TOPIC: NATIONALISM, PATRIOTISM AND NATIONAL SYMBOLS
A: TEACHING AND LEARNING MATERIALS
- Nigerian flag.
- Coat of Arms chart.
- National Anthem chart.
- National Pledge chart.
- Pictures showing patriotic activities.
- Pupils’ notebooks and pencils.
B: REFERENCE MATERIALS
- Scheme of work.
- Recommended Civic Education textbook for Primary 6.
- Online educational resources.
C: PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE
The pupils have revised national consciousness, nationalism, patriotism and Nigerian national symbols.
D: PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Explain nationalism.
- Explain patriotism.
- State the relationship between nationalism and patriotism.
- Mention values related to nationalism and patriotism.
- Identify national and non-national symbols.
- Explain the importance of respecting national symbols.
E: CONTENT
Meaning of Nationalism
Nationalism means strong love, loyalty and commitment to one’s country. A nationalist works for the progress and unity of the nation.
Meaning of Patriotism
Patriotism means showing love for one’s country through responsible actions.
Relationship Between Nationalism and Patriotism
Nationalism and patriotism are closely related.
- Nationalism is strong love and loyalty to the country.
- Patriotism is showing that love through actions.
A person who loves Nigeria should also behave in ways that help Nigeria.
Values Related to Nationalism and Patriotism
These include:
- loyalty;
- courage;
- honesty;
- selflessness;
- discipline;
- responsibility;
- tolerance;
- cooperation.
National Symbols
National symbols represent Nigeria. Examples include:
- National Flag.
- Coat of Arms.
- National Anthem.
- National Pledge.
- Nigerian currency.
Non-National Symbols
Examples include:
- school badge;
- company logo;
- club emblem;
- religious symbol;
- sports team logo.
Importance of Respecting National Symbols
Respecting national symbols:
- shows patriotism;
- promotes national pride;
- strengthens unity;
- shows respect for Nigeria.
F: LESSON PRESENTATION
F1: Teachers’ Activities
- Explains nationalism and patriotism.
- Discusses their relationship.
- Displays examples of national symbols.
- Shows examples of non-national symbols.
- Discusses values connected with patriotism.
- Demonstrates respect for national symbols.
F2: Pupils’ Activities
- Define nationalism.
- Define patriotism.
- Explain how both are related.
- Mention civic values.
- Identify national and non-national symbols.
- Demonstrate respect for national symbols.
G: CONCLUSION
The teacher emphasises that nationalism is love for the country while patriotism is showing that love through responsible actions. The teacher encourages pupils to respect Nigerian national symbols at all times.
H: EVALUATION GUIDE
Pupils should be able to answer the following questions:
- What is nationalism?
- What is patriotism?
- State one relationship between nationalism and patriotism.
- Mention five values related to patriotism.
- Mention four national symbols.
- Mention three non-national symbols.