- Class: Primary 6
- Term: 2nd Term
- Week: 3
- Age: 11 years
- Duration: 40 minutes
- Subject: National Values Education
- Curriculum Theme: Civic Education
- Previous Lesson: Reasons Why We Value Nigerian Goods: Hard Work And Better Life
- Topic: Reasons For Valuing Nigerian Goods: Employment And Better Economy
- Content: Employment opportunities and better economy
Performance Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Cognitive Domain: Explain how buying Nigerian goods creates employment opportunities.
- Affective Domain: Appreciate the role of local businesses in economic growth.
- Psychomotor Domain: Identify and name at least three Nigerian-made products.
- Social Domain: Discuss with classmates how supporting Nigerian goods improves the economy.
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: Dinesurf – 15 reasons why Nigerian food is the best
- Relevant Textbooks
Instructional Materials
The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:
- Samples of Nigerian-made goods (e.g., clothes, food products)
- Charts showing employment statistics in Nigeria
- Pictures of Nigerian industries and workers
Rationale for the Lesson
Understanding the importance of valuing Nigerian goods helps pupils appreciate how buying local products contributes to employment generation and a stronger economy. This knowledge encourages national development and self-reliance.
Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge
Pupils already know that buying locally made products supports Nigerian businesses and provides people with jobs.
Lesson Content
Reasons For Valuing Nigerian Goods: Employment And Better Economy
Nigerian goods are products made in Nigeria by local businesses and industries. Valuing Nigerian goods means buying and using them instead of imported products. This has many benefits, including job creation and economic growth.
- Employment Opportunities
- When we buy Nigerian goods, factories, farms, and businesses produce more.
- More production means companies need more workers.
- This helps reduce unemployment in Nigeria.
- Better Economy
- When people buy locally made products, money stays within the country.
- The government earns more revenue from Nigerian businesses through taxes.
- This allows the government to provide better services like roads, schools, and hospitals.
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 | Asks pupils if they know products made in Nigeria. | Pupils respond with examples. | recall Nigerian products. |
| Step 2: Explanation of Nigerian Goods | 7 mins | Explanation | Direct Teaching | Defines Nigerian goods and gives examples. | Listen and take notes. | Understanding of local products. |
| Step 3: Employment Opportunities | 7 mins | Questioning & Discussion | Interactive Learning | Explains how buying local goods creates jobs. | Ask questions and contribute ideas. | Awareness of job creation. |
| Step 4: Better Economy | 7 mins | Explanation & Illustration | Use of Charts | Shows how a strong economy benefits everyone. | Observe and ask questions. | Relationship between economy & local goods. |
| Step 5: Note Taking | 5 mins | Writing | Guided Note Taking | Guides pupils to write key points. | Copy notes neatly. | Reinforcement of learning. |
| Step 6: Evaluation | 5 mins | Oral & Written Assessment | Question & Answer | Asks pupils questions on the topic. | Answer questions individually. | Checking understanding. |
| Step 7: Conclusion | 4 mins | Recap & Summary | Discussion | Summarizes key points and encourages pupils to buy local goods. | Listen attentively. | understand the lesson’s importance. |
Lesson Evaluation
To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:
- Define Nigerian goods.
- Explain how buying Nigerian goods creates employment.
- Mention two ways buying local goods improves the economy.
- List three Nigerian-made products.
- Discuss why it is important to support Nigerian businesses.
Differentiation
- For slower learners: Use real-life examples of Nigerian products they use daily.
- For advanced learners: Ask them to suggest ways to promote Nigerian goods.
- For visual learners: Use charts and images to explain employment and economic growth.
Note for Teachers Using This Lesson Plan
Encourage pupils to identify Nigerian-made products at home and discuss them with their parents. Make the lesson engaging by bringing real Nigerian products to class. Happy teaching!
