### Lesson Plan: National Values Education for Primary 2
#### Topic: Humility + Identification of Security Agencies (NSCDC) + Harmful Substances
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#### Duration: 1 Hour
#### Objectives:
By the end of this lesson, students will:
1. Understand and demonstrate the value of humility.
2. Identify the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and their roles.
3. Recognize harmful substances and understand their dangers.
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### Materials Needed:
- Pictures/flashcards of humble behavior
- Visual aids depicting NSCDC and their roles
- Samples or pictures of harmful substances (e.g., cleaning agents, medicines)
- Chart paper, markers, and crayons
- Safety guidelines handouts
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### Introduction (10 Minutes):
1. **Greeting and Warm-up:**
- Greet the students and engage them in a simple "Good morning" chant.
2. **Introduction to the Lesson:**
- Briefly explain that today’s lesson will cover three important topics: humility, who helps keep us safe (NSCDC), and avoiding harmful substances.
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### Activity 1: Understanding Humility (15 Minutes)
1. **Definition and Discussion:**
- Begin by asking the students if they know what it means to be humble.
- Define humility: “Humility means being modest, not thinking you are better than others, and showing respect to everyone.”
2. **Examples and Role-playing:**
- Show pictures or flashcards illustrating acts of humility (e.g., sharing toys, saying sorry, listening to friends).
- Encourage a few students to participate in role-playing scenarios that demonstrate humility (e.g., sharing a classroom resource).
3. **Interactive Discussion:**
- Ask students to share experiences where they acted humbly or saw someone act humbly.
- Emphasize the importance of humility in making friends and being a good person.
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### Activity 2: Identification of Security Agencies (NSCDC) (15 Minutes)
1. **Introduction to NSCDC:**
- Show a visual aid (picture or poster) of NSCDC officers in uniform.
- Explain: “The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) helps keep us safe. They protect us from danger and help in emergencies.”
2. **Roles of NSCDC:**
- Use visuals to explain some key roles (protecting schools, helping during disasters, ensuring community safety).
3. **Interactive Question and Answer:**
- Ask students if they have seen NSCDC officers and what they think they do.
- Encourage students to ask questions about the roles of NSCDC.
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### Activity 3: Recognizing Harmful Substances (20 Minutes)
1. **Introduction to Harmful Substances:**
- Show pictures or samples of common harmful substances (cleaning agents, some medicines, sharp objects).
- Explain: "Some things we see every day can be harmful if we touch them, eat them, or play with them."
2. **Discussion on Dangers:**
- Discuss why these substances are dangerous (e.g., “This cleaning liquid can burn your skin,” “This medicine can make you very sick if you take too much or if it’s not for you.”)
3. **Safety Guidelines:**
- Hand out safety guideline sheets.
- Review the safety guidelines together (e.g., “Never touch or taste anything you don’t know,” “Always ask an adult before using something new.”)
4. **Interactive Sorting Activity:**
- Divide students into small groups.
- Give each group pictures of various objects/substances and a chart with two columns: “Safe” and “Harmful.”
- Ask them to sort the pictures into the correct columns and discuss why they made their choices.
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### Conclusion (5 Minutes):
1. **Recap:**
- Quickly recap the key points on humility, the NSCDC roles, and harmful substances.
2. **Q&A:**
- Open the floor for any final questions from the students.
3. **Homework:**
- Ask students to draw a picture of an act of humility to share in the next class.
- Remind them to talk with their parents or guardians about what they learned regarding harmful substances.
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### Assessment:
- Participation in discussions and activities.
- Worksheet on sorting harmful and safe substances.
- Observation of role-play scenarios on humility.
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### Additional Notes:
- Adapt explanations based on the students' understanding and engagement levels.
- Ensure all activities are inclusive and that each student has an opportunity to participate.
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This lesson plan aims to instill important values and knowledge in Primary 2 students in an engaging and interactive way.