**Lesson Plan: National Values Education for Primary 6**
**Topic:** Religious Intolerance in Nigeria, Benefits of Patronizing Nigerian Goods, and Emergency Phone Numbers
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**Objective:**
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
1. Understand the concept of religious intolerance and its impacts in Nigeria.
2. Recognize the benefits of patronizing locally made Nigerian goods.
3. Identify and memorize important emergency phone numbers.
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**Materials Needed:**
- Chart paper or whiteboard
- Markers
- Handouts with key points
- Emergency phone numbers handouts
- Videos depicting religious harmony and the importance of patronizing local goods (if available)
- Flashcards with corresponding scenarios for emergency numbers
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**Time: 60 minutes**
**Introduction (10 minutes):**
1. **Greeting and Settling Down:**
- Welcome students warmly and have them settle down.
2. **Hook Activity:**
- Ask students if they have ever witnessed acts of kindness towards people of a different religion. Allow a few to share their experiences.
- Introduce the lesson topic and give a brief outline of what will be covered.
**Main Content:**
**Section 1: Religious Intolerance in Nigeria (15 minutes)**
1. **Discussion:**
- Define religious intolerance and give a few real-life examples from Nigeria.
- Discuss the causes of religious intolerance, such as lack of understanding, misinformation, and prejudice.
- Explain the effects of religious intolerance, including conflict, violence, and division in communities.
2. **Activity:**
- Divide students into small groups and give them a scenario involving religious intolerance. Ask each group to come up with a peaceful solution and present it.
3. **Conclusion:**
- Stress the importance of tolerance, respect, and understanding among different religious groups for a harmonious society.
**Section 2: Benefits of Patronizing Nigerian Goods (15 minutes)**
1. **Discussion:**
- Explain what it means to patronize Nigerian goods and why it is important.
- List the benefits such as supporting local businesses, boosting the economy, creating jobs, and fostering national pride.
2. **Activity:**
- Show students examples of locally produced items (if available).
- Have an interactive session where students discuss their favorite Nigerian products and why they enjoy using them.
3. **Conclusion:**
- Encourage students to always consider buying locally-made goods to support the nation.
**Section 3: Emergency Phone Numbers (10 minutes)**
1. **Discussion:**
- Explain what emergency phone numbers are and why they are important.
- Provide students with a list of key emergency numbers (Police, Fire Service, Ambulance, etc.).
2. **Activity:**
- Hand out flashcards with different emergency scenarios.
- Have students match the scenarios with the appropriate emergency number.
3. **Conclusion:**
- Ensure that students memorize the key emergency phone numbers.
**Review and Recap (5 minutes):**
- Summarize the key points from each section.
- Ask questions to ensure understanding and clear any doubts.
**Evaluation (5 minutes):**
- Have a quick quiz based on the topics discussed, including definitions, scenarios, and benefits.
**Closing (5 minutes):**
- Appreciate students for their participation.
- Provide additional resources or references for further reading.
- Encourage applying the learned values in their daily lives.
**Homework:**
- Ask students to write a short essay on how they can promote religious tolerance in their communities.
- Prompt them to list five Nigerian products they often use and the benefits they believe these products bring to the society.
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**End of Lesson Plan**