Class: Primary 6
Term: 1st Term
Week: 2
Age: 11 years
Duration: 40 minutes
Subject: National Value Education
Curriculum Theme: Social Studies
Previous Lesson: Concept of Living Together, Issues of Living Together
Topic: Features That Makes Living Together Peaceful
Content: Factors that can make our living together peaceful in the society

Performance Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain: Define living together and list five features that make living together peaceful.
Affective Domain: Appreciate the importance of peace and cooperation in a community.
Psychomotor Domain: Demonstrate ways to resolve conflicts peacefully in role-play activities.
Social Domain: Work in groups to discuss ways to promote peaceful living in the society.

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 Kelleher International – 5 Ways to Live Together Peacefully
Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

A chart showing images of people living peacefully together.
Flashcards illustrating conflict resolution.
A whiteboard and markers for note-taking.
A short video or audio clip demonstrating cooperation in a society.

Rationale for the Lesson

Understanding the factors that make living together peaceful is crucial for building harmonious societies. This knowledge will help pupils appreciate cooperation, unity, and conflict resolution in their daily lives, promoting a peaceful environment in school, home, and the community.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils already have a basic understanding of what it means to live together and the issues that can arise when people live in the same environment from the previous lesson.

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

Learning Area: Features That Make Living Together Peaceful

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	Interactive Discussion	Questioning	The teacher asks pupils what they remember about the concept of living together and guides them towards understanding its importance.	Pupils respond and share their thoughts.	Prior knowledge activated, and lesson context introduced.
Step 2: Explanation of Peaceful Living	8 mins	Direct Instruction	Discussion & Examples	The teacher explains the concept of peaceful living, emphasizing cooperation, understanding, and tolerance.	Pupils listen and engage with questions.	Pupils understand the key concept of peaceful living.
Step 3: Group Work	7 mins	Group Discussion	Role Play & Group Work	The teacher divides the class into groups and assigns them a task to discuss ways to promote peace in society.	Pupils discuss in groups and come up with ideas.	Pupils practice working together peacefully.
Step 4: Conflict Resolution Demonstration	5 mins	Interactive Demonstration	Role Play	The teacher demonstrates resolving conflicts peacefully, showing pupils examples of communication skills for problem-solving.	Pupils role-play scenarios of conflict resolution.	Pupils learn practical ways to resolve conflicts.
Step 5: Note Taking	5 mins	Direct Instruction	Writing	The teacher dictates notes on factors that promote peaceful living.	Pupils write down key points in their notebooks.	Pupils solidify their understanding of the topic.
Step 6: Evaluation	7 mins	Question & Answer	Interactive Feedback	The teacher asks questions to test pupils’ understanding and clarify any confusion.	Pupils answer questions and participate actively.	Pupils’ comprehension of peaceful living is assessed.
Step 7: Conclusion	3 mins	Summary	Recap & Encouragement	The teacher summarizes the lesson and encourages pupils to practice peaceful living at school and home.	Pupils listen attentively and ask final questions.	The lesson is concluded with practical takeaways for the pupils.

Lesson Content

Features That Makes Living Together Peaceful

Living together peacefully means people in a community live in harmony, cooperate, and resolve their differences without fighting. This means that for us to live peacefully, we need to understand and tolerate one another. Below are some features that help us live together in peace:

Respect for Others: When we respect other people’s opinions, cultures, and beliefs, we create harmony.
Communication: Clear and open communication helps in resolving issues and prevents misunderstandings.
Tolerance: Accepting people’s differences and working together despite those differences encourages peaceful living.
Cooperation: Helping one another in difficult situations builds strong bonds and promotes unity.
Conflict Resolution: When conflicts arise, solving them without violence or anger keeps relationships healthy and communities peaceful.

Lesson Evaluation

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

Define peaceful living.

Mention three ways we can promote peace in our society.
How can communication prevent conflict?
Why is tolerance important in peaceful living?
Demonstrate how to resolve a conflict without fighting.

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Features That Makes Living Together Peaceful (Primary 6)