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### Lesson Plan: National Values Education for Primary 5 #### Topic: Resource Distribution + Differences Between the Arms of Government + Duties and Responsibilities of a Child with Respect to Personal Security --- #### General Lesson Objectives: 1. Understand the concept of resource distribution and its importance. 2. Learn about the different arms of government and their functions. 3. Recognize the duties and responsibilities of a child in ensuring personal security. #### Duration: - 60 minutes --- ### Lesson Structure: #### Introduction (10 minutes) 1. **Greeting and Settling Down:** - Welcome students, take attendance, and ensure everyone is settled. 2. **Introduction to the Topic:** - Briefly introduce the lesson topic and objectives. - Explain why learning about resource distribution, government, and personal security is important for their daily lives. #### Main Body (40 minutes) ##### Part 1: Resource Distribution (15 minutes) 1. **Icebreaker Activity:** - Conduct a quick group activity where students must distribute a limited number of classroom supplies (e.g., pencils, erasers) among themselves. Discuss outcomes. 2. **Definition and Importance:** - Define resource distribution. - Explain why resource distribution is essential in a community (e.g., food, water, healthcare). 3. **Real-World Examples:** - Discuss examples of resource distribution in the community or country (water distribution, educational resources). 4. **Class Discussion:** - Ask students for their ideas on how resources should be fairly distributed. Encourage participation. ##### Part 2: Differences Between the Arms of Government (15 minutes) 1. **Introduction to Government:** - Explain that government is divided into three parts: Legislative, Executive, and Judiciary. 2. **Descriptions of Each Arm:** - **Legislative:** Makes laws (e.g., parliament, congress). - **Executive:** Implements and enforces laws (e.g., president, governor). - **Judiciary:** Interprets laws (e.g., courts, judges). 3. **Visual Aid:** - Provide a simple diagram explaining the relationship between the three arms. 4. **Interactive Q&A:** - Ask students questions about which arm would handle different scenarios (e.g., Who makes new school rules? Who would handle a disagreement in court?). ##### Part 3: Duties and Responsibilities of a Child in Respect to Personal Security (10 minutes) 1. **Introduction to Personal Security:** - Explain what personal security means and why it is important. 2. **Safety Rules:** - Discuss basic safety rules (e.g., not talking to strangers, knowing emergency contacts). 3. **Role-Play:** - Have students role-play scenarios where they must practice personal security (e.g., what to do if approached by a stranger, how to handle a lost situation). 4. **Discussion:** - Allow students to share their experiences or thoughts on personal security. #### Conclusion and Recap (10 minutes) 1. **Recap Key Points:** - Review the main concepts of resource distribution, the three arms of government, and personal security. 2. **Reflection Question:** - Ask students to write down one thing they learned today and why it is important. Share a few responses. 3. **Assign Homework:** - Have students draw a picture of a government building or an important resource in their community. 4. **Closing:** - Thank students for their participation, remind them to remember the personal security rules, and say goodbye. --- ### Assessment: - **In-Class Participation:** Monitor active participation during discussions and activities. - **Homework Assignment:** Evaluate the understanding of concepts through the drawing they created. - **Role-play Activity:** Observe students' responses and actions during the role-play scenarios. ### Materials Needed: - Classroom supplies (pencils, erasers) for the activity. - Visual aids (diagrams of government arms). - Drawing paper and colored pencils for homework. --- ### Notes: - Adjust the content based on the class's understanding and engagement. - Ensure that discussions around personal security are handled sensitively and appropriately for the age group.