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PRIMARY 1: CIVIC EDUCATION – SECOND TERM | WEEK 10

Updated March 9, 2026Civic Education, Primary 1, Second Term

TOPIC: OBEDIENCE AND RESPONSIBLE BEHAVIOUR

A: TEACHING AND LEARNING MATERIALS

  1. Picture cards showing responsible behaviour.
  2. School and home rule charts.
  3. Flashcards with obedience and responsibility.
  4. Short story chart.
  5. Pupils’ writing books and pencils.

B: REFERENCE MATERIALS

  1. Scheme of work.
  2. Recommended Civic Education textbook for Primary 1.
  3. Online educational resources.

C: PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE

The pupils have learnt about rules at home, school and in the community and the benefits of obeying them.

D: PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

  1. Explain obedience in simple words.
  2. Explain responsible behaviour.
  3. Mention qualities of an obedient child.
  4. Give examples of responsible behaviour.
  5. State benefits of obedience and responsibility.

E: CONTENT

Meaning of Obedience

Obedience means following good rules and instructions.

Meaning of Responsible Behaviour

Responsible behaviour means doing what is right and taking care of our duties.

Qualities of an Obedient Child

An obedient child:

  1. Listens to parents.
  2. Listens to teachers.
  3. Follows safety rules.
  4. Respects others.
  5. Does simple duties.

Examples of Responsible Behaviour

🎒 Keeping school materials properly. 🧹 Helping to keep the environment clean. 📚 Doing classwork. 🏠 Helping with simple tasks at home.

Benefits of Obedience and Responsibility

They help us to:

  • Stay safe.
  • Gain trust.
  • Learn good habits.
  • Live peacefully.
  • Become good citizens.

F: LESSON PRESENTATION

F1: Teachers’ Activities

  1. Revises the meaning of obedience.
  2. Explains responsible behaviour.
  3. Discusses qualities of an obedient child.
  4. Shows pictures of responsible actions.
  5. Gives examples from home and school.
  6. Encourages pupils to develop good habits.

F2: Pupils’ Activities

  1. Repeat the meaning of obedience.
  2. Explain responsibility in simple words.
  3. Mention qualities of an obedient child.
  4. Identify responsible behaviour.
  5. Mention benefits of good behaviour.

G: CONCLUSION

The teacher revises obedience and responsible behaviour and encourages pupils to follow good instructions and carry out their duties properly.

H: EVALUATION GUIDE

Pupils should be able to answer the following questions:

  1. What is obedience?
  2. What is responsible behaviour?
  3. Mention three qualities of an obedient child.
  4. Mention two examples of responsible behaviour.
  5. Should pupils follow safety rules?
  6. Mention one benefit of obedience.
  7. Does responsible behaviour make us good citizens?