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:

1. List at least five bad morals in society.
2. State the consequences of bad morals.
3. 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:

1. Stealing: Taking things that do not belong to you.
2. Bullying: Being mean or hurting others.
3. Fighting: Using physical force against others.
4. Lying: Saying things that are not true.
5. Disrespect: Not showing respect to others.

Consequences of Bad Morals:

1. Punishment: Getting into trouble with parents, teachers, or the law.
2. Loss of Trust: People may not trust you anymore.
3. Harm to Others: Bad behaviors can hurt other people.
4. Regret: Feeling bad about what you did later.
5. Isolation: Losing friends and being left out.

How to Curb Bad Morals:

1. Education: Learning about good and bad behavior.
2. Good Role Models: Following the example of people who behave well.
3. Positive Reinforcement: Rewarding good behavior.
4. Discipline: Setting rules and consequences for bad behavior.
5. Communication: Talking about problems and finding better ways to handle them.

Evaluation

1. Taking things that do not belong to you is called __________. a) sharing
   b) stealing
   c) helping
   d) playing
2. Being mean or hurting others is known as __________. a) bullying
   b) caring
   c) sharing
   d) helping
3. Using physical force against others is called __________. a) playing
   b) fighting
   c) helping
   d) teaching
4. Saying things that are not true is called __________. a) sharing
   b) teaching
   c) lying
   d) helping
5. Not showing respect to others is called __________. a) fighting
   b) playing
   c) disrespect
   d) caring
6. A consequence of stealing is __________. a) reward
   b) punishment
   c) fun
   d) games
7. Bad behavior can cause people to __________ you. a) trust
   b) ignore
   c) believe
   d) like
8. If you lie, people may not __________ you anymore. a) trust
   b) see
   c) hear
   d) help
9. Hurting others can cause __________. a) joy
   b) harm
   c) peace
   d) love
10. Learning about good and bad behavior is a way to __________ bad morals. a) increase
    b) curb
    c) ignore
    d) celebrate

Evaluation

1. What does stealing mean?
2. How do you define bullying?
3. What is fighting?
4. Why is lying bad?
5. Give an example of disrespect.
6. What can happen if you steal?
7. How can lying affect your friendships?
8. What can bullying cause?
9. Why should you avoid fighting?
10. What is a consequence of disrespecting others?
11. How can education help curb bad morals?
12. Who can be a good role model for you?
13. What is positive reinforcement?
14. Why is discipline important?
15. How can talking about problems help?
16. Name one way to show respect.
17. What should you do if you see someone being bullied?
18. Why is it important to be honest?
19. How can you help someone who is fighting?
20. What is a good behavior you should follow?

Evaluation

1. __________ means taking things that do not belong to you.
2. Being mean or hurting others is called __________.
3. __________ is using physical force against others.
4. __________ means saying things that are not true.
5. Not showing respect to others is __________.
6. A consequence of lying is loss of __________.
7. Stealing can lead to __________.
8. Hurting others causes __________.
9. Following the example of good people can help __________ bad morals.
10. 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

1. What does stealing mean?
2. How do you define bullying?
3. What is fighting?
4. Why is lying bad?
5. Give an example of disrespect.
6. What can happen if you steal?
7. How can lying affect your friendships?
8. What can bullying cause?
9. Why should you avoid fighting?
10. What is a consequence of disrespecting others?

Conclusion

The teacher goes around to mark the pupils’ work and provides feedback.

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