Class: Primary One
Term: Second Term
Subject: National Values Education
Curriculum Theme: Civic Education
Previous Lesson: Meaning Of Rules And Regulations
Topic: Do’s and Don’ts That Guides the Social Behavior
Content/Learning Area: Do’s and Don’ts That Guide the social Behaviour of an Individual
Time Allocation: 40 minutes
Performance objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Cognitive Domain:
- List at least three do’s and three don’ts that guides social behaviour.
- affective Domain:
- Demonstrate respect for the rules that promote good behaviour.
- Psychomotor Domain:
- Act out scenarios showing proper social behaviour in their locality.
- Social Domain:
- Collaborate with peers to discuss how to improve behaviour in their community.
Reference materials
- 9–Years Basic education curriculum
- Abuja Educational Resource Center scheme of Work
- NAPPS National Unified Scheme of work
- Online facts from: HubPages – 10 Essential Dos and Don’ts of Modern Social Etiquette
- Relevant Textbooks
instructional Materials
To deliver this lesson, the teacher will use the following materials:
- Flashcards showing examples of do’s and don’ts.
- Charts with pictures of socially acceptable and unacceptable behaviours.
- A short role-playing script to illustrate good behaviour.
Rationale for the Lesson
Understanding do’s and don’ts is essential for fostering respectful and harmonious interactions. It helps pupils develop positive social behaviour, which is critical for their relationships and personal growth.
Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge
the teacher will begin by asking pupils to share examples of good and bad behaviour they have observed, creating a discussion to introduce the concept of social behaviour.
Lesson Content
Do’s and Don’ts That Guides the Social Behaviour
Do’s and Don’ts are simple rules that tell us what we should do and what we should not do.
Examples of Do’s:
The following are examples of things we should do:
- Greet elders and visitors politely.
- Wait for your turn when playing games.
- Help others in need.
- share your belongings with your friends.
- Be kind to animals.
Examples of Don’ts:
The following are examples of things we should not do:
- do not shout at elders.
- Do not litter the surroundings.
- Do not fight or argue aggressively.
- Do not interrupt when someone is speaking.
- Do not destroy public property.
Teaching Methods
To deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following methods: Set induction, interactive lecture, Demonstration, Group activity, Guided writing, Questioning.
Instructional Procedures
to deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following steps:
Step 1: Introduction
Time: 5 minutes
teaching Skill: Set induction
Teacher’s Activity: Asks pupils to share examples of good and bad behaviour.
Pupils’ Activity: Share their experiences about social behaviour.Learning Point: Pupils understand the concept of good and bad behaviour.
Step 2: Clarification
Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Interactive lecture
Teacher’s Activity: Explains the do’s and don’ts guiding social behaviour.
Pupils’ Activity: Listen attentively and ask questions.
Learning Point: Pupils can identify behaviours that guide social interactions.
Step 3: Illustration
Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Demonstration
Teacher’s Activity: Uses flashcards and charts to illustrate do’s and don’ts.
Pupils’ Activity: Participate in identifying and role-playing.
Learning Point: Pupils recognise examples of appropriate and inappropriate actions.
Step 4: Class discussion
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Group activity
Teacher’s Activity: Leads pupils to mention do’s and don’ts in their locality.
Pupils’ Activity: Suggest do’s and don’ts related to their culture.
Learning Point: Pupils relate the lesson to their community practices.
step 5: Note-Taking
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Guided writing
Teacher’s Activity: writes key points on the board for pupils to copy.
Pupils’ Activity: Copy notes into their exercise books.
Learning Point: Pupils record information on good social behaviour.
Step 6: Evaluation
Time: 3 minutes
Teaching Skill: Questioning
Teacher’s activity: Asks questions to check pupils’ understanding.Pupils’ activity: Respond to the teacher’s questions.
Learning Point: Pupils demonstrate their understanding of the topic.
Objective-aligned checks:
- List at least three do’s and three don’ts that guides social behaviour.
- Demonstrate respect for the rules that promote good behaviour.
Step 7: Conclusion
Time: 2 minutes
Teaching Skill: Recap and summary
Teacher’s Activity: Summarizes the lesson and encourages good behaviour.
Pupils’ Activity: Share what they learned in the lesson.
Learning Point: pupils appreciate the importance of following social guidelines.
Lesson Keywords
- Do’s – Actions that are considered socially acceptable and encouraged.
- Don’ts – Actions that are considered socially unacceptable and discouraged.
- Social Behaviour – How individuals act and interact with others in society.
- Respect – Showing consideration and appreciation for others and their feelings.
- Rules – Guidelines that govern behaviour in a community or society.
Lesson Evaluation
To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:
- List two do’s and two don’ts in social behaviour.
- Act out one good behaviour.
- Explain why it is crucial to respect social rules.
Assignment/Homework
- Write down three examples of good behaviour you can practice at home.
- Ask your parents or guardians about the rules in your community and list two of them.
Differentiation
- For slower learners: Provide simplified examples and one-on-one guidance.
- For advanced learners: encourage them to create their own scenarios demonstrating good social behaviour.
- For visual/auditory/kinesthetic learners: Use visual aids, discussions, and role-playing activities to cater to different learning styles.
Note for Teachers
Encourage pupils to share personal experiences related to the topic to make the lesson more engaging and relevant. Reinforce positive behaviour with praise and encouragement.

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