### Lesson Plan: Civic Education for Senior Secondary 3
### Topic: Project Work: Visit to the Public Service
**Grade Level:** Senior Secondary 3
**Subject:** Civic Education
**Duration:** 90 minutes
**Lesson Title:** Understanding Public Service through Real-World Engagement
**Location:** Classroom / Public Service Office
#### Learning Objectives:
1. Students will understand the role and functions of public service in the community.
2. Students will observe and engage with public service professionals to learn about their responsibilities and day-to-day activities.
3. Students will develop a project report based on their observations and interactions.
4. Students will reflect on the importance of public service and how it impacts their lives and communities.
#### Materials Needed:
- Permission slips signed by parents/guardians
- Notebooks and pens for taking notes
- Cameras or smartphones for documenting visits (if allowed)
- Pre-visit information packets about the public service office
- Transportation arrangements (e.g., bus)
- Project report guidelines handout
#### Lesson Procedure:
**Introduction: 15 minutes**
1. **Greetings and Attendance (5 minutes):**
- Welcome students and take attendance.
- Briefly introduce the day's activity.
2. **Discuss Objectives (5 minutes):**
- Explain the learning objectives of the visit to the public service office.
- Discuss the importance of understanding public service.
3. **Preparation and Expectations (5 minutes):**
- Distribute pre-visit information packets.
- Orient students on what to expect, appropriate behavior, and how to engage respectfully with public service professionals.
- Discuss the structure and requirements of the project report.
**Main Activity: Visit to the Public Service Office - 45 minutes**
1. **Travel to the Public Service Office (15 minutes):**
- Ensure safe transport of all students.
- Use travel time to discuss the public service office being visited.
2. **Guided Tour and Interaction (30 minutes):**
- Public service staff provide a guided tour explaining various departments and functions.
- Students observe, take notes, and ask questions.
- Students document interesting aspects using cameras or smartphones if allowed.
**Post-Visit Reflection and Project Work: 30 minutes**
1. **Return to Classroom (10 minutes):**
- Transport students back to the classroom.
- Ensure all students have returned safely.
2. **Group Discussion (10 minutes):**
- Facilitate a debrief session where students share their observations and initial thoughts.
- Encourage students to think critically about what they have learned.
3. **Project Report Guidelines (10 minutes):**
- Hand out project report guidelines.
- Explain expectations, including structure (introduction, observations, reflections, and conclusions), length, and due date.
- Offer examples of strong report elements.
**Assessment:**
1. **Project Report:**
- Assign the project report where students detail their visit, including descriptions of public service roles, reflections on interactions, and personal learnings.
- Grade based on clarity, depth of reflection, engagement with the topic, and adherence to guidelines.
**Conclusion: 5 minutes**
1. **Wrap-Up and Q&A (5 minutes):**
- Summarize key takeaways.
- Answer any remaining questions.
- Remind students of the project report deadline.
#### Extension Activities:
- Students can present their reports to the class.
- Students may suggest improvements or ideas on enhancing public service based on their observations.
- Organize a follow-up activity, such as a guest speaking event with a public service professional.
#### Teacher's Notes:
- Ensure all logistical arrangements for the visit are finalized in advance.
- Obtain necessary permissions from parents/guardians and the school administration.
- Prepare students ahead of time with background information about the particular public service office.
This lesson plan aims to provide students with a practical, engaging experience that deepens their understanding of public service, its roles, and its significance in society.