**National Values Education Lesson Plan**
**Grade Level:** Primary 1
**Subject:** National Values Education
**Topic:** Meaning of Civic Education + Concept of Security + Meaning of Social Studies
**Duration:** 60 minutes
**Objective:**
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
1. Define Civic Education.
2. Understand the basic concept of security.
3. Explain the meaning of Social Studies.
**Materials Needed:**
- Whiteboard and markers
- Flashcards with key terms and pictures
- Chart paper and colored markers
- Storybook or short video on community helpers
- Printed worksheets
**Lesson Outline:**
**Introduction (10 minutes)**
1. **Greeting and Settling Down:**
- Welcome the students with a warm greeting.
- Quickly settle the students down and ensure they are focused.
2. **Icebreaker Activity:**
- Use a simple interactive game where students pass a ball around and say one thing they know about their community.
- This sets an engaging tone and connects to the day's topics.
**Body (40 minutes)**
**Part 1: Meaning of Civic Education (15 minutes)**
1. **Discussion:**
- Write "Civic Education" on the board.
- Explain that Civic Education teaches us about our rights, responsibilities, and how to be good members of our community and country.
2. **Interactive Activity:**
- Show flashcards with images of community helpers (e.g., police officers, firefighters, teachers) and discuss their roles.
- Ask questions like, "How does a police officer help our community?" to involve the students actively.
**Part 2: Concept of Security (10 minutes)**
1. **Discussion:**
- Write "Security" on the board.
- Explain that security means being safe from harm or danger.
- Discuss simple security measures like locking doors, knowing emergency numbers, and staying with trusted adults.
2. **Storytime:**
- Read a short story or show a short video about community helpers who ensure security (e.g., a story about a firefighter or police officer).
- Discuss the story with questions to check understanding, such as "How did the firefighter help in the story?"
**Part 3: Meaning of Social Studies (15 minutes)**
1. **Discussion:**
- Write "Social Studies" on the board.
- Explain that Social Studies is about learning how people live together in communities, the different places in the world, and how we can make our community a better place.
2. **Hands-On Activity:**
- Create a simple chart with categories like "Community Helpers," "Places in Our Community," and "Good Habits."
- Ask students to draw or write one thing under each category that they think is important.
- Display the chart in the classroom for everyone to see and discuss.
**Conclusion (10 minutes)**
1. **Recap:**
- Briefly review the key points discussed: What Civic Education, Security, and Social Studies are.
- Ask students to share one thing they learned or found interesting.
2. **Q&A:**
- Allow students to ask any questions they may have.
- Provide clear answers and encourage curiosity.
3. **Closing Activity:**
- Hand out a simple worksheet with pictures and questions related to the lesson for students to complete. This acts as a quick assessment of their understanding.
4. **Goodbye:**
- Thank students for their participation and enthusiasm.
- Encourage them to think about how they can be good members of their community and stay safe.
**Assessment:**
- Observe student participation during discussions and activities.
- Check the completed worksheets for understanding of key concepts.
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**Note:** Adapt activities to suit the classroom environment and students' needs. Ensure inclusivity and engagement by giving every student a chance to participate.