Lesson Plan for Primary 3 - National Values Education - ighway Codes + Avoiding Criminal Behaviours-peer

Lessonplan for teaching National Values Education to Primary 3 students. The lesson plan will be divided into three parts based on the topics: Highway Codes, Avoiding Criminal Behaviors/Peer Pressure, and Security Agencies and Their Primary Duties. ### Lesson Plan: National Values Education **Grade Level**: Primary 3 **Subjects**: Social Studies, Civic Education **Duration**: 60 minutes **Topic**: Highway Codes, Avoiding Criminal Behaviors/Peer Pressure, Security Agencies and Their Primary Duties --- ### Objectives: By the end of this lesson, students should be able to: 1. Understand and follow basic highway codes. 2. Recognize the importance of avoiding criminal behaviors and resist peer pressure. 3. Identify key security agencies and understand their primary duties. ### Materials Needed: - Whiteboard and markers - Printed handouts of basic highway codes - Flashcards - Posters/images of different security agencies - Short video clips (if available) ### Lesson Structure: #### Part 1: Highway Codes (20 minutes) **1. Introduction (5 minutes)** - Start with a brief discussion about what highway codes are and why they are important. - Use a story or example to illustrate the importance of following highway codes. **2. Explanation and Demonstration (10 minutes)** - Show students pictures/diagrams of common traffic signs and explain what they mean. - Discuss the roles of pedestrian crossings, traffic lights, and seat belts. - Perform a quick demonstration of safe pedestrian behavior. **3. Activity (5 minutes)** - Distribute flashcards with different traffic signs and ask students to identify and explain them. - Conduct a quick quiz or game to reinforce the lesson. #### Part 2: Avoiding Criminal Behaviors/Peer Pressure (20 minutes) **1. Introduction (5 minutes)** - Discuss what criminal behaviors are and the consequences. - Introduce the concept of peer pressure and how it can lead to negative behaviors. **2. Role-Playing (10 minutes)** - Divide students into small groups and assign each group a scenario involving peer pressure. - Ask each group to act out their scenario and discuss how to make positive choices. **3. Discussion (5 minutes)** - Engage students in a discussion about why it's important to make good choices even when friends try to persuade them otherwise. - Highlight the importance of saying “no” to bad behavior and reporting any inappropriate actions to a trusted adult. #### Part 3: Security Agencies and Their Primary Duties (20 minutes) **1. Introduction (5 minutes)** - Begin with a brief discussion about what security means and why we need security agencies. - Show images/posters of different security agencies such as the police, fire service, and emergency medical services. **2. Explanation (10 minutes)** - Discuss the primary duties of each security agency: - Police: maintaining law and order, preventing crime. - Fire Service: putting out fires, conducting rescues. - EMS (Emergency Medical Services): providing medical care during emergencies. - If available, show short video clips depicting the roles of these agencies. **3. Q&A and Interactive Activity (5 minutes)** - Engage students in a Q&A session. - Conduct a matching activity where students match each security agency to their corresponding duties using flashcards or printed images. ### Closing (5 minutes) - Recap the main points of the lesson. - Ask students to share one new thing they learned today. - Assign a simple homework task: Draw a picture of their favorite security agency and explain in one sentence what they do. ### Assessment: - Observe student participation during activities and discussions. - Evaluate understanding through the flashcard/quiz activities and the role-playing sessions. - Review the homework assignment for comprehension. ### Homework: - Draw a picture of a security agency (e.g., police, fire service, EMS) and write one sentence about what they do. --- This lesson plan aims to engage Primary 3 students through interactive and participatory activities, making the learning process both educational and enjoyable.