Class: Primary 6
Term: 1st Term
Week: 3
Age: 11 years
Duration: 40 minutes
Subject: National Value Education
Curriculum Theme: Civic Education
Previous Lesson: Types of National Honours Awards: MON & CON
Topic: Types of National Honours Awards: OON & OFR
Content: Explain the meaning of OON & OFR

Performance Objectives:

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

Cognitive Domain: Explain the full meaning of OON and OFR.
Affective Domain: Appreciate the significance of national awards in recognizing citizens’ contributions.
Psychomotor Domain: Mention two recipients of the OON and OFR awards in Nigeria.
Social Domain: Discuss the role of national awards in fostering national unity and pride.

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 Wikipedia – Order of the Federal Republic
Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials:

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

National honours insignias
Flashcards displaying OON and OFR awardees
Chart showing the different categories of national honours

Rationale for the Lesson:

Understanding national honours such as the OON (Officer of the Order of the Niger) and OFR (Officer of the Federal Republic) helps pupils appreciate the importance of national recognition and encourages them to aspire toward contributing positively to society.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge:

Pupils are already familiar with other national honours such as MON (Member of the Order of the Niger) and CON (Commander of the Order of the Niger), which were covered in the previous lesson.

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

Learning Area: Types of National Honours Awards: OON & OFR

Content Development	Time	Teaching Method	Teaching Strategy	Teacher’s Activity	Pupils’ Activity	Learning Point
Step 1: Introduction (Set induction)	5 mins	Question & Answer	Engage prior knowledge	Teacher asks pupils to recall the awards discussed in the last lesson	Pupils respond by listing the MON & CON awards	Pupils connect previous knowledge with today’s lesson
Step 2: Explanation of OON & OFR	10 mins	Lecture	Interactive discussion	Teacher explains the full meaning of OON & OFR using flashcards	Pupils listen and ask questions	Understanding the meanings of OON and OFR
Step 3: Examples of OON & OFR Awardees	7 mins	Lecture	Visual aids	Teacher shows flashcards of notable Nigerians with OON & OFR awards	Pupils view the flashcards and discuss notable recipients	Recognizing notable personalities awarded OON & OFR
Step 4: Importance of National Honours Awards	5 mins	Discussion	Group discussion	Teacher explains the significance of these awards in Nigeria	Pupils participate in a discussion on the relevance of the awards	National pride and unity fostered through awards
Step 5: Note taking	5 mins	Explanation	Writing	Teacher guides pupils to take down notes on OON & OFR	Pupils take notes	Pupils document key points learned
Step 6: Evaluation	5 mins	Oral Questions	Question and Answer	Teacher asks questions to assess comprehension	Pupils answer questions orally	Assess understanding of the lesson
Step 7: Conclusion	3 mins	Summary	Recap	Teacher summarizes the lesson on OON & OFR	Pupils reflect on the lesson	Reinforcement of learning

Lesson Content

Types Of National Honours Awards: OON & OFR

National honours are awards given by the Nigerian government to individuals who have contributed significantly to the country. There are different types of awards, and today we will focus on OON and OFR.

OON stands for Officer of the Order of the Niger. This award is given to individuals who have rendered outstanding service to the nation, especially in areas such as politics, business, and public service.

OFR stands for Officer of the Federal Republic. This award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields such as education, healthcare, and culture.

OON and OFR awardees in Nigeria:

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala (OON) – former Minister of Finance and current Director-General of the World Trade Organization.
Wole Soyinka (OFR) – Nobel laureate in literature.

Lesson Evaluation:

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

What does OON stand for?

Mention one person who has received the OON award.
What does OFR stand for?
List two benefits of national honours awards.
Explain how national awards help in fostering unity.

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Types Of National Honours Awards: OON & OFR (Primary 6)