Lesson Note on Civic Education JSS 1 Second Term
Civic Education Lessons for Secondary School
SCHEME OF WORK CIVIC EDUCATION JSS1 SECOND TERM
WEEK TOPIC
1 Revision of Last Term’s Work
2 Citizenship
- Meaning
- Types
Causes and Effects of Falsehood and Theft
3 Process of Becoming a Citizen of a Country
Causes and Effects of Murder and Rape
4&5 Rights and Duties of Citizens
Causes and Effects of Advanced Fee Fraud 419 and Embezzlement
6&7 Difference between Right and Duties Obligations
Causes and Effects of Cultism and Drug Abuse
Importance of Rights and Duties of Citizens
8 Types of Rights of a Citizen
9 Dealing in Fake Drugs
10 Consequences of Non-performance of Obligation
11 Revision
12 Examination
Edudelight Lesson
WEEK TWO
TOPIC: Citizenship
PERIOD: The Meaning and Types of Citizenship
CONTENT:
Citizenship refers to the relationship which exists between an individual and the country he lives. A citizen is expected to obey the law of the land and perform certain duties to his country. On the other hand, the country is also expected to protect the life and property of the citizen. The country is to provide basic amenities such as road, electricity, and pipe- borne water for the citizens.
Types of Citizenship
A. Citizenship by Birth: The following are the ways Nigerian citizenship can be acquired by birth.
1. Everyone born in Nigeria before 1st October 1960.Such person is a Nigerian citizen if any of his parents or grandparents was born in Nigeria.
2. Everyone borninNigeria afterindependencei.e 1st October 1960 whose parents or grandparents are citizens of Nigeria
B.Citizenship by Naturalization: Naturalization is a way by which a foreigner is made citizen of the country he resides having satisfied certain conditions. A foreigner who has resided in Nigeria for more than 15 years may apply to the President of Nigeria for the grant of a certificate of naturalization.
C.Citizenship by Registration: Citizenship by Registration is very common among foreign women who have married Nigerian men. For instance an American woman that has married a Nigerian can decide to apply for Nigerian citizenship.
D.Honorary Citizenship: This occurs when the government of a country specially honours an eminent foreigner by granting him the citizenship of the country. The usual conditions are normally waived.
E. Citizenship by Decent: This occurs when an individual claims the citizenship of Nigeria because his grandparents are Nigerians though not born in Nigeria.
Evaluation
1.What is Citizenship?
2. Mention four types of Citizenship
PERIODII
Topic: Causes and Effects of Falsehood and Theft
Content:
CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF FALSE HOOD AND THEFT
1. Poor Educations of Youths: Young people who do not have access to education have the high tendency of engaging in crimes. Also, those who drop out of school due to government policy, family problems are likely to become criminals.
2.Bad Education Policy: An education system that is certificate oriented will always produce graduates always looking for jobs. Unemployed youths may likely devise illegal means of making money which may involve engaging in criminal activities such as 419 or smuggling.
3. Poor Parenting: Children from broken homes may not have enough informal training that can help them overcome some adolescent problems. If this is the case, such youths may likely turn to be criminals though intelligent and promising. Their intelligence would be used negatively to achieve their aims.
4. Weak Judicial System: Non-enforcement of laws and delayed punishment may encourage more youths to commit crimes. If those caught in robbery, rape and examination malpractices are promptly dealt with by the law, it will serve as deterrent for other youths.
5. Poverty: Some youths go into crime because they came from poor homes. In an effort to improve their family finances, they tend to engage in nefarious activities.
EFFECTS OF FALSEHOOD AND THEFT
1. Fear of Insecurity: As crime rate goes up in the society, the citizens tend to be more fearful thereby not being able to carry out normal economic activities in crime-prone areas or periods.
2.Causes Inconvenience: A lot of inconvenience is created for the victim due to loss or damage to vehicles,doors, phones, laptops, wallets, ATM cards, Identify cards,e.t.c.
3. Psychological Trauma: A lot of Psychological trauma usually follow crime victims. It takes some time before such victims get over it. It, a times, causes anxiety, disordering, fear, major depression, thoughts of suicide, e.t.c.
4. Worry and Loss of Sleep: Those who have been duped through 419, or attacked in their houses by armed robbers or kidnappers express worry and sleeplessness many days after the incident.
5. Ruins Victims Business or Career: Many victims of 419 have found it difficult to recover from the loss. Some have lost their entire fortune to internet fraudsters and swindlers which has ruined their businesses and reduced them to beggars.
Evaluation
1. Mention and explain five causes and effects of Falsehood and Theft
General Evaluation / Revision Question
1. What is Citizenship.
2.What is Value System.
3. List and explain four effect of falsehood and theft .
4. Mention five causes of false hood and theft
Reading Assignment
Fundamentals of Civic Education for Basic 7 (JSS 1) by Sola Akinyemi.Pg 45, 158-161
WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT
1. A Nigerian Citizen____________ [A].Enjoys all rights privileges in Nigeria [B].Enjoys only rights in Nigeria [C]. Enjoys privileges in Nigeria
2. The Constitution responsibilities of a citizen are the same as A Right of a Citizen [B]. Citizens work in the Society [C].Duties [D]. Constitution Expectations
3.Which of these is not a citizen’s right in Nigeria? [A]. Right to Life [B]. Right to Fair Hearing [C].Right to Cheat Others [D]. Right to Vote
4. If a foreigner decide to become a citizen of a country he has stayed over a long period of time. This is Citizenship acquired by? [A]. Nationalization [B].Nationalism [C].Naturalization [D]. Internalization
5. Which of these used to an honorary Citizen an of Nigeria [A].ObafemiAwolowo[B]. Barrack Obama [C].Dr Nelson Mandela [D].Mrs Clinton.
Theory
1. Explain the term Citizenship
2. Mention four types of Citizenship
3. List and explain four causes of Falsehood and Theft
Edudelight Lesson
WEEK THREE
Topic: Processes of Becoming a Citizen of a Country
Period I: Qualification for Citizenship in Nigeria
Citizenship of a country, especially Nigeria, can be through any of these ways.
1. By Birth: A person becomes a citizen of Nigeria by birth if the parents are Nigerians, are if he was born in Nigeria on or before the independence.
2.Through Naturalization: A foreigner who has stayed in Nigeria for at least 15 years can apply for Nigerian Citizenship.
3. Through Registration: A foreigner who has married a Nigerian can apply for Nigerian Citizenship. He has to be of good character and must meet other conditions specified by Nigerian law.
Qualifications for Citizenship in Nigeria
The following conditions must be met by a foreigner to become a citizen of Nigeria:
1. Age: He must have attained the required age stipulated by the Nigerian Constitution i.e. more than 21 years old.
2.Residence:He must have lived in Nigeria for at least fifteen years.
3. Acceptability by the Community: He must be accepted by the residents of the community he lives.
4. Readiness to Live in Nigeria: He must be willing to live and stay in Nigeria.
5. Contribution to Development: He must be willing to contribute meaningfully to the economic, political and social development of Nigeria.
6. Oath of Allegiance: He must be ready to take the oath of allegiance.
Evaluation
1. Explain three process of becoming a citizen of a country.
2.What are the conditions that must be met by a foreigner to become a citizen of Nigeria.
PERIOD II
TOPIC: Causes and Effects of Murder and Rape
CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF MURDER AND RAPE
The following are the causes of murder and rape
1. Poor Education of Youths
2. Poor Parenting
3. Weak Judicial System
4. Economic Hardship
5. Effect of Television and Internet
EFFECTS OF MURDER AND RAPE
1. Pain and Suffering
2. Causes Inconvenience
3. Psychological Trauma
4. Worry and Loss of Sleep
5. Slow Economic Development
Evaluation
1. Mention three causes of murder and rape
2. List three effects of murder and rape
General Evaluation / Revision Questions
1.What is Citizenship?
2. State five ways Nigerian Citizenship can be acquire[D].
3. Mention and explain three causes and effects of murder and rape.
Reading Assignment
Fundamentals of Civic Education For Basic 7 (JSS1) pg 49-50
General Evaluation/ Revision Question
1. Define the term Rape
2. List 5 uses and effects of Rape and Murder
WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT
1. The term rape is sometimes used interchangeably with the term_______________ [A]Love [B]. Sexual Assault[C].Indiscipline [D]. Failure
2. ____________ and _________ are the process of becoming a citizen of a country. [A].By Birth, through Nationalization [B].Through Stealing [C]. Through President [D].Through Country.
3. The following conditions must be met by a foreigner to become a citizen of Nigeria.[A]. Age and Concept [B]. Age and Qualification [C].Readiness to live in Nigeria and Age [D]. Position and Training
4. One of the effect of rape is_____________ [A].Prevention [B].Employment [C]. Fear [D]. Psychological
5. ____________ occurs when one human being unlawfully kills another human being [A]. Rape [B]. Murder [C].Malice[D]. Killing
Edudelight Lesson
WEEK FOUR AND FIVE
Topic:RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF A CITIZEN
Period I: Meaning and Types of Rights and Duties of Citizen
Content:
Rights are privileges given to citizens who are protected by the constitution of a country. These rights include:
1.right to life
2. right to dignity of human Person
3. right, to vote and be voted for in any political election.
4. right to fair hearing.
5. right to freedom of movement.
6. right to personal liberty.
7. right to peaceful assembly and association.
8. right to ownership of property and protection from deprivation property.
9. right to freedom of expression and press
10. right to freedom from unlawful detention, arrest and tortue
DUTIES AND OBLIGATION OF A CITIZEN
Duties are the constitutional responsibilities a citizen is expected to perform for effective functioning of a country.
The duties and obligation of a citizen to his country are:
1. obeying the law
2.paying taxes, rates and dues
3. assisting the law enforcement agents.
4. loyalty to the country
5. defence of the country
6. respect national- symbols e.g national Flag, national Anthem etc.
7. respect for the Head of State.
8. helping in community development efforts.
9. non- interference with others’ rights.
10. right attitude to work
Evaluation
Mention ten duties of a Citizen
Period II
Causes and Effects of Advanced Fee Fraud 419 and Embezzlement.
Content:
CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF ADVANCED FEE FRAUD (419) AND EMBEZZLEMENT
1. Poverty
2. Unemployment
3. Influence of Bad Group
4. External Influence
5. Psychological Problem
6. Bad Value System
7. Inequality between the rich and the poor is also responsible for the increase in crime rate in the country.
8. Low self-esteem, alcohol and drug abuse make people, especially, the youths, to engage in criminal activities.
EFFECT OF ADVANCED FRAUD FEE(419) AND EMBEZZLEMENT
1 Lack of employment may lead to crime in the society. Unemployed youths are readily available for anti- social criminal activities that undermine the stability of the society.
1. Crime has adverse effects on economic development
2. Insecurity in the country: Crime creates the state of insecurity in the country e.g. the activities of Boko-Haram has led to a state of Insecurity.
3. Political Instability: Increase in crime rate may affect governance, thereby leading to political instability
4. It may drive away foreign investors. Many investors may not be interested in Nigeria.
5. Psychological Effects: Crime, likerape may cause a serious psychological effect on the victim
Evaluation
1. What are causes of advanced fee fraud
2. Mention four Effects of fraud and embezzlement.
General Evaluation/ Revision Question
1. Mention ten fundamental human right of a citizen.
2. Mention ten duties and obligation of a citizen.
3. What are the causes of advanced fee Fraud (419).
4. Mention five effects of advanced fee fraud and embezzlement.
Reading Assignment
Simplified Basic Social Studies for Nigerian Secondary School Basic 7 pg. 125-126 by R.A YUSUF
Weekend Assignment
1. ____________ refers to the article of the Nigerian criminal code dealing with fraud.[A].The number ‘419’ [B].The number 619 [C].The number 417[D]. The number 819
2. ____________ is the act of stealing government money. [A].Prostitute [B].Embezzlement [C].Cheating [D]. Robbery
3. The food that is unfit for human consumption is ___________ [A]. Clean food [B]. Well prepared food [C].Contaminated food [D]. Good food
4. These are these causes of advance free fraud (‘419’) except____________ [A].Poverty [B].Unemployment [C].Influence of Bad Group [D]. School Training
5. When food is not medically and hygienically fit for human consumption, such act is a ___________ [A].Criminal Act [B].Poverty [C]. Shelter [D]. Societal Act
Theory
1. Mention ten fundamental human right of a citizen.
2. Mention ten duties and obligation of a citizen.
Edudelight Lesson
WEEK SIX AND SEVEN
TOPIC:DIFFERENCE BETWEEN RIGHT AND DUTIES
Meaning:
Content:
Rights are the privileges given to a citizen which are protected by the constitution but duties are something you are required to do for moral or legal reasons. Rights are what you are constitutionally entitled to while duties are what you are to do concerning the rights.
CAUSES OF CULTISM AND DRUG ABUSE
The following are the causes of cultism and drug abuse
1. poor education of youths
2.bad education policy
3. poor parenting
4. weak judicial system
5. economic hardship
6. effects of television and internet
7.peer group influence
EFFECTS OF CULTISM AND DRUG ABUSE
I. State of Fear, Panic and Tension Crime may create a state of fear, violence, panic and tension in the mind of people
ii. Psychological Effects: A crime, like drug abuse may cause a serious psychological effect on the victim.
iii. A crime like cultism can lead to dropping out of school, thereby leading to illiteracy.
Evaluation
Distinguish between right and obligations of a citizen
Period II
Topic: Importance of Rights and Duties of Citizen.
Content:
IMPORTANCE OF RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF CITIZENS
1. Social Control:When we perform our duties and respect other people’s rights, the society functions normally. It brings but control within the country.
2.Peace: Peace prevails in societies where citizens enjoy their rights and perform their duties as expected. This happens because there will be less conflict and friction among the citizens.
3. Development: A country develops faster when her citizens do not interfere with other people’s rights and perform their duties and obligations. Such brings progress economically, political, and socially.
4. Orderliness: When citizens respect other people’s rights and perform their duties the society will void of riots, fighting and chaos. For instance, if people obey traffic laws, traffic jams would be drastically reduced and there will be flow of traffic.
5. Welfare of People: If taxes are paid regularly and promptly government would have enough funds to provide basic amenities that will make life easy for the citizens.
CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF BRIBERY AND CORRUPTION
The following are the causes of bribery and corruption:
1. poverty
2.bad value system
3. external influence
4. influence of bad group
5. inequality between the rich and the poor is also responsible for the increase in crime rate in the Country
Evaluation
What are the differences between right s and duties of citizens
Mention and explain five importance of rights and duties of citizen
General Evaluation/Revision question
1. Mention three causes of bribery and corruption
2.List and explain five effectof bribery and corruption
3. Explain the importance of rightsand duties of citizens
Reading Assignment
Simplified Basic Social Studies for Nigerian Secondary School & Colleges Basic Seven by R.[A].YUSUF.Pg. 95.
WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT
1. ___________ brings peace harmony and understanding among people in the community [A].Duties [B]. Right [C]. Human beings[D]. Society
2. The giving or taking of a bribe or illegal acquisition of wealth using the resources of a public office is _______________ [A].murder[B].corruption[C].rape[D].prostitute
3. _________ is the cause of bribery and corruption [A].Bad Value System [B].Religious Crisis [C]. Armed Robbery [D].Examination malpractices
4. One of the effect of bribery and corruption is _______________ [A].religion[B].high population [C].slow economic development [D].good road
5. Nigeria is the most corrupt country in Africa.[A]Yes[B].No [C]. Yes &No [D].None of the above
Section B
1. Explain the following terms
i. bribery and corruption
ii. rights and duties of a citizen
2. Mention three importance of rights and duties of a citizen
Edudelight Lesson
WEEK EIGHT
TOPIC: Types of Rights of a citizen
PERIOD 1
CONTENT:Human Rights
The following arethe various types of human rights
1. Civic Rights: These include
- The right to vote during an election
- The right to freedom of Conscience and religion
- Right to freedom from discrimination
- The right to freedom of personal liberty
2 Political rights of a citizens include:
- The right to a fair hearing
- The right to freedom of association and public meetings
- The right to vote
- The right to petition
- The right to seek redress or legal remedy
- The right to be voted for
3Economic Rights:These include:
- The right to work
- The right to free choice of employment
- The right to form and jointrade union
- The right to own property
- The right to social security
- Right to just and favorable conditions of work
- Right to fair compensation
Evaluation
- Mention three main types of human rights
- State ten fundamental human rights in Nigeria
General Evaluation/Revision questions
1. Who is a citizen?
2. What do you understand by rights of a citizen?
3. State five fundamental human rights,
Reading Assignment
Fundamental of civic Education for Basic 7 by sola Akinyemi pags119_120
Weekend Assignment
1 A Nigerian citizen ________[a]Enjoys all rights and privileges in Nigeria [b] Enjoys some rights and privileges in Nigeria [c]Enjoys only rights in Nigeria [D]Enjoys only in Nigeria
2 A situation where an individual hold citizenship of two country is called [a]Duo citizenship [b]Special citizenship [c] Dual citizenship [d] International citizenship
3The constitution responsibilities of a citizen is the same as [a]Rights of a citizen
[b]Citizens work in the society [c]Duties [d]Constitution expectation
4Which of these is not a citizens right in Nigeria? [a]Right to life [b]Right to fair hearing[c]Right to cheat others [d]Right to vote
5Performance of our duties and responsibilities will bring about all these except [a] Economic development [b]Political problems [c]Orderliness [d]Peace of mind
Theory
1State ten fundamental human rights
2Mention three importance of fundamental human rights
Edudelight Lesson
WEEK NINE
PERIOD 1
TOPIC: CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF THE SALES OF BANNED AND CONTAMINATED FOODS
CONTENT
Causes and Effects of the Sales of Banned and Contaminated Food: The following are the causes of sales of banned and contaminated foods.
1. Poverty
2.Ignorance
3. Apathy
4. Selfishness
5. Indiscipline
6. Corruption
7. Lack of good parental care or guidance
8. Dishonesty
9. Disease
EFFECT OF BANNED AND CONTAMINATED FOOD :
When people engage in the sale of banned and contaminated food items, the result may be any of these effects.
1. Death
2. PainandSuffering
3. Worry and Loss of Sleep
4. Ruins Victims Business or Career
5. Crimes has adverse on economic on economic development
6. It may drive away foreign investor
7. Insecurity in the Country
General Evaluation/ Revision Questions
1 What do you understand by human rights?
2State five fundamental human rights in Nigeria
3State three examples of civic rights, economic rights and political rights
4 Mention five causes of the sales of banned and contaminated foods
ReadingAssignment
Fundamental of Civic Education for book1 by sola Akinyemipages 119 120
Weekend Assignment
1 _________is one example of fundamental human right [a]human abuse [b]Right to vote during election [c]right to steal [d] right to Clap
2_______ is the act of stealing government money [a]prostitute [b]Embezzlement [c]Cheating [d]Robbery
3The food that is unfit for human consumption is ________ [a]Clean food [b]Well prepared food [c]Contaminated food [d]Good food
4 These are the causes of advance free fraud 419 except_________[a] School Training [b]Poverty [c]Influence of bad group [d] Money
5 What food is not medically and hygienically fit for human consumption, such act is a ____________- [a]Criminal act [b]Poverty [c]Shelter [d]Societal act
Theory
1 State ten fundamental human rights in Nigerian Constitution
2State three main types of human rights
WEEK TEN
TOPIC: DEALING IN FAKE DRUGS
PERIOD2: CONSEQUENCES OF NONPERFORMANCE OF OBLIGATION
CONTENT:
DEALING IN FAKE DRUGS
Meaning: When someone engages in buying and selling of fake drugs, such activity is a criminal act. The general public especially licensed chemicals shops, hospitals, clinics, and other health care store need to be cautioned against buying fake drugs from drug peddlers and dubious sources.
Consequences of not performing our obligations to the community, state, and nation
The consequences include
1. Consequences of not participating in voting gives room for choiceofbad leader s and allows election manipulations to take place
2.Consequences of not giving assistance to law enforcement agents brings about compound security challenges and increases criminal activities and makes it difficult to enjoy some of our rights
3. Consequences of not maintaining a clean environment attract some dangerous animal like snake scorpion and others
4. Consequencesof not obeying the law; When law is not been obeyed by the people of the society its slow down the progress of the nation and increases money spent in fight crimes
5. Consequences of not maintaining peace; In a nation where peace is not allowed, it diverts government attention from the act of governance and slow down the pace of economic and political developments
6. Consequences of not paying tax and other Levies funds to provide social amenities like electricity,good roads and water
EVALUATION
Explain the following
1. Dealing in I.Fake drug II. Cultism
General Evaluation
1State the consequeces of not performing our obligation to the nation
2What do you understand by obligations?
3State three civic obligation of a citizen
Reading Assignment
Fundamental ofcivic Education for Basic 7jss1 by sola Akinyemi65 –66.
WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT
1. A woman that is not contented can engage in ___________[a]terrorism [b]prostitution
[c]jeveline[d]lobbying
2.Consequences of not maintaining peace in the nation brings about—— and——–[a]riot and violence [b]love and harmorny[c]obedience [d]loyaltys
3. The selling of fake drugs to the society is anac t of[A].good[B].bad[C].criminal[D].seriousness
4. Drug peddlers are needed in the commodity. [A]. Yes [B]. No [C]. None of the Above
5. ______ is oneof the effects of crimes in Nigeria[A].Worry and loss of Sleep [B]. Discipline [C].Obedience [D]. Self-Control
Theory
1. Explain the termDealingin Fake Drugs.
2. Listfiveconsequences of not performing obligation
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