People For National Awards for Primary 6

Class: Primary Six
Term: First Term
Subject: National Values Education
Curriculum Theme: Civic Education
Previous Lesson: Types Of National Honours Awards, GCFR
Topic: people For National Awards
Content/Learning area: People that are qualified for national honours awards
Time Allocation: 40 minutes

Performance Objectives

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

• Cognitive Domain:

1. Identify people who are qualified to receive national honours awards.

• Affective Domain:

1. Appreciate the meaning of national honours and feel proud of recipients.

• Psychomotor Domain:

1.Engage in role-play to present examples of recipients.

• Social Domain:

1. Work collaboratively in groups to discuss the importance of national honours.

Reference Materials

• 9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum
• Abuja Educational Resource center scheme of work
• NAPPS national Unified Scheme of Work
• Online Data from Legit.ng – Full List of Nigerian National Honours and What they Represent
• relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials

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

• Visual charts showing national honours recipients
• Nigerian flag and national emblem
• Pictures of past award ceremonies
• A chalkboard and chalk for diagram illustrations

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson helps pupils understand the criteria for receiving national honours, fostering thankfulness for outstanding contributions to Nigeria and promoting civic pride.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils are expected to have a basic understanding of notable Nigerian figures and their contributions to society.

Lesson Content

People For National Honours Awards

National honours awards are given to people who have made significant contributions to the development of Nigeria. These contributions can be in various fields such as politics, business, education, sports, and culture. Those qualified for national honours have served exceptionally, demonstrated leadership, or made significant achievements benefiting the nation.

Examples of Nigerians who have received national honours awards

National honours recognize and appreciate the service and dedication of Nigerian citizens. The following are examples of Nigerians who have received national honours awards:

1. Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe – GCFR, the first President of Nigeria.
2. Chief Olusegun Obasanjo – GCFR,former President of Nigeria.
3. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala – GCON, former Minister of Finance and current Director-General of the World Trade Institution.
4. Wole Soyinka – CON, Nobel Prize-winning playwright and poet.
5. Aliko Dangote – GCON, a renowned industrialist and philanthropist.
6. Chinua Achebe – CON, celebrated author known for his novels on Nigerian culture and society.
7. Professor Ayodele Awojobi – OFR, an accomplished engineer and inventor.
8. Mary Onyali-Omagbemi – MON, a decorated athlete and sports administrator.

Teaching Methods

To deliver this lesson,‌ ⁤the teacher will⁤ adopt⁤ the following methods: Discussion, Lecture, Storytelling, Group work, Role-play, Questioning.

Instructional Procedures

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

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Set Induction
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher will ask pupils if they know anyone who has been honoured in Nigeria and what they did to deserve it.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond by mentioning famous people or family members who may have received honours.

Step 2: Clarification of Key Concepts

Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Clarification
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains the meaning of being qualified for national honours and discusses the contributions that make someone eligible for such awards.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen attentively, take notes, and engage with the teacher by asking questions.

Step 3: Exhibition/Guided Practice

Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Storytelling
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher lists five people who have received national honours and briefly describes their contributions.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils actively participate, discussing their opinions and adding to the list if they know any other recipients.

Step 4: Independent Practice

Time: 8 minutes
Teaching Skill: Facilitation
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher divides pupils into groups and asks them to act out an awards ceremony,selecting people from their group to play the roles of recipients and award givers.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils collaborate in groups to perform the role play and act out the ceremony.

Step 5: Note-Taking

Time: 2 minutes
Teaching Skill: Instruction
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher instructs pupils to copy the classroom notes.Pupils’ Activity: pupils write down the significant points in their notebooks.

Step 6: Evaluation/Review

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Questioning
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher asks questions based on the lesson.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to questions, reflecting their understanding.

Step 7: Conclusion

time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Summarizing
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher summarizes the lesson by reviewing who is eligible for national honours and re-emphasizing the value of the awards.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen attentively and prepare for the evaluation session.

Lesson Keywords

• National Honours – Awards given to individuals for significant contributions to Nigeria.
• GCFR – grand commander of the Federal Republic, one of the highest national honours.
• GCON – Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger, another high-ranking national honor.
• Eligibility – The criteria or qualifications needed to receive a national honour.
• Contributions – The significant achievements or services that qualify someone for an award.

Lesson Evaluation

To evaluate the learning,the teacher asks pupils to:

1. Explain who is qualified to receive national honours awards.
2. Mention three criteria that determine if someone is eligible for a national award.
3. List five people who have received national honours in Nigeria.
4. Why is it vital to honour citizens with national awards?
5. Participate in a role-play exercise simulating a national awards ceremony.

Assignment/Homework

1. Research and write a short biography of a Nigerian national honour recipient.
2. list five national awards and explain what each represents.
3. Interview a family member or community member about their views on national honours.

Differentiation

• For slower learners: Provide simplified explanations and one-on-one assistance.
• For advanced learners: Encourage research on additional examples of national honours recipients and presentations to the class.
• For visual/auditory/kinesthetic learners: Use visual aids, discussions, and role-playing activities to cater to different learning styles.

Note for Teachers

Encourage pupils to appreciate the value of national service and recognize the contributions of individuals who have positively impacted Nigeria. Use real-life examples and stories to make the lesson engaging and relatable.