DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

LESSON PLAN
NAME OF TEACHER: ……………………… DATE:
SUBJECT: Civic education DURATION:80 MINUTES
TOPIC: CITIZENSHIP CLASS:
SUBTOPIC: qualities of a Zambian citizen NO OF BOYS…
GIRLS…
REFERENCES: long man civic education book 10 long man pg 47-65 and other sources
TEACHING LEARNING /AIDS: learners book, chalk board and chart
RATIONALE: This lesson is on qualities of a Zambian citizen. Teacher Exposition, Question and
answer and group or class discussion methods will be used . This lesson will develop learners
knowledge’s about Patriotism, respect for law, self-control, honest. The skill of Identification. The value
of Honesty
LEARNING OUTCOMES: l.S.B.A.T:
 Describe qualities of a good citizen.
PREREQUISITE KNOWLEDGE: Learners have ideas about the topic being taught.
LESSON INTRODUCTION: Brainstorming questions about the topic being taught will be used to
introduce the topic and to revise through the previous lesson
LESSON DEVELOPMENT
CONTENT TEACHER’S PUPIL’S METHODS
ACTIVITY ACTIVITY
Learners attempt
QUALITIES OF A ZAMBIAN CITIEN Teacher asks learners to to explain the Question and
a. Living up to democratic principles: explain the qualities of a qualities of a answer
This requires the willingness to participate in the Zambian citizen Zambian citizen
affairs of the state such as exercising the right to
vote

b. Contribution to national development. This is the

readiness to render every kind of service to the
nation

c. Self-control This is the ability to restrain oneself

from doing bad things

c. Conscience This is a sense of responsibility and

service towards the community. For example,
devotion to duty and service. Conscience drives one
to perform his or her duties honestly and diligently

d. Courage This is the strength to stand up for one’s

convictions when conscience demands it

e. Respect for law This is the willingness to abide by

laws, even when one may not be in complete
agreement. It is the willingness to work through
peaceful, legal means to change unjust laws. Teacher consolidates Learners listen Teacher
learner’ responses attentively Exposition
f. Perseverance This is the willingness to work
under difficult circumstances in order to accomplish
worthwhile goals.

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g. Emphathy Having concern or compassion for the
well-being of others, especially for the vulnerable in
society
h.Patriotism This involves a sense of love and
loyalty to the state by observing the values and
principles of one’s country
Lesson conclusion:Tr to conclude lesson by revising through the lesson with leaners to help
remedial learners
HOMEWORK/CLASS EXERCISE
1.From your understanding of the concept citizenship, list qualities of a good citizen.
2. Discuss the rights of a Zambian citizen
Learners evaluation:…………………………………………………………………………………
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