Class: Primary 4
Term: 2nd Term
Week: 3
Age: 9 years
Duration: 40 minutes
Subject: National Values Education
Curriculum Theme: Civic Education
Previous Lesson: Examples Of National Values: Obedience And Loyalty
Topic: Examples Of National Values
Content: Dedication And Honesty

Performance Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain: Define dedication and honesty as examples of national values.
Affective Domain: Appreciate the importance of being dedicated and honest in their daily lives.
Psychomotor Domain: Role-play a scenario demonstrating honesty in action.
Social Domain: Work collaboratively to identify examples of dedication and honesty within their community.

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: Brainly.in – A short note on honesty and dedication
Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

Flashcards with definitions of dedication and honesty
A whiteboard and markers
Role-playing costumes for demonstrations
A short storybook illustrating acts of honesty

Rationale for the Lesson

Understanding dedication and honesty helps pupils develop strong moral principles, which are essential for building trust and respect in relationships and society.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils have learned about obedience and loyalty as national values and are familiar with examples of responsible behavior within their family and community.

Instructional Procedures

Content Development	Time	Teaching Method	Teaching Strategy	Teacher’s Activity	Pupils’ Activity	Learning Point
Step 1: Introduction	5 mins	Set Induction	Question and Answer	Asks pupils, “What does it mean to be loyal to someone?” Links to dedication.	Respond to teacher’s question.	Pupils recall prior knowledge of values like loyalty.
Step 2: Explanation	10 mins	Expository	Direct Teaching	Explains dedication as consistently giving one’s best and honesty as always telling the truth.	Listen and ask questions.	Pupils understand dedication and honesty as national values.
Step 3: Examples	5 mins	Interactive	Group Discussion	Gives examples of dedication (e.g., completing homework) and honesty (e.g., returning lost money).	Share examples in groups.	Pupils identify examples of dedication and honesty.
Step 4: Role-play	10 mins	Experiential	Role-play	Assigns groups to act out scenarios of honesty and dedication.	Act out assigned scenarios.	Pupils practice demonstrating values through role-play.
Step 5: Note-taking	5 mins	Dictation	Writing Exercise	Guides pupils to copy the short note provided.	Copy the note in their notebooks.	Pupils summarize the lesson content in writing.
Step 6: Evaluation	3 mins	Assessment	Oral Questioning	Asks questions based on lesson objectives.	Answer teacher’s questions.	Pupils review their understanding of the lesson.
Step 7: Conclusion	2 mins	Summary	Verbal Review	Summarizes key points and reinforces the importance of the values.	Listen attentively.	Pupils recall the main points of the lesson.

Lesson Content

Examples Of National Values: Dedication And Honesty

National values are principles or behaviors that people follow to build a better society. Below are two examples of national values

Dedication:
Dedication means giving your best to complete tasks or help others. For example:
- Doing your homework on time.
- Practicing hard to improve at a sport or subject.
Honesty:
Honesty means always telling the truth and being trustworthy. For example:
- Returning a lost item to its owner.
- Admitting when you make a mistake.

Lesson Evaluation

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

Define dedication and honesty.

Mention one example of being dedicated.
Describe one example of honesty in the classroom.
Role-play a scenario where someone demonstrates honesty.
Discuss why these values are important in society.

Note for Teachers Using This Lesson Plan

Feel free to add more real-life examples relevant to your pupils’ daily experiences to make the lesson relatable. Engage pupils actively through questioning and role-play. Happy teaching!

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Examples Of National Values: Dedication And Honesty (Primary 4)