PRESSURE GROUPS continue

SUBJECT: CIVIC EDUCATION

TERM: THIRD TERM

WEEK: WEEK 6

CLASS: PRIMARY 5

DURATION: 40 MINUTES

TOPIC: PRESSURE GROUPS  continue

UNITS:

1. Advantages of Pressure Group
2. Disadvantages of Pressure Group

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

At the end of this discussion in this Module, children should be able to know the:

1. Advantages of Pressure Group
2. Disadvantages of Pressure Group

• Ways by which workers protest social injustice

TEACHING AND LEARNING MATERIALS

• Whiteboard/ chalkboard
• Interactive Poster
• Chart
• Interactive Video

REFERENCE MATERIALS

• Lagos State Scheme of Work.
• Universal Basic Education Curriculum.
• NERDC Basic Education Curriculum
• Online Materials.
• Civic Education Text Books for Primary Schools

MODULE CONTENT

 ADVANTAGES OF PRESSURE GROUP

1. They provide effective solution to problem in a country
2. They have the power to  provide positive change
3. They promote democracy
4. They raise public awareness of  matters affecting the society
5. They reminds law makers about the importance of issues that the citizens believe to be important.
6. They have sound knowledge of what they are fighting for.

 DISADVANTAGES OF PRESSURE GROUP

1. They can make it difficult for government to implement policies
2. Abuse of freedom and right
3. Their protest may lead to loss of life.
4. Their approach and demand may not be decent
5. Their action towards the government may affect social activities and right of other citizens.
6. Unattainable demands that the government may not be able to provide.
7. Sometimes they are biased in favour of their own interest.
8. Their opinion might favour only a few people.

PRESENTATION

• The Teacher revises the previous lesson.
• The Teacher introduces the topic.
• The Teacher explains the lessons.

EVALUATIVE ACTIVITIES

• Mention three Advantages of Pressure Group
• Mention three Disadvantages of Pressure Group

CONCLUSION: the teacher summarize the lesson.