Class: Primary 5
Term: 2nd Term
Subject: National Values Education
Curriculum Theme: Security Education
Previous Lesson: Meaning Of Personal Security
Topic: Needs for personal Security
Content/Learning Area: Needs for Personal Security
Time Allocation: 40 minutes

Performance Objectives

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

Cognitive domain: Define personal security and list five needs for personal security.
Affective Domain: Explain the importance of ensuring personal security to themselves and others.
Psychomotor Domain: Identify and demonstrate basic personal security practices.
Social Domain: Collaborate with peers to suggest ways to ensure safety at home and in school.

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

9–Years Basic Education Curriculum, Abuja Educational Resource Center
Scheme of Work, NAPPS National Unified Scheme of Work
Online Information from: Merrill’s Investigations – 5 Reasons Why You Might Need Personal Security
Relevant textbooks

Instructional materials

To deliver this lesson, the teacher will use the following materials:

pictures of safe and unsafe scenarios.
Flashcards with personal security tips.
Charts highlighting needs for personal security.
A whiteboard and markers.

Rationale for the Lesson

Understanding personal security is essential for children to stay safe in different environments. It equips them with the knowledge and skills to protect themselves and others.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils have previously learned about the meaning of personal security and can identify basic safety measures.

Lesson Content

Needs for Personal Security

Personal security refers to measures taken to protect oneself from harm or danger. It is essential for living a safe and healthy life.

Below are five needs for personal security:

Physical Safety: To prevent harm from accidents or attacks.
Emotional Security: To ensure mental well-being and avoid stress.
Health Protection: To avoid illnesses and maintain good hygiene.
Property Safety: To safeguard belongings from theft or damage.
Environmental Security: To stay safe in both natural and man-made environments.

Why Personal Security Is Needed

Personal security reduces exposure to injury, abuse, theft, unsafe travel and online manipulation. It includes awareness, planning, protecting private information, choosing safe routes and reporting danger.

A child should know trusted adults, an emergency contact and safe places at home, school and in the community. Security does not mean living in fear or confronting suspects; it means recognising risk and responding calmly.

Teaching methods

To deliver this lesson,‌ ⁤the teacher will⁤ adopt⁤ the following methods: Question and Answer, Storytelling, Discussion, Exhibition, Visual Aids, Group Activity, Interactive Explanation.

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: Asks pupils, “what does personal security mean?” and “Why is it significant?”
Pupils’ Activity: Respond to questions and share their ideas about personal security.

Step 2: Explanation of Needs for personal Security

time: 10 mins
Teaching Skill: Direct Teaching
Teacher’s Activity: Shares a short story highlighting the importance of personal security and lists five needs for it.
Pupils’ Activity: Listen to the story and participate in discussions.

Step 3: Illustration of Secure and Insecure Environments

Time: 10 mins
Teaching Skill: Demonstration
Teacher’s Activity: Displays pictures and charts showing secure and insecure environments and explains the differences.
Pupils’ Activity: Observe visuals and identify secure and insecure practices.

Step 4: Group Practice on Ensuring Personal Security

Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Guided Practice
Teacher’s Activity: Divides the class into groups to brainstorm ways to ensure personal security in school and at home.
Pupils’ activity: Work in groups and discuss practical ways to ensure personal security.

Step 5: Note-Taking

Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Note Writing
Teacher’s Activity: Guides pupils to copy a summary note on personal security and its needs.
Pupils’ Activity: Copy the note into their exercise books.

Step 6: Evaluation/Review

Time: 3 mins
Teaching Skill: Oral Assessment
Teacher’s Activity: asks pupils questions to assess their understanding of personal security and its importance.
Pupils’ Activity: Answer the questions orally.

Objective-aligned checks:

Define personal security and list five needs for personal security.
Explain the importance of ensuring personal security to themselves and others.
Identify and demonstrate basic personal security practices.

Step 7: Conclusion

Time: 2 mins
Teaching Skill: Summarization
Teacher’s Activity: Recaps the main points of the lesson and encourages pupils to practice personal security every day.
Pupils’ Activity: Listen and reflect on the lesson’s key points.

Lesson Keywords

Personal Security – Measures taken to protect oneself from harm or danger.
Physical safety – Protection from accidents or attacks.
Emotional Security – Mental well-being and avoidance of stress.
Health Protection – Avoiding illnesses and maintaining good hygiene.
Property Safety – Safeguarding belongings from theft or damage.
Environmental Security – Staying safe in natural and man-made environments.

Lesson Evaluation

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

What is personal security?
Mention three needs for personal security.
How can you ensure safety at school?
Why is emotional security critically important?
describe one way to protect your belongings at home.

Assignment/Homework

List five ways you can ensure personal security at home.
Describe a situation were you practiced personal security.
Explain why it is important to report unsafe situations to an adult.

Differentiation

For slower learners: Provide simplified explanations and visual aids. Pair them with stronger learners for peer support.
For advanced learners: Challenge them to research and present additional ways to ensure personal security in various environments.
For visual/auditory/kinesthetic learners: Use pictures, storytelling, and role-playing activities to cater to different learning styles.

Note for Teachers

Encourage pupils to share real-life examples of how they maintain personal security at home and school.Use visuals to make the topic relatable and engaging. Happy teaching!