Class: Primary 6
Term: 2nd Term
Subject: National Values Education
Curriculum Theme: Civic Education
Previous Lesson: Reasons
Topic: Meaning of Values and National Values
Content/Learning Area: Ideas of what is wrong, Ideas of what is right, Ideas of what is critically important to life
Time Allocation: 40 minutes

performance Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain: Define values and national values.
Affective Domain: Explain why values are important in daily life.
Psychomotor Domain: Identify and list examples of values in the community.
Social Domain: Demonstrate examples of good values in class interactions.

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum
Abuja Educational Resource Center Scheme of Work
NAPPS National Unified Scheme of Work
Online Data from: Club Enerji – Civic and Moral Values
Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials

To deliver this lesson, the teacher will use the following materials:

Chart showing examples of values
Flashcards with different values written on them
Audio-visual clips of people demonstrating values
Whiteboard and markers

Rationale for the Lesson

Understanding values and national values helps pupils differentiate right from wrong and develop good moral behavior. This knowledge is essential for shaping responsible citizens who contribute positively to society.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils already have an idea of good and bad behavior from their experiences at home and in school.they can also identify some actions that are right or wrong.

Lesson Content

meaning of Values and national Values

Values are the beliefs and principles that guide our behavior and decisions. They help us know what is right, wrong, or important in life. examples are:

Honesty
kindness
Respect
Responsibility
Integrity
Fairness

National Values

National values are shared beliefs that unite the people of a country and help them live in peace. These values include patriotism, respect for the law, tolerance, and honesty. When people follow national values, society becomes more orderly and progressive. Examples of national values are:

Patriotism
Respect for the law
Tolerance
Honesty
Justice
Equality

Values and National Values

A value is a principle used to judge conduct and guide choices. National values are shared civic principles expected to support the country, such as honesty, justice, discipline, respect, hard work, cooperation, peace and responsibility.

Values become real through actions: returning public property, rejecting bribery, following fair rules and treating people without discrimination.

Teaching Methods

To deliver this lesson,‌ ⁤the teacher will⁤ adopt⁤ the following methods: Lecture, Discussion, Illustration, Presentation, group Activity, Questioning.

Instructional Procedures

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

Step 1: Introduction (Set Induction)

Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Set Induction
Teacher’s activity: Asks pupils what they understand by “good behavior” and “bad behavior.”
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond by giving examples of good and bad behavior.

Step 2: Clarification of Values

Time: 10 mins
teaching Skill: explanation
Teacher’s Activity: Defines values and explains their importance with examples.
Pupils’ Activity: Listen attentively and take notes.

Step 3: Explanation of National Values

Time: 10 mins
Teaching Skill: Explanation
Teacher’s Activity: Defines national values and gives examples like patriotism and honesty.
Pupils’ Activity: Listen and provide their own examples of national values.

Step 4: Class Activity

Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Demonstration
teacher’s Activity: Uses flashcards with different values and asks pupils to classify them.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils group values as personal or national.

Step 5: Note-Taking

Time: 3 mins
teaching Skill: Writing
Teacher’s Activity: Guides pupils to copy short notes into their exercise books.
Pupils’ Activity: Copy notes neatly in their books.

Step 6: Evaluation/Review

Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Assessment
Teacher’s Activity: Asks pupils oral and written questions to test understanding.Pupils’ Activity: Answer questions based on the lesson.

Objective-aligned checks:

Define values and national values.
Explain why values are important in daily life.
Identify and list examples of values in the community.

Step 7: Conclusion

Time: 2 mins
Teaching Skill: Summary
Teacher’s Activity: Recaps the lesson by emphasizing the importance of values.
Pupils’ Activity: Listen and reflect on what they learned.

Lesson Keywords

Values – Beliefs and principles that guide behavior and decisions.
national Values – Shared beliefs that unite the people of a country.
Patriotism – Love and devotion to one’s country.
Honesty – Being truthful and sincere.
Tolerance – Accepting and respecting differences in others.

Lesson evaluation

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

Define values in their own words.
Mention three examples of values.
What are national values?
List three examples of national values.
Why are values important in society?

Assignment/Homework

List five values you consider important in yoru daily life.
Describe a situation where you demonstrated one of the national values.
Write a short paragraph on why it is important for Nigerians to embrace national values.

Differentiation

For slower learners: Use more real-life examples to help them understand values.
For advanced learners: Encourage them to share personal experiences where they applied values.
For visual/auditory/kinesthetic learners: Use flashcards and videos to reinforce concepts.

Note for Teachers

This lesson provides a foundation for understanding good behavior and national unity. Make the class interactive by allowing pupils to share experiences.Reinforce values by praising pupils who demonstrate good behavior during the lesson. Happy teaching!