### Lesson Plan: National Values Education
**Grade Level:** Primary 6
**Lesson Duration:** 60 Minutes
#### Topic:
1. Some Foreign Cultures that are Affecting Our Values
2. Reasons Why We Should Value Nigerian Goods
3. Personnel to Contact During an Emergency
#### Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
1. Identify foreign cultures influencing Nigerian values.
2. Understand the importance of valuing Nigerian goods.
3. Know who to contact in case of an emergency.
#### Materials Needed:
1. Chart paper
2. Markers
3. Printed images of Nigerian goods
4. Emergency contact information charts
5. Projector (if available)
6. Handouts on emergency contact information
#### Introduction (10 minutes):
1. **Greeting and Roll Call:** Start the lesson by greeting the students and taking attendance.
2. **Icebreaker Activity:** Quick game of "Guess the Culture" where students identify cultural influences from images (e.g., fashion, technology, entertainment).
#### Lesson Development:
##### Part 1: Some Foreign Cultures that are Affecting Our Values (15 minutes)
1. **Discussion**: Initiate a discussion about what culture means.
- Ask, "What do you think culture is?"
- Write down student responses on the board.
2. **Examples of Foreign Cultures**:
- Western fashion trends (show images of common fashion trends).
- Introduction of foreign food habits (e.g., fast food).
- Influence of international celebrities on lifestyle choices.
3. **Activity**: Group Work
- Divide students into small groups.
- Provide each group with chart paper and markers.
- Ask each group to list at least two foreign cultures and discuss how they affect Nigerian values.
##### Part 2: Reasons Why We Should Value Nigerian Goods (15 minutes)
1. **Discussion**: Why is it important to support local products?
- Prompt students with questions like, "Why do you think it's important to buy goods made in Nigeria?"
- Write responses on the board.
2. **Points to Cover**:
- Economic growth: How buying local goods helps the Nigerian economy.
- Employment: Supporting local businesses creates jobs.
- Cultural pride: Valuing our own products enhances national identity.
3. **Show & Tell**:
- Present various Nigerian goods (images or physical items if available).
- Discuss the benefits of each and why they should be valued.
4. **Activity**: Create a poster promoting Nigerian goods.
- Provide each group with printed images and art supplies.
- Allow them to create a poster showcasing Nigerian goods and their benefits.
##### Part 3: Personnel to Contact During an Emergency (10 minutes)
1. **Discussion**: What is an emergency?
- Explain what constitutes an emergency situation (e.g., fire, medical emergency, natural disaster).
2. **Key Personnel**:
- Firefighters: 112 or 767
- Police: 199
- Ambulance services: 112 or 767
3. **Emergency contact chart**: Show the students a chart with emergency numbers.
4. **Activity**:
- Hand out emergency contact information sheet to each student.
- Encourage them to keep this sheet handy at home.
#### Conclusion (10 minutes):
1. **Review and Recap**:
- Summarize key points from each part of the lesson.
- Ask students questions to ensure they understand the lesson.
2. **Q&A Session**: Allow students to ask any questions they might have.
3. **Homework Assignment**:
- Write a short essay on one foreign culture that has influenced you and how you feel about it.
- Create a small handbook listing emergency contact personnel that they can keep at home.
#### Assessment:
1. Participation in group discussions and activities.
2. Quality and creativity of posters created.
3. Accuracy of information on the emergency contact sheet handed in.
#### Reflection:
After the lesson, reflect on what went well and areas for improvement. Make note of student engagement and understanding to inform future lessons.
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This lesson plan provides an engaging way to educate Primary 6 students about the impact of foreign cultures on Nigerian values, the importance of valuing Nigerian goods, and essential emergency contacts.