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

Performance Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain: Explain the meaning of obedience and loyalty as examples of national values.
Affective Domain: Show appreciation for the importance of obedience and loyalty in their daily lives.
Psychomotor Domain: Identify examples of actions demonstrating obedience and loyalty in their community.
Social Domain: Share instances of how they have practiced obedience and loyalty in their family or school.

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 Nigerian Journal of Social Studies – NIGERIAN NATIONAL VALUE
Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

Flashcards showing examples of obedience and loyalty.
A poster showing a family scene emphasizing obedience.
A chart listing actions that demonstrate loyalty.

Rationale for the Lesson

Understanding national values such as obedience and loyalty helps pupils become responsible and respectful citizens. These values enhance harmony at home, school, and in society.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils are familiar with the concept of values and have been taught the meaning of national values in 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 questioning	Ask pupils to mention any act of obedience or loyalty they have shown recently.	Respond to questions and give examples.	Pupils understand how obedience and loyalty apply to daily life.
Step 2: Explanation of Obedience	10 mins	Lecture	Storytelling	Explain obedience using real-life scenarios, e.g., listening to parents or teachers.	Listen attentively and ask questions.	Pupils grasp the meaning and importance of obedience.
Step 3: Explanation of Loyalty	10 mins	Lecture	Use of visuals	Use a poster to show loyalty in action, e.g., standing up for a friend.	Observe the poster and share their thoughts.	Pupils understand the concept of loyalty.
Step 4: Examples of Actions	5 mins	Demonstration	Group discussion	Provide examples of actions showing obedience and loyalty.	Discuss in pairs and share examples.	Pupils identify actions that demonstrate the values.
Step 5: Note Taking	5 mins	Writing	Note-guided explanation	Guide pupils to copy key points into their notebooks.	Write down the notes.	Pupils retain key concepts of obedience and loyalty.
Step 6: Evaluation	3 mins	Questioning	Individual response	Ask pupils evaluative questions.	Answer the questions.	Pupils recall and apply what they learned.
Step 7: Conclusion	2 mins	Recap	Summary discussion	Summarize the key points of the lesson.	Listen to the teacher.	Pupils consolidate their understanding.

Lesson Content

Examples Of National Values: Obedience And Loyalty

National values are principles that guide our behavior and promote unity and harmony in society.

Obedience: Obedience means doing what we are told by those in authority, such as parents, teachers, or leaders. For example:
- Following school rules.
- Respecting traffic signals.

2. Loyalty: Loyalty means being faithful and showing support to people, groups, or the nation. For example:

Standing by your family or friends.
Singing the national anthem with pride.

Lesson Evaluation

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

Define obedience and loyalty.

Mention one example of obedience in school.
State one way to show loyalty to your friends.
Explain why obedience is important in the family.
Share a story of how you showed loyalty to someone.

Note for Teachers Using This Lesson Plan

Ensure to use relatable examples to make the lesson engaging. Encourage pupils to share their experiences for a more interactive session. Happy teaching!

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Examples Of National Values: Obedience And Loyalty (Primary 4)