Class: Primary 6
Term: 1st Term
Week: 6
Age: 11 years
Duration: 40 minutes
Subject: National Value Education
Curriculum Theme: Civic Education
Previous Lesson: Types of National Honours Awards: GCFR
Topic: People For National Awards
Content: People that are qualified for national honours awards

Performance Objectives:

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

Cognitive Domain: Identify people who are qualified to receive national honours awards.
Affective Domain: Appreciate the significance of national honours and feel proud of recipients.
Psychomotor Domain: Engage in role-play to present examples of recipients.
Social Domain: Work collaboratively in groups to discuss the importance of national honours.

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 Legit.ng – Full List of Nigerian National Honours and What they Represent
Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials:

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

Visual charts showing national honours recipients
Nigerian flag and national emblem
Pictures of past award ceremonies
A chalkboard and chalk for diagram illustrations

Rationale for the Lesson:

Understanding who qualifies for national honours is important as it helps pupils recognize the achievements of distinguished Nigerians who have made significant contributions to society. This understanding inspires civic pride and encourages good citizenship.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge:

Pupils have been introduced to types of national honours awards and can identify different honours such as GCFR, GCON, etc.

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:

Learning Area: People For National Awards

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 (Set induction)	5 minutes	Discussion method	Asking guiding questions	The teacher will ask pupils if they know anyone who has been honoured in Nigeria and what they did to deserve it.	Pupils respond by mentioning famous people or family members who may have received honours.	Activate prior knowledge about honours and introduce the topic.
Step 2: Explanation of Qualifications	10 minutes	Lecture method	Use of visual charts	The teacher explains the meaning of being qualified for national honours and discusses the contributions that make someone eligible for such awards.	Pupils listen attentively, take notes, and engage with the teacher by asking questions.	Pupils understand what makes people eligible for national honours.
Step 3: Examples of National Honours Recipients	10 minutes	Storytelling	Interactive dialogue	The teacher lists five people who have received national honours and briefly describes their contributions.	Pupils actively participate, discussing their opinions and adding to the list if they know any other recipients.	Pupils recognize notable figures who have received national honours.
Step 4: Group Activity (Role Play)	8 minutes	Group work	Collaborative learning	The teacher divides pupils into groups and asks them to act out an awards ceremony, selecting people from their group to play the roles of recipients and award givers.	Pupils collaborate in groups to perform the role play and act out the ceremony.	Pupils develop social skills and an appreciation for teamwork.
Step 5: Conclusion	5 minutes	Lecture	Recap and summary	The teacher summarizes the lesson by reviewing who is eligible for national honours and re-emphasizing the value of the awards.	Pupils listen attentively and prepare for the evaluation session.	Reinforce key points about qualifications for national honours awards.
Step 6: Note Taking	2 minutes			The teacher instructs pupils to copy the classroom notes.	Pupils write down the important points in their notebooks.	Reinforces learning through written notes.
Step 7: Evaluation	5 minutes	Questioning	Oral questions	The teacher asks questions based on the lesson.	Pupils respond to questions, reflecting their understanding.	Assess pupils’ comprehension of the topic.

Lesson Content

People For National Honours Awards

National honours awards are given to people who have made significant contributions to the development of Nigeria. These contributions can be in various fields such as politics, business, education, sports, and culture. The people who are qualified to receive national honours are those who have served the country in exceptional ways, demonstrated leadership, or made significant achievements that benefit the nation.

Examples of Nigerians who have received national honours awards

Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe – GCFR, the first President of Nigeria.
Chief Olusegun Obasanjo – GCFR, former President of Nigeria.
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala – GCON, former Minister of Finance and current Director-General of the World Trade Organization.
Wole Soyinka – CON, Nobel Prize-winning playwright and poet.
Aliko Dangote – GCON, a renowned industrialist and philanthropist.

National honours are a way for the country to recognize and appreciate the service and dedication of its citizens. This means that anyone who has contributed significantly to society can be considered for an award.

Lesson Evaluation:

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

Explain who is qualified to receive national honours awards.

Mention three criteria that determine if someone is eligible for a national award.
List five people who have received national honours in Nigeria.
Why is it important to honour citizens with national awards?
Participate in a role-play exercise simulating a national awards ceremony.

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People For National Awards (Primary 6)