Civic Education - Junior Secondary 1 - Objects of national consciousness

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Term: 3rd Term

Week: 3

Class: Junior Secondary School 1

Age: 12 years

Duration: 40 minutes of 2 periods each

Date:

Subject:      Civic education

Topic:-       Objects of national consciousness

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to

  1. Define coat of arms
  2. List and explain the permanent features of the coat of arms

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, questions and answers, demonstration, videos from source

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Videos, loud speaker, textbook, pictures

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

PERIOD 1-2

PRESENTATION

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY

STUDENT’S ACTIVITY

STEP 1

INTRODUCTION

The teacher revises the previous lesson on national consciousness and national identity

Students pay attention

STEP 2

EXPLANATION

She defines coat of arms

Students pay attention and participates

STEP 3

DEMONSTRATION

She lists and explains the permanent features of the coat of arms

 

 

 

Students pay attention and participate

STEP 4

NOTE TAKING

The teacher writes a summarized note on the board

The students copy the note in their books

 

NOTE

NATIONAL CONSCIOUSNESS AND NATIONAL IDENTITY

COAT OF ARMS

This is the national logo or the official stamp of the nation. It was adopted in 1960 when Nigeria became independent. It was designed by Michael Akinkumi in 1959 alongside the National flag. It symbolises unity in diversity. There are seven permanent features of Nigerian coat of arms.

  1. A red eagle which represents national strength and pride
  2. The black shield shows the fertility of Nigeria land.
  3. The Y-shape silver band on the shoulder represents the River Niger and River Benue and their confluence
  4. The two white horses signifying dignity and importance
  5. The ground on which the shield stands is cactus spectabilis, which represents the Nigerian colourful flower found in all parts of Nigeria
  6. The wreath of flowers on which the eagle perches is the Nigerian’s National colours of green and white signifying honour and adoration
  7. Then, at the base, is our national motto - unity and faith, peace and progress.

 

EVALUATION:    1. Define coat of arms

  1. List and explain five permanent features on the Nigerian coat of arms

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positively