Disadvantages of Dishonesty Civic Education Nursery 1 Age 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 4

Subject: Civic Education
Class: Nursery 1
Term: First Term
Week: Week 4
Topic: Disadvantages of Dishonesty
Duration: 30 minutes

Behavioural Objectives:

• Students will understand the meaning of dishonesty and its disadvantages.
• Students will identify ways being dishonest can hurt others and themselves.
• Students will participate in activities that promote honesty.

Key Words: Dishonesty, Disadvantages, Hurt, Trust, Problems

Entry Behaviour: Students will be greeted warmly and asked simple questions about telling the truth and how being dishonest can make others feel.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Picture cards depicting honesty and dishonesty.
• Storybooks or videos about honesty and trust.
• Drawing materials for activities.
• Whiteboard and markers.

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:
The teacher will ask students about times when they were honest or when they saw someone being dishonest. This will help connect the new lesson to their experiences.

Embedded Core Skills:
Communication skills (listening and speaking), critical thinking (understanding consequences), social skills (empathy, sharing).

Learning Materials:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work for Nursery 1 Civic Education.
• Picture cards, storybooks, and videos related to dishonesty.

Instructional Materials:

• Picture cards depicting honesty and dishonesty.
• Storybooks or videos about honesty.
• Drawing materials for activities.
• Whiteboard and markers.

Content:

Disadvantages of Dishonesty

1. Hurt feelings: When we are dishonest, we can hurt other people’s feelings. 😢
2. Losing trust: People may stop trusting us if we are dishonest. 🚫
3. Getting into trouble: Being dishonest can get us into trouble with teachers or parents. ⚠️
4. Feeling guilty: After being dishonest, we may feel guilty or sad. 😔
5. Losing friends: Dishonesty can make us lose friends who value honesty. 👫
6. Creating problems: Being dishonest can create problems in our relationships. 💔
7. Not feeling proud: When we are dishonest, we don’t feel proud of ourselves. 🙁
8. Making mistakes worse: Sometimes, being dishonest can make mistakes worse. ❌
9. Not learning from mistakes: If we are not honest about our mistakes, we don’t learn from them. 📚
10. Breaking promises: Being dishonest means breaking promises, which can upset others. 🤝

Teaching honesty helps us avoid these disadvantages and build good relationships with others.

Discussion about Disadvantages of Dishonesty

1. What is dishonesty?
   • Answer: Dishonesty means not telling the truth.
2. Why is dishonesty bad?
   • Answer: Dishonesty can hurt others and make them sad.
3. Can being dishonest get us into trouble?
   • Answer: Yes, being dishonest can get us into trouble with teachers or parents.
4. How does dishonesty make us feel?
   • Answer: Dishonesty can make us feel guilty or sad.
5. Do people trust us if we are dishonest?
   • Answer: No, people may stop trusting us if we are dishonest.
6. What can dishonesty do to friendships?
   • Answer: Dishonesty can make us lose friends who value honesty.
7. Does being dishonest create problems?
   • Answer: Yes, being dishonest can create problems in our relationships.
8. Do we feel proud when we are dishonest?
   • Answer: No, being dishonest makes us not feel proud of ourselves.
9. Can dishonesty make mistakes worse?
   • Answer: Yes, sometimes being dishonest can make mistakes worse.
10. Why is it important to be honest?
    • Answer: Being honest helps us avoid problems and build good relationships.

Evaluation :

1. Dishonesty means not telling the ________. a) truth b) lies c) jokes d) stories
2. Being dishonest can hurt other people’s ________. a) feelings b) toys c) games d) books
3. When we are dishonest, people may stop ________ us. a) liking b) trusting c) ignoring d) scolding
4. Dishonesty can get us into trouble with ________. a) friends b) teachers or parents c) pets d) toys
5. After being dishonest, we may feel ________. a) happy b) guilty or sad c) angry d) excited
6. Dishonesty can make us lose ________. a) toys b) friends c) games d) books
7. Being dishonest can create problems in our ________. a) schoolwork b) relationships c) games d) stories
8. Dishonesty makes us not feel ________ of ourselves. a) proud b) sad c) angry d) tired
9. Sometimes being dishonest can make mistakes ________. a) better b) worse c) disappear d) colorful
10. People may stop ________ us if we are dishonest. a) trusting b) ignoring c) laughing at d) scolding
11. Dishonesty can hurt others and make them ________. a) happy b) sad c) angry d) excited
12. After being dishonest, we may feel ________. a) proud b) guilty or sad c) angry d) excited
13. Dishonesty can create problems in our ________. a) relationships b) schoolwork c) games d) stories
14. Being dishonest makes us not feel ________ of ourselves. a) proud b) sad c) angry d) tired
15. People may stop ________ us if we are dishonest. a) trusting b) ignoring c) laughing at d) scolding

1. Presentation
   Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic about dishonesty and why it’s important to be honest.

   Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic of the disadvantages of dishonesty by explaining how it can hurt others and ourselves.

   Step 3: The teacher allows the pupils to give their own contributions by asking questions like “How do you feel when someone is not honest with you?” or “Can you think of a time when you were honest and it made you feel good?”

2. Teacher’s Activities:
   • Presenting picture cards depicting honesty and dishonesty.
   • Reading a story or watching a video about honesty and its benefits.
   • Conducting drawing activities where students draw examples of honesty and dishonesty.
3. Learners’ Activities:
   • Participating in discussions about the disadvantages of dishonesty.
   • Sharing personal experiences related to honesty and trust.
   • Engaging in drawing activities to express their understanding of honesty.

Assessment:
The teacher will assess students’ understanding through their participation in discussions, their responses during activities, and their ability to explain the disadvantages of dishonesty.

Evaluation Questions:

1. What is dishonesty?
2. Why is being dishonest bad?
3. How can being dishonest hurt others?
4. Why is trust important in relationships?
5. How does dishonesty make us feel?
6. Can being dishonest get us into trouble?
7. What happens when we are not honest with our friends?
8. Why is it important to be truthful?
9. Can you give an example of honesty in your life?
10. What did you learn about dishonesty and its disadvantages today?

Conclusion:
The teacher will go around to mark students’ participation and understanding during the lesson. Any misconceptions will be addressed, and students will be encouraged to practice honesty in their daily lives.