Types of National Values Basic 4 Civic Education Lesson Note

What are Types of National Values?

National values are grouped into different types based on where and how we use them. Each type helps us in different areas of life.

Main Types of National Values

1. CIVIC VALUES 🏛️

What they are: Values for being good citizens 

Examples:

• Patriotism (loving Nigeria)
• Voting responsibly
• Obeying laws
• Paying taxes
• Protecting public property

Where we use them: In our country and community

2. MORAL VALUES 💝

What they are: Values for being good people Examples:

• Honesty
• Kindness
• Integrity
• Respect
• Fairness

Where we use them: Everywhere, every day

3. SOCIAL VALUES 👥

What they are: Values for living with others Examples:

• Unity
• Cooperation
• Tolerance
• Friendship
• Good communication

Where we use them: With family, friends, and neighbors

4. CULTURAL VALUES 🎭

What they are: Values from our traditions Examples:

• Respect for elders
• Hospitality
• Traditional greetings
• Preserving our languages
• Cultural celebrations

Where we use them: In our communities and families

5. WORK VALUES 💼

What they are: Values for school and work Examples:

• Hard work
• Punctuality
• Responsibility
• Teamwork
• Excellence

Where we use them: At school and future jobs

Quick Summary Table

How They Connect

All types work together:

• Moral values make you good
• Social values help you relate
• Civic values make you a good citizen
• Cultural values keep traditions
• Work values bring success

Remember!

Different values for different areas, but all make us better Nigerians!

EXERCISES

A. Fill in the blanks:

1. _______ values help us be good citizens.
2. Honesty is a _______ value.
3. Unity is a _______ value.
4. Respect for elders is a _______ value.
5. Hard work is a _______ value.

B. Match type to example:

C. True or False:

1. All values are the same type. _______
2. Civic values help the country. _______
3. Social values help us live with others. _______
4. Cultural values destroy tradition. _______
5. Work values include laziness. _______

 D. Circle the civic values:

• Kindness
• Obeying laws
• Friendship
• Voting
• Hard work
• Patriotism
• Paying taxes

E. Which type of value?

1. Loving your country = _______ value
2. Being kind = _______ value
3. Working in groups = _______ value
4. Traditional greetings = _______ value
5. Being punctual = _______ value

F. Answer:

1. Name 3 types of national values.
2. Give one example of moral value.
3. Where do we use social values?

G. Complete:

I use:

• Civic values when I _______
• Moral values when I _______
• Social values when I _______