- Class: Primary 5
- Term: 2nd Term
- Week: 9
- Age: 10 years
- Duration: 40 minutes
- Subject: National Values Education
- Curriculum Theme: Social Studies
- Previous Lesson: Meaning Of Wages And Income
- Topic: Meaning And Modes Of Communication And Transportation
- Content: Definition of communication, Definition of transportation, Modes of communication, and transportation.
Performance Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Cognitive domain: Define communication and transportation.
- Affective domain: Appreciate the importance of communication and transportation in daily life.
- Psychomotor domain: Identify different modes of communication and transportation.
- Social domain: Collaborate to discuss the advantages of modern communication methods.
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: Wikipedia – Communication
- Relevant Textbooks.
Instructional Materials
The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:
- Flashcards showing examples of communication and transportation methods.
- Pictures and charts of modern and traditional communication and transportation tools.
- A multimedia presentation on modern transportation and communication.
Rationale for the Lesson
Understanding communication and transportation helps pupils interact and navigate their surroundings effectively. These skills are crucial for their daily lives and future societal roles.
Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge
Pupils have previously learned about wages and income, which help them understand how communication and transportation contribute to earning and daily life activities.
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 | Discussion | Engages pupils by asking about how they talk to friends far away or travel to school. | Pupils respond to questions. | Communication and transportation are essential. |
| Step 2: Explanation | 10 mins | Direct Instruction | Visual Aids | Explains the meaning of communication and transportation using flashcards. | Listen and observe materials. | Definitions are understood. |
| Step 3: Modes | 10 mins | Demonstration | Interactive | Discusses and displays examples of traditional and modern communication and transportation modes. | Observe and participate actively. | Difference between modern and traditional modes. |
| Step 4: Note-taking | 5 mins | Guided Writing | Written Exercise | Guides pupils to write the summarized lesson content. | Copy notes into their books. | Proper note-taking skills. |
| Step 5: Evaluation | 5 mins | Questioning | Oral Feedback | Asks pupils to identify modern and traditional modes. | Answer questions. | Recall of lesson content. |
| Step 6: Conclusion | 5 mins | Recap | Summarizing | Reviews the importance of communication and transportation. | Listen attentively. | Understanding the lesson’s relevance. |
Lesson Content
Meaning And Modes Of Communication And Transportation
Communication is the exchange of information between people. This means that we talk, write, or send messages to share ideas.
Transportation is the movement of people or goods from one place to another. This means that we use different vehicles to travel or carry items.
Modern Modes of Communication:
- Mobile phones.
- Emails.
- Social media.
- Video calls.
- Text messaging.
Traditional Modes of Communication:
- Town criers.
- Smoke signals.
- Drum beats.
- Letters by messengers.
- Storytelling.
Modern Modes of Transportation:
- Airplanes.
- Trains.
- Buses.
- Cars.
- Ships.
Traditional Modes of Transportation:
- Walking.
- Canoes.
- Donkeys.
- Horses.
- Ox-drawn carts.
Lesson Evaluation
To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:
- Define communication and transportation.
- List three modern modes of communication.
- Mention three traditional modes of communication.
- List two modern modes of transportation.
- Name two traditional modes of transportation.
Note for Teachers Using This Lesson Plan
This lesson is best delivered interactively with the use of multimedia and hands-on materials. Encourage pupils to share their personal experiences for better engagement. Happy teaching!
