Contentment as an instrument of avoiding Criminal Behaviour
Subject : Security Education
Class : Primary 3
Term : Third Term
Type : Lesson Notes
Week : Week 11
Topic : Contentment as an instrument of avoiding Criminal Behaviour
Previous Lesson
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Behavioural Objectives :
- Students will be able to define contentment and describe its importance in life.
- Students will be able to identify the characteristics of satisfaction and explain how they contribute to a happy and fulfilled life.
- Students will be able to explain how cultivating contentment can help avoid criminal behavior.
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Embedded Core Skills
- Critical thinking
- Communication
- Problem-solving
- Interpersonal skills
- Empathy
Learning Resource
- Whiteboard and markers
- Worksheets on contentment, characteristics of satisfaction, and avoiding criminal behavior
- Pictures and images related to contentment, satisfaction, and criminal behavior
- Stories and examples related to the topics
- Handouts for students to take home
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Content
Contentment as an instrument of avoiding Criminal Behaviour
Topic: Contentment
1. Contentment is a feeling of happiness or satisfaction with what we have or what we achieve in life.
2. It means being happy and grateful for what we have, rather than always wanting more.
3. Contentment is an important part of being happy and healthy in life.
Topic: Characteristics of Satisfaction
1. Satisfaction means feeling happy and fulfilled with what we have or what we have accomplished.
2. When we are satisfied, we feel a sense of peace and contentment in our lives.
3. We can experience satisfaction in many areas of our lives, such as our relationships, our work, and our hobbies.
4. Some characteristics of satisfaction include feeling proud of our accomplishments, feeling appreciated by others, and feeling that our efforts have been worthwhile.
Topic: Contentment as an Instrument of Avoiding Criminal Behavior
1. When we are content, we are less likely to engage in criminal behavior.
2. This is because we are happy and satisfied with what we have, and we don’t feel the need to take things that don’t belong to us or engage in other criminal activities.
3. Being content can also help us make better decisions and avoid getting into trouble with the law.
4. So, it is important to cultivate contentment in our lives and appreciate what we have, rather than always wanting more.
Evaluation
1. Contentment means feeling _____ with what we have or what we achieve in life.
a) unhappy
b) happy
c) indifferent
d) angry
2. Satisfaction means feeling happy and _____ with what we have or what we have accomplished.
a) angry
b) fulfilled
c) sad
d) jealous
3. Some characteristics of satisfaction include feeling _____ of our accomplishments.
a) ashamed
b) proud
c) bored
d) scared
4. Being content can help us avoid getting into trouble with the _____.
a) doctor
b) teacher
c) police
d) parent
5. When we are content, we are less likely to engage in _____ behavior.
a) happy
b) criminal
c) silly
d) funny
6. Contentment is an important part of being _____ and healthy in life.
a) unhappy
b) sad
c) happy
d) angry
7. We can experience satisfaction in many areas of our lives, such as our _____, our work, and our hobbies.
a) school
b) family
c) pets
d) friends
8. When we are satisfied, we feel a sense of peace and _____ in our lives.
a) anger
b) love
c) sadness
d) contentment
9. Being content can help us make _____ decisions.
a) better
b) worse
c) similar
d) different
10. Cultivating contentment in our lives means appreciating what we have, rather than always wanting _____.
a) less
b) more
c) the same
d) nothing
Lesson Plan Presentation
Subject: Security Education
Topic: Contentment; Characteristics of Satisfaction; Contentment as an Instrument of Avoiding Criminal Behaviour
Duration: 60 minute
Lesson Procedure
1. Introduction (5 minutes
a. Greet the students and ask them how they are feeling today
b. Introduce the topic of the lesson by asking the students if they know what contentment means
c. Write the word “contentment” on the whiteboard and ask students to try and define it
2. Contentment (15 minute
a. Use examples and pictures to explain what contentment is and why it is important
b. Engage the students in a discussion about the benefits of contentment
c. Distribute worksheets for students to work on, asking them to list things they are content with in their lives
3. Characteristics of Satisfaction (20 minute
a. Use stories and examples to explain what satisfaction means and what characteristics contribute to a fulfilled life
b. Discuss with the students how satisfaction can help them in their daily lives
c. Distribute worksheets for students to complete, asking them to list things that make them satisfied in their lives
4. Contentment as an Instrument of Avoiding Criminal Behaviour (15 minute
a. Explain how contentment can help avoid criminal behavior
b. Engage the students in a discussion about the negative consequences of criminal behavior
c. Ask students to share their own experiences or observations of how contentment can help avoid criminal behavior
5. Conclusion (5 minute
a. Recap the key points of the lesson
b. Ask the students if they have any questions or comments
c. Provide handouts for students to take home as a reminder of the topics discussed
Learner Activities
1. Participating in a group discussion about contentment, characteristics of satisfaction, and avoiding criminal behavior
2. Completing worksheets on contentment and satisfaction
3. Sharing personal experiences and observations on the topic
Assessment
1. Ask students to complete a short quiz on the topics discussed in class
2. Evaluate worksheets completed by the students for their understanding of contentment and satisfaction
3. Observe student participation and engagement during the group discussion
Weekly Assessment /Test
Sure, here are twenty fill-in-the-blank questions for primary 3 pupils on the topics of contentment, characteristics of satisfaction, and contentment as an instrument of avoiding criminal behavior:
1. Contentment means feeling _____ with what we have or what we achieve in life.
a) unhappy
b) happy
c) indifferent
d) angry
2. Satisfaction means feeling happy and _____ with what we have or what we have accomplished.
a) angry
b) fulfilled
c) sad
d) jealous
3. When we are content, we are less likely to engage in _____ behavior.
a) criminal
b) happy
c) silly
d) funny
4. Being content can help us avoid getting into trouble with the _____.
a) doctor
b) teacher
c) police
d) parent
5. We can experience satisfaction in many areas of our lives, such as our _____, our work, and our hobbies.
a) school
b) family
c) pets
d) friends
6. When we are satisfied, we feel a sense of peace and _____ in our lives.
a) anger
b) love
c) sadness
d) contentment
7. Some characteristics of satisfaction include feeling _____ of our accomplishments.
a) ashamed
b) proud
c) bored
d) scared
8. Contentment is an important part of being _____ and healthy in life.
a) unhappy
b) sad
c) happy
d) angry
9. Being content can help us make _____ decisions.
a) better
b) worse
c) similar
d) different
10. Cultivating contentment in our lives means appreciating what we have, rather than always wanting _____.
a) less
b) more
c) the same
d) nothing
11. Contentment can help us avoid feelings of _____ and envy towards others.
a) anger
b) love
c) sadness
d) jealousy
12. Satisfaction can come from achieving _____, such as completing a task or helping others.
a) goals
b) failures
c) boredom
d) fear
13. Criminal behavior can lead to _____ and negative consequences.
a) happiness
b) success
c) trouble
d) safety
14. Being content can help us appreciate _____ and people in our lives.
a) things
b) pets
c) strangers
d) enemies
15. Satisfaction can come from having strong _____ and relationships with others.
a) goals
b) friends
c) fears
d) boredom
16. Contentment can help us focus on our own _____, rather than comparing ourselves to others.
a) failures
b) goals
c) successes
d) fears
17. Satisfaction can come from _____, such as learning a new skill or trying something new.
a) accomplishments
b) boredom
c) failures
d) fear
18. Being content can help us avoid _____ behavior, such as stealing or harming others.
a) criminal
b) happy
c) silly
d) funny
19. Satisfaction can come from having a _____, such as a hobby or interest.
a) goal
b) fear
c) failure
d) friend
20. Cultivating contentment can lead to a happier and more fulfilling _____.
a) success
b) failure
c) life
d) boredom
