Values That Show Bad Morals in Our Society – Basic 1 Civic Education Lesson Note (First Term)

Class: Primary 1
Subject: Civic Education
Topic: Values that Show Bad Morals in Our Society – Examples of Wrong Behaviors
Duration: 30 minutes

Lesson objectives

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

• Name examples of bad morals
• Tell why bad morals are wrong
• Choose to avoid bad moral behavior

Lesson content

What are Bad Morals?

Bad morals are wrong ways of behaving that hurt others and make society a bad place.

People with bad morals are not good citizens.

Examples of Bad Morals in Our Society:

1. STEALING

• Taking things that belong to other people
• This is wrong because it hurts people
• Makes people sad and angry

2. BULLYING

• Being mean and cruel to other people
• Making others feel scared and sad
• Hurting people with words or actions

3. FIGHTING

• Using hands to hurt other people
• Solving problems with violence
• This can cause serious injuries

4. LYING

• Not telling the truth
• Saying things that are not correct
• Makes people not trust you

5. Other Bad Morals:

• Being rude to elders
• Cheating in exams
• Being selfish and greedy
• Destroying other people’s property
• Being disrespectful

Why Bad Morals are Wrong:

1. They Hurt People

• Make others feel sad and angry
• Can cause physical pain
• Destroy friendships

2. They Destroy Society

• Make our community unsafe
• People don’t trust each other
• Create fear and sadness

3. They Have Bad Consequences

• You get punished
• People don’t like you
• You become a bad citizen

Remember: We must NEVER show bad morals. Always choose to do what is RIGHT!

Evaluation/exercises

Answer these questions:

1. Bad morals are _______ ways of behaving that hurt others.
2. Name 4 examples of bad morals:
3. Circle the bad morals: Helping others Stealing Being kind Bullying Sharing Fighting
4. Fill in the missing words:
   1. _______ means taking things that belong to others.
   2. _______ means not telling the truth.
5. Cross (X) the behaviors that show bad morals:
   1. Being rude to elders [ ]
   2. Helping friends [ ]
   3. Cheating in exams [ ]
   4. Sharing toys [ ]
   5. Destroying property [ ]
6. Choose the correct answer: Why are bad morals wrong? a) They help people b) They hurt people c) They make people happy
7. Match the bad morals:
   1. Stealing • Hurting people with hands
   2. Fighting • Taking others’ things
   3. Lying • Not telling the truth
8. Tick (✓) what happens when we show bad morals:
   1. People like us more [ ]
   2. We get punished [ ]
   3. People don’t trust us [ ]
   4. We make friends easily [ ]

ASSIGNMENT

Write 2 bad morals you will never do and explain why they are wrong.

TEACHER’S REMARKS

Teacher’s Name: _________________________
Date: _________________________