Class: Primary 5
Term: 2nd Term
Week: 4
Age: 10 years
Duration: 40 minutes
Subject: National Values Education
Curriculum Theme: Security Education
Previous Lesson: Duties And Responsibilities Of Personal Security
Topic: Meaning Of Crime
Content: Meaning Of Crime

Performance Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain: Define the term “crime” and give examples of crimes in their community.
Affective Domain: Express the importance of avoiding crime and respecting the law.
Psychomotor Domain: Identify examples of criminal activities in given scenarios.
Social Domain: Discuss how to report crimes and assist law enforcement in maintaining peace.

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: Wikipedia – Crime
Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

Flashcards with examples of crimes.
A chart showing different types of crimes.
Pictures or diagrams related to crime prevention.
A whiteboard and markers.

Rationale for the Lesson

Understanding the meaning of crime helps pupils recognize the consequences of wrongful actions and encourages them to respect laws and contribute to societal peace.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils have been taught about personal security and understand the importance of following safety rules.

Instructional Procedures

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

Content Development	Time	Teaching Method	Teaching Strategy	Teacher’s Activity	Pupils’ Activity	Learning Point
Step 1: Introduction	5 minutes	Set induction	Interactive Discussion	The teacher asks pupils to describe actions they think are wrong and harmful to others.	Pupils share examples of wrongful actions.	Understanding the context of crime.
Step 2: Explanation of Crime	10 minutes	Lecture/Demonstration	Visual Aids	The teacher explains the meaning of crime and shows flashcards with examples.	Pupils listen, observe, and ask questions.	Knowing the meaning and examples of crime.
Step 3: Types of Crime	10 minutes	Discussion	Group Activity	The teacher divides pupils into groups to identify crimes from a chart and categorize them.	Pupils work in groups and discuss findings.	Classifying crimes based on their nature.
Step 4: Importance of Avoiding Crime	5 minutes	Brainstorming	Question and Answer	The teacher asks pupils why they think it’s important to avoid committing crimes.	Pupils provide answers based on their understanding.	Importance of respecting the law.
Step 5: Note Taking	5 minutes	Note Writing	Individual Activity	The teacher guides pupils to copy the lesson note.	Pupils copy the notes into their books.	Consolidation of knowledge.
Step 6: Evaluation	3 minutes	Oral Questioning	Interactive Review	The teacher asks pupils evaluation questions (listed below).	Pupils respond to questions.	Reinforcement of learning objectives.
Step 7: Conclusion	2 minutes	Summary	Verbal Recap	The teacher summarizes the lesson and encourages pupils to be law-abiding citizens.	Pupils listen and ask any final questions.	Recap of lesson content.

Lesson Content

Meaning Of Crime

Crime refers to an action that is against the law and causes harm to people or property. Crimes are punished by the government to maintain peace and order.

Examples of crimes include:

Stealing – taking something that belongs to another person without permission.
Fighting – physically hurting someone intentionally.
Bullying – intimidating or harassing someone repeatedly.
Vandalism – damaging public or private property.
Fraud – tricking people to gain money or property.

Lesson Evaluation

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

Define the term “crime.”

List three examples of crimes.
Why is it important to avoid committing crimes?
What should you do if you witness a crime?
Mention one way you can help maintain peace in your community.

Note for Teachers Using This Lesson Plan

Encourage pupils to relate the lesson to their everyday experiences to foster understanding. Use real-life examples to make the topic relatable. Keep the lesson interactive and engaging by encouraging participation. Happy teaching!

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Meaning Of Crime (Primary 5)