Class: Primary 3
Term: 1st Term
Week: 5
Age: 8 years
Duration: 40 minutes
Subject: National Values Education
Curriculum Theme: Security Education
Previous Lesson: Elements Of Security, Authenticity
Topic: Elements Of Security: Availability
Content/Learning Area: Elements Of Security: Availability

Performance Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain: Explain the meaning of availability in security.
Affective Domain: Show appreciation for the importance of ensuring things are always available when needed.
Psychomotor Domain: Identify examples of availability of resources and security in their school and community.
Social Domain: Participate actively in group discussions on why availability is necessary for safety.

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: Wikipedia – Availability
Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

Flashcards with the word Availability and its meaning
Chart showing the elements of security
Real-life examples like school first aid box, fire extinguisher, and classroom keys
Whiteboard and marker
Short story or scenario about availability in security

Rationale for the Lesson

Availability ensures that people and resources are safe, accessible, and ready to use whenever needed for security and protection.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils already know about safety in school and at home and can mention things they need to be safe every day, such as food, water, or light.

Lesson Content

Elements of Security: Availability

Availability means that important things, services, or resources are always ready and accessible when we need them. In security, it helps us to stay safe and protected.

Importance of Availability

The following are the importance of availability in security:

It helps people to get help quickly in emergencies
It makes us feel safe and protected
It prevents danger and reduces risks
It ensures safety tools are always ready to use
It builds trust that lives and properties are safe

Examples of Availability

Examples are:

A first aid box in the classroom
Fire extinguisher in the school hall
Security guards at the school gate
Keys to secure doors and windows
Emergency phone numbers to call for help

Teaching Methods

Discussion, Lecture, Storytelling, Explanation, Question and Answer, Group Work, Use of Instructional Materials

Instructional Procedures

To deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following steps:

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Set Induction
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher asks pupils if they have ever needed something important but could not find it, then tells a short story about a missing first aid box during an injury.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and share experiences.
Learning Point: Pupils get interested in the lesson.

Step 2: Meaning of Availability

Time: 7 mins
Teaching Skill: Explanation
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher explains the meaning of availability in security with examples.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and repeat the definition.
Learning Point: Pupils understand the meaning of availability.

Step 3: Importance of Availability

Time: 7 mins
Teaching Skill: Discussion
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher lists and explains the importance of availability in security.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils mention why availability is important in their own words.
Learning Point: Pupils know the reasons why availability is needed.

Step 4: Examples of Availability

Time: 7 mins
Teaching Skill: Illustration
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher shows real-life examples (first aid box, fire extinguisher, school gate security).
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils identify and mention more examples.
Learning Point: Pupils recognize practical examples of availability.

Step 5: Note Taking

Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Writing
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher writes short class notes on the board.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils copy into their notes.
Learning Point: Pupils have records for revision.

Step 6: Evaluation

Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Questioning
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher asks pupils oral questions on the topic.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer questions.
Learning Point: Teacher checks understanding of the lesson.

Objective-aligned checks:

Explain the meaning of availability in security.
Identify examples of availability of resources and security in their school and community.

Step 7: Closure/Conclusion

Time: 4 mins
Teaching Skill: Cognitive & Social Closure
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher reviews key points, praises pupils, and links lesson to their daily life.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and show appreciation.
Learning Point: Pupils reflect on the lesson and apply it in life.

Lesson Keywords

Availability – Being present and ready to use
Security – Protection of people and property
Safety – Being free from danger or harm
Emergency – A sudden event needing quick action
Resource – Things that help us stay safe

Lesson Evaluation

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

Define availability in simple words.
Mention two importance of availability in security.
Give three examples of availability in their school.
Say what may happen if availability is missing during an emergency.
Show how availability makes people feel safe.

Differentiation

Teacher supports slower learners with real objects and simpler examples, while advanced pupils give more examples from home and community.

Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Ensure pupils understand by using local examples they can relate to. Reinforce the lesson with practical demonstrations like showing the class first aid box.