SCHOOL
Iganga Boys’ Boarding Primary School
COUNTRY
Uganda
CLASS
Primary Five
SUBJECT
Social Studies
THEME
Living Together In Our Country
TOPIC
Uganda As A Nation
SUB-TOPIC
Uganda Coat of Arms
INTERDISCIPLINARY CONNECTIONS
Integrated Science
Integrated Production Skills
DURATION
120 minutes
OVERVIEW OF LESSON PLAN
Learners will identify the various features on the Uganda Coat of Arms;
State their significance and in small groups of five, make a model of the same.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Learners should be able to:
1) Describe the Uganda Coat of Arms
2) Identify the features on the Uganda Coat of Arms
3) State the significance of each of the features of the Uganda Coat of Arms
4) Make a model of the Uganda Coat of Arms
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
1) A chart with the Uganda Coat of Arms
2) A model of the Uganda Coat of Arms
3) Picture or photographs of each of the symbols on the Uganda Coat of Arms
CONTENT
The National Coat of Arms
This is a symbol to strengthen the spirit of national unity among the peoples of Uganda.
It is composed of various elements with different meanings. Grace Ibingira designed the
National Coat of Arms. This replaced the British Coat of Arms on the eve of independence;
9th October 1962.
Interpretation of the symbols on the Uganda coat of arms
1) Uganda Kob: This represents the wildlife of
Uganda.
2) On the right stands the Crested Crane: This
was chosen as the emblem of Uganda. Its
grace and gentility stands for the nature of
the people of Uganda.
3) The drum: This is a traditional instrument
used by many people in Uganda. It acts as a
symbol for culture call for worship, customs
and a call for unity. (it can be used as an
instrument for communication and
entertainment).
4) The shield and spears are symbols of the nation’s defence. They are Uganda’s
traditional arms that signify that Uganda can defend herself in case of attack.
5) The blue stripes at the top of the shield stand for the waters of all Uganda’s great
lakes and rivers.
6) The blue stripes flowing out of the shield at the bottom stand for source of the
Nile.
7) The green colour at the bottom stands for the abundant green vegetation of Uganda.
8) The black colour on the shield stands for the African inheritance of the people of
Uganda.
9) Coffee and cotton: These are the traditional cash crops of Uganda. They also show
that Uganda is an agricultural country.
10) The sun signifies that Uganda is a tropical country with plenty of sunshine.
11) The motto “FOR GOD AND MY COUNTRY” represents the motto of Uganda. This
motto calls on all the citizens of Uganda to be God-fearing and work for the good of
the whole country.
ASSESSMENT
1) Name the features found on the Uganda Coat of Arms.
2) State what each of the above features represent.
3) On what national symbols do we find the crested crane?
4) Give examples of things on which the Uganda Coat of Arms is found
SMALL GROUP ASSIGNMENT
Using the local materials, make a model of the Uganda Coat of Arms.
REFERENCES
1) A New Primary Social Studies for Uganda Revised and Updated Pupil’s Book 5
2) MK Standard Social Studies Pupil’s Book 5
3) More basic facts and Information about Uganda, please visit the following websites:
www.ugandaembassy.com
http://www.visituganda.com/uganda/images_of/index.htm
http://www.ugandamission.net/aboutug/graphics/symbols.html
http://www.busogachurchesofchrist.com/uganda-quick-facts.htm
NOTES AND SUGGESTIONS
It is advisable that before a teacher handles this lesson, he/ she needs to have taught the
learners the meaning of term symbol and name symbols of groups of people, local
organisations, etc. For example symbols representing: Islam, Christianity, Scouts, Schools,
Red Cross, etc.
Help learners to differentiate or compare the terms: State, Nation and Republic.
AUTHORS
JOSEPH WABWIRE: josephwabwire@yahoo.com
MOSES-DAN KABIREDI: mdkabiteacher@yahoo.com
PAUL MUSANA