Lesson Plan for Primary 3 - National Values Education - revention Of Common Crimes - Theft + Causes Of Co

**Lesson Plan for National Values Education** **Primary 3** **Topic:** Prevention of Common Crimes - Theft & Causes of Common Illnesses - Dysentery --- **Duration:** 60 minutes ### Objective: - **Students will be able to understand the concept of theft and learn ways to prevent it.** - **Students will understand the causes of dysentery and ways to prevent it.** ### Materials Needed: - Whiteboard and markers - Flashcards with pictures related to theft and dysentery - Storybook or short video on theft prevention - Handwashing soap, basin, and water for demonstration ### Lesson Breakdown: #### Introduction (10 minutes): 1. **Greetings and Introduction:** - Welcome the students and introduce the topic of the lesson. - "Today, we are going to learn about preventing common crimes like theft and how to avoid getting sick from dysentery." 2. **Ice-breaker Activity:** - Ask students to share if they have ever heard of theft or dysentery. - Engage students by asking a few questions about what they know about these two topics. #### Teaching Theft Prevention (20 minutes): 3. **Definition of Theft:** - Explain in simple terms what theft means (taking someone else's belongings without permission). 4. **Discussion:** - Discuss why stealing is wrong and how it affects people (loss of belongings, feeling unsafe, trust issues). - Show flashcards with situations related to theft and discuss preventive measures (locking doors, keeping valuables safe). 5. **Story/Video:** - Read a story or show a short video about a situation involving theft and how it was prevented. - Ask questions to ensure understanding and retention. 6. **Activity - Role Play:** - Divide the class into small groups and give them scenarios to act out different ways to prevent theft. #### Teaching Causes and Prevention of Dysentery (20 minutes): 7. **Definition of Dysentery:** - Explain what dysentery is in simple language (a type of illness that affects the stomach and causes diarrhea). 8. **Causes of Dysentery:** - Discuss the main causes (consuming contaminated food/drinks, poor hygiene, dirty hands). - Show flashcards with causes and symptoms. 9. **Prevention Tips:** - Emphasize the importance of washing hands, drinking clean water, and eating clean food. - Give a demonstration on proper handwashing technique. 10. **Activity - Handwashing Song:** - Teach students a catchy handwashing song to help them remember the steps of thorough handwashing. #### Conclusion and Assessment (10 minutes): 11. **Recap the Key Points:** - Summarize the main points discussed about theft prevention and dysentery prevention. 12. **Interactive Q&A:** - Ask students questions to gauge their understanding. - “What should you do if you see someone stealing?” - "How can you make sure your hands are clean before eating?" 13. **Class Participation:** - Encourage students to share what they learned with their families at home. ### Homework: - Ask students to draw a picture showing how to prevent theft or how to keep clean to avoid dysentery. - Encourage them to practice the handwashing song at home. ### Follow-up: - In the next lesson, review the submitted drawings and reinforce the concepts learned with further practical examples. **End of Lesson:** - Thank the students for their participation and remind them to stay vigilant and hygienic!