New Revised NERDC Primary 4 Social and Citizenship Scheme of Work
Week 1: Democracy – Meaning
1. Content: Knowledge: Definition as government by the people; Nigerian context. Skill: Identifying democratic elements.
2. Performance Objectives: Pupils should achieve: Define democracy; state its basic principle.
3. Learning Activities:
i. Teacher Activities: The teacher explains using simple stories, The teacher uses questions to engage.
ii. Learning Activities: The learners discuss what “rule by people” means in groups.
4. Teaching and Learning Resources: Textbook provides foundational knowledge on democracy. Chart on democracy illustrates key concepts visually. Short video shows democratic practices in action.
Week 2: Features of Democracy
1. Content: Knowledge: Features like elections, freedom of speech, rule of law. Skill: Listing features.
2. Performance Objectives: Pupils should achieve: List four features; explain one.
3. Learning Activities:
i. Teacher Activities: The teacher presents features with examples, The teacher guides note-taking.
ii. Learning Activities: The learners brainstorm features, The learners match to real-life examples.
4. Teaching and Learning Resources: Posters on democratic features display key characteristics. Matching cards create interactive learning experience.
Week 3: Decision-Making in Community and School
1. Content: Knowledge: Processes like voting, discussions. Skill: Participating in decisions.
2. Performance Objectives: Pupils should achieve: Describe decision-making; simulate a process.
3. Learning Activities:
i. Teacher Activities: The teacher organizes mock voting, The teacher discusses outcomes.
ii. Learning Activities: The learners participate in class vote on a topic, The learners reflect on process.
4. Teaching and Learning Resources: Voting ballots provide hands-on experience with democratic processes. Group discussion guides structure collaborative decision-making.
Week 4: Peaceful Living – Meaning and Importance
1. Content: Knowledge: Definition as harmonious coexistence; benefits like progress. Skill: Promoting peace.
2. Performance Objectives: Pupils should achieve: Define peaceful living; state three importance.
3. Learning Activities:
i. Teacher Activities: The teacher shares stories of peaceful communities, The teacher facilitates discussion.
ii. Learning Activities: The learners share personal stories of peace, The learners draw peace symbols.
4. Teaching and Learning Resources: Story books illustrate peaceful coexistence. Drawing materials enable creative expression. Peace posters reinforce visual messages about harmony.
Week 5: Conflict – Meaning and Causes
1. Content: Knowledge: Definition as disagreement; causes like resource scarcity. Skill: Identifying causes.
2. Performance Objectives: Pupils should achieve: Define conflict; list causes in community.
3. Learning Activities:
i. Teacher Activities: The teacher uses case studies to explain, The teacher asks for examples.
ii. Learning Activities: The learners work in groups to identify causes from scenarios.
4. Teaching and Learning Resources: Case study charts present realistic conflict situations. Scenario cards provide discussion prompts for identifying causes.
Week 6: Conflict Resolution – Simple Methods
1. Content: Knowledge: Methods like dialogue, mediation. Skill: Applying resolution techniques.
2. Performance Objectives: Pupils should achieve: List methods; role-play one.
3. Learning Activities:
i. Teacher Activities: The teacher demonstrates methods, The teacher supervises role-play.
ii. Learning Activities: The learners role-play conflict resolution in pairs.
4. Teaching and Learning Resources: Role-play props support practical application. Video examples demonstrate effective resolution techniques.
Week 7: Mid-Term Break
Mid-term test should be conducted covering topics from Week 1 to Week 6.
Week 8: Environmental Pollution – Meaning
1. Content: Knowledge: Definition as contamination of environment. Skill: Recognizing pollution.
2. Performance Objectives: Pupils should achieve: Define pollution; give examples.
3. Learning Activities:
i. Teacher Activities: The teacher explains with pictures, The teacher leads discussion.
ii. Learning Activities: The learners identify pollution in local area through discussion.
4. Teaching and Learning Resources: Pictures of polluted areas show real environmental issues. Textbook provides comprehensive pollution information.
Week 9: Types of Pollution (Air, Water, Land)
1. Content: Knowledge: Types and examples (e.g., smoke, waste). Skill: Classifying types.
2. Performance Objectives: Pupils should achieve: Name three types; describe each.
3. Learning Activities:
i. Teacher Activities: The teacher uses visuals to classify, The teacher organizes sorting activity.
ii. Learning Activities: The learners sort pictures into types, The learners discuss impacts.
4. Teaching and Learning Resources: Pollution type charts categorize different forms of contamination. Sorting cards create interactive classification activity.
Week 10: Control of Pollution (Cleaning, Recycling, Planting Trees)
1. Content: Knowledge: Methods like recycling, afforestation. Skill: Planning control measures.
2. Performance Objectives: Pupils should achieve: List control methods; suggest one for school.
3. Learning Activities:
i. Teacher Activities: The teacher guides planning session, The teacher shows examples.
ii. Learning Activities: The learners participate in group project to plan a school clean-up.
4. Teaching and Learning Resources: Recycling materials demonstrate practical pollution control. Planning sheets organize student action plans.
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.