### Lesson Plan: National Values Education for Primary 3
**Lesson Title:** Understanding Patriotism, Common Criminal Behaviors, and The Meaning of Illness
**Grade Level:** Primary 3
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#### Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
1. Explain why Nigerians should be patriotic.
2. Identify and explain common criminal behaviors.
3. Understand and describe the meaning of illness.
#### Materials:
- Whiteboard and markers
- Chart papers
- Markers and pencils
- Storybooks or printed stories (related to patriotism, criminal behavior, and illness)
#### Duration:
- 60 minutes (1 hour)
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#### Lesson Structure:
**1. Introduction (10 minutes)**
- Begin with a brief discussion about national values and their importance.
- Ask students what they know about patriotism, criminal behavior, and illness.
- Explain the objectives of the lesson.
**2. Reasons Why Nigerians Should Be Patriotic (20 minutes)**
- **Discussion:** Define patriotism. Explain it in simple terms: love for one’s country and being loyal to it.
- **Storytime:** Read or tell a short story about a patriotic Nigerian (e.g., a famous Nigerian who did something significant for the country).
- **Discussion Questions:**
- What did the person in the story do?
- How did their actions help Nigeria?
- Why is it important to love and respect our country?
- **Activity:** Have students draw a picture of something they love about Nigeria (e.g., flag, landmarks, cultural events).
**3. Common Criminal Behaviors (20 minutes)**
- **Discussion:** Explain what criminal behaviors are – actions that are against the law.
- **List of Common Criminal Behaviors:**
- Stealing
- Lying
- Damaging property
- Bullying others
- **Role Play:** Divide students into small groups and assign each group a type of criminal behavior to act out. After the role play, discuss what was wrong with the behavior and what the correct behavior should be.
- **Activity:** Students write down one rule they will follow to avoid engaging in criminal behavior.
**4. Meaning of Illness (10 minutes)**
- **Discussion:** Explain what illness means – being sick or unwell.
- **Types of Illnesses:** Briefly explain common illnesses (cold, flu, stomach ache) and more serious illnesses.
- **How to Stay Healthy:** Discuss ways to avoid getting sick (washing hands, eating healthy, getting enough sleep).
- **Activity:** Students draw a picture of themselves doing something to stay healthy (e.g., washing hands, eating fruits, exercising).
**5. Conclusion & Reflection (10 minutes)**
- Recap the key points of the lesson:
- The importance of being patriotic,
- The types of behaviors that are considered criminal,
- The meaning of illness and how to stay healthy.
- Quick Q&A to check for understanding.
- Encourage students to share what they learned with their families.
**Homework:**
- Ask students to talk to their parents about one thing they discussed today and write a short sentence about their conversation.
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#### Assessment:
- Participation in discussions and activities.
- Quality and creativity of drawings and written sentences.
- Understanding shown during Q&A sessions.
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#### Notes:
- Keep the language simple and explanations clear.
- Encourage all students to participate and share their thoughts.
- Use positive reinforcement to encourage engagement.
- Be sensitive to students' experiences and backgrounds.