**Lesson Plan for National Values Education**
**Primary 3**
**Topic:** Prevention of Common Crimes - Theft & Causes of Common Illnesses - Dysentery
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**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!