Lesson Note On Cooperation In The Community (Primary 3)

• Class: Primary 3

• Term: 3rd Term

• Week: 4

• Age: 9 years

• Duration: 40 minutes

• Subject: National Value Education

• Curriculum Theme: Social Studies

• Previous Lesson: How leaders are chosen

• Topic: Cooperation in the community

• Content: Definition of cooperation, Importance of cooperation in the community

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

• Cognitive domain: Define cooperation.
• Affective domain: Appreciate the importance of cooperation in their community.
• Psychomotor domain: Participate in a group activity that demonstrates cooperation.
• Social Domain: Exhibit cooperative behavior in class 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 Law Insider – Cooperation with the Community Definition
• Relevant Textbooks

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

• Chart papers
• Markers
• Flashcards
• Storybook with a theme on cooperation

Rationale for the Lesson:
Understanding cooperation in the community is crucial for pupils as it helps them learn how to work together effectively, fostering a sense of community and improving social interactions both in and out of school.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge:
Pupils are familiar with the concept of working together in group activities and have basic knowledge of leadership and roles within a group from previous lessons.

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:

Learning Area: Cooperation in the community

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

Classroom Note:

Cooperation in the Community

Cooperation means working together towards a common goal or purpose. It involves helping each other and sharing responsibilities to achieve something that benefits everyone.

Importance of cooperation in the community:

1. Solves problems quickly: When people work together, they can solve problems faster and more effectively.
2. Builds strong relationships: Cooperation helps to build trust and strong relationships among community members.
3. Achieves common goals: It enables the community to achieve goals that might be difficult for individuals to accomplish alone.
4. Promotes sharing of resources: Through cooperation, community members can share resources and skills, making the community stronger.
5. Creates a supportive environment: Cooperation fosters a sense of belonging and support within the community.

Lesson Evaluation:
To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

1. Define cooperation in their own words.
2. Mention two reasons why cooperation is important in the community.
3. Describe a situation where they had to cooperate with others.
4. Participate in a short role-play activity demonstrating cooperation.

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!