Lesson Plan

Week: September 11- September 16, 2022

School: Hampton School
Subject: Civics Education
Grade: 7
Topic: What is Civics?
Name of Teacher: Tevin Cameron
Duration: 1 hour
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Specific Objectives: At the end of the lesson students should be able to:

1. Define the terms Civics, citizen, rights, and responsibilities.

2. Identify the three basics of civics education.
3. Explain the importance of Civics to personal and national development.
4. Appreciate the value of Civics in the school curriculum.

Instructional Materials:

The Jamaica National Library website http://www.nlj.gov.jm/?q=jamaican-civics

Oxford English Dictionary

Methodology: KWL, Class discussion, Question and answering, Brainstorming

PowerPoint presentation

Introductory Activity (Engage)

Brainstorming with the use of semantic mapping to gather students view on “What is Civics?”

Step 1 (Explore)

With the use of an English dictionary, students will define key lesson terms. (Throughout the
lesson key conception will be taught)

Step 2 (Explain)

Students will be asked to explain at least 3 importance of Civics Education to personal and
national development.

Step 3 (Elaborate)

Students will expand on their explanations to highlight the importance of Civics Education.
Lesson Summary

Brief recap of the lesson will be done as to ensure students grasp the content of the lesson.

Evaluation 1

Students will create a slogan describing the importance of Civics Education

Evaluation (if Lesson will continue make a note of it)

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Summary of Content
Definition of Civics Education

Civic education (also known as citizen education or democracy education) can be broadly
defined as the provision of information and learning experiences to equip and empower citizens
to participate in democratic processes. The overall goal of civic education is to promote civic
engagement and support democratic and participatory governance.

Basic components of Civic Education

The three basic components of civic education are civic knowledge, civic skills and civic
behaviour or disposition.

1. Civic knowledge includes a fundamental understanding of the structure and function of

government, human rights, civic responsibilities, and the processes by which laws and
regulatory policies are made.
2. Civic skills relate to the engagement of individuals who are working to make a difference
in the civic life of their community. It also includes the values and motivation of the
individual to make a difference in their community through volunteerism and giving
national service. Civic behaviour focuses on the personal and political responsibilities of
citizens.
3. Civic behaviour also speaks to respecting human dignity, participating in civic affairs in
an informed and effective manner and participating in the democratic political and
electoral processes.

Civics education is important for these four reasons.

Fundamentals of Government
A proper civics education teaches young people about the very basics of how their government
works. They learn about the executive, judicial, and legislative branches of government and why
these three branches must work together to pass and enforce laws.

Ownership as Citizens
Civics education also teaches students that when they become adults they can rightfully lay claim
to the government as lawful citizens. The people in turn have the power to vote politicians in and
out of office if the changes they want do not come to fruition.

Proactive and Knowledgeable Voting

Students who receive a comprehensive civics education in school learn that voting is an
important duty of every citizen. Every vote counts in each election, and it is through voting that
people can make sure that their voices are heard. Civics education also gives students the
knowledge they need to make informed decisions as they listen to politicians’ campaign
speeches or read news stories about people running for office.
Limitations of Government
Students who fail to receive a proper civics education may grow up thinking that they are victims
who are subservient to the whims of an uncontrollable central government. Civics education is
key in teaching people that the government has limitations and that every citizen has
Constitutional rights that cannot be taken away or violated.