Class: Primary One
Term: Third Term
Subject: National Values Education
Curriculum Theme: Civic Education
Previous Lesson: People To Respect
Topic: Places and Things to Respect
Content/learning area: What is Respect?, Places to Respect, Things to Respect
Time Allocation: 40 minutes
Performance Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Cognitive Domain:
- Identify at least five places and five things to respect.
- Affective Domain:
- Show gratitude for community spaces and personal belongings.
- Psychomotor Domain:
- Demonstrate respectful behavior towards community spaces and personal belongings.
- Social Domain:
- Interact respectfully with peers and teachers.
Reference Materials
- 9 – Years basic Education Curriculum
- Abuja Educational Resource Centre Scheme of Work
- NAPPS National Unified Scheme of Work
- Online Data
- Relevant Textbooks
Instructional Materials
To deliver this lesson, the teacher will use the following materials:
- Whiteboard or chart paper
- Markers or crayons
- Pictures of places and things to respect
Rationale for the Lesson
This lesson teaches pupils the importance of respect for their surroundings and belongings, fostering responsible citizenship and promoting a positive learning surroundings. Understanding respect is crucial for harmonious social interactions.
Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge
The teacher will begin by asking pupils to share examples of places they visit regularly. The teacher will then introduce the concept of respect, prompting discussion on why it’s critically vital to treat places and things with care.
Lesson Content
What is Respect?
respect means being kind, considerate, and appreciative of others, their belongings, and our surroundings.It shows we understand the value of things and act accordingly.
Places to Respect
Places to respect are locations where we should show consideration and care through our actions. These include:
- School: Our school is where we learn. Let’s keep it clean and tidy.
- Library: The library has books and data. Let’s be quiet and respectful there.
- park: Parks are for playing and enjoying nature. Let’s keep them clean and free of litter.
- Religious buildings: These are places of worship. Let’s show respect by being quiet and considerate of others. Showing respect is important in these places.
- National Monuments: These are important symbols of our country’s history. We should protect and preserve them.
- Hospitals: These are places where people go to get medical care. Let’s be quiet and considerate of patients and staff.
- Museums: These are places where ancient and cultural artifacts are displayed.Let’s treat the exhibits with care and respect.
Things to Respect
Things to respect are items or objects that we should handle with care and consideration. These include:
- Textbooks: Textbooks help us learn. Let’s handle them carefully.
- toys: Toys are fun! Let’s take care of them and share them.
- Public Property: Benches, trash cans, and street signs belong to everyone. Let’s not damage them.
- Other People’s Belongings: Always ask before borrowing or using someone else’s things.
- Cultural Artifacts: These objects represent our history and traditions. Let’s treat them with care.
- Furniture: Chairs, tables, and desks are used by many people. let’s keep them clean and in good condition.
- Stationery: Pencils, pens, and erasers are tools for learning. Let’s use them responsibly and avoid wasting them.
Teaching Methods
To deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following methods: Discussion, Question and answer, Show and tell.
Instructional Procedures
To deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following steps:
Step 1: Introduction (set Induction)
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Questioning
Teacher’s Activity: Asks pupils to name places they visit regularly and initiates a discussion on the importance of respect.
Pupils’ Activity: Share examples of places they visit and participate in the discussion.
Step 2: Description of Key Concepts
Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Clarification
Teacher’s Activity: Explains the meaning of respect and its importance in daily life.
Pupils’ Activity: Listen attentively and ask clarifying questions.
step 3: Presentation/Guided practice
Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Modeling
teacher’s Activity: Shows pictures of places and things to respect, explaining why each should be treated with care.
Pupils’ activity: Observe the pictures and participate in discussions about respectful behaviour.
Step 4: Independent Practice
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Submission
Teacher’s Activity: Asks pupils to identify places and things to respect in their own lives.
Pupils’ Activity: Share their own examples.
Step 5: Note-Taking
time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Note-taking
Teacher’s Activity: Guides pupils in taking notes on key concepts.
Pupils’ Activity: Write down important points.
Step 6: Evaluation/Review
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Assessment
Teacher’s Activity: Asks review questions to assess understanding.
Pupils’ activity: answer the questions.
Objective-aligned checks:
- Identify at least five places and five things to respect.
- Demonstrate respectful behavior towards community spaces and personal belongings.
Step 7: Conclusion
Time: 2 minutes
Teaching Skill: Summarizing
Teacher’s Activity: Summarizes the key concepts of the lesson.
Pupils’ Activity: Listen attentively and ask clarifying questions.
Lesson Keywords
- Respect – Showing consideration and care for others, their belongings, and our surroundings.
- Public Property – Items or places that belong to everyone in the community.
- Cultural Artifacts – Objects that represent our history and traditions.
- Gratitude – Showing recognition for what we have.
- Consideration – Being thoughtful and kind in our actions.
Lesson Evaluation
To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:
- Name three places we should respect.
- Why is it important to respect public property?
- How can we show respect for our school?
- What things should we respect at home?
- Why is it important to respect cultural artifacts?
Assignment/Homework
- List five places in your community that deserve respect and explain why.
- Describe three ways you can show respect for your textbooks and toys.
- Write a short paragraph about why it is important to respect other people’s belongings.
Differentiation
- For slower learners: Provide one-on-one assistance and use simpler language.
- For advanced learners: Encourage them to brainstorm additional examples of places and things to respect.
- For visual/auditory/kinesthetic learners: Use visual aids, auditory explanations, and hands-on activities to reinforce learning.
Note for Teachers
Encourage pupils to share personal experiences related to respect to make the lesson more engaging. Emphasize the importance of leading by example and modeling respectful behavior in the classroom.

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