# Lesson Plan: National Values Education for Primary 2
## Topic: Rewards of Community Leaders + Identification of Security Agencies - The Military + Symptoms and Effects of Drug Abuse
### Objectives:
1. Students will understand the concept of community leaders and their contributions.
2. Students will be able to identify and recognize the role of military security agencies.
3. Students will learn about the symptoms and effects of drug abuse.
### Duration:
1 hour and 30 minutes
### Materials Needed:
- Pictures of community leaders and military personnel
- Flashcards with names and duties of community leaders and security agencies
- A storybook or short story about community leaders
- Chart paper and markers
- Handouts on symptoms and effects of drug abuse (age-appropriate)
- Projector or computer for videos (if available)
### Lesson Plan:
#### 1. Introduction (10 minutes)
- **Greeting and Settling Down**
- Welcome the students and let them get settled.
- Briefly outline the topics to be covered in the class.
#### 2. Rewards of Community Leaders (30 minutes)
- **Introduction to Community Leaders (10 minutes)**
- Explain who community leaders are (e.g., teachers, doctors, local government officials) using pictures and flashcards.
- Discuss their roles and how they help the community.
- **Story Time (10 minutes)**
- Read a short story or show a video about a community leader who made a significant impact.
- Discuss the rewards they receive (such as respect, awards, and gratitude).
- **Interactive Activity (10 minutes)**
- Ask students to draw their favorite community leader and write a few words about why they appreciate them.
- Have a few students share their drawings with the class.
#### 3. Identification of Security Agencies - The Military (25 minutes)
- **Introduction to the Military (10 minutes)**
- Show pictures of military personnel and their equipment.
- Discuss the role of the military in maintaining security and protecting the country.
- **Interactive Activity (10 minutes)**
- Use flashcards to quiz students on the different types of military personnel (e.g., army, navy, air force).
- Students can match the flashcards with pictures.
- **Video/Interactive Discussion (5 minutes)**
- Play a short video about the military (if available) or show a few images.
- Engage students in a discussion about how they feel protected by the military.
#### 4. Symptoms and Effects of Drug Abuse (25 minutes)
- **Introduction to Drug Abuse (10 minutes)**
- Discuss what drugs are, focusing only on substances they might recognize (e.g., aspirin, and why we need to be careful with medication).
- Talk about the importance of taking medicine only when given by a trusted adult (like a parent, nurse, or doctor).
- **Symptoms and Effects (10 minutes)**
- Explain in simple terms how drug abuse can be harmful.
- Discuss some basic symptoms (feeling sick, not being able to think clearly) and effects (getting in trouble, missing school) of drug abuse.
- **Interactive Activity (5 minutes)**
- Hand out worksheets with images depicting healthy and unhealthy behaviors.
- Have students color in the pictures showing healthy behaviors.
#### 5. Conclusion and Recap (10 minutes)
- **Review the main points of the lesson**
- Ask students questions about what they have learned today.
- Reward participation with stickers or a small treat.
- **Homework Assignment**
- Ask students to talk to their parents about a community leader they admire and write a short paragraph about it.
- **Closing**
- Thank the students for their participation and remind them of the importance of community leaders, the role of the military, and staying healthy.
### Assessment:
- Participation in discussions and interactive activities.
- Completion and correctness of the drawings and worksheets.
- Understanding of the homework assignment.
By the end of this lesson, students in Primary 2 should have a clear understanding of the value of community leaders, the role of the military in society, and the basic knowledge of drug abuse symptoms and its effects in a simple and age-appropriate manner.