Term: 1st Term
Week: 2
Class: Junior Secondary School 1
Age: 12 years
Duration: 40 minutes of 2 periods each
Date:
Subject: Civic education
Topic:- Rights
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to
- Explain the meaning of Rights
- Give and explains some examples of rights
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, questions and answers, demonstration, videos from source
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Videos, loud speaker, textbook, pictures
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES
PERIOD 1-2
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PRESENTATION
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TEACHER’S ACTIVITY
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STUDENT’S ACTIVITY
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STEP 1
INTRODUCTION
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The teacher revises the previous lesson on the meaning, importance and need for civic education
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Students pay attention
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STEP 2
EXPLANATION
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She explains the meaning of rights
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Students pay attention and participates
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STEP 3
DEMONSTRATION
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She gives some examples of rights and explains each of them
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Students pay attention and participate
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STEP 4
NOTE TAKING
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The teacher writes a summarized note on the board
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The students copy the note in their books
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NOTE
RIGHTS
Rights refer to the entitlements and freedoms that individuals possess inherently or granted by law, which empower them to act or refrain from certain actions without interference or oppression.
Examples of rights include:
- Freedom of Speech: The right to express opinions, beliefs, and ideas without censorship or fear of retaliation from the government or other entities. For instance, citizens can participate in protests, publish articles critical of the government, or engage in public debates.
- Right to Privacy: The right to be free from unwarranted intrusion into one's personal life, affairs, and communications. This includes protections against unauthorized surveillance, searches, or disclosure of private information. For example, individuals have the right to keep their personal correspondence confidential and to control access to their personal data.
- Right to Life: The fundamental right to exist and be protected from arbitrary deprivation of life. This encompasses protections against unlawful killing, capital punishment, or other forms of violence. For instance, citizens have the right to live without fear of being unjustly harmed or killed by the state or private individuals.
- Right to Equality: The right to be treated equally under the law and to be free from discrimination based on characteristics such as race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation. This includes access to opportunities, resources, and services without prejudice. For example, individuals have the right to equal employment opportunities and access to education regardless of their background.
- Right to Due Process: The right to fair treatment and legal procedures in legal or administrative proceedings. This includes the presumption of innocence, the right to a fair trial, and the right to legal representation. For instance, individuals accused of crimes have the right to present evidence, cross-examine witnesses, and appeal decisions made against them.
- Right to Freedom of Religion: The right to practice, observe, or change one's religion without coercion or persecution. This includes the freedom to worship, participate in religious ceremonies, and express religious beliefs publicly. For example, individuals have the right to attend religious services of their choice and to express their faith through symbols or attire.
EVALUATION: 1. Explain the meaning of Rights
- List and explain four examples of rights
CLASSWORK: As in evaluation
CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positively
