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Term: 3rd Term

Week: 4

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. Give a brief history of the Nigerian flag and describe it
  2. Recite the National pledge

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 gives a brief history of the Nigerian flag and describes it

Students pay attention and participates

STEP 3

DEMONSTRATION

She gives a brief history and explanation of the national pledge

 

 

 

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

NIGERIA NATIONAL FLAG

The Nigeria National flag was designed by a Yoruba man by name Michael Akinkumi in the year 1959. The flag was first used on the 1st of October, 1960 when Nigeria became an independent state, as such lead to replacement of the British colonial flag called the British union Jack. Nigerian flag comprises of two colour; green and white. The green colour stands for fertile agricultural land of the country, while white colour represents peace, unity and transparency.

          The flag should be flung in front of public building or environment, secretariat, stadium where they can be saluted as a mark of respect to the nation. The flag is completely flung. But, when something tragic occurs, it is flung half-mast and completely down if for instance a serving head of state dies or an important dignitary.

 

THE NIGERIA NATIONAL PLEDGE                                                      

The Nigeria National pledge is regarded as an oath or promises of the citizens to comply with its laws. It was approved on 6th Sept, 1976 by the supreme Military council.

THE PLEDGE                                                                                              

I pledge to Nigeria my country  

to be faithful, loyal and honest                            

To serve Nigeria with all my strength                                                

To defend her unity                                                                              

And uphold her honour and glory                                                        

So help me God.

 

EVALUATION:    1. Draw the Nigerian flag and write a short history on it

  1. Recite the National pledge and write a brief history on it

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positively