the concept of contentment. |
| Step 2: Explanation | 10 min | Lecture | Direct Instruction | Explain the meaning of contentment. List rewards. | Listen and take notes. | Learn the meaning and rewards of contentment. |
| Step 3: Illustration | 5 min | Demonstration | Visual Aids | Show charts/posters on contentment. | Observe and ask questions. | Visualize examples of contentment. |
| Step 4: Activity | 10 min | Hands-on | Group Work | Guide pupils to draw or create charts showing contentment. | Participate in drawing activity. | Expressing contentment creatively. |
| Step 5: Note Taking | 5 min | Explanation | Note Dictation | Dictate notes on contentment. | Copy notes. | Reinforcement through note-taking. |
| Step 6: Evaluation | 3 min | Assessment | Q&A | Ask questions on the topic. | Answer questions. | Evaluate understanding of contentment. |
| Step 7: Conclusion | 2 min | Recap | Summarization | Summarize key points. | Listen. | Reinforce learning outcomes. |
Lesson Content:
Meaning Of Contentment
Contentment means being happy and satisfied with what you have. It is about appreciating the things you own and not always wanting more. Contentment helps us to live peacefully and joyfully.
Rewards of Contentment:
- Happiness: Being content makes us happy because we are not constantly longing for more.
- Peace of Mind: Contentment brings peace as we are satisfied with what we have.
- Better Relationships: When we are content, we have better relationships because we are not envious.
- Gratitude: Contentment helps us to be grateful for what we have.
- Less Stress: Being content reduces stress since we are not always chasing after more things.
Lesson Evaluation:
To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:
- What does contentment mean?
- List three rewards of contentment.
- Why is it important to be content?
- Draw a picture that shows someone who is content.
- How can being content help you have better relationships?
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!
