TOPIC: NATIONAL IDENTITY – MEANING AND ELEMENTS
A: TEACHING AND LEARNING MATERIALS
- Nigerian flag.
- Picture of the Coat of Arms.
- Nigerian currency notes and coins.
- National identity flashcards.
- Civic Education textbook.
B: REFERENCE MATERIALS
- Scheme of work.
- Recommended Civic Education textbook for Primary 3.
- Online educational resources.
C: PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE
The pupils have learnt the meaning of nationality and understand that a citizen belongs to a particular country.
D: PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Explain the meaning of identity.
- Explain national identity.
- Identify Nigeria as their country.
- Mention elements of national identity.
- Explain citizenship as part of national identity.
- Identify the National Anthem and National Pledge as elements of national identity.
- State the importance of national identity.
E: CONTENT
Meaning of Identity
Identity means the things that show who a person is. A person may be identified by:
- name;
- family;
- nationality;
- language.
Meaning of National Identity
National identity means the things that show that people belong to a particular country. 🇳🇬 Nigerians share a common national identity.
Elements of National Identity
Some elements of Nigerian national identity are:
- Nigerian citizenship.
- National Flag.
- National Anthem.
- National Pledge.
- Coat of Arms.
- National currency.
- National motto.
Citizenship
Citizenship shows that a person legally belongs to a country.
National Symbols
National symbols help us identify Nigeria. Examples include: 🇳🇬 National Flag; 🛡️ Coat of Arms; 🎵 National Anthem.
Importance of National Identity
National identity:
- creates a sense of belonging;
- promotes unity;
- helps people identify their country;
- encourages patriotism;
- brings citizens together.
F: LESSON PRESENTATION
F1: Teachers’ Activities
- Explains the meaning of identity.
- Introduces national identity.
- Displays national symbols.
- Lists elements of national identity.
- Explains citizenship.
- Discusses the importance of national identity.
- Asks pupils oral questions.
F2: Pupils’ Activities
- Explain identity in simple terms.
- Identify Nigeria as their country.
- Name national symbols.
- Mention elements of national identity.
- Explain citizenship.
- State the importance of national identity.
- Answer questions.
G: CONCLUSION
The teacher revises the meaning and elements of national identity and explains that national identity helps Nigerians know that they belong to one country. The teacher encourages pupils to respect their country and its national symbols.
H: EVALUATION GUIDE
Pupils should be able to answer the following questions:
- What is identity?
- What is national identity?
- Mention five elements of Nigerian national identity.
- What is citizenship?
- Mention three national symbols.
- State two importance of national identity.
- What is the name of our country?