Class: Primary 6
Term: 3rd Term
Subject: National Value Education
Curriculum Theme: Security Education
Previous lesson:
Topic: Managing Security On Cultism And murder
Content/Learning Area: Managing Security On cultism And Murder
Time Allocation: 40 minutes
Performance Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Cognitive Domain: Explain what cultism and murder mean and how they affect society.
- Affective Domain: Show concern about the dangers of cultism and murder in the community.
- Psychomotor Domain: Demonstrate security measures that can be used to prevent cultism and murder.
- Social Domain: Participate in group discussions on how to stop cultism in schools and society.
Reference materials
The following resources were used in planning this lesson:
- 9 Years Basic Education Curriculum
- Abuja Educational Resource Centre Scheme of Work
- NAPPS National unified Scheme of Work
- Online Information from: fct emis – meaning of cultism
- Relevant Textbooks
Instructional materials
To deliver this lesson, the teacher will use the following:
- Pictures and posters showing cult signs and effects
- News clippings on cult violence
- Chart showing ways to prevent murder and cultism
- Whiteboard and marker
- real-life stories and case studies
Rationale for the Lesson
Understanding cultism and murder helps pupils no how to protect themselves, avoid bad groups, and live peacefully in school and society.
Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge
Pupils have been taught basic personal security measures and understand rules that guide behavior in school and at home.
Lesson Content
Managing Security On Cultism And Murder
Cultism and murder are risky acts that affect the peace and safety of people in schools and the community.
Meaning of Cultism
Cultism is when people secretly join a group that does bad and harmful things to others.
The following are signs of cultism:
- Secret meetings
- use of strange signs or greetings
- Carrying weapons
- Wearing special colors or clothes
- Fighting or threatening people
- Recruiting new members through force or manipulation
- Engaging in violent activities and rituals
Meaning of Murder
Murder is when someone kills another person on purpose.These include:
- Using weapons to kill
- Killing due to anger or hate
- Gang fights that lead to death
- Ritual killings
- Killing to gain power
- Planned assassinations
- Accidental killings resulting from reckless behavior
Dangers of Cultism and Murder
These acts cause fear and harm to everyone in the society.
The following are dangers of cultism and murder:
- Loss of lives
- Fear among students
- Poor learning environment
- Destruction of school property
- Bad image for the school or area
- Increased crime rates in the community
- Disruption of social harmony and trust
How to prevent Cultism and murder
There are ways we can stop these bad acts in our schools and communities.
they include:
- Say no to bad groups
- Report any strange activity
- Avoid violent friends
- Obey school rules
- Work with security officers
- Promoting peace and conflict resolution skills
- Educating peers about the dangers of cultism and murder
Teaching Methods
To deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following methods: Discussion, lecture, storytelling, explanation, group work, visual aids
Instructional Procedures
To deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following steps:
Step 1: Introduction
Time: 5min
Teaching Skill: Set Induction
Teacher’s Activity: Tells a short story of a boy who joined a cult and lost his life. Asks pupils questions about safety.Pupils’ Activity: Listen and respond to questions.
Step 2: Meaning of Cultism
Time: 5min
Teaching Skill: Explanation
Teacher’s Activity: Explains what cultism is and shows pictures of cult signs and activities.
Pupils’ Activity: Observe and describe what they see.
Step 3: Meaning of Murder
Time: 5min
Teaching Skill: Storytelling
Teacher’s Activity: Shares a news story about a murder caused by cult violence.
Pupils’ activity: Listen and ask questions.
Step 4: Dangers of Cultism and Murder
Time: 7min
Teaching Skill: Lecture, Discussion
Teacher’s Activity: Explains the effects and dangers, asks pupils to suggest what could happen if cults exist in schools.
Pupils’ Activity: Discuss and share ideas.
Step 5: How to Prevent Cultism and Murder
Time: 8min
Teaching Skill: Group Work
Teacher’s activity: Guides pupils to list ways to prevent cultism and murder in groups.Pupils’ Activity: Work in groups and write their points.
Step 6: Note-Taking
Time: 3min
Teaching Skill: Writing
Teacher’s Activity: Dictates short and clear notes from the board.
Pupils’ Activity: Copy notes in their books.
Step 7: Evaluation/Review
Time: 5min
Teaching Skill: Questioning
Teacher’s Activity: Asks questions based on the lesson and listens to answers.
Pupils’ Activity: Answer questions individually.
Objective-aligned checks:
- Explain what cultism and murder mean and how they affect society.
- Show concern about the dangers of cultism and murder in the community.
- Demonstrate security measures that can be used to prevent cultism and murder.
Step 8: Conclusion
Time: 2min
Teaching Skill: Cognitive Closure
Teacher’s Activity: Summarizes the lesson and advises pupils to stay away from cults.
Pupils’ Activity: Listen and nod in agreement.
Lesson keywords
- Cultism – Secret group that does bad things
- Murder – Killing someone on purpose
- security – Being safe and protected
- Prevention – Stopping something before it happens
- Danger – Something that can cause harm
- Violence – Behavior involving physical force intended to hurt,damage,or kill someone or something
- Safety – The condition of being protected from harm or other danger
Lesson Evaluation
To evaluate the learning,the teacher asks pupils to:
- Explain what cultism means
- mention two dangers of cultism
- State the meaning of murder
- List two ways to prevent cultism
- Say why it is indeed bad to join secret groups
Assignment/Homework
- Write a short paragraph on why it is critically importent to report suspicious activities to school authorities.
- List three ways you can promote peace and security in your school.
- Research and write about a famous case of cult violence in Nigeria and its impact on the community.
Differentiation
- For slower learners: Provide simplified explanations and visual aids, and pair them with stronger students for peer support.

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