Values That Show Good Morals in Our Society – Basic 1 Social Studies Lesson Note (First Term)

Class: Primary 1
Subject: Social Studies
Topic: Values that Show Good Morals in Our Society – Meaning of Morals
Duration: 30 minutes

Lesson objectives

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

• Say what morals means
• Tell the difference between good and bad behavior
• Give examples of good morals

Lesson content

What are Morals?

Morals are good ways of behaving.

Morals help us to know what is right and what is wrong.

When we have good morals, we do good things and behave well.

Examples of Good Morals:

Good Behavior (Right):

• Telling the truth
• Being kind to others

• Helping people
• Saying “please” and “thank you”
• Sharing with others
• Obeying parents and teachers

Bad Behavior (Wrong):

• Telling lies
• Being mean to others

• Fighting

• Stealing

• Being rude

We should always choose GOOD MORALS.

Evaluation/exercises

Answer these questions:

1. Morals are _______ ways of behaving.
2. Morals help us to know what is _______ and what is _______.
3. Circle the good morals: Telling truth Fighting Helping people Stealing Being kind
4. Tick (✓) good behavior and cross (X) bad behavior:
   1. Sharing toys [ ]
   2. Telling lies [ ]
   3. Obeying parents [ ]
   4. Being rude [ ]
   5. Helping friends [ ]
5. Choose the correct answer: Which is good morals? a) Fighting others b) Helping others c) Stealing things
6. Fill in the missing words:
   1. Saying _______ and thank you shows good morals.
   2. We should always choose _______ morals.
7. Match the behaviors:
   1. Good morals • Fighting, lying
   2. Bad morals • Helping, sharing

ASSIGNMENT

Write 3 good morals you will show at home.

Teacher’s remarks

Teacher’s Name: _________________________
Date: _________________________