PRIMARY 2: CIVIC EDUCATION – FIRST TERM | WEEK 4

TOPIC: CITIZENSHIP AND NATIONALITY

A: TEACHING AND LEARNING MATERIALS

1. Nigerian flag.
2. Map of Nigeria.
3. Pictures of Nigerian children.
4. National symbols chart.
5. Pupils’ writing books and pencils.

B: REFERENCE MATERIALS

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

C: PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE

The pupils have learnt that a citizen is a person who belongs to a country and that citizens have rights and duties.

D: PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

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

1. Explain citizenship in simple terms.
2. Explain nationality.
3. Identify Nigeria as their country.
4. Identify a Nigerian as a citizen of Nigeria.
5. Mention duties of Nigerian citizens.
6. State ways of showing love for Nigeria.

E: CONTENT

Meaning of Citizenship

Citizenship means being a recognised member of a country. A person who belongs to a country is called a citizen.

Meaning of Nationality

Nationality means the country to which a person belongs. Example: 🇳🇬 If you belong to Nigeria, your nationality is Nigerian.

Our Country

Our country is Nigeria. Nigeria is in Africa. The people of Nigeria are called Nigerians.

Simple Duties of Nigerian Citizens

Good citizens should:

1. Obey laws.
2. Respect other people.
3. Protect public property.
4. Keep the environment clean.
5. Live peacefully with others.
6. Show love for Nigeria.

Showing Love for Nigeria

We can show love for Nigeria by: 🇳🇬 Respecting the Nigerian flag. 🤝 Living peacefully with other Nigerians. 🗑️ Keeping our surroundings clean. 🏫 Protecting public property.

F: LESSON PRESENTATION

F1: Teachers’ Activities

1. Displays the Nigerian flag and map.
2. Explains citizenship.
3. Explains nationality.
4. Identifies Nigeria as the pupils’ country.
5. Discusses duties of citizens.
6. Explains ways of showing love for Nigeria.
7. Encourages pupils to be responsible citizens.

F2: Pupils’ Activities

1. Identify the Nigerian flag.
2. State the name of their country.
3. Say their nationality.
4. Explain who a Nigerian citizen is.
5. Mention duties of Nigerian citizens.
6. Mention ways of showing love for Nigeria.

G: CONCLUSION

The teacher reminds pupils that Nigeria is their country and that they should love, respect and care for the country.

H: EVALUATION GUIDE

Pupils should be able to answer the following questions:

1. What is citizenship?
2. What is nationality?
3. What is the name of our country?
4. What do we call people from Nigeria?
5. Mention three duties of a Nigerian citizen.
6. Give two ways of showing love for Nigeria.