Types Of National Honours Awards, OON and OFR for Primary 6

Class: Primary Six
Term: First Term
Subject: National Values Education
Curriculum Theme: Civic Education
Previous Lesson: Types Of National Honours Awards, MON and CON
Topic: Types of National Honours Awards: OON & OFR
Content/Learning area: Explain the meaning of OON & OFR
Time Allocation: 40 minutes

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 importance 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

• 9 – Years Basic education Curriculum
• Abuja educational Resource Center Scheme of work
• NAPPS National Unified Scheme of work
• Online Details from Wikipedia – Order of the Federal Republic
• relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials

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

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

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson is crucial for instilling national pride and understanding the importance of recognizing outstanding contributions to the nation. It encourages pupils to strive for excellence and contribute positively to society.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

The teacher will begin by asking pupils to recall the national honours awards discussed in the previous lesson. This will activate prior knowledge and create a smooth transition into the new topic.

Lesson Content

Types Of National Honours Awards: OON & OFR

National honours are awards given by the Nigerian government to individuals who have contributed considerably to the country. We’ll learn about the OON and OFR awards.

OON stands for Officer of the Order of the Niger. This award recognizes outstanding service to Nigeria, notably in areas like politics, business, and public service.

OFR stands for Officer of the Federal Republic.This award is given to people who have made notable contributions in fields such as education, healthcare, and culture.

OON and OFR awardees in Nigeria:

These include:

1. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala (OON) – former Minister of Finance and current Director-General of the World Trade Association.
2. Wole Soyinka (OFR) – Nobel laureate in literature.
3. Chinua Achebe (OFR) – Renowned Nigerian novelist and poet.
4. Mike Adenuga (OON) – Prominent Nigerian businessman and entrepreneur.

Teaching Methods

To deliver this lesson,‌ ⁤the teacher will⁤ adopt⁤ the following methods: Question & Answer, Lecture, Discussion, Visual Aids.

Instructional Procedures

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

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Set Induction
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher asks pupils to recall the awards discussed in the last lesson.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond by listing the MON & CON awards.

Step 2: Clarification of Key Concepts

Time: 10 mins
Teaching Skill: Lecture
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher explains the full meaning of OON & OFR using flashcards.
Pupils’ activity: pupils listen and ask questions.

Step 3: demonstration of Awardees

Time: 7 mins
Teaching Skill: Lecture
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher shows flashcards of notable Nigerians with OON & OFR awards.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils view the flashcards and discuss notable recipients.

Step 4: Significance of National Awards

Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: discussion
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher explains the significance of these awards in Nigeria.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils participate in a discussion on the relevance of the awards.

Step 5: Note-Taking

Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Explanation
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher guides pupils to take down notes on OON & OFR.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils take notes.

Step 6: Evaluation/Review

Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Oral Questions
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher asks questions to assess comprehension.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer questions orally.

Objective-aligned checks:

1. Explain the full meaning of OON and OFR.
2. Mention two recipients of the OON and OFR awards in Nigeria.

Step 7: Conclusion

Time: 3 mins
Teaching Skill: Summary
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher summarizes the lesson on OON & OFR.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils reflect on the lesson.

Lesson Keywords

• OON – Officer of the Order of the Niger
• OFR – Officer of the Federal Republic
• National Honours – Awards given by the Nigerian government to recognize outstanding contributions.

lesson Evaluation

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

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

Assignment/Homework

1. Research and write a short biography of another nigerian who has received either the OON or OFR award.
2. Explain the importance of national awards in promoting patriotism.

Differentiation

• For slower learners: Provide one-on-one assistance and use simpler language.
• for advanced learners: Encourage them to research and present information on additional OON and OFR recipients.
• For visual/auditory/kinesthetic learners: Use visual aids, discussions, and hands-on activities to cater to different learning styles.

Note for Teachers

Ensure to use real-life examples and visual aids to make the lesson engaging and relatable for the pupils. Encourage active participation and discussion to enhance understanding.