**Lesson Plan for Civic Education: People of Integrity in Nigeria**
**Subject:** Civic Education
**Grade Level:** Junior Secondary 2
**Duration:** 60 minutes
**Topic:** People of Integrity in Nigeria
**Instructor:** [Instructor's Name]
**Date:** [Insert Date]
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### **Objective:**
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
1. Define the concept of integrity.
2. Identify at least three notable Nigerians recognized for their integrity.
3. Understand and discuss the impact of integrity on society and personal development.
4. Reflect on how they can embody integrity in their daily lives.
### **Materials:**
- Whiteboard and markers
- Projector (if available)
- Printed materials with short bios of notable Nigerians
- Pictures of the notable figures
- Index cards
- Pen and paper for each student
### **Lesson Overview:**
1. **Introduction (10 minutes):**
- Begin with a brief discussion on what integrity means.
- Use prompts such as: "What comes to your mind when you hear the word 'integrity'?"
- Write down student responses on the whiteboard to create a mind map.
2. **Definition of Integrity (5 minutes):**
- Provide a concise definition of integrity. Example: "Integrity is the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles."
- Discuss the importance of integrity in personal and public life.
3. **Key Figures of Integrity in Nigeria (20 minutes):**
- Introduce notable Nigerians who are celebrated for their integrity.
- Nnamdi Azikiwe
- Sir Ahmadu Bello
- Gani Fawehinmi
- Display their pictures and distribute short bios to each student or group of students.
- Highlight their contributions and the impact of their integrity on Nigeria.
4. **Class Activity (15 minutes):**
- Divide students into small groups and assign each group one of the notable figures.
- Allow each group 5-7 minutes to discuss and prepare a brief presentation on their assigned figure.
- Have each group present their findings to the class.
5. **Discussion: The Impact of Integrity (5 minutes):**
- Discuss how having integrity has helped the notable figures contribute positively to society.
- Ask students to suggest ways integrity can influence their own lives and their communities.
6. **Reflection (5 minutes):**
- Hand out index cards to each student and ask them to write down one way they can demonstrate integrity in their daily lives.
- Collect the cards and read a few aloud (anonymously if preferred).
7. **Conclusion (5 minutes):**
- Summarize the key points discussed: the definition of integrity, notable Nigerians with this quality, and its importance.
- Emphasize the value of striving to be people of integrity.
### **Assessment:**
- Students will be assessed based on their participation in group discussions and activities.
- Their understanding will also be evaluated through their reflection on the index cards.
### **Homework:**
- Assign students to write a short essay (about 200-300 words) on a person they know personally who exemplifies integrity and describe how this person influences others.
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**Instructor's Notes:**
- Encourage students to think critically about the concept of integrity and its practical application in their lives.
- Make the lesson interactive and engage students in discussions to foster a deeper understanding.
- Praise and acknowledge students' efforts to contribute to the lesson, fostering a supportive learning environment.