MEANING OF CRIMINAL BEHAVIOURS 

Subject : Security Education

Class : Primary

Term : Second Term

Week : Week 5

Topic :

MEANING OF CRIMINAL BEHAVIOURS 

Previous Topic : DANGERS : MEANING, TYPES AND PREVENTION OF DANGERS

LEARNING AREA

1. Meaning of Criminal behaviours
2. Crimes and Criminal Behaviours in the Neighbourhood
3. Effects of Crimes on the Society and Individual
4. Evaluation

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES: 

By the end of the lesson, the pupils should have attained the following objectives 

1. Explain the meaning of criminal behaviour.
2. Identify common criminal behaviours and their punishments.
3. Learn to avoid criminal behaviours.

ENTRY BEHAVIOUR : 

The pupils know that stealing, bullying, cheating, fighting and lying are not good behaviours.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

The teacher will teach the lesson with the aid of chart showing list of criminal Behaviours.

CONTENT:  CRIMES AND CRIMINAL BEHAVIOUR 

LESSON 1 – Which of the following are good behaviours and which ones are bad behaviours 

As students, it is important to understand what good and bad Behaviour s are. Good Behaviour s are things like obedience, being truthful, respectful, and kind. These are Behaviour s that make others feel good and help us get along with others. On the other hand, bad Behaviour s include disobedience, untruthfulness, being disrespectful, and being late. These types of Behaviour s make others feel bad and can cause problems in our relationships with others.

MEANING OF CRIMINAL Behaviour S 

They are actions that violate the law and harm society, individuals, or property. Examples of criminal Behaviour s include theft, assault, fraud, and drug abuse. These Behaviour s are considered illegal and are subject to punishment, such as imprisonment, fines, or community service. Criminal Behaviour can have serious consequences for both the perpetrator and the victims, and it is important for individuals to understand and abide by the laws to maintain a safe and just society.

COMMON CRIMINAL BEHAVIOUR EXAMINATION MALPRACTICE

EXAMPLES OF COMMON CRIMINAL Behaviour S 

Examples of common criminal Behaviour s include:

1. Falsehood (lying or making false statements)
2. Fighting (causing physical harm to others)
3. Stealing (taking someone else’s property without their permission)
4. Lying (providing false information)
5. Bodily harm (causing injury to someone’s body)
6. Forgery (creating false documents or altering legitimate ones)
7. Examination malpractice (cheating on tests or exams)
8. Selling of expired or contaminated food or fake drugs.

1. What is obedience? A. A good Behaviour B. A bad Behaviour C. A neutral Behaviour
2. What is truthful? A. A good Behaviour B. A bad Behaviour C. A neutral Behaviour
3. What is lateness? A. A good Behaviour B. A bad Behaviour C. A neutral Behaviour
4. What is disrespectful? A. A good Behaviour B. A bad Behaviour C. A neutral Behaviour
5. What is kindness? A. A good Behaviour B. A bad Behaviour C. A neutral Behaviour
6. What is a criminal Behaviour ? A. A good Behaviour B. A bad Behaviour C. A neutral Behaviour
7. What is an example of a criminal Behaviour ? A. Obedience B. Theft C. Respectfulness
8. What is a falsehood? A. A good Behaviour B. A bad Behaviour C. A neutral Behaviour
9. What is a fighting? A. A good Behaviour B. A bad Behaviour C. A neutral Behaviour
10. What is a lying? A. A good Behaviour B. A bad Behaviour C. A neutral Behaviour

LESSON 2

10 Negative Effects of Criminal Behaviours:

1. Destroying life and prosperity: Criminal Behaviour can ruin a person’s life and future prospects, making it difficult for them to rebuild and recover from their experiences.
2. Causing pain and suffering: Criminal Behaviour can result in physical, emotional, and psychological harm to individuals, which can last for years or even a lifetime.
3. Reducing quality of life: Criminal Behaviour can lower the overall quality of life for everyone in a community, making it difficult for people to feel safe and secure.
4. Reducing safety: Criminal Behaviour can create an atmosphere of fear and insecurity, making it harder for people to feel safe in their homes, communities, and public spaces.
5. Disrupting social order: Criminal Behaviour can undermine the social fabric of a community, causing chaos and confusion, and making it harder for people to live and work together peacefully.
6. Creating chaos and confusion: Criminal Behaviour can create a sense of disorder and uncertainty, making it difficult for individuals, communities, and society as a whole to function effectively.
7. Hindering progress and unity in society: Criminal Behaviour can create divisions and distrust, making it difficult for communities to work together towards common goals and aspirations.
8. Hindering community collaboration and trust: Criminal Behaviour can erode trust between people, making it harder for communities to cooperate and collaborate effectively.
9. Creating serious economic hardship: Criminal Behaviour can result in serious financial losses, making it difficult for individuals and families to support themselves and make ends meet.
10. Increasing fear: Criminal Behaviour can make people feel afraid and anxious, causing stress and affecting their mental health. This can have a ripple effect, causing fear and anxiety to spread throughout communities and society as a whole.

LESSON 3 

REVISION AND WEEKLY ASSESSMENT (TEST)

1. What is one of the negative effects of criminal Behaviour ? A. Increases prosperity B. Causes pain and suffering C. Improves quality of life
2. What can criminal Behaviour result in? A. Physical harm B. Emotional harm C. Both A and B
3. How does criminal Behaviour affect safety? A. Improves safety B. Decreases safety C. Has no effect on safety
4. What does criminal Behaviour do to the social order? A. Strengthens it B. Weakens it C. Has no effect on it
5. How does criminal Behaviour affect progress and unity in society? A. Improves it B. Hinders it C. Has no effect on it
6. What is one way criminal Behaviour can hinder community collaboration and trust? A. Encourages cooperation B. Decreases trust C. Improves trust
7. How does criminal Behaviour affect the economy? A. Improves it B. Creates serious economic hardship C. Has no effect on it
8. What is one way criminal Behaviour can increase fear? A. Decreases fear B. Increases fear C. No effect on fear
9. What is one of the long-term effects of criminal Behaviour ? A. Short-term effect B. Long-term effect C. No effect
10. What is the overall impact of criminal Behaviour on individuals, communities, and society? A. Positive impact B. Negative impact C. No impact

IDENTIFICATION OF CRIMINAL BEHAVIOUR

LESSON PRESENTATION

Introduction (10 minutes):

• Begin the lesson by introducing the topic of criminal Behaviour s and their effects.
• Ask students if they know what criminal Behaviour s are and write their definitions on the board.
• Explain that criminal Behaviour s are actions that are illegal and punishable by the state or authority.
• Emphasize that the goal of the lesson is to understand the negative consequences of such actions.

Direct Instruction (20 minutes):

• Use the handout to guide students through the ten negative effects of criminal Behaviour s.
• Write each effect on the board and ask students to provide examples.
• Encourage students to think about how each effect can impact their daily lives, communities, and society as a whole.

Group Discussion (15 minutes):

• Divide students into groups of four to five and assign each group one of the ten negative effects.
• Ask each group to discuss and provide examples of how their assigned effect can be seen in their community.
• Give groups 5 minutes to prepare a short presentation on their findings.
• After each presentation, ask the class to provide feedback and additional examples.

Individual Reflection (10 minutes):

• Hand out a worksheet to each student with questions related to the negative effects of criminal Behaviour s.
• Ask students to reflect on their own Behaviour and how it can impact their community and society.
• Encourage students to think about how they can make positive changes in their own Behaviour to promote a safer and more prosperous community.

Conclusion (5 minutes):

• Summarize the key points of the lesson and ask students to share their personal reflections.
• Emphasize the importance of understanding the negative effects of criminal Behaviour s and the role we each play in promoting a safer and more prosperous society.

Assessment:

• Observe students during group discussion and individual reflection to assess their understanding of the negative effects of criminal Behaviour s.
• Evaluate student responses on the worksheet to assess their personal reflection and understanding of their role in promoting a safer and more prosperous society.