National Values Basic 4 Civic Education Lesson Note

What are National Values?

National values are good behaviors and beliefs that make our country strong and united. They are the good things we all should practice as Nigerians.

Core National Values

1. PATRIOTISM 🎌

Meaning: Love for your country 

How to show it:

• Respect the flag and anthem
• Speak well of Nigeria
• Protect public property
• Serve your country

2. HONESTY 🤝

Meaning: Always telling the truth 

How to show it:

• Don’t lie or cheat
• Return lost items
• Keep promises
• Be truthful always

3. HARD WORK 💪

Meaning: Putting effort in all you do 

How to show it:

• Study well
• Do chores properly
• Don’t be lazy
• Finish what you start

4. RESPECT 🙏

Meaning: Treating others well 

How to show it:

• Greet elders
• Listen to others
• Obey rules
• Be polite

5. UNITY 🤲

Meaning: Living together peacefully 

How to show it:

• Make friends from other tribes
• Share with others
• Work in groups
• Avoid fights

6. DISCIPLINE 📏

Meaning: Doing the right thing 

How to show it:

• Follow rules
• Control yourself
• Be punctual
• Stay organized

7. INTEGRITY ✨

Meaning: Being good even when alone 

How to show it:

• Do right when no one watches
• Be trustworthy
• Stand for truth
• Keep your word

8. SELF-RELIANCE 🎯

Meaning: Depending on yourself 

How to show it:

• Do your homework alone
• Learn new skills
• Solve problems
• Be independent

Why National Values Matter

• Make Nigeria better ✓
• Create good citizens ✓
• Bring peace and progress ✓
• Build strong nation ✓
• Unite all Nigerians ✓

How to Practice Daily

• At Home: Help parents, be honest
• At School: Study hard, respect teachers
• In Community: Keep clean, be friendly
• Everywhere: Show good behavior

Remember!

Good values make good citizens, good citizens make a great nation!

EXERCISES

A. Fill in the blanks:

1. National values are good _______ we should practice.
2. _______ means love for your country.
3. Always telling the truth is _______.
4. _______ means living together peacefully.
5. Good values make good _______.

B. True or False:

1. National values divide us. _______
2. Patriotism means loving Nigeria. _______
3. Hard work means being lazy. _______
4. Unity brings peace. _______
5. Children can’t show values. _______

C. Match value to action:

D. Circle ways to show patriotism:

• Destroying flag
• Singing anthem
• Littering
• Protecting property
• Speaking well of Nigeria
• Fighting
• Serving country

E. Which value? Write the value shown:

1. Returning lost money = _______
2. Waking up early for school = _______
3. Helping different tribes = _______
4. Doing homework alone = _______

F. Answer:

1. What are national values?
2. Name 3 national values.
3. How can you show respect?

G. My pledge:

Write 2 values you will practice:

1. I will show _______ by _______
2. I will show _______ by _______