Class: Primary 5
Term: 2nd Term
Week: 6
Age: 10 years
Duration: 40 minutes
Subject: National Values Education
Curriculum Theme: Security Education
Previous Lesson: Types of Common Crimes: Theft, Rape, Drug Trafficking
Topic: Types of Common Crimes: Fraud And Assault
Content: Fraud And Assault


Performance Objectives

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

  • Cognitive Domain: Define fraud and assault as types of common crimes.
  • Affective Domain: Express the importance of avoiding fraudulent and violent behaviors.
  • Psychomotor Domain: Identify examples of fraud and assault through role-play.
  • Social Domain: Discuss how to prevent fraud and assault in their community.

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 – Fraud
  • Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

  • Flashcards showing examples of fraud and assault
  • Chart displaying key characteristics of common crimes
  • A short video or illustrations on fraud and assault scenarios

Rationale for the Lesson

Understanding the types of common crimes such as fraud and assault equips pupils with knowledge to recognize and avoid such acts, fostering a safer community.


Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils are familiar with other types of common crimes like theft, rape, and drug trafficking discussed in the previous lesson.


Instructional Procedures

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

Content DevelopmentTimeTeaching MethodTeaching StrategyTeacher’s ActivityPupils’ ActivityLearning Point
Step 1: Introduction5 minsSet inductionQuestion and answerAsks pupils to list common crimes they know.Respond to questions with previous knowledge. recall common crimes.
Step 2: Fraud10 minsExplanationGuided discussionDefines fraud and gives examples of fraudulent acts.Listen and give examples of fraud they know.Fraud involves deception.
Step 3: Assault10 minsExplanationGuided discussionDefines assault and shares scenarios of assault.Identify examples and discuss scenarios.Assault involves physical harm.
Step 4: Note-taking5 minsWritingGuided writingGuides pupils to copy short notes on fraud and assault.Copy notes from the board. summarize the lesson.
Step 5: Evaluation5 minsAssessmentQuestion and answerAsks questions based on fraud and assault.Answer questions based on the lesson. review their learning.
Step 6: Conclusion5 minsRecapSummarizationRecaps the importance of avoiding these crimes.Contribute to the recap discussion.Recap reinforces understanding.

Lesson Content

Types of Common Crimes: Fraud, Assault

A crime is any act that is against the law and harms individuals or society.

Fraud
Fraud is the act of deceiving someone to gain money, property, or other benefits.

  • Example: Pretending to sell a product online but never delivering it.
  • It is often planned and involves lies to trick people.

Assault
Assault is an intentional act of physically harming someone.

  • Example: Hitting or pushing someone during a fight.
  • It is violent and can cause injury or fear to the victim.

    Lesson Evaluation

    To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

    1. Define fraud and assault in their own words.
    2. Mention one example each of fraud and assault.
    3. Explain why avoiding fraud and assault is important.
    4. Suggest ways to prevent fraud and assault in the community.

    Note for Teachers Using This Lesson Plan

    Encourage pupils to share examples from their environment to make the lesson relatable. Use role-play to help them understand the impact of these crimes better. Happy teaching!