**National Values Education: Lesson Plan for Primary 1**
**Topic:** Safety Precaution in the Environment & Food Safety
**Duration:** 45 minutes
**Objective:**
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
1. Identify basic safety precautions in their environment.
2. Understand and implement food safety practices.
3. Recognize the importance of safety precautions for their well-being.
**Materials Needed:**
1. Flashcards with pictures of different environments (home, school, playground, street).
2. Flashcards with pictures of various food items (fruits, vegetables, cooked meals, etc.).
3. Toy props to simulate unsafe scenarios (e.g., toy cars, toy matches).
4. Coloring sheets with safety symbols (stop signs, safety vests, washed hands, etc.).
5. Handwashing chart.
6. Storybook on food safety and environmental safety.
**Introduction (10 minutes):**
1. Welcome the students and ask them how they feel today.
2. Briefly introduce the topic by showing a picture of a child safely crossing the street and a child washing hands before eating.
3. Explain that today we will learn how to stay safe in different places and keep our food safe to stay healthy.
**Activity 1: Safety in the Environment (15 minutes):**
1. **Discussion:** Show flashcards of different environments and discuss the basic safety precautions for each:
- Home: Don’t play with sharp objects, not touching electrical outlets.
- School: Walk, don’t run in hallways; listen to your teacher.
- Playground: Take turns on equipment; look out for others.
- Street: Look both ways before crossing; use pedestrian crossings.
2. **Role-Playing:**
- Divide the class into small groups.
- Assign each group a different environment and give them toy props to simulate unsafe scenarios.
- Have them act out both unsafe and safe behaviors.
- Discuss each scenario with the class and highlight the correct safety precaution.
**Activity 2: Food Safety (10 minutes):**
1. **Discussion:** Talk about why food safety is important.
2. **Flashcards:** Show pictures of good and bad food safety practices:
- Washing hands before eating.
- Checking the freshness of food.
- Storing food properly in the refrigerator.
- Not eating food that has fallen to the ground.
3. **Handwashing Demonstration:**
- Explain the steps using a handwashing chart.
- Demonstrate proper handwashing and have students pretend to wash their hands.
**Activity 3: Story Time (5 minutes):**
1. Read a short storybook focusing on food safety and environmental safety.
- Ask questions after the story to ensure understanding.
- Example questions: "Why should we wash our hands before eating?" "What should we do before crossing the street?"
**Conclusion/Assessment (5 minutes):**
1. Recap the main points of the lesson.
2. Ask students to name one safety precaution they learned about the environment and one about food.
3. Distribute coloring sheets with safety symbols and let students color them.
4. Encourage students to share what they learned with their family.
**Homework:**
1. Draw and color two pictures: one showing how to stay safe in the environment (e.g., not running in the hallways) and one showing a food safety practice (e.g., washing hands before eating).
2. Ask them to practice the handwashing steps at home with a family member.
**Additional Notes:**
- Make sure to use age-appropriate language and clear instructions.
- Praise students for their participation and correct responses.
- Ensure a positive and encouraging learning environment to make students feel confident about sharing their thoughts.