Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term - Primary 6

Week 7

Subject: Vocational Aptitude

Topic: The Military

Reference: Effective vocational aptitude guide for primary schools book 6.

Previous knowledge: Pupils are familiar with Aviation.

Objective: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able

1. Define/know the work of the military.
2. Know the equipment/weapons used in the military.
3. Know the different ranks in the Nigerians armed forces.

Content

The work of the military of a nation is to protect and defend the nation from external forces. The military is also called “Armed forces” which include:

• The Army: responsible for defending the country against enemy forces in the territorial land boundaries.

• The Navy: responsible for protecting the nation against enemy forces on the sea and waterways.

• The Air force: responsible to protect the country’s airspace against the enemy forces.

To have a vocation in the military, one needs to study the profession by attending Nigeria Defense Academy. Alternatively, one can apply directly to a particular arm of the military when vacancy is advertised.

Popularly, one who joins the Army is called a soldier, one who joins the Navy is either a “Blue Jacket” or a “Sailor Boy”.

Equipment/weapons used in the Military

1. Fighter jet
2. Armored tank
3. Artillery
4. Piston
5. Rifle
6. Bomb

Different Ranks in the Nigerian Armed forces

Presentation:

Step I: Teacher revises previous lesson with pupils

Step II: Teacher introduces and explain new topic to pupils

Step III: Pupils are allowed to ask questions

Step IV: Teacher writes note on the boards for pupils

Evaluation:

1. What is another name for military?
2. A person that joins the Navy is called the _____________________.
3. A country’s airspace is protected by _________________________.
4. To study military as a profession, you need to attend _____________________.

Conclusion: Teacher moves round for inspection, marking and correction of notes where necessary.