Values that Show Bad Morals in Our Society Social Studies Primary 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 10
Lesson Plan: Week 10 – Social Studies
Subject: Social Studies
Class: Primary 1
Term: First Term
Week: 10
Age: 6 years
Topic: Values that Show Bad Morals in Our Society
Sub-topic: Examples of Bad Morals such as Stealing, Bullying, Fighting, Lying, etc.
Duration: 40 minutes
Learning Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- List at least five bad morals in society.
- State the consequences of bad morals.
- Explain how to curb bad morals.
Keywords
- Bad morals
- Stealing
- Bullying
- Fighting
- Lying
- Consequences
Set Induction
The teacher tells a short story about a child who got into trouble for lying.
Entry Behaviour
Pupils have a basic understanding of good and bad behaviors.
Learning Resources and Materials
- Pictures depicting bad morals (e.g., stealing, fighting)
- Flashcards with key words
- Lagos State Scheme of Work
Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge
Pupils discuss times when they have seen bad behavior and its consequences.
Embedded Core Skills
- Moral reasoning
- Communication
- Critical thinking
Instructional Materials
- Pictures
- Flashcards
- Whiteboard and markers
Reference Books
- Lagos State Scheme of Work
Content
Explanation of the Topic:
- Stealing: Taking things that do not belong to you.
- Bullying: Being mean or hurting others.
- Fighting: Using physical force against others.
- Lying: Saying things that are not true.
- Disrespect: Not showing respect to others.
Consequences of Bad Morals:
- Punishment: Getting into trouble with parents, teachers, or the law.
- Loss of Trust: People may not trust you anymore.
- Harm to Others: Bad behaviors can hurt other people.
- Regret: Feeling bad about what you did later.
- Isolation: Losing friends and being left out.
How to Curb Bad Morals:
- Education: Learning about good and bad behavior.
- Good Role Models: Following the example of people who behave well.
- Positive Reinforcement: Rewarding good behavior.
- Discipline: Setting rules and consequences for bad behavior.
- Communication: Talking about problems and finding better ways to handle them.
Evaluation
- Taking things that do not belong to you is called __________. a) sharing
b) stealing
c) helping
d) playing - Being mean or hurting others is known as __________. a) bullying
b) caring
c) sharing
d) helping - Using physical force against others is called __________. a) playing
b) fighting
c) helping
d) teaching - Saying things that are not true is called __________. a) sharing
b) teaching
c) lying
d) helping - Not showing respect to others is called __________. a) fighting
b) playing
c) disrespect
d) caring - A consequence of stealing is __________. a) reward
b) punishment
c) fun
d) games - Bad behavior can cause people to __________ you. a) trust
b) ignore
c) believe
d) like - If you lie, people may not __________ you anymore. a) trust
b) see
c) hear
d) help - Hurting others can cause __________. a) joy
b) harm
c) peace
d) love - Learning about good and bad behavior is a way to __________ bad morals. a) increase
b) curb
c) ignore
d) celebrate
Evaluation
- What does stealing mean?
- How do you define bullying?
- What is fighting?
- Why is lying bad?
- Give an example of disrespect.
- What can happen if you steal?
- How can lying affect your friendships?
- What can bullying cause?
- Why should you avoid fighting?
- What is a consequence of disrespecting others?
- How can education help curb bad morals?
- Who can be a good role model for you?
- What is positive reinforcement?
- Why is discipline important?
- How can talking about problems help?
- Name one way to show respect.
- What should you do if you see someone being bullied?
- Why is it important to be honest?
- How can you help someone who is fighting?
- What is a good behavior you should follow?
Evaluation
- __________ means taking things that do not belong to you.
- Being mean or hurting others is called __________.
- __________ is using physical force against others.
- __________ means saying things that are not true.
- Not showing respect to others is __________.
- A consequence of lying is loss of __________.
- Stealing can lead to __________.
- Hurting others causes __________.
- Following the example of good people can help __________ bad morals.
- Talking about problems can help __________ them.
Presentation
Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic which was “Values that Show Good Morals in Our Society.”
Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic “Values that Show Bad Morals in Our Society.”
Step 3: The teacher explains the meaning of bad morals such as stealing, bullying, fighting, and lying using pictures and examples.
Step 4: The teacher discusses the consequences of bad morals.
Step 5: The teacher explains how to curb bad morals through education, good role models, positive reinforcement, discipline, and communication.
Step 6: The teacher asks pupils to share examples of bad morals they have seen and discuss ways to avoid them.
Teacher’s Activities
- Define and explain the attributes of bad morals.
- Show pictures and flashcards.
- Discuss examples of bad morals in everyday situations.
- Explain the consequences of bad morals.
- Discuss ways to curb bad morals.
Learners’ Activities
- Listen to the teacher.
- Answer questions.
- Look at pictures and flashcards.
- Share examples of bad morals and ways to avoid them.
Assessment
- Pupils will answer the fill-in-the-blank questions with options.
- Pupils will provide short answers to questions about bad morals.
- Pupils will complete fill-in-the-blank questions without options.
Evaluation Questions
- What does stealing mean?
- How do you define bullying?
- What is fighting?
- Why is lying bad?
- Give an example of disrespect.
- What can happen if you steal?
- How can lying affect your friendships?
- What can bullying cause?
- Why should you avoid fighting?
- What is a consequence of disrespecting others?
Conclusion
The teacher goes around to mark the pupils’ work and provides feedback.
