Class: Primary 3
Term: 1st Term
Week: 9
Age: 8 years
Duration: 40 minutes
Subject: National Values Education
Curriculum Theme: Security Education
Previous Lesson: Elements Of Security, Creativity And Sharing Vital In
Topic: Elements Of Security: Intelligence
Content/Learning Area: Intelligence is the ability to gather and use correct information to make wise decisions that keep people and property safe.

Performance Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain: Explain the meaning of intelligence in simple terms.
Affective Domain: Show interest in using intelligence to keep themselves and others safe.
Psychomotor Domain: Practice giving simple examples of intelligence in action.
Social Domain: Work together to discuss the importance of intelligence in protecting lives and property.

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: Sumo Logic – Security intelligence – definition & overview
Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

Flash cards with the word “Intelligence” and its meaning
Pictures showing people gathering information (e.g. police officers, security guards)
A simple chart on the importance of intelligence
Real-life examples or short stories about using intelligence to prevent danger
Whiteboard and marker

Rationale for the Lesson

Intelligence helps children understand how gathering correct information can protect lives and property, building awareness of security in everyday life.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils have seen how adults use information to make decisions, like parents giving safety rules or teachers guiding them in class.

Lesson Content

Elements of Security: Intelligence

Intelligence is knowing useful information that helps us stay safe. It helps us think, understand, and act wisely to protect ourselves and others.

Importance of Intelligence in Security

The following are the importance of intelligence in securing lives and property:

It helps to detect danger early
It helps people to stay safe
It helps to protect property from being stolen
It helps security officers to catch criminals
It helps in planning how to prevent accidents
It helps people to live in peace

Examples of Intelligence in Daily Life

Examples are:

Telling your parents when you see strangers acting strangely
Locking the door before going to bed
Watching carefully before crossing the road
Reporting lost items to an adult
Following safety rules in school

Teaching Methods

Discussion, Lecture, Storytelling, Explanation, Question and Answer, Group Work, Use of 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 reported something suspicious to their parents or teacher. Teacher tells a short story about a child who prevented danger by sharing information.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen, answer questions and share experiences.
Learning Point: Pupils become curious and ready to learn about intelligence.

Step 2: Meaning of Intelligence

Time: 7 mins
Teaching Skill: Explanation
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher explains the meaning of intelligence as the ability to gather and use information for safety. Teacher writes the definition on the board.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils repeat after the teacher and copy into their books.
Learning Point: Pupils understand the meaning of intelligence.

Step 3: Importance of Intelligence

Time: 10 mins
Teaching Skill: Lecture, Questioning
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher explains the importance of intelligence in securing lives and property. Teacher gives practical examples with pictures.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen, take notes, and mention examples of importance.
Learning Point: Pupils know why intelligence is important in security.

Step 4: Examples of Intelligence in Daily Life

Time: 7 mins
Teaching Skill: Discussion
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher asks pupils to give examples of intelligence in their daily lives. Teacher guides them with simple scenarios.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils mention examples like locking doors, reporting strangers, or obeying rules.
Learning Point: Pupils can identify simple ways of using intelligence.

Step 5: Note Taking

Time: 4 mins
Teaching Skill: Writing
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher dictates short notes from the lesson content for pupils to write down.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils write notes in their books.
Learning Point: Pupils have a record of the lesson.

Step 6: Evaluation

Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Questioning
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher asks pupils oral and written questions based on objectives.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer questions individually and in groups.
Learning Point: Teacher checks pupils’ understanding of the lesson.

Step 7: Conclusion

Time: 2 mins
Teaching Skill: Instructional Closure
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher summarizes the lesson, revises key points, and encourages pupils to always use intelligence to stay safe.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and respond.
Learning Point: Pupils are motivated to apply intelligence in real life.

Home Task: Write a short, evidence-based paragraph about one safe and relevant example of Elements Of Security: Intelligence.

Lesson Keywords

Intelligence: The ability to use information wisely
Security: Keeping people and property safe
Information: Useful facts or knowledge
Safety: Being free from harm or danger
Property: Things that belong to people

Lesson Evaluation

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

What is intelligence?
Mention two importance of intelligence.
Give two examples of intelligence in daily life.
How does intelligence help to keep people safe?
Why is intelligence important in protecting property?

Differentiation

The teacher will use simple language, visual aids, and group discussions to carry all pupils along, including slow learners.

Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Encourage pupils to share real-life safety examples. Use simple scenarios they can relate to, and guide them to see the value of intelligence in everyday decisions.