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Civic Education Scheme Of Work For JSS 1 First Term, Second Term, And Third Term.

Civic education as a subject deals with the study of the theoretical, political and practical aspects of citizenship by way of building citizens towards awareness of their constitutional rights, responsibilities and duties to enable them recognize governance and political fields and to contribute towards progress and development of the nation. The scheme of work below is to guide learners at the junior secondary one level to achieve the aims and objectives of this subject at this level of learning.

CIVIC EDUCATION SCHEME OF WORK FOR JSS 1 FIRST TERM

1. NATIONAL VALUES a. Meaning of Civic Education b. Importance/Functions of Civic Education to the Nigerian youth. Teacher : Lead the students to find out the meaning of civic education and state their importance to them Student : Participate in class discussion Teaching aids : moral instruction books

2. NATIONAL VALUES Meaning of values i. Negative values ii. Positive values Teacher : Lead the students to find out the meaning of values Students : find out the meaning of values Teaching aids: Introductory textbooks on value 3. NATIONAL VALUES Levels of manifestations of values i. In individual ii. In the society Teacher : Use case studies and contrive situations to guide students to analyze the manifestations of values in the individual and the society. Teaching aids: Posters and cartoons 4. NATIONAL VALUES Importance of values in the society e.g. unity, cooperation, harmony etc. Teacher : Use case studies t guide the students to analyze the importance of values in the society Teaching aids : books on African proverbs and folk tales. 5. NATIONAL VALUES Factors that promote value system e.g. consistency, trust, tolerance, fairness, integrity, commitment Teacher : Guide students t identify factors that promote good value system. Students : Compile a list of wise sayings in the community that teach values. 6. NATIONAL VALUES – HONESTY Meaning of Honesty Teacher : Guide discussion on the meaning of honesty. Students : Contribute to class discussion

Instructional materials: Books on moral instructional 7. NATIONAL VALUES – HONESTY Attributes of Honesty Teacher : Guide discussion on the attributes of honesty. Students : Involve in role play to demonstrate honesty. Teaching aids: newspaper stories. 8. NATIONAL VALUES – HONESTY The Benefits of Honesty Teacher : Guide discussion on the benefits of honesty. Students : Recount instances that honesty paid off Teaching aids: Documentary. 9. NATIONAL VALUES HONESTY Consequences of Dishonesty e.g. in examination. – Malpractice, cheating, fraudulent practices etc. Teacher : Guide students role play to demonstrate honest behaviour. The teacher arranges for a quest to talk to the students about honesty. Students : Write short story on the value of honesty and also listen to quest talks. Teaching aids: poster and cartoons. 10. NATIONAL VALUES: COOPERATION The meaning of cooperation e.g. work together to achieve a goal. Teacher : Lead discussion on the meaning of cooperation. Students : Contribute to class discussion and give examples. Teaching aids: films 11. NATIONAL VALUES: COOPERATION Attributes of cooperation e.g. sharing, caring, supporting etc. Teacher : Lead discussion on the attributes of cooperation. Students : Write essays on cooperation Teaching aids: radio and TV programme 12. NATIONAL VALUES: COOPERATION Factors that promote cooperation e.g. trust, setting goals together, patience, understanding, humility, tolerance, open-mindedness etc. Teacher : Guide the students’ team activities. Students : relate their experiences in team activities. 13. REVISION 14. EXAMINATION

CIVIC EDUCATION SCHEME OF WORK FOR JSS 1 SECOND TERM

1. NATIONAL VALUES –COOPERATION Benefits of Cooperation – Harmony – Progress – Good Achievement Teacher : Lead discussion on the benefits of cooperation. Students : contribute to the discussion and give examples. Teaching aids: Documentary of ECOWAS. 2. SELF RELIANCE Meaning of self reliance and examples of self reliance Teacher : Lead class discussion on meaning of self reliance. Students : Contribute to the discussion of what they think their talents are. Teaching aids: introductory textbook on self reliance 3. SELF RELIANCE Attributes of Self Reliance Teacher : Lead class discussion on attributes of self reliance Students : Participate in the discussion of Teaching aids : Visit to hair dressing saloon, barbing shop, mechanic workshop, fashion designer shop. 4. SELF RELIANCE Meaning of talents and skills Teacher : Give a practical example of what people can do. Students: Discuss possible areas of specialization Teaching aids : Visit to skill acquisition centre 5. SELF RELIANCE Processes of identifying, nurturing and perfecting talents and skills Teacher : Create activities to help identify students’ skills and talents. Students : identify their skills and talents Teaching aids: Visit to skill acquisition centre 6. SELF RELIANCE Benefits of self reliance to: – Oneself – Family – society Teacher : Lead class discussion on benefits of self reliance to oneself,family and society. Students : Participate in the class discussion. Teaching aids: Visit to tailor’s workshop. 7. SELF RELIANCE Teacher : Make students understand that the wealth of a nation is contained wealth of a nation is in its natural and human resources. Students : Identify the processes of identifying one’s natural talents. Teaching aids: Practical activities.. 8. SELF RELIANCE – Consequences of undiscovered talents and undeveloped skills. Teacher : Create activities to help identify students’ skills and talents. Students : Mention the consequences of wasted talents and undeveloped skills. Teaching aids: Visit to practical skill acquisition centre 9. CITIZENSHIP – Meaning of citizen and citizenship – Meaning of a nation based on laid down conditions. Teacher : Guide students to explain the meaning of citizenship. Students : Find out and report on the birth places of their parents. . Teaching aids: Sample of National ID card, Permanent voters card. 10. CITIZENSHIP Types of citizenship – by birth, registration and naturalization Teacher : Guide students to explain the types of citizenship. Students : Explain differences betweennplaces of birth and places of origin. Teaching aids: Copy of citizenship and the Nigerian constitution. 11 REVISION 12 EXAMINATION

CIVIC EDUCATION SCHEME OF WORK FOR JSS 1 THIRD TERM

1 CITIZENSHIP – Processes of becoming a citizen of a country Teacher : Guide students’ discussion on the process of becoming a citizen of a country. Students : Find out and report on their places of birth. Instructional Material: Sample of Birth Certificate 2. RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF CITIZENS The meaning of rights and duties Teacher : Prepares flash cards Students : read about citizens right and duties with examples e.g. – Right to education – Right to life – Right to freedom of worship etc. Teaching aids : School rules and regulation 3. RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF CITIZENS – Differences between rights e.g. voting rights and duties e.g. payment of taxes, obedience to the laws) of citizens. Teacher : Guide students to discuss the rules and identify their rights and duties to the school. Students : Participate in class discussion and debate. Teaching aids: The Nigerian constitution. 4. RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF CITIZENS Importance of citizens’ rights and duties. – Social control – Peace – Due process – Discipline Teacher : State the importance of rights and duties Students : sort out flash cards on rights and duties. Teachings aids: flash cards. 5. OBJECTS OF NATIONAL CONSCIOUSNESS National Symbols and their meanings – Coat of arms – National flags – National currency etc Teacher : Bring pictures and charts to the classroom. Identify and discuss national symbols. Teaching aids : A chart showing all the Nigerian national symbols. 6. OBJECTS OF NATIONAL CONSCIOUSNESS – Describe the unifying measures included in the National Anthem and pledge. Teacher : Guide students to describe the features of National symbols and their meanings. Explain the meaning of symbols. Instructional material: National Flag 7. OBJECTS OF NATIONAL CONSCIOUSNESS – Purposes of Establishment of National institutions like NYSC, Unity schools, Federal Character etc. Teacher : Discuss the national institutions that foster national unity among Nigerians. Students : Participate in class discussions. Teaching aids : Specimen of Nigerian currency 8. OBJECTS OF NATIONAL CONSCIOUSNESS Teacher : Guide the students in identifying ways of promoting national Ways of Promoting National Unity – Tolerance – Hospitality – Non-discrimination – Inter marriages etc unity among Nigerian. Students : Participate in class discussion Instructional material; Nigerian constitution.

9. OBJECTS OF NATIONAL CONSCIOUSNESS Teacher : Describe the measures adopted by government to promote national unity among Nigerians. Analyze the national anthem, pledge and identify national goals. Students : Identify and discuss national symbols. Teachings aids : posters and documentaries 10. OBJECTS OF NATIONAL CONSCIOUSNESS – Discuss how individuals and groups can promote national unity Teacher : Guide students to discuss how individuals and groups can promote national unity. Students : Participate in class discussion. Teaching aids: cartoons and films. 11. OBJECTS OF NATIONAL CONSCIOUSNESS Discuss parts of the Nigerian consolation that seek to promote national consciousness and national unity Teacher : Analyze the parts of the Nigerian constitution that seek to promote consciousness and unity. Students : Discuss parts of the Nigerian constitution that seek to promote national unity Teaching aids : Nigerian Constitution 12 REVISION 13 EXAMINATION

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National Values

- Explain what is meant by values; - Mention some of values in the society e.g. co-operation self-reliance, tolerance. - Describe the Level of manifestations of values; - Identify societal factors that promote good values.

What you'll learn

• 1. Meaning of values e.g. like and dislike
• 2. Levels of manifestation of values: individual, society etc
• 3. Importance of values in the society e.g. unity cooperation, harmony ,etc
• 4. Factors that promote value system e.g.
• - consistency
• - tolerance
• - integrity
• - commitment

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Chidinma Okonkwo

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JSS1 Civic Education Past Questions and Answers

Objective questions.

• The political party that is controlling the federal government of Nigeria today is ––– (a)APD (b)APC (c)CPC (d)PDP
• The colour of the Nigeria National flag is ––– (a)Black white Balck (b)White red White (c)Green white yellow (d)Green white Green
• The Nigeria National flag has ––– colours (a)3 (b)5 (c)2 (d)4
• Traffic light is made up of the following colours (a)Blue black Brown (b) Red yellow green (c) Green White Green (d)White blue yellow
• Which of the following is a type of value (a)honesty (b)sincerity (c)confidence (d) all of the above

Who was the civilian president of Nigeria that died while in office. (a)Alhaji Sanni Abacha (b)Alhaji Abubakar Tafawa Balewa (c)Dr. Nnamdi Azikwe (d)Alhaji Umaru Yar'adua

• The consequences of not obeying traffic rules often resulted to (a)Road work (b)pot holes (c)safe driving (d)road accidents
• 27th May of each year is celebrated as ––– in Nigeria (a)Teacher's day (b)Father's day (c)Children's day (d)Democracy day
• The red traffic light indicate ––– (a)All vehicles should go (b)All vehicles to slow down (c)All vehicles should get ready to go (d)All vehicles should stop

The green traffic light indicate ––– (a)All vehicles should go (b)All vehicles should stop (c)All vehicles should slow down (d)All vehicles should get ready to go

Which one is not a types of value (a)Sincerity (b)Confidence (c)Greed (d)Honesty

• Dishonesty often resulted to ––– (a)Corruption (b)peace (c)Love (d)Trust
• The following are consequences of dishonesty except (a)stability in the society (b)it causes crime (c)Examination malpractices (d)Disorderliness in the society
• ––– are basics and undeniable right which an individual enjoys in society (a)Man right (b)Human right (c)farmer right (d)business right

Which of the following is not a fundamental human right (a)right to life (b)right to education (c)right to freedom of religion (d)right to freedom of violence

––– is the acts of denial of one’s fundamental human right. (a)Human right (b)Human right abuse (c)Honesty (d)Democracy

• The following are effects of human right except (a)under developments (b)bad image (c)lack of patriotism (d)Development
• ––– is ability for a citizen to know what's going on in their country. (a)National peace (b)National consciousness (c)National symbol (d)National identity

Essay Questions

1a. Define human right. 1b. List four (4) fundamental human right 2a. What is National consciousness? 2b. Define National symbols 3a. List five (5) national symbols 3b. Mention five (5) National currency (Nigeria money)

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Sample civic education exam questions and answers.

TOPIC: CITIZENSHIP DIRECTION: Choose the correct answer from the lettered options.

1. The following are true concerning rights except ________. A. Right to life B. Right to education C. Right to take your life D. Right to own property

2. Which of the following is true concerning duties of citizens? A. Providing of basic infrastructures B. Construction of roads C. Payment of taxes D. Right to life

3. Which of the following is true of a non-citizen. A. A non-citizen has the right to vote and be voted for. B. A non-citizen can be called up to join the army. C. The rights and duties of a non-citizen are derived from international convention and immigration law. D. A non-citizen is a legal member of the country

4. Obligations of a citizen include the following except ________. A. Respecting the national anthem B. Voting during election C. Being a member of a political party D. Payment of taxes

5. Which one of these is not among the importance of rights and duties? A. Payment of tax B. Social control C. Due process D. Discipline

TOPIC: CONSTITUTION DIRECTION: Choose the correct answer from the lettered options .

1. A _________ constitution is one which the government powers are divided and shared between the central government and the component units of government. A. unitary B. nonfederal C. federal D. military

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2. A constitution performs the following functions except _________. A. Defines the powers of different organs of government B. State the rights and duties of the citizens C. State the type of political systems the country will run D. State the type of sports to be played in the country

3. A constitution can be classified as the following except ________. A. Written B. Unwritten C. Rigid D. Semi rigid

4. _______ is not one of the sources of a constitution. A. Family rules and regulation B. Past constitutions C. Judicial precedence D. Acts of parliament

5. Features of unitary constitution include the following except? A. There is no constitutional division of powers between central government and lower limits B. There is supremacy of the legislature C. The component states have their separate diplomatic representatives D. Unitary government adopts a unitary constitution

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CIVIC EDUCATION EXAM QUESTIONS FOR JSS1 THIRD TERM

THIRD TERM JSS1 CIVIC EDUCATION EXAMINATION QUESTIONS – EDUDELIGHT.COM

3RD TERM EXAMINATION

CLASS: J.S.S.1                    SUBJECT:         Civic Education

INSTRUCTION:    Underline the correct answer

1. Citizenship refers to __________of a country    A.  Foreigner  

   B. leader       C.  Worker      D. Membership

2.  Values means _________A.  acceptability      B. goodness of life

     C.  How individual appreciates the system of a political party 

      D. How individual considers certain tings based on their sense of values

3.  Examination malpractice is a form of ____________behaviour

      A. curious      B.  Neutral       C. positive       d. Negative

4. ____is a good example of a federation   A. Ogun B. Sokoto  C. Osun D.Nigeria

5.  The best thing to do when your right is violated is to ______________

     A demonstrate      B.  Feel bad     C.  Curse     D. go to court

6. All these are qualifications for voting in Nigeria except _________

    A. citizenship      B Age         C. Resident     D. Sex

7. Nigeria we hail thee”, can be found in the A. New National Anthem

B.Old National Anthem   C. National Flag    D. Coat of Arms

8. Illiteracy simply means an inability to ___________a. Speak and write

   b.  read and write       c.  wash and read    d. write and read

9.  The purpose of national security is to put a country in A. problems

    B. share    C premium  D, reward.

10.  The consequence of dishonesty is  A. poverty B. shame

    C. promotion   D.  reward

Answer any three (3) questions from this section

1a.  Define right of citizen     b. List 8 examples of fundamental human rights

• State consequences of disobeying traffic rules and regulations

3a. What is accident?   B. What is traffic rule?

4  List 6 causes of road accident

Examination malpractices may lead to a repeat of the subject or suspensions don’t be involved.

  Subject: CIVIC EDUCATION                 

  Duration: 2HR                   

Class: JSS 1

• A citizen of two countries at the same time is called(A)dual citizenship(B)renunciation(C)honorary citizenship(D)citizenship by birth
• Which of these is not a citizen’s right in Nigeria? (a) Right to life, (b) Right to fair hearing (c) Right to vote (d) Right to infringe other people’s rights
• Right to vote during the election is a (a) civil right (b) voting right (c) democratic right (d) election right
• One of these is a negative behavior in the society  (A)friendship (B)dishonesty  (C)giving(D)discipline
• How many geo-political zones do we have in Nigeria?(A)2(B)4(C)6(D)8
• Citizens can be deprived of their rights during _____ (a) democratic regime (b) emergency rule (c) parliamentary debate (d) political campaign
• Which of the following is an _________obligation of a citizen? (a) adjudicating cases (b) arresting offenders (c) making laws for nations (d) voting during election
• The role of a citizen in constitutional development is (a) fraudulent (b) nepotism (c) bribery (d) voting
• One of the duties of a student at school is ­______ (a) to disregard rules (b) to obey rules and regulations  of the school (c) to join bad gangs (d) to be involved in irresponsible acts
• The twenty naira note shows the picture of _____ (a) General Olusegun Obasanjo (b) Gen. Aguiyi Ironsi (c) Gen Muritala Muhammed (d) Gen Sanni Abacha
• The words “unity and faith” appear in our (a) law books (b) constitutions (c) coat of arms (d) National Symbols
• Citizenship means ________ (a) A person is not recognized by law as a member of a country (b) A person who is recognized by law (c) A person that does not enjoy right at all (d) None of the above.
• Types of citizenship include all the following except (a) By birth (b) By naturalization (c) Registration (d) Immigration.
• One of the following is a financial obligation (a) Due process (b) Citizens are expected to pay taxes to the state (c) Social control (d) Maintain law and order.
• ________ is a disagreement between two or more people of certain issue (a) Unity (b) Agreement (c) Conflict (d) Cooperation.
• One of the following is a right of a citizen of a country (a) Payment of taxes and levies (b) Not to destroy public properties (c) Ownership of property and protection from deprivation of personal properties (d) Respect of leadership, constituted authorities and national symbol.
• One of the following is a consequence of wasted talent (a) Growth and development in a country (b) Mutual understanding (c) Inability to achieve one’s future ambition or dreams (d) Dual citizenship.
• Rights means one of the following (a) Ability to speak with one voice (b) Freedoms and privileges the law permits (c) Those things that impedes the growth of our qualities (d) What we depend upon in life.
• All of the following will promote National Unity except (a) Federal character (b) National character (c) Corruption (d) Establishment of NYSC.
• The Major ethnic groups in Nigeria are _______ (a) Hausa, Ibos and Yoruba (b) Efiks, Yorubas and Hausas (c) Oyos, Ibos and Hausas (d) Tivs, Yorubas and Ibos.
• Some certain privileges that  every citizen enjoys in  a country irrespective of sex,tribe or creed is called ___________(a) constitution (b) legislature (c) human right (d) creed
• Rights of comsumer include one of the following (a) they have the right to choose the goods that serves them better (b) they do not have the right to correct wrong actions (c) they have no right to live in  healthy environment (d) all of the above
• The road sign light that shows red means _________(a) Go (b) Get ready (c) stop (d) drive fast
• Right attitude to work  refers to ________(a) acceptable way a worker is expected to carry out his or her duty (b) refers to one being lazy (c) make life unpleasant (d) all of the above
• The government  that  is  closer  to the people  is  (a)  federal  government  (b)  state  government  (c)  local  government 
• _______ is a disagreement or quarrel between two or more people over certain issue (a) Unity (b) Agreement (c) Cooperation (d) Conflict.
• A follower  who obeys  the law made  by the  leader  for  the  good  of the  society  is  showing  the  trait  of  (a)  diligence  (b)  commitment  (c)  loyalty (d)  obedience 
• The consequences of non-performance of obligation includes all the following except (a) Slow progress (b) Inability to achieve societal goals (c) Loss of lives (d) Ensures welfare of people.
• Which of the following is not a civic obligation? (a) Registering and voting during elections (b) respect for national symbols (c) Readiness to serve (d) Payment of taxes.
• Duties means (a) Treatment by fellow citizens and the government (b) Tasks citizens are expected to perform for the benefit of all (c) Claims as citizens of a country (d) The legal right to belong to a country.

THEORY: Answer Three Questions In All.

1. a) Explain three obligations of citizens.

(b)  State four consequences of Non-performance of obligation by citizens. 

 2. (a) Identify five importance of rights and duties of citizens in a state.

 3. (a) Define citizenship

(b) List and explain five types of citizenship.

(c) State five process of becoming a citizen

4. (a) state the meaning of rights, duties and obligations of a citizen

(b) State fives differences right and duties

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