Values that Show Bad Morals in our Society Basic 1 Social Studies Lesson Note

Class: Primary 1
Subject: Social Studies
Topic: Values that Show Bad Morals – Examples of What is Wrong
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 behavior

LESSON CONTENT

Examples of Bad Morals

These are bad morals that show what is WRONG:

1. STEALING

• Taking things that do not belong to you
• This is very wrong and against the law

2. BULLYING

• Being mean to other children
• Making others feel sad or afraid
• Hurting people with words or actions

3. FIGHTING

• Hitting or pushing others
• Using violence to solve problems
• This can hurt people badly

4. LYING

• Not telling the truth
• Saying things that are not correct
• People will not trust you if you lie

5. Other Bad Behaviors:

• Being rude to elders
• Cheating in school
• Being selfish

We should NEVER do these things. They hurt others and make us bad people.

EVALUATION/EXERCISES

Answer these questions:

1. Name 4 examples of bad morals:
2. Circle the bad morals: Helping Stealing Kindness Bullying Sharing Fighting
3. Cross (X) the wrong behaviors:
   1. Taking someone’s pencil without asking [ ]
   2. Helping a friend [ ]
   3. Telling lies [ ]
   4. Being kind [ ]
   5. Fighting with classmates [ ]
4. Fill in the missing words:
   1. _______ means taking things that don’t belong to you.
   2. _______ means not telling the truth.
5. Choose the correct answer: Which is bad moral? a) Sharing toys b) Bullying others c) Helping friends
6. Why should we not do bad things?

ASSIGNMENT

Write 2 bad behaviors you will not do at school.

TEACHER’S REMARKS

Teacher’s Name: _________________________
Date: _________________________