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

Performance Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain: Explain the meaning of confidentiality in security.
Affective Domain: Show willingness to keep private information safe.
Psychomotor Domain: Practice simple activities that demonstrate keeping information confidential.
Social Domain: Respect the privacy of others by not exposing personal information.

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 – Confidentiality
Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

Flash cards with the word “Confidentiality”
Pictures showing private and public information
Chart with examples of confidential information
Story cards on keeping secrets safe
Whiteboard and markers

Rationale for the Lesson

Confidentiality helps pupils understand the importance of keeping personal and sensitive information safe as part of security.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils are familiar with the idea of secrets and have basic experience of keeping simple private information like home address or parents’ phone numbers safe.

Lesson Content

Elements of Security: Confidentiality

Confidentiality means keeping information safe and not allowing the wrong people to know it. It is an important part of security because it protects people from harm.

Examples of Confidential Information

The following are examples of confidential information:

Home address
Phone numbers
Report card results
Family secrets
Bank account details

Importance of Confidentiality

The following are importance of confidentiality:

It protects people from danger
It keeps information safe
It builds trust between people
It prevents misuse of information
It makes people feel secure

Keeping Information Confidential

Confidentiality means allowing private information to be known only by authorised people. Examples include passwords, home-security details, medical information and a person’s private message.

Do not post a password, address or live location publicly. However, confidentiality does not mean keeping abuse, danger or a threat secret. A pupil should tell a trusted adult when safety is at risk.

Teaching Methods

Discussion, Lecture, Storytelling, Explanation, Question and Answer, Group Work, Visual Aids

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 been told to keep a secret, then narrates a short story about a child who told a friend’s secret and caused trouble.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and answer questions about their own experiences with secrets.
Learning Point: Pupils get interest and background for the topic.

Step 2: Meaning of Confidentiality

Time: 6 mins
Teaching Skill: Explanation
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher writes “Confidentiality” on the board, explains it as keeping information private, and gives simple examples.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils repeat the word, listen, and ask questions.
Learning Point: Pupils understand the meaning of confidentiality.

Step 3: Examples of Confidential Information

Time: 6 mins
Teaching Skill: Illustration
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher shows flash cards with examples like home address, report card, and phone number. Explains why each one is private.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils identify which information is private and repeat examples aloud.
Learning Point: Pupils can list examples of confidential information.

Step 4: Importance of Confidentiality

Time: 7 mins
Teaching Skill: Discussion
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher lists importance of confidentiality on the board and explains each point with simple examples.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils copy the list, give answers, and join in class discussion.
Learning Point: Pupils understand the value of confidentiality for security.

Step 5: Activity Practice

Time: 6 mins
Teaching Skill: Demonstration
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher divides class into groups. Each group is told a “secret” and asked to keep it safe. Teacher discusses the outcome.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils practice keeping information safe in their groups.
Learning Point: Pupils apply confidentiality in practice.

Step 6: Note Taking

Time: 3 mins
Teaching Skill: Writing
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher dictates the short note from lesson content for pupils to copy into their notebooks.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils copy notes neatly.
Learning Point: Pupils have a written record of the lesson.

Step 7: Evaluation

Time: 4 mins
Teaching Skill: Questioning
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher asks oral questions on meaning, examples, and importance of confidentiality.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond individually to questions.
Learning Point: Pupils show understanding of the lesson.

Objective-aligned checks:

Explain the meaning of confidentiality in security.
Practice simple activities that demonstrate keeping information confidential.

Step 8: Conclusion/Closure

Time: 3 mins
Teaching Skill: Cognitive, Social Closure
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher reminds pupils of the importance of keeping information safe, praises good answers, and encourages respect for privacy.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen, share reflections, and clap.
Learning Point: Pupils leave with key ideas reinforced.

Lesson Keywords

Confidentiality: Keeping information private and safe
Information: Facts or details shared or kept safe
Privacy: Freedom to keep personal matters secret
Trust: Belief that someone will do the right thing
Security: Protection from harm or danger

Lesson Evaluation

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

What is confidentiality?
Give two examples of confidential information.
Mention two importance of confidentiality.
Why is confidentiality important in security?
Role-play how to keep a secret safe.

Differentiation

Fast learners will list more examples of confidential information, while slower learners will focus on understanding and repeating key points with teacher support.

Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Use real-life examples pupils can relate with, such as their school report or family phone number. Encourage pupils to always ask a trusted adult before sharing any information.