Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term - Junior Secondary School 1

Term: 3^rd Term

Week: 6

Class: Junior Secondary School 1

Age: 12 years

Duration: 40 minutes of 2 periods each

Date:       

Subject:    Social Studies

Topic:-      Our common citizenship

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

1. Explain citizenship
2. Describe how to become a Nigerian citizen
3. Explain the meaning of Nigerian symbols
4. Give examples of national symbols in Nigeria

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 unity and Integrations	Students pay attention
STEP 2 EXPLANATION	She explains the meaning of citizenship She further describes how one can become a Nigerian citizen	Students pay attention and participates
STEP 3 DEMONSTRATION	She explains the meaning of national symbols and give examples of them	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

CITIZENSHIP

Citizenship means membership of a country based on laid down conditions

HOW TO BECOME A NIGERIAN CITIZEN

1. by birth- if a person is born in or outside Nigeria and one or both of the

Parents are citizens, then the person becomes a citizen

2. By registration- this applies to people who register to become citizens

either a foreigner married to a Nigerian or a foreigner adopted by a

Nigerian citizen

3. By naturalization- This is when a person desires to be a citizen of Nigeria

via a formal application.

4. By conferment: this citizenship occurs as a result of good behaviour or a

spectacular achievement and contributions to Nigeria

 

National symbols

These are the things by which Nigeria can be identified and recognized all

over the world

1. Nigerian map
2. the national flag- green and white
3. Nigeria coat of arms

Black shield- good soil of Nigeria

Y shaped silver wavy band- two main rivers of Nigeria

Two Horses – dignity and pride of Nigeria

Coctus spectabilis- beauty of Nigeria

Wreath- rich agricultural land of Nigeria

Eagle- strength, gallantry and pride of a united Nigeria

4. Nigeria National anthem composed by Benedict Elise Odiase and has two stanzas
5. The Nigerian national pledge
6. The Nigeria National currency- coins and paper form
7. The Nigeria National Passport
8. The Nigeria National Identity Card
9. The National Voter’s card
10. The Nigerian Constitution
11. The picture of the Sitting President

EVALUATION:   1. Explain the meaning of citizenship

2. How can one become a citizen of Nigeria?
3. Define National symbols
4. Give examples of Nigeria National symbols

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positively