Lesson Note On Avoiding Peer Pressure (Primary 3)

• Class: Primary 3

• Term: 3rd Term

• Week: 7

• Age: 9 years

• Duration: 40 minutes

• Subject: National Value Education

• Curriculum Theme: Security Education

• Previous Lesson: Avoiding Theft

• Topic: Avoiding Peer Pressure

• Content: Meaning and rewards of avoiding peer pressure

Performance Objectives:

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

• Cognitive domain: Define peer pressure and identify five rewards of avoiding peer pressure.
• Affective domain: Express feelings about the importance of making independent choices.
• Psychomotor domain: Role-play scenarios of avoiding peer pressure.
• Social Domain: Demonstrate respect for peers’ decisions to avoid peer pressure.

Reference Materials:

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

• 9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum
• Abuja Educational Resource Centre Scheme of work
• NAPPS National Unified Scheme of Work
• Online Information from Study.com – Peer Pressure | Definition, Prevention & Examples
• Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials:

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

• Flashcards
• Charts showing different scenarios of peer pressure
• Markers and whiteboard
• Storybooks illustrating peer pressure scenarios

Rationale for the Lesson:

To understand avoiding peer pressure is essential for pupils to make independent and healthy choices. It helps build self-confidence and encourages positive decision-making, which is vital in daily life.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge:

Pupils have previously learned about avoiding theft and understand the importance of making honest and safe choices.

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:

Learning Area: Avoiding Peer Pressure

To deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following steps:

Classroom Note:

Avoiding Peer Pressure

Peer pressure is when friends or people around your age try to influence you to do something, whether good or bad. This means that sometimes, friends might try to make you do things you might not want to do.

Rewards of Avoiding Peer Pressure:

1. Increased Self-Confidence: You feel more confident in making your own decisions.
2. Better Decision Making: You learn to make choices that are good for you.
3. Respect from Others: People respect you for standing up for what you believe in.
4. Safety and Well-being: You avoid dangerous situations and stay safe.
5. Personal Growth: You develop strong personal values and become more independent.

Lesson Evaluation:

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

1. Define peer pressure.
2. List two rewards of avoiding peer pressure.
3. Describe a situation where they might face peer pressure.
4. Role-play a scenario of avoiding peer pressure.

Note for teachers using my lesson plan:

Hi there, remember that I didn’t make this lesson plan with any particular class or teacher in mind and I tried as much as possible with my experience and expertise to deliver this plan in a standard and effective style utilizing the best strategy and methods. Nevertheless, you are free to customize the lesson content, teaching methods, timing and pupil activities to suit your teaching style, pupils comprehension, curriculum, and resources available to you. Happy teaching!