Rules and Regulations (Primary 1- Civic Education Lesson Note: Second Term, Week First)

Week One

Subject: Civic Education
Class: Primary One
Week of the Second Term: 1st Week
Topic: Rules and Regulations
Sub-topic:
(i) Meaning of Rules and Regulations
(ii) Dos and Don’ts that Guide Social Behavior

Instructional Objectives

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

1. Define rules and regulations in simple terms.
2. Identify at least three examples of dos and don’ts in social behavior.
3. Participate in an activity that demonstrates following rules and regulations.

Entry Behaviour

Pupils should already know basic classroom rules, such as sitting quietly, raising their hands before speaking, and taking turns.

Instructional Materials

1. Civic Education for Primary Schools Book 1 (textbook)
2. Visual aids or charts showing examples of dos and don’ts
3. Flashcards with simple rules written on them

Reference Materials

Babalola, G. M. (2022). Civic Education for Primary Schools Book 1. Lagos: Metropolitan Publishers.
Olagunju, D., Sa’ad, G., Arisi, R. O., & Nwadike, J. (2016). Civic Education for Primary Schools Book 1. Lagos: West African Book Publishers.

Content

Meaning of Rules and Regulations

• Rules are instructions that tell us what we should or should not do to keep things organized.
• Regulations are official rules that guide us in places like school or society.

Examples of Dos and Don’ts

Dos

1. Do say “Please” and “Thank you” – It shows good manners when asking for something or after receiving something.
2. Do share with others – Sharing toys or materials with friends makes everyone happy.
3. Do wait your turn – Whether it’s for a game or in line, waiting patiently helps everyone get a fair chance.
4. Do listen when others are speaking – This shows respect and helps you understand what they are saying.
5. Do follow classroom rules – Like raising your hand before talking or sitting quietly during lessons.

Don’ts

1. Don’t hit or push others – We should use kind hands and keep everyone safe.
2. Don’t shout or scream indoors – Use your indoor voice to avoid disturbing others.
3. Don’t take things that aren’t yours – Always ask before borrowing something.
4. Don’t interrupt when someone else is talking – Wait until they finish speaking before you talk.
5. Don’t make fun of others – Everyone deserves to feel happy and respected

Step 1: Introduction

Lesson Presentation (Step-by-Step Procedure)

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