Class: Primary 6
Term: 1st Term
Week: 2
Age: 11 years
Duration: 40 minutes
Subject: National Value Education
Curriculum Theme: Civic Education
Previous Lesson: Definition Of National Honours Awards
Topic: TYPES OF NATIONAL HONOURS AWARDS: MON & CON
Content: Explanation of the meaning of MON & CON, with examples of awardees in Nigeria.

Performance Objectives:

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

Cognitive Domain: Define the meaning of MON (Member of the Order of the Niger) and CON (Commander of the Order of the Niger).
Affective Domain: Appreciate the importance of recognizing outstanding Nigerians with honours.
Psychomotor Domain: Identify notable Nigerians who have received the MON & CON awards.
Social Domain: Discuss how receiving these awards promotes patriotism and dedication to national service.

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 Nairaland – Some Nigerian National Honours And Their Meanings – Education
Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials:

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

Pictures or posters of MON & CON medals.
List of Nigerian national honours recipients.
National Honours Act pamphlets.
Chalkboard and markers.

Rationale for the Lesson:

Understanding the types of national honours helps pupils appreciate the value of dedication to national service and inspires them to work towards contributing to the development of their nation.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge:

Pupils have a basic understanding of the concept of national honours from previous lessons and are familiar with prominent figures in Nigeria.

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURE

Learning Area: Types Of National Honours Awards: MON & CON

To deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following steps:

Content Development	Time	Teaching Method	Teaching Strategy	Teachers Activity	Pupils Activity	Learning Point
Step 1: Introduction	5 mins	Discussion	Set Induction	The teacher introduces the lesson by asking pupils to name famous Nigerians they know and if they have heard about national awards.	Pupils respond by mentioning names of famous Nigerians	Pupils get curious and interested about national honours.
Step 2: Definition of MON & CON	10 mins	Lecture	Explanation	The teacher explains the meaning of MON (Member of the Order of the Niger) and CON (Commander of the Order of the Niger).	Pupils listen and take notes on the definitions.	Pupils understand the basic definitions of MON & CON.
Step 3: Examples of MON & CON Awardees	7 mins	Storytelling	Demonstration	The teacher lists examples of notable awardees in Nigeria (e.g. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Aliko Dangote).	Pupils mention more famous awardees they might know.	Pupils identify and recognize Nigerian awardees of MON & CON.
Step 4: Importance of National Honours	5 mins	Discussion	Question & Answer	The teacher asks the class why they think national honours are important and leads a discussion.	Pupils share their thoughts and discuss.	Pupils understand the importance of national honours to the nation.
Step 5: Note-taking	5 mins	Lecture	Writing	The teacher asks the pupils to copy notes into their notebooks.	Pupils write down the important points in their notebooks.	Pupils consolidate their understanding by writing the main points.
Step 6: Evaluation	5 mins	Oral Evaluation	Questioning	The teacher asks questions to check pupils’ understanding of the lesson.	Pupils answer the evaluation questions.	Pupils demonstrate their knowledge of MON & CON.
Step 7: Conclusion	3 mins	Summary	Wrap-up	The teacher summarizes the lesson and links it to the next topic.	Pupils listen to the teacher’s summary.	Pupils are ready to move on to more advanced concepts.

Lesson Content

Types Of National Honours Awards: MON & CON

There are different types of national honours awards given to citizens who have made significant contributions to the country. Two of the most important honours are MON and CON.

MON stands for Member of the Order of the Niger. This award is given to people who have contributed to the development of Nigeria, especially in areas like business, education, and public service.
CON stands for Commander of the Order of the Niger. This award is a higher honour given to those who have achieved even greater success or made bigger contributions to the nation.

Examples of people who have received these awards include:

MON: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (writer), Innocent Idibia (2Baba, musician)
CON: Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala (economist), Aliko Dangote (businessman

Lesson Evaluation:

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

What is the full meaning of MON and CON?

Mention one person who has received the MON award in Nigeria.
Why are national honours important?
Mention one famous Nigerian who received the CON award.
How do national honours encourage patriotism?

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Types Of National Honours Awards: MON & CON (Primary 6)