### Lesson Plan: National Values Education for Primary 6
**Topic:** Nigerian and Foreign Made Goods
#### Objectives:
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
1. Differentiate between Nigerian-made and foreign-made goods.
2. Understand the importance of supporting locally made goods.
3. Identify various Nigerian-produced goods.
4. Recognize the economic impact of buying Nigerian products versus foreign products.
#### Materials Needed:
- Pictures of Nigerian and foreign-made goods
- Chart paper and markers
- Sample products (if possible)
- Flashcards with names of goods
- Video clips highlighting Nigerian-made goods
- Handouts with key points
#### Time:
45 minutes
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### Lesson Plan Breakdown:
#### Introduction (5 minutes)
1. **Greeting and Settle Down:** Begin the lesson with a warm greeting.
2. **Hook Activity:** Show a short video clip featuring a mix of Nigerian-made and foreign-made goods. Ask the students if they recognize any of the products.
3. **Objective Sharing:** Briefly explain what students will learn in this lesson.
#### Direct Instruction (10 minutes)
1. **Definition:** Explain what "Nigerian-made goods" and "foreign-made goods" are. Use simple and relatable terms.
2. **Examples and Comparisons:**
- Show pictures of products and discuss their origins.
- Highlight Nigerian products, such as Adire fabrics, Afang soup, Innoson cars, and Anambra yam.
- Show foreign products, like electronic gadgets from the United States, clothes from China, or chocolates from Belgium.
#### Guided Practice (10 minutes)
1. **Class Activity:** Divide the class into small groups. Provide each group with a set of flashcards containing names of goods. Have them categorize the goods into “Nigerian-made” and “foreign-made.”
2. **Discussion:** After the activity, review the groups' sorting. Correct any mistakes and discuss the rationale behind the categorizations.
#### Independent Practice (10 minutes)
1. **Worksheet Activity:** Hand out worksheets with images of various products. Ask students to color Nigerian-made goods in green and foreign-made goods in red.
2. **Reflection Questions:** Include questions that prompt students to think about why it is important to support local goods and the effects of buying foreign products on the Nigerian economy.
#### Conclusion (5 minutes)
1. **Review and Summarize:** Briefly revisit the key points of the lesson.
2. **Class Discussion:** Ask students to share something new they learned about Nigerian-made goods.
3. **Closing Activity:** Have students share one Nigerian-made product they know and how purchasing it could benefit their community or country.
#### Homework Assignment:
Ask students to interview a family member about a Nigerian-made product they regularly use and write a short paragraph about it. They should also find out one new Nigerian product they've never used before.
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### Assessment:
- Participation in group discussions and activities.
- Accuracy in categorization during the guided practice.
- Completion and correctness of the worksheet.
- Thoughtfulness and detail in the homework assignment.
### Reflection:
- Observe students’ engagement and understanding during the lesson.
- Note areas where students may have struggled and plan for follow-up lessons to reinforce those concepts.
- Solicit feedback from students to improve future lessons on this topic.