Class: Primary 6
Term: 1st Term
Week: 9
Age: 11 years
Duration: 40 minutes
Subject: National Value Education
Curriculum Theme: Civic Education
Previous Lesson: Reasons For National Honours Awards: Patriotism & Excellence
Topic: Reasons For National Honours Awards: Meritorious & Selfless Service
Content: Meritorious & Selfless Service

Performance Objectives:

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

Cognitive Domain: Define and explain the meaning of meritorious and selfless service.
Affective Domain: Appreciate the importance of selfless service to the nation.
Psychomotor Domain: Demonstrate an example of selfless service by performing a helpful act.
Social Domain: Collaborate in groups to discuss examples of meritorious services 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 Vanguard News – Bamanga Tukur lauds Gen. Gowon’s selfless, meritorious services
Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials:

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

Posters showing national honours awards
Pictures of notable Nigerian awardees
Flashcards for group discussions
Chalkboard and markers

Rationale for the Lesson:

Understanding the importance of meritorious and selfless service is crucial as it encourages pupils to appreciate acts of kindness, commitment, and contribution to the betterment of society. It also fosters a sense of civic responsibility and community involvement.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge:

Pupils have previously learned about patriotism and excellence as reasons for national honours awards and can mention examples of such awards in Nigeria.

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:

Learning Area: Reasons For National Honours Awards: Meritorious & Selfless Service

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	Direct Instruction	Set Induction	Introduce the lesson by asking pupils what they understand by “service” and if they have heard of anyone being rewarded for good service to the nation.	Pupils share their ideas and give examples of individuals who have received awards for service.	Pupils understand the concept of service to the nation.
Step 2: Explanation of Meritorious Service	7 mins	Discussion	Question & Answer	Explain that meritorious service refers to exceptional actions performed in the interest of the country, going beyond the ordinary.	Pupils listen attentively and take notes.	Pupils learn the meaning of meritorious service.
Step 3: Explanation of Selfless Service	7 mins	Group Discussion	Think-Pair-Share	Define selfless service as putting the needs of others before one’s own without expecting rewards, and give examples of awardees.	Pupils discuss in pairs examples of selfless service they have seen in their community.	Pupils understand the meaning of selfless service.
Step 4: Examples of National Honours for Service	5 mins	Demonstration	Show and Tell	Show pictures of Nigerian citizens who received national honours for meritorious and selfless service, explaining why they were awarded.	Pupils observe the images and participate in the discussion.	Pupils identify notable citizens awarded for service.
Step 5: Note-Taking	5 mins	Lecture	Copying Notes	Provide a summarized classroom note for pupils to copy.	Pupils copy the notes into their books.	Pupils consolidate their understanding through written notes.
Step 6: Evaluation	6 mins	Evaluation	Quiz	Ask pupils questions to evaluate their understanding of meritorious and selfless service.	Pupils respond to the teacher’s questions orally.	Pupils recall key points from the lesson.
Step 7: Conclusion	5 mins	Recap	Whole Class Discussion	Summarize the lesson by reviewing the key points and emphasizing the value of selfless and meritorious service to the nation.	Pupils contribute to the summary discussion.	Pupils reinforce the importance of meritorious and selfless service.

Lesson Content

Reason For National Honours Awards: Meritorious & Selfless Service

National honours are awards given to individuals who have made significant contributions to the country. Two reasons for receiving these awards are meritorious service and selfless service.

Meritorious Service: This means performing outstanding duties for the good of the country, beyond what is expected in one’s role. People who go the extra mile in their duties, whether in leadership, education, or health care, can receive national honours.

Selfless Service: Selfless service involves putting the needs of others or the nation above personal interests. These are acts performed with no expectation of personal gain, such as volunteering in times of crisis or helping to improve the lives of the less fortunate.

Lesson Evaluation:

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

Define meritorious service.

What does selfless service mean?
Mention two examples of people who could receive national honours for selfless service.
Why is selfless service important for national development?
Give an example of meritorious service in your community.

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Reasons For National Honours Awards: Meritorious & Selfless Service (Primary 6)