Class: Primary 4

Term: 1st Term

Week: 5

Age: 9 years

Duration: 40 minutes

Date:

Period:

Subject: National Values Education

Curriculum Theme: Civic Education

Topic: Types Of Government

Content: Types of Government:

Monarchy – king (e.g., Jordan, Morocco)Traditional (e.g., Oba, Emir, Obi).

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

Understanding the types of government is crucial for pupils to be informed citizens and understand how societies are organized.

Students should have a basic understanding of the concept of government.

Content	Time	Teaching Method	Teacher’s Point/Activities	Pupils’ Activities
Introduction	5 mins	Discussion	Explain the lesson topic and its importance. Ask questions to assess prior knowledge.	Listen attentively and respond to questions.
Types of Government	15 mins	Visual Aid & Discussion	Use charts or photographs to introduce different types of government (Monarchy, Traditional). Discuss each type briefly.	Observe the visuals and participate in the discussion.
Group Activity	10 mins	Group Work	Divide pupils into groups. Provide scenarios and ask them to identify which type of government is being described.	Discuss and decide on the type of government for each scenario.
Evaluation	5 mins	Question and Answer	Ask questions to test pupils’ understanding of the topic.	Answer questions individually.
Conclusion	5 mins	Recap and Discussion	Summarize the lesson and emphasize the relevance of understanding government types.	Share what they’ve learned.

Note to Pupils:

Monarchy: This is a form of government where a single individual, often a king or queen, holds supreme authority. They rule for life, and leadership is usually hereditary.
Traditional: Traditional government systems are often found in indigenous or tribal societies. In these systems, leaders like Obas, Emirs, or Obis hold authority and are chosen based on traditional customs and values.

Customize the lesson content, teaching methods, and pupil activities to suit your teaching style, curriculum, and available resources.

Lesson Plan On Types Of Government (Basic 4)

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