Revision of Second-Term Civic Education for Pre-School Level 4

Class: Pre-School Level 4

Term: First Term

Week: 1

Age: 5 years

Duration: 30 minutes

Subject: Civic Education

Curriculum Theme: Civic Education

Previous Lesson: Not separately stated in the scheme.

Topic: Revision of Second-Term Civic Education

Subject Matter: Revision of key Civic Education concepts from the second term.

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain

• Recall polite words like “please” and “thank you”.
• Identify pictures of community helpers.
• Name the colours of the Nigerian flag.
• State simple safety rules they learned.

Affective Domain

• Appreciate the importance of good manners.
• Show respect for elders and teachers.
• Participate actively in revision activities.

Psychomotor Domain

• Demonstrate polite greetings.
• Point to the correct colours on a Nigerian flag.
• Show actions related to safety rules (e.g., ‘stop’).

Social Domain

• Take turns answering questions during revision.
• Share their knowledge with classmates.

Reference Materials

• NAPPS National Unified Teaching Scheme for Pre-School Level 4.
• Relevant Early Childhood Care and Education resources.
• Pupils’ previous Civic Education notes/workbooks.

Instructional Materials

• Picture cards showing polite actions (e.g., saying “thank you”, helping).
• Flashcards with polite words (e.g., Please, Thank You, Sorry, Excuse Me).
• Picture of the Nigerian flag.
• Picture cards of common community helpers (e.g., doctor, police officer, teacher, farmer).
• Pictures illustrating simple safety rules (e.g., not talking to strangers, looking both ways).
• Previous notes and activity books.

Rationale for the Lesson

This revision lesson is essential for Pre-School Level 4 pupils to reinforce foundational civic education concepts learned in the previous term. It helps consolidate their understanding of good manners, respect, national symbols, community roles, and safety, preparing them for new learning and encouraging positive social behaviour in their daily lives.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils have previously learned basic civic education concepts such as good manners, respecting elders, identifying the Nigerian flag, knowing some community helpers, and understanding simple safety rules during the second term.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

Revision of Second-Term Civic Education

Today, we are going to revise some important things we learned about being good citizens and living together happily. We will remember:

1. Good Manners and Polite Words

• Saying “Please” when you ask for something.
• Saying “Thank You” when you receive something.
• Saying “Sorry” when you make a mistake.
• Saying “Excuse Me” when you want to pass or interrupt politely.

These words make us kind and respectful.

2. Respect for Elders and Teachers

• We must respect our parents, grandparents, and all older people.
• We must respect our teachers and listen to them.
• We greet elders politely.

3. National Symbols: The Nigerian Flag

• Our country is Nigeria.
• The Nigerian flag has two colours: Green and White.
• Green stands for our rich land and agriculture.
• White stands for peace and unity.

4. Community Helpers

• These are people who help us in our community.
• Examples:
  • Doctor: Helps us when we are sick.
  • Police Officer: Keeps us safe and maintains order.
  • Teacher: Teaches us in school.
  • Farmer: Grows our food.

5. Simple Safety Rules

• Do not talk to strangers.
• Do not play with fire or sharp objects.
• Always tell an adult if you are in danger or feel unsafe.
• Look left and right before crossing the road.

Key Words

• Polite – showing good manners.
• Respect – showing honour and care for others.
• Flag – a piece of cloth with colours and symbols representing a country.
• Helper – someone who assists others.
• Safe – protected from danger or harm.

What the Teacher Should Show or Draw

• Display picture cards of children using polite words.
• Show a picture of the Nigerian flag.
• Present picture cards of various community helpers.
• Show pictures depicting simple safety rules.

Good Habits Rhyme

Tune: Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star

Good manners, good manners, we all know,
Please and thank you, watch them grow.
Respect our teachers, elders too,
Kindness in all that we do.
Nigeria’s flag, green and white,
Community helpers make things right.

Actions:

• “Good manners, good manners”: Nod head, smile.
• “Please and thank you”: Put hands together, bow slightly.
• “Respect our teachers, elders too”: Point to self, then outwards.
• “Kindness in all that we do”: Hug self.
• “Nigeria’s flag, green and white”: Point up, then make waving motion.
• “Community helpers make things right”: Make helping gesture.

How to use the rhyme: Sing this rhyme together after reviewing each section of the lesson. It helps to reinforce the key concepts in a fun, memorable way.

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Play-based Learning, Question and Answer, Picture Talk, Repetition, Guided Practice, Songs and Rhymes, Demonstration, Discussion.

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 3 minutes

Teaching Skill: Engaging/Recalling

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the pupils warmly and reminds them that it is the first week of a new term. The teacher explains that they will revise some important things they learned in Civic Education last term to help them remember and be ready for new lessons.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to greetings and listen attentively, showing excitement for the revision.

Learning Point: Pupils are introduced to the idea of revision and become mentally prepared for the lesson.

Step 2: Revision of Good Manners and Polite Words

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Questioning/Demonstration

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher asks pupils to recall polite words. The teacher displays picture cards showing polite actions and asks, “What do you say when you ask for something?” (Please). “What do you say when someone gives you something?” (Thank you). “What do you say if you accidentally bump into someone?” (Sorry). The teacher demonstrates using these words.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils recall and say the polite words. They practice saying “please,” “thank you,” and “sorry” with the teacher.

Learning Point: Pupils recall and practice using polite words.

Step 3: Revision of Respect for Elders and Teachers

Time: 4 minutes

Teaching Skill: Discussion/Role-play

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher asks, “Who should we respect?” (Parents, teachers, elders). The teacher discusses simple ways to show respect, like greeting elders politely and listening to teachers. The teacher might model a polite greeting.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils name people they should respect and demonstrate a polite greeting.

Learning Point: Pupils recall the importance of respect and how to show it.

Step 4: Revision of National Symbols (Nigerian Flag)

Time: 4 minutes

Teaching Skill: Visual Aid/Identification

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher displays a picture of the Nigerian flag and asks, “What flag is this?” (Nigerian flag). “What colours do you see?” (Green and White). The teacher briefly reminds them what each colour represents (Green for land, White for peace).

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils identify the Nigerian flag and name its colours.

Learning Point: Pupils recall the Nigerian flag and its colours.

Step 5: Revision of Community Helpers

Time: 4 minutes

Teaching Skill: Picture Talk/Naming

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher shows picture cards of various community helpers (doctor, police officer, teacher, farmer). For each picture, the teacher asks, “Who is this?” and “How do they help us?”

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils name the community helpers and briefly explain their roles.

Learning Point: Pupils recall different community helpers and their contributions.

Step 6: Revision of Simple Safety Rules and Rhyme Integration

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Discussion/Reinforcement

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher asks pupils to recall some safety rules they learned, like “Don’t talk to strangers” or “Don’t play with fire.” The teacher reinforces these rules. The teacher then leads the pupils in singing the “Good Habits Rhyme” to summarise the revision.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils recall and state simple safety rules. They sing along with the teacher, performing the actions for the rhyme.

Learning Point: Pupils recall important safety rules and reinforce all revised concepts through song.

Step 7: Evaluation/Review

Time: 4 minutes

Teaching Skill: Questioning/Assessment

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher checks pupils’ understanding through short questions and practical tasks.

1. “What do you say when you want to ask for something?”
2. Show me how you greet an elder politely.
3. “What are the two colours of the Nigerian flag?”
4. “Who helps us when we are sick?” (Show doctor picture).
5. “Tell me one safety rule.”

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond orally and demonstrate the required skill where appropriate.

Learning Point: Pupils demonstrate understanding of the lesson.

Step 8: Conclusion

Time: 1 minute

Teaching Skill: Summarising/Encouraging

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher praises the pupils for their active participation and good recall. The teacher encourages them to continue practicing good manners and being good citizens. The teacher informs them that they will learn new things in Civic Education in the coming weeks.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the teacher and respond with appreciation.

Learning Point: Pupils feel encouraged and motivated for future lessons.

Lesson Keywords

• Polite – showing good manners.
• Respect – showing honour and care for others.
• Flag – a piece of cloth with colours and symbols representing a country.
• Helper – someone who assists others.
• Safe – protected from danger or harm.

Differentiation

• Support: For pupils who struggle to recall, the teacher can provide more direct prompts, show the picture cards for longer, or encourage peer support. Repeating the words and actions multiple times will also help.
• Extension: For quicker pupils, the teacher can ask them to give additional examples of polite words, other community helpers, or more safety rules. They can also be encouraged to describe the meaning of the flag colours in their own simple words.

Note for teachers using this lesson plan

This revision lesson for Pre-School Level 4 should be highly interactive and engaging. Since the “second-term Civic Education” topics were not specified in the seed, this plan covers common and essential civic concepts for this age group. Prepare all picture cards and flashcards in advance to ensure a smooth flow. Encourage pupils to actively participate by asking questions, demonstrating actions, and singing along. Observe pupils’ responses to gauge their understanding. Pay attention to shy pupils and gently encourage their participation. The goal is to reinforce previous learning in a fun, non-stressful way, building confidence for the new term. Ensure the safety rules discussed are simple and actionable for 5-year-olds, emphasizing that they should always tell a trusted adult if they feel unsafe.