Primary 4 Social and Citizenship Studies First Term Lesson Note
Complete 12-week lesson notes set to the NERDC curriculum. Read Weeks 1 and 2 free below.
Planning a Social and Citizenship Studies lesson every week takes time. This Primary 4 Social and Citizenship Studies first term lesson note gives you ready-made notes for the whole term. Each week follows the same clear layout, so you can teach with confidence from the first day.
First Term Scheme of Work
The notes follow the NERDC scheme of work for Primary 4. Here is the full term at a glance:
| Week | Topic | Content |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | National Values I | Meaning of values; honesty and truthfulness; respect for others; hard work and dedication; examples in daily life |
| 2 | National Values II | Patriotism and love for Nigeria; unity and cooperation; tolerance and peace; discipline and self-control; practising good values |
| 3 | Followership I | Meaning of followership; qualities of a good follower; obedience to rules and regulations; following instructions at home and school |
| 4 | Followership II | Respecting leaders; supporting good leadership; speaking up against wrong; being loyal and trustworthy; balancing followership and thinking |
| 5 | Mid-term examination | Assessment of Weeks 1 to 4 |
| 6 | Mid-term break | Holiday and rest |
| 7 | Healthy Family Relationships I | What is a family; types of families; love and care in the family; roles of family members; respecting parents and elders |
| 8 | Healthy Family Relationships II | Communicating with family; solving family disagreements peacefully; helping at home; family values; strong family bonds |
| 9 | People’s Beliefs and Tradition I | Different religions in Nigeria; respecting other people’s beliefs; religious tolerance; common religious practices; living peacefully together |
| 10 | People’s Beliefs and Tradition II | Traditional beliefs and customs; cultural practices in our community; respecting traditions; good and harmful traditions; preserving good customs |
| 11 | Revision | Review of all topics covered; practice exercises; question and answer sessions |
| 12 | Examination | End of term assessment |
Free Sample: Weeks 1 and 2
Read the full lesson notes for the first two weeks below. Every other week uses the same layout.
WEEK 1: National Values I
Class: Primary 4 | Subject: Social and Citizenship Studies | Duration: 40 minutes
Topic: National Values I | Sub-topic: Meaning of values; honesty and truthfulness; respect for others; hard work and dedication
Instructional material
- A chart showing pictures of pupils who are honest, respectful and hardworking
- Flash cards with the words honesty, respect and hard work
- A short story card: The Lost Pencil Case
Learning objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils will be able to:
- Define the word value.
- Explain honesty and truthfulness with examples.
- Show respect for others in class activities.
- Explain why hard work and dedication matter.
- Give examples of national values in daily life.
Entry behaviour / prior knowledge
Pupils already know the difference between right and wrong from home and school. They have heard their parents and teachers praise good behaviour.
Content
Meaning of values
Values are the beliefs about what is good and right. They guide how we think, speak and act. National values are the good qualities that all Nigerians agree on. These values help the country to live in peace.
Honesty and truthfulness
Honesty means telling the truth and doing the right thing, even when nobody is watching. A truthful pupil does not cheat in a test. A truthful pupil also returns lost items to the owner.
Respect for others
Respect means treating people with care and honour. We show respect when we greet elders, listen when others speak and use polite words. We do not insult or laugh at anyone.
Hard work and dedication
Hard work means putting in effort to finish a task well. Dedication means staying committed and not giving up. A hardworking pupil studies daily, completes homework and tries again after a mistake.
Examples in daily life
| Value | Example |
|---|---|
| Honesty | Returning a lost wallet or pencil case to the owner |
| Respect | Greeting the teacher and giving a seat to an elder |
| Hard work | Finishing classwork and helping with chores at home |
Lesson presentation
Introduction (Step 1): The teacher asks pupils why they greet their parents in the morning and links the answers to respect. The teacher then writes the topic on the board.
Explanation (Step 2): The teacher defines values and explains honesty, respect and hard work. The teacher uses the chart and reads the story The Lost Pencil Case aloud.
Pupil participation (Step 3): Pupils act out short role-plays that show honesty, respect and hard work. Each group presents one scene to the class.
Evaluation and conclusion (Step 4): The teacher asks questions, corrects errors and summarises the lesson. The teacher then gives the assignment.
Lesson evaluation
1. Values are beliefs about what is ____.
a. good and right b. bad and wrong c. funny d. strange
2. Telling the truth is called ____.
a. honesty b. cheating c. laziness d. pride
3. A pupil who returns a lost pencil case shows ____.
a. honesty b. anger c. greed d. fear
4. Greeting elders politely shows ____.
a. respect b. laziness c. fear d. anger
5. A pupil who finishes homework daily shows ____.
a. hard work b. pride c. greed d. cheating
Theory
- What are values?
- Mention three national values.
- Give one example of honesty at school.
Assignment
- Write three sentences on why honesty is important.
- Draw a pupil showing respect to an elder.
WEEK 2: National Values II
Class: Primary 4 | Subject: Social and Citizenship Studies | Duration: 40 minutes
Topic: National Values II | Sub-topic: Patriotism and love for Nigeria; unity and cooperation; tolerance and peace; discipline and self-control; practising good values
Instructional material
- A Nigerian flag and a map of Nigeria
- A chart showing pupils working together
- Flash cards with the words patriotism, unity, tolerance and discipline
Learning objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils will be able to:
- Explain patriotism and love for Nigeria.
- Describe unity and cooperation.
- State the meaning of tolerance and peace.
- Explain discipline and self-control.
- Practise good values at school and at home.
Entry behaviour / prior knowledge
Pupils learnt about honesty, respect and hard work in Week 1. They also know the Nigerian flag and sing the national anthem at school.
Content
Patriotism and love for Nigeria
Patriotism means loving your country and being ready to serve it. A patriotic pupil keeps the school clean, obeys the laws and stands still when the anthem plays.
Unity and cooperation
Unity means being together as one. Cooperation means working together to reach a goal. Pupils who cooperate finish tasks faster. Nigerians of many tribes live as one nation.
Tolerance and peace
Tolerance means accepting people who are different from us. Peace means living without fighting. When we tolerate others, we solve problems with words instead of fists.
Discipline and self-control
Discipline means obeying rules. Self-control means controlling our anger and actions. A disciplined pupil comes to school on time and waits for a turn.
Practising good values
- Greet everyone politely.
- Share your things with others.
- Keep the classroom and the compound clean.
- Follow school rules every day.
Lesson presentation
Introduction (Step 1): The teacher shows the Nigerian flag and asks pupils what it makes them feel. The teacher links the answers to love for the country.
Explanation (Step 2): The teacher explains patriotism, unity, tolerance and discipline with examples. Pupils repeat the key words after the teacher.
Pupil participation (Step 3): Pupils form groups and build a simple class poster on unity. Each group shares one way to show patriotism.
Evaluation and conclusion (Step 4): The teacher asks questions, corrects errors and sums up the lesson. The teacher then gives the assignment.
Lesson evaluation
1. Loving and serving your country is called ____.
a. patriotism b. hatred c. pride d. fear
2. Working together to reach a goal is ____.
a. cooperation b. quarrel c. cheating d. laziness
3. Accepting people who are different from us is ____.
a. tolerance b. anger c. fear d. pride
4. Obeying rules shows ____.
a. discipline b. carelessness c. anger d. laziness
5. A patriotic pupil keeps the school ____.
a. clean b. dirty c. closed d. noisy
Theory
- What is patriotism?
- State two ways to show unity at school.
- Why is self-control important?
Assignment
- List four ways to practise good values at home.
- Draw the Nigerian flag and colour it correctly.
Weeks 3 to 12 (Locked)
The remaining weeks are in the full lesson note. Each one has objectives, content, the four-step lesson presentation, evaluation questions, theory questions and an assignment.
Followership I (Week 3)
Meaning of followership; qualities of a good follower; obedience to rules and regulations; following instructions at home and school
Followership II (Week 4)
Respecting leaders; supporting good leadership; speaking up against wrong; being loyal and trustworthy
Mid-term examination (Week 5)
Assessment of Weeks 1 to 4
Healthy Family Relationships I (Week 7)
What a family is; types of families; love and care; roles of family members; respecting parents and elders
Healthy Family Relationships II (Week 8)
Communicating with family; solving disagreements peacefully; helping at home; family values
People’s Beliefs and Tradition I (Week 9)
Religions in Nigeria; respecting other beliefs; religious tolerance; living peacefully together
People’s Beliefs and Tradition II (Week 10)
Traditional beliefs and customs; cultural practices; good and harmful traditions; preserving good customs
Revision (Week 11)
Review of all topics, practice exercises, question and answer sessions
Examination (Week 12)
End of term assessment
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- Twelve weeks of lesson notes, from National Values to Revision and Examination
- Learning objectives, instructional materials and entry behaviour for every week
- Clear content in simple English that suits Primary 4 pupils
- A four-step lesson presentation: introduction, explanation, pupil participation, evaluation
- Evaluation questions, theory questions and an assignment each week
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Related Resources
- Complete NERDC lesson notes for Primary 1 to 6
- Primary 4 Social and Citizenship Studies first term exam questions
- Primary 4 first term exam questions for all 12 subjects
- Primary 4 CRS first term lesson note
Frequently Asked Questions
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