Class: Primary 4
Term: 2nd Term
Week: 10
Age: 9 years
Duration: 40 minutes
Subject: National Values Education
Curriculum Theme: Civic Education
Previous Lesson: What Makes Up a Nation
Topic: Duties and Responsibilities of a Nation
Content: Territorial integrity, Provides security, General welfare, Employment, Health, etc.

Performance Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain: List at least five duties and responsibilities of a nation.
Affective Domain: Explain the importance of a nation’s responsibility toward its citizens.
Psychomotor Domain: Create a visual chart showing the responsibilities of a nation.
Social Domain: Discuss how fulfilling these duties builds a strong and united nation.

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: jstor – The Duties of Nations
Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

A large chart with images representing national duties.
Flashcards with keywords like “Security,” “Health,” and “Welfare.”
A whiteboard and markers for interactive teaching.

Rationale for the Lesson

Understanding the duties and responsibilities of a nation helps pupils recognize the role of government in society and their part in contributing to nation-building.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils are familiar with the concept of a nation and its components from the previous lesson.

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	Interactive Discussion	Ask pupils what they think the government does for them.	Answer questions based on their understanding.	Pupils understand the concept of government roles.
Step 2: Explanation of Duties	10 mins	Direct Teaching	Guided Exploration	Explain duties like territorial integrity, security, and welfare.	Listen attentively and ask questions.	Pupils learn about the responsibilities of a nation.
Step 3: Group Activity	10 mins	Activity-Based	Collaborative Learning	Divide pupils into groups to match flashcards with national duties.	Work in groups to match cards.	Pupils understand national duties through teamwork.
Step 4: Class Discussion	5 mins	Discussion	Critical Thinking	Lead a discussion on how these duties affect daily life.	Contribute ideas during the discussion.	Pupils connect the duties of a nation to real-life scenarios.
Step 5: Note Taking	5 mins	Guided Note-Taking	Writing Practice	Guide pupils to copy the lesson content into their books.	Copy the notes into their books.	Pupils record and reinforce what they have learned.
Step 6: Evaluation	3 mins	Questioning	Assessment	Ask questions to test comprehension.	Answer questions.	Pupils demonstrate understanding of the topic.
Step 7: Conclusion	2 mins	Summarization	Recap Activity	Summarize the lesson and assign a creative task.	Listen and prepare for the task.	Pupils consolidate their learning.

Lesson Content

Duties and Responsibilities of a Nation

A nation is a group of people living together under one government. The government performs specific duties to ensure the well-being of its citizens.

The duties and responsibilities of a nation includes:

Territorial Integrity: Protecting the country’s borders from external threats.
Providing Security: Ensuring the safety of all citizens.
Promoting Welfare: Supporting programs that improve citizens’ quality of life.
Health Services: Providing hospitals and healthcare facilities.
Education: Ensuring every child has access to schooling.
Employment Opportunities: Creating jobs for its citizens.
Infrastructure Development: Building roads, bridges, and public facilities.
Economic Stability: Managing resources for financial growth.
Justice: Ensuring laws are fair and upheld.
Diplomatic Relations: Maintaining good relationships with other nations.

Lesson Evaluation

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

List three duties of a nation.

Explain the importance of health services provided by a nation.
Mention two ways a nation provides security.
Why is education a major responsibility of a nation?
Discuss how employment opportunities help citizens.

Note for Teachers Using This Lesson Plan

Ensure that the pupils actively participate in discussions and group activities. Use real-life examples to make the topic relatable. Encourage pupils to ask questions to deepen their understanding. Happy teaching!

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Duties And Responsibilities Of A Nation (Primary 4)