Class: Junior Secondary School 3 (JSS3, JSS 3)
Term: 2nd Term
Week: 6
Age: 14 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Subject: National Values Education
Curriculum Theme: Civic Education
Previous Lesson: Meaning of Negative Behaviour
Topic: Types of negative behaviour
Subject Matter: Dishonesty, excessive love for money, Ostentatious living, Disregard for time (African Time), Drug trafficking, examination malpractice, cultism.

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain:
(a) Define negative behaviours and identify examples such as dishonesty and drug trafficking.
(b) Explain the consequences of negative behaviours on individuals and society.
Affective Domain:
(a) Demonstrate disapproval of negative behaviours such as examination malpractice and cultism.
(b) Value honesty, punctuality, and responsible living.
Psychomotor Domain:
(a) Participate in role-plays to demonstrate avoidance of negative behaviours.
(b) Create charts or posters illustrating positive behaviour alternatives.
Social Domain:
(a) Encourage peers to desist from negative behaviours and adopt positive values.
(b) Discuss in groups the impact of negative behaviours on community life.

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

9 Years Basic Education Curriculum
Lagos State Unified Scheme of Work for Junior Secondary Schools
Wikipedia – Cult
Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

Whiteboard and markers
Charts showing types of negative behaviours
Flashcards with examples of negative and positive behaviours
Video clips demonstrating consequences of dishonesty, drug abuse, and cultism
Poster papers and markers for group activities

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson helps pupils recognize and avoid negative behaviours, fostering civic responsibility and moral uprightness.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils should have basic understanding of personal responsibility, honesty, and respect for rules from previous lessons on civic duties and moral values.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

Types of Negative Behaviour

Dishonesty

Dishonesty is the act of being untruthful or deceitful in words or actions. It undermines trust and affects personal and societal growth.
The following are examples of dishonesty:

Lying to teachers or parents
Cheating in exams or assignments
Stealing or misappropriating property

Excessive Love for Money

This is the obsession with wealth at the expense of morals and ethical behaviour. It can lead to corruption and social inequality.
These include:

Bribery and corruption
Unfair business practices
Exploiting others for personal gain

Ostentatious Living

This refers to displaying wealth or possessions in a showy manner to impress others.
Examples include:

Purchasing expensive items to show off
Spending beyond one’s means
Prioritizing luxury over essential needs

Disregard for Time (African Time)

This behaviour involves habitual lateness and failure to adhere to schedules.
They are:

Arriving late to school or events
Missing deadlines for assignments
Ignoring schedules and appointments

Drug Trafficking

Drug trafficking is the illegal trade or distribution of drugs. It poses serious health and legal risks.
The following are consequences and examples:

Selling or distributing narcotics
Using illegal substances
Encouraging others to engage in drug abuse

Examination Malpractice

This refers to cheating or breaking rules during assessments to gain unfair advantage.
Examples are:

Copying from others during exams
Bringing prohibited materials into examination halls
Colluding with others to manipulate results

Cultism

Cultism involves joining secret societies often associated with violence, intimidation, and illegal activities.
They are:

Participation in secret cults
Engaging in violent or criminal acts to protect the cult
Threatening or coercing peers

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Discussion, Lecture, Storytelling, Explanation, Visual Aids, Group Work, Role-Play

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: The teacher greets pupils, briefly reviews the previous lesson, and asks questions about behaviours they consider negative in daily life.
Pupils’ Activity: Respond to questions and share examples.
Learning Point: Engage pupils and activate prior knowledge on civic behaviour.

Step 2: Definition and Explanation of Negative Behaviour

Time: 7 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explanation
Teacher’s Activity: Define negative behaviours and provide examples, referring to the Board Summary.
Pupils’ Activity: Listen attentively and take notes.
Learning Point: Understand what constitutes negative behaviour.

Step 3: Examples of Negative Behaviour

Time: 8 minutes
Teaching Skill: Discussion
Teacher’s Activity: Present examples of dishonesty, drug trafficking, and cultism, and explain their consequences.
Pupils’ Activity: Discuss in pairs and report examples from their environment.
Learning Point: Identify specific negative behaviours in society.

Step 4: Group Activity on Positive Alternatives

Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Group Work/Role-Play
Teacher’s Activity: Divide pupils into groups; each group lists ways to avoid negative behaviours and role-plays one scenario.
Pupils’ Activity: Participate in role-plays and create lists/posters.
Learning Point: Demonstrate practical solutions to negative behaviours.

Step 5: Note-Taking

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Instructional Guidance
Teacher’s Activity: Summarize lesson on board; pupils copy key points.
Pupils’ Activity: Write down notes clearly.
Learning Point: Reinforce lesson content for revision.

Step 6: Evaluation/Review

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Questioning/Assessment
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher evaluates the learning by asking the following questions:

Define dishonesty and give two examples.
Explain why excessive love for money is harmful.
List three consequences of cultism.
How can students avoid examination malpractice?
Pupils’ Activity: Respond to questions and participate in discussion.
Learning Point: Assess comprehension of the lesson.

Step 7: Conclusion

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Closure
Teacher’s Activity: Recap key points, commend pupils for participation, and give home assignment to observe negative behaviours in their community.
Pupils’ Activity: Listen and note home assignment.
Learning Point: Consolidate understanding and application of lesson.

Lesson Keywords

Dishonesty – not telling the truth
Ostentatious – showy display of wealth
Cultism – joining secret societies often associated with violence
Malpractice – cheating or breaking rules
Drug trafficking – illegal trade of drugs
African Time – habitual lateness

Differentiation

Use role-play, visual aids, and group discussions to cater for varying learning abilities; provide examples relatable to pupils’ environment.

Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Encourage real-life examples from pupils’ surroundings, praise active participation, and reinforce positive behaviours with stories and role-play.