### Lesson Plan for National Values Education
#### Primary 3
#### Topic: Democratic Practices, Partnering with Key Security Agencies in Nigeria, and Objects Used in Marriage
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**Objective:**
By the end of this lesson, students should be able to:
1. Understand the basic principles of democratic practices.
2. Recognize key security agencies in Nigeria and their roles.
3. Identify and discuss objects commonly used in Nigerian marriage ceremonies.
**Duration:** 1 Hour
**Materials Needed:**
- Flashcards/Charts
- Markers/Crayons
- Pictures of security agency logos
- Illustrations/photos of objects used in Nigerian marriage ceremonies
- Worksheets
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### Introduction (10 minutes)
1. **Greeting and Settling Down:**
- Welcome the students and settle them down.
- Quick ice-breaker: Ask students to name any Nigerian security agency they know.
2. **Lesson Introduction:**
- Briefly introduce the three topics to be covered.
- Explain that they will learn about how Nigeria practices democracy, collaborates with security agencies, and celebrates marriages.
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### Main Content (30 minutes)
#### Part 1: Democratic Practices (10 minutes)
1. **Definition and Discussion:**
- Explain democracy in simple terms: "Democracy means people have the right to choose their leaders and have a say in how the country is run."
- Discuss how elections work and the importance of voting.
2. **Interactive Activity:**
- Conduct a mock election in the classroom. Choose a simple topic for decision-making (e.g., which game to play during recess) and let students vote.
#### Part 2: Partnering with Key Security Agencies in Nigeria (10 minutes)
1. **Introduction to Security Agencies:**
- List and explain the roles of key security agencies like the Nigerian Police Force, Nigerian Army, Nigerian Navy, and Nigerian Air Force.
- Show pictures/logos of these agencies.
2. **Discussion:**
- Talk about how these agencies help keep the country safe and why it is vital for communities to work with them.
- Ask students if they have seen any of these agencies in action or in their neighborhood.
#### Part 3: Objects Used in Marriage (10 minutes)
1. **Introduction:**
- Explain that marriage ceremonies in Nigeria involve various objects with cultural significance.
2. **Discussion:**
- Show pictures of common objects used in Nigerian marriages like traditional attire, rings, kola nuts, and different local food items.
- Explain the significance of each item in the marriage ceremony.
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### Activities (15 minutes)
1. **Group Work:**
- Split students into three groups. Assign each group one topic: democratic practices, security agencies, or marriage objects. Provide flashcards/charts and markers/crayons.
- Let each group create a poster summarizing their topic.
2. **Presentation:**
- Each group presents their poster to the class. Encourage students to use simple sentences and explain in their own words.
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### Conclusion (5 minutes)
1. **Recap:**
- Summarize the key points of the lesson: democracy and voting, the role of security agencies, and objects in Nigerian marriage ceremonies.
- Ask a few students to share one thing they learned today.
2. **Homework:**
- Give a simple worksheet with pictures related to the lesson topics, where students have to match the image with the correct description (e.g., match the logo to the security agency or the object to its role in marriage).
3. **Closing:**
- Thank the students for their participation and enthusiasm.
- Remind them of the importance of understanding these national values.
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**Notes for the Instructor:**
- Be mindful of keeping the content age-appropriate and engaging.
- Use interactive and visual aids to maintain the students’ interest.
- Encourage questions and participation to foster an inclusive classroom environment.