Class: Primary 4
Term: 2nd Term
Week: 5
Age: 9 years
Duration: 40 minutes
Subject: National Values Education
Curriculum Theme: Civic Education
Previous Lesson: Examples of National Values: Contentment and Right Attitude to Work
Topic: The Need to Imbibe Values in the Society
Content: To promote democracy, human rights, peace, and harmony.

Performance Objectives

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
Cognitive Domain: Explain what values are and why they are essential in society.
Affective Domain: Demonstrate a positive attitude toward imbibing values that promote peace and harmony.
Psychomotor Domain: Write down reasons for imbibing values in society.
Social Domain: Discuss ways to promote democracy and human rights with peers.

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: Youth First – Values in Today’s Society
Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

A poster showing examples of values (e.g., honesty, tolerance, respect)
Flashcards with values-related keywords
A short video clip or audio on democracy and human rights
Chalkboard and chalk

Rationale for the Lesson

Understanding the importance of imbibing values helps pupils recognize their role in creating a peaceful and harmonious society. It fosters moral development and civic responsibility.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils have previously learned about contentment and the right attitude to work and can identify examples of positive behavior.

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	Brainstorming	Shows a poster of values and asks pupils what values they know.	Respond by sharing their understanding of values.	Pupils understand what values mean.
Step 2: Explanation	10 mins	Discussion	Guided explanation	Explains values and their role in promoting democracy, peace, etc.	Listen and ask questions for clarification.	Pupils grasp the importance of values in society.
Step 3: Listing	5 mins	Direct Instruction	Illustration	Lists and explains five reasons for imbibing values in society.	Copy the list and ask questions.	Pupils can identify reasons for imbibing values.
Step 4: Group Work	8 mins	Group Work	Peer collaboration	Divides pupils into groups to discuss ways to promote democracy.	Discuss in groups and share ideas.	Pupils learn ways to practice values collaboratively.
Step 5: Note Taking	5 mins	Direct Instruction	Writing activity	Writes a short note on the board for pupils to copy.	Copy the note.	Pupils reinforce learning through note-taking.
Step 6: Evaluation	5 mins	Questioning	Oral assessment	Asks questions to evaluate pupils’ understanding of the topic.	Respond to the teacher’s questions.	Pupils demonstrate understanding through responses.
Step 7: Conclusion	2 mins	Summary	Recap	Summarizes the topic and reinforces key points.	Listen attentively.	Pupils consolidate their learning.

Lesson Content

The Need to Imbibe Values in the Society

Values are the moral principles that guide our behavior and decisions. They include honesty, respect, tolerance, and cooperation. Below are some of the reasons why the need to Imbibe Values in Society is important

Promotes Democracy: Values like fairness and equality allow democracy to thrive.
Ensures Human Rights: Respecting values ensures that everyone’s rights are upheld.
Encourages Peace: Tolerance and cooperation help to prevent conflicts.
Fosters Harmony: Values create mutual respect and understanding in communities.
Builds Strong Societies: Adopting values leads to development and unity.

Lesson Evaluation

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

What are values?

Mention two reasons why values are essential in society.
How can values promote peace and harmony?
Discuss one way to promote democracy in society.
Write down three values you will practice in your daily life.

Note for Teachers Using This Lesson Plan

Use real-life examples when discussing values to make the lesson relatable. Encourage group work to enhance social interaction and collaboration. Happy teaching!

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The Need To Imbibe Values In The Society (Primary 4)