Class: Primary 6
Term: 1st Term
Week: 8
Age: 11 years
Duration: 40 minutes
Subject: National Value Education
Curriculum Theme: Civic Education
Previous Lesson: Reasons For National Honours Awards: Hard work and Obedience
Topic: Reasons For National Honours Awards: Patriotism & Excellence
Content: Patriotism & Excellence

Performance Objectives

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

Cognitive domain: Define patriotism and excellence as reasons for National Honours Awards.
Affective domain: Appreciate the value of patriotism in their community.
Psychomotor domain: Illustrate a scenario where a person demonstrates patriotism.
Social domain: Discuss the role of excellence in improving national development.

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 allAfrica.com – Nigeria: National Awards And Incentives for Patriotism
Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

National Flag
Pictures of awardees who received National Honours for patriotism and excellence
A chart explaining the categories of National Honours
Whiteboard and markers

Rationale for the Lesson

Understanding patriotism and excellence is crucial for young learners to grasp the importance of contributing positively to their country. National Honours serve as recognition for individuals who exhibit these values, which are critical for national development and unity.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils already know about the concepts of hard work and obedience as reasons for receiving National Honours Awards.

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

Learning Area: Reasons For National Honours Awards: Patriotism & Excellence

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 mins	Lecture	Interactive questioning	Introduce the topic by explaining National Honours Awards.	Listen attentively and ask questions.	Pupils become curious about why individuals receive awards.
Step 2: Explanation of Patriotism	7 mins	Discussion	Use of real-life examples	Define patriotism and provide examples of patriotic individuals.	Respond to examples and share their own.	Understanding the meaning of patriotism and its importance.
Step 3: Explanation of Excellence	7 mins	Explanation	Use visual aids	Define excellence and show pictures of awardees for excellence.	Observe pictures and comment on what they see.	Clear understanding of excellence as a criterion for awards.
Step 4: Linking Patriotism and Excellence to National Honours	10 mins	Group discussion	Brainstorming session	Discuss how these qualities lead to receiving National Honours.	Engage in the group discussion and share their ideas.	Grasp how patriotism and excellence lead to national recognition.
Step 5: Role-Play Activity	7 mins	Demonstration	Role-play	Ask pupils to role-play a scenario where someone shows patriotism.	Act out scenes and reflect on their performance.	Pupils demonstrate an understanding of patriotism in real-life contexts.
Step 6: Note-Taking	2 mins	Direct	Guided note-taking	Guide pupils to take down important notes from the discussion.	Copy down notes.	Pupils consolidate their understanding of the key concepts.
Step 7: Conclusion and Evaluation	2 mins	Summary	Recap key points	Summarize the lesson and link it back to the importance of National Honours.	Listen and ask questions for clarification.	Pupils understand the summary of the lesson and its real-world relevance.

Lesson Content

Reason For National Honours Awards: Patriotism & Excellence

Patriotism means showing love and loyalty to your country. A person who is patriotic cares about their country and is willing to help it grow and improve. For example, someone who protects the country or volunteers during difficult times shows patriotism.

Excellence means doing something very well, better than others. It is about being outstanding in whatever you do. People who are excellent in their jobs or in helping their communities can be recognized for their contributions by receiving National Honours Awards.

Lesson Evaluation

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

What does patriotism mean?

Give an example of someone being patriotic.
Define excellence and explain why it is important.
How can showing excellence lead to receiving a National Honours Award?
Name two types of National Honours Awards that recognize patriotism and excellence.

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Reasons For National Honours Awards: Patriotism & Excellence (Primary 6)