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PRIMARY 3: CIVIC EDUCATION – THIRD TERM | WEEK 6

Updated May 11, 2026Civic Education, Primary 3, Third Term

TOPIC: IMPORTANCE OF NATIONAL SYMBOLS

A: TEACHING AND LEARNING MATERIALS

  1. Nigerian National Flag.
  2. Picture of the Coat of Arms.
  3. Nigerian currency.
  4. Chart showing national symbols.
  5. Civic Education textbook.

B: REFERENCE MATERIALS

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

C: PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE

The pupils can identify several Nigerian national symbols and explain how they differ from other symbols.

D: PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

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

  1. Recall examples of national symbols.
  2. State the importance of national symbols.
  3. Explain how national symbols identify a country.
  4. Explain how national symbols promote unity.
  5. Explain how national symbols encourage patriotism.
  6. State why national symbols should be protected.

E: CONTENT

Importance of National Symbols

National symbols are important because they represent Nigeria and its people.

National Symbols Identify the Country

🇳🇬 When people see the Nigerian flag, they can identify Nigeria. The Coat of Arms also represents the country officially.

National Symbols Promote Unity

National symbols remind citizens that they belong to the same country. They help Nigerians feel united.

National Symbols Encourage Patriotism

Respecting national symbols teaches citizens to love and value their country.

National Symbols Create a Sense of Belonging

Citizens feel proud to belong to Nigeria when they see and respect national symbols.

National Symbols Represent Nigeria Abroad

The Nigerian flag may be displayed at:

  • international meetings;
  • sporting events;
  • embassies;
  • official ceremonies.

Protecting National Symbols

Citizens should:

  • handle them properly;
  • avoid destroying them;
  • treat them with respect;
  • teach others to respect them.

F: LESSON PRESENTATION

F1: Teachers’ Activities

  1. Revises examples of national symbols.
  2. Explains their importance.
  3. Shows how symbols identify Nigeria.
  4. Discusses national unity and patriotism.
  5. Gives examples of international events.
  6. Explains ways of protecting symbols.
  7. Asks questions.

F2: Pupils’ Activities

  1. Mention Nigerian national symbols.
  2. State their importance.
  3. Explain how the flag identifies Nigeria.
  4. Mention how symbols promote unity.
  5. State ways of protecting national symbols.
  6. Give examples of places national symbols may be seen.
  7. Answer questions.

G: CONCLUSION

The teacher revises the importance of national symbols and explains that they help identify Nigeria, promote unity and encourage patriotism. The teacher encourages pupils to protect and respect national symbols.

H: EVALUATION GUIDE

Pupils should be able to answer the following questions:

  1. Mention four Nigerian national symbols.
  2. State four importance of national symbols.
  3. How do national symbols identify a country?
  4. How do they promote unity?
  5. How do national symbols encourage patriotism?
  6. Mention two places where Nigeria’s flag may be displayed internationally.
  7. Mention two ways of protecting national symbols.