New Revised NERDC Primary 4 Social and Citizenship Scheme of Work
Week 1: Constitution – Meaning
1. Content: Knowledge: Definition of constitution as the set of fundamental rules governing a country; types (written/unwritten). Skill: Identifying basic rules in daily life.
2. Performance Objectives: Pupils should achieve: Define constitution; explain its role in society.
3. Learning Activities:
i. Teacher Activities: The teacher explains meaning using simple analogies like school rules, The teacher shows examples from Nigerian context.
ii. Learning Activities: The learners discuss in pairs what rules they follow at home and relate to national constitution.
4. Teaching and Learning Resources: Textbook provides definitions and examples of constitution. Chart of Nigerian constitution displays fundamental rules visually. Video clips on basic laws show real-life application of constitutional principles.
Week 2: Importance of the Constitution
1. Content: Knowledge: Roles in promoting justice, unity, order; protects rights. Skill: Analyzing how rules maintain harmony.
2. Performance Objectives: Pupils should achieve: List three importance of constitution; give examples from Nigeria.
3. Learning Activities:
i. Teacher Activities: The teacher guides discussion on benefits using real-life scenarios, The teacher facilitates brainstorming.
ii. Learning Activities: The learners work in groups to list benefits and share with class.
4. Teaching and Learning Resources: Posters on rights display constitutional protections. Textbook contains examples of constitutional importance. Pictures of national symbols connect constitution to Nigerian identity.
Week 3: Citizenship – Meaning
1. Content: Knowledge: Definition as membership of a country with rights/duties. Skill: Recognizing citizenship traits.
2. Performance Objectives: Pupils should achieve: Define citizenship; distinguish between citizen and non-citizen.
3. Learning Activities:
i. Teacher Activities: The teacher uses role-play to demonstrate citizenship, The teacher asks questions to clarify.
ii. Learning Activities: The learners role-play citizens in a community, The learners discuss feelings of belonging.
4. Teaching and Learning Resources: Charts on citizenship explain membership concepts. Identity cards samples show proof of citizenship. Group discussion materials facilitate collaborative learning about belonging.
Week 4: Rights of Citizens
1. Content: Knowledge: Basic rights like education, freedom, security. Skill: Identifying rights in contexts.
2. Performance Objectives: Pupils should achieve: List five rights; explain why they are important.
3. Learning Activities:
i. Teacher Activities: The teacher presents examples from Nigerian constitution, The teacher supervises group tasks.
ii. Learning Activities: The learners brainstorm and list rights, The learners draw posters illustrating them.
4. Teaching and Learning Resources: Constitution excerpts provide authentic source material. Drawing materials enable creative expression of rights. Video on human rights demonstrates global and local perspectives.
Week 5: Responsibilities of Citizens
1. Content: Knowledge: Duties like obeying laws, paying taxes, voting. Skill: Practicing responsibilities.
2. Performance Objectives: Pupils should achieve: List five responsibilities; describe how to fulfill them.
3. Learning Activities:
i. Teacher Activities: The teacher facilitates debate on duties, The teacher demonstrates through examples.
ii. Learning Activities: The learners debate in groups on duties, The learners create a class pledge on responsibilities.
4. Teaching and Learning Resources: Textbooks outline civic duties clearly. Debate cards structure discussion of responsibilities. Class pledge chart displays collective commitment to civic duties.
Week 6: Leaders – Past and Present (Simple Introduction)
1. Content: Knowledge: Examples of Nigerian leaders (e.g., Azikiwe, Tinubu). Skill: Comparing leadership roles.
2. Performance Objectives: Pupils should achieve: Name three past/present leaders; describe their contributions.
3. Learning Activities:
i. Teacher Activities: The teacher shows pictures and tells stories of leaders, The teacher guides timeline creation.
ii. Learning Activities: The learners research and present on one leader in pairs.
4. Teaching and Learning Resources: Pictures of leaders provide visual recognition. Timeline chart shows historical progression of leadership. Simple biographies offer age-appropriate information about leaders’ achievements.
Week 7: Mid-Term Break
Mid-term test should be conducted covering topics from Week 1 to Week 6.
Week 8: Duties of Leaders
1. Content: Knowledge: Roles like decision-making, service provision. Skill: Evaluating leader actions.
2. Performance Objectives: Pupils should achieve: List duties of leaders; explain impact on citizens.
3. Learning Activities:
i. Teacher Activities: The teacher uses case studies to explain duties, The teacher organizes role-play.
ii. Learning Activities: The learners role-play leader duties in school setting, The learners discuss outcomes.
4. Teaching and Learning Resources: Case study charts present real leadership scenarios. Role-play props enable hands-on learning. Textbooks provide comprehensive information on leadership responsibilities.
Week 9: Leadership Qualities (Honesty, Courage, Service)
1. Content: Knowledge: Qualities like honesty, courage, service. Skill: Demonstrating qualities.
2. Performance Objectives: Pupils should achieve: Describe three qualities; give examples from leaders.
3. Learning Activities:
i. Teacher Activities: The teacher discusses qualities with examples, The teacher facilitates group analysis.
ii. Learning Activities: The learners participate in group discussion on qualities, The learners create skits showing them.
4. Teaching and Learning Resources: Video clips of leaders demonstrate qualities in action. Skit props support dramatic presentation of leadership qualities. Posters on qualities reinforce visual learning of key traits.
Week 10: Respect for Leaders
1. Content: Knowledge: Ways to show respect (obedience, support). Skill: Practicing respect.
2. Performance Objectives: Pupils should achieve: Explain respect; list ways to show it.
3. Learning Activities:
i. Teacher Activities: The teacher leads role-play on respecting authority, The teacher summarizes key points.
ii. Learning Activities: The learners participate in role-play, The learners write letters of appreciation to a leader.
4. Teaching and Learning Resources: Role-play scenarios provide structured practice. Writing materials enable written expression of respect. Examples of respectful gestures model appropriate behavior.
Week 11: Revision
Revise all the lessons and prepare your pupils for the exam.
Week 12: Examination
The exam for the term should start.
Week 13: Examination, Marking & Vacation
Examination should be concluded together with marking and recording then vacation follows once all have been achieved.