Class: Primary 4
Term: 2nd Term
Week: 6
Age: 9 years
Duration: 40 minutes
Subject: National Values Education
Curriculum Theme: Civic Education
Previous Lesson: The Need To Imbibe Values In The Society
Topic: Problems Of Lack Of Good National Values
Content: It causes ignorance, encourages tribalism, slows down economic growth, etc.

Performance Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain: List five problems caused by a lack of good national values.
Affective Domain: Explain why good national values are important to them personally.
Psychomotor Domain: Create a chart showing the effects of tribalism.
Social Domain: Share one way they can promote good national values in 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: Merriam-Webster – Corruption Definition & Meaning
Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

A whiteboard and markers
Flashcards with problems of lack of good national values
A chart showing the effects of ignorance, tribalism, and economic stagnation

Rationale for the Lesson

Understanding the problems of lacking good national values helps pupils appreciate the importance of fostering unity and growth in their country.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils have learned about the need to imbibe values in the society and are familiar with examples of values like honesty, hard work, and respect.

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	Question and answer	Asks pupils to name values they know and explain their importance.	Respond to questions actively.	Pupils recall previous knowledge of values.
Step 2: Problems Explanation	10 mins	Exposition	Interactive discussion	Explains each problem of lacking good national values clearly.	Listen attentively and ask questions.	Pupils understand the consequences of lacking good values.
Step 3: Group Activity	10 mins	Demonstration	Group collaboration	Guides pupils in groups to discuss effects of tribalism and draw a chart.	Work in groups to create charts.	Pupils identify and visually represent the effects.
Step 4: Note Taking	5 mins	Explanation	Direct instruction	Writes summary points on the board for pupils to copy.	Copy notes into their exercise books.	Pupils record key information for revision.
Step 5: Evaluation	7 mins	Assessment	Question and answer	Asks pupils questions based on the lesson content.	Answer questions actively.	Pupils demonstrate comprehension.
Step 6: Conclusion	3 mins	Recap	Reinforcement	Summarizes the lesson and connects it to pupils’ daily lives.	Listen and reflect on the summary.	Pupils consolidate their understanding.

Lesson Content

Problems Of Lack Of Good National Values

When a society lacks good national values, it faces serious challenges. These problems affect individuals, communities, and the entire nation. Below are five problems caused by a lack of good national values:

Ignorance: People fail to understand the importance of unity and progress.
Tribalism: Discrimination based on ethnicity causes disunity.
Economic Stagnation: Lack of cooperation slows down development.
Corruption: Dishonest behaviors harm the nation’s reputation.
Conflict: Lack of values leads to misunderstandings and violence.

Lesson Evaluation

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

List five problems caused by the lack of good national values.
Explain one reason why tribalism is harmful to a nation.
Draw a chart showing the effects of ignorance.
Share one way they can promote good national values in their community.

Note for Teachers Using This Lesson Plan

Ensure to engage pupils actively by relating the problems to real-life examples they can understand. Use visuals and group activities to keep their interest alive. Happy teaching!

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Problems Of Lack Of Good National Values (Primary 4)