Home Economics - Junior Secondary 1 - Fundamental Human Rights

TERM: 3^RD TERM

WEEK: 6

CLASS: Junior Secondary School 1

AGE: 12 years

DURATION: 40 minutes each for 2 periods

DATE:

SUBJECT: Home economics

TOPIC: Fundamental Human Rights

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

) Define human rights
) Mention the fundamental human rights

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

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Recommended Home economics textbooks for Junior Secondary School 1

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES: PERIOD 1-2:

PRESENTATION	TEACHER’S ACTIVITY	PUPIL’S ACTIVITY
STEP 1 Review	The teacher revises the previous lesson	Learners pay attention
STEP 2 Introduction	She defines human rights	Learners pay attention and participate
STEP 3 Explanation	She mentions the fundamental human rights	Learners pay attention and participate
STEP 4 NOTE TAKING	The teacher writes a short note on the board for the learners to copy	The learners copy the note from the board

NOTE

FUNDAMENTAL HUMAN RIGHTS

Human rights are basic rights and freedoms that are entitled to every person, regardless of nationality, race, gender, religion, or any other status. These rights are inherent to all individuals and are essential for ensuring dignity, fairness, equality, and freedom. Human rights are protected by laws and conventions and are considered universal, meaning they apply to all people everywhere.

Fundamental Human Rights of every Nigerian person

In Nigeria, fundamental human rights are enshrined in Chapter IV of the Nigerian Constitution (1999, as amended). These rights are guaranteed to every Nigerian citizen and are aligned with universal human rights principles. Here are the fundamental human rights of every Nigerian:

Right to Life – Every Nigerian has the right to live and be protected from unlawful death.
Right to Dignity of Human Person – Protection from torture, inhumane or degrading treatment, and forced labor or slavery.
Right to Personal Liberty – The right to freedom from arbitrary arrest and detention, except in certain circumstances as provided by law.
Right to Fair Hearing – Every Nigerian has the right to a fair trial, with impartial judgment, especially when facing criminal charges.
Right to Private and Family Life – Protection of an individual’s privacy, family, home, and correspondence.
Right to Freedom of Thought, Conscience, and Religion – Freedom to practice any religion or no religion at all, and freedom from forced religion.
Right to Freedom of Expression and the Press – The right to freely express opinions and ideas and access independent information through the press.
Right to Peaceful Assembly and Association – The right to gather peacefully and form associations, unions, or political parties.
Right to Freedom of Movement – Freedom to move freely within Nigeria and the right to leave or enter the country.
Right to Freedom from Discrimination – Protection from discrimination based on race, gender, religion, or other characteristics.
Right to Acquire and Own Property – The right to acquire, own, and dispose of property within Nigeria, subject to lawful conditions.

EVALUATION:

Explain the importance of human rights and why they are considered universal for every person, regardless of nationality, race, or religion.
What is the significance of the Right to Dignity of the Human Person, and how does it protect Nigerians from inhumane treatment?
Describe the Right to Fair Hearing and discuss its role in ensuring justice within the Nigerian judicial system.
Identify the Right to Freedom of Thought, Conscience, and Religion. Why is this right essential for maintaining religious diversity in Nigeria?
How does the Right to Freedom from Discrimination support equality among Nigerians, and what characteristics does it protect individuals against?

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher marks their books and commends them positively