4th June 2020 nfeditor

GRADE 2 : NATIONAL VALUES : WEEK 2

WEEK/TERM: THIRD TERM/WEEK 2

DATE: 07.05.220

CLASS: GRADE 2

SUBJECT: NATIONAL VALUES

TOPIC: National symbols: Meaning and examples

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BRIEF EXPLANATION: These are objects and people of high importance in the country, they must be respected by all citizens of the country. We are going to take a look at the national symbols of our country, Nigeria.

NOTES FOR THE PUPILS:

Definition of National Symbols: – National Symbols are those things that unite us together as members of one country.

Examples of National Symbols.

  1. People :- Our past and present leaders. They include Herbert Macauley, Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, Sir Ahmadu Bello, Dr. Alvan Ikoku, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, President Muhammadu Buhari and many more.
  2. Object :- The national flag, the coat of arms, the Nigerian currency, the Mace, the Nigerian constitution and the Nigerian International passport.
  3. Other national symbols (places) include buildings such as the National Assembly, National Stadium, the National Arts Theatre, International Airports, Eagles Square, the National Museum, etc.

 

EXERCISES/ASSIGNMENTS:

Write down 3 examples for each of the national symbols listed below:

  1. people
  2. objects.
  3. Building.