Values that show good morals in our society Social Studies Primary 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 8

Class: Social Studies

Topic: Moral Values (Meaning and Types)

Duration: 40 Minutes

Period: Single Period

Reference Book:

• “Social Studies for Primary Schools, Book 1.”
• “Lagos State Unified Schemes of Work for Lower Primary (Primary 1-3).”
• Online resources

Instructional Material:

• Chart showing examples of good morals.

Learning Objectives: By the end of the lesson, learners will be able to:

i. Define Morals: Understand the meaning of morals and why they are important.

ii. Identify the Types of Morals: Recognize different types of moral values and their significance in daily life.

Lesson Outline:

Moral means good or bad behavior, fairness, and honesty that we believe in.

There are two types of morals:

1. Good moral values: like being content, truthful, humble, and respectful.
2. Bad moral values: like stealing, lying, smoking, and fighting.

Values that show good morals include:

1. Respecting elders.
2. Avoiding fights and embracing peace.
3. Speaking the truth, not telling lies.

These values demonstrate good morals:

1. Respecting elders.
2. Choosing peace over fighting.
3. Always speaking the truth.
4. Helping those in need.
5. Being respectful, loyal, and obedient.
6. Being trustworthy and truthful.
7. Practicing contentment.
8. Maintaining a positive attitude.
9. Avoiding gossip and backbiting.
10. Refraining from stealing and cheating on others.

Evaluation

1. Good morals include showing __________ for the elders. a) hate b) respect c) anger d) fear
2. Instead of fighting, we should __________ peace. a) avoid b) embrace c) encourage d) dislike
3. To demonstrate good morals, always speak the __________ at all times. a) lies b) truth c) secrets d) fiction
4. A person with good morals will __________ to those in need. a) steal b) respect c) render assistance d) hide
5. Being __________, __________, and __________ are part of good morals. a) disrespectful, disloyal, disobedient b) respectful, loyal, obedient c) fearful, dishonest, rude d) careless, unkind, stubborn
6. To show good morals, you should always be __________ and __________. a) dishonest, untrustworthy b) loyal, disobedient c) trustworthy, truthful d) disrespectful, fearful
7. Part of good morals is being __________ with whatever we have. a) contented b) greedy c) ambitious d) angry
8. Good morals involve developing a __________ attitude. a) negative b) positive c) neutral d) fearful
9. People with good morals avoid __________ or backbiting. a) gossiping b) respecting c) helping d) stealing
10. Part of good morals is to __________ stealing and not __________ on others. a) encourage, depend b) justify, rely c) avoid, cheat d) dislike, help

Introduction (5 minutes):

• Begin the lesson by asking students if they know what the word “morals” means. Encourage their responses.

Definition of Morals (10 minutes):

• Provide a clear and simple definition of morals. For example, “Morals are the principles that guide us in making right and wrong choices.”
• Use real-life examples to explain why morals are important, such as sharing, telling the truth, and helping others.

Discussion on Types of Morals (10 minutes):

• Discuss various types of morals, including honesty, kindness, respect, responsibility, and fairness.
• Use the chart with examples of good morals to illustrate each type.
• Encourage students to share their own examples of these moral values.

Group Activity (5 minutes):

• Divide the class into small groups and give each group a moral value to discuss. For example, one group can discuss “honesty,” while another discusses “kindness.”
• Ask each group to come up with a short skit or story that demonstrates the importance of their assigned moral value.

Group Presentations (5 minutes):

• Have each group present their skits or stories to the class.
• Discuss the lessons learned from each presentation and how they relate to the types of morals.

Recap and Conclusion (5 minutes):

• Summarize the key points of the lesson.
• Encourage students to think about how they can apply these moral values in their daily lives.

Assessment (5 minutes):

• Ask a few questions to assess students’ understanding of the lesson, such as “What is the meaning of morals?” and “Can you give an example of a moral value?”

Homework (Optional):

• Assign a simple homework task, like asking students to share a moral value they learned with their family or friends.

Conclusion on the Topic:

• Conclude the lesson by emphasizing the importance of moral values in building a better society and being responsible citizens