Lesson Plan for Primary 4 - National Values Education - avings + Duties And Responsibilities Of Parents A

### Lesson Plan: National Values Education - Primary 4 **Topic**: Savings + Duties and Responsibilities of Parents and Children in Building the Nation + Types of Neighbourhood Security --- #### Objectives: 1. Students will understand the importance of savings. 2. Students will learn the responsibilities of parents and children in nation-building. 3. Students will identify different types of neighbourhood security and their importance. #### Duration: - 60 minutes #### Materials Needed: - Whiteboard and markers - Chart paper and colored markers - Piggy banks (one per group) - Flashcards for discussion points - Short video clips (if possible) - Worksheets for activities --- ### Introduction (10 minutes) 1. **Warm-Up Activity**: - Start with a game where students list their favorite items they wish to buy, emphasizing how some require saving money. 2. **Purpose**: - Explain that today’s lesson is about understanding how saving money helps, the roles families play in building a better nation, and knowing how to keep our neighbourhoods safe. --- ### Lesson Body #### Section 1: Importance of Savings (15 minutes) 1. **Discussion**: - Ask students: “Why do we need money?” and “How can we ensure we have enough for what we need and want?” 2. **Explain Savings**: - Define what savings is in simple terms. - Introduce the concept of a piggy bank. 3. **Activity**: - Group students and give each a piggy bank. - Each group decides a goal for saving (like a class trip or a small party). - Discuss how each member can contribute little by little. --- #### Section 2: Duties and Responsibilities of Parents and Children in Building the Nation (15 minutes) 1. **Discussion**: - Ask students: “What responsibilities do you think parents have?” and “What about kids?” 2. **Brainstorming Session**: - On a chart paper, list responsibilities of parents (providing, teaching values, ensuring safety and education). - List responsibilities of children (studying well, helping with chores, obeying rules). 3. **Role Play Activity**: - Have students act out scenarios showing responsibilities. For example, one acting as a parent teaching safety rules, another as a child helping with chores. 4. **Link to Nation Building**: - Explain how these small acts contribute to a healthier, more educated, and safer nation. --- #### Section 3: Types of Neighbourhood Security (15 minutes) 1. **Discussion**: - Introduce security and why it is important for our neighbourhoods. 2. **Types of Security**: - Explain simple security measures: Neighbourhood Watch, Security guards, Surveillance cameras, Emergency contacts. - Show short video clips if available. 3. **Activity - Creating a Safety Plan**: - In groups, students create a simple neighbourhood security plan. - Each group presents their plan to the class. --- ### Conclusion (5 minutes) 1. **Recap**: - Summarize the key points: Importance of saving, roles of family members in nation-building, types of neighbourhood security. 2. **Q&A**: - Allow time for students to ask questions and share thoughts. 3. **Homework**: - Assign a short activity: Students create a savings jar at home and track their savings for a week. - Ask students to discuss with their parents about their responsibilities and write a paragraph about it. --- ### Assessment: - Participation in discussions and activities. - Group presentation on the security plan. - Completion of the homework assignment. --- ### Reflection: - Post-lesson, reflect on what went well and consider areas for improvement. - Gather student feedback to understand their grasp of the topics. ---