Personal Security, Duties Of Children for Primary 6

Class: Primary Six
Term: First Term
Subject: National values Education
Curriculum Theme: Security Education
Previous Lesson: Personal Security On Food Intake And Health Well, Being
Topic: Personal Security – Duties Of Children
Content/Learning Area: Duties and responsibilities of children with respect to child security
Time Allocation: 40 minutes

Performance Objectives

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

• Cognitive Domain:

1. List five duties children should perform to ensure their personal security.
2. Affective Domain:
3. Express the importance of being responsible for their own safety and the safety of others.
4. Psychomotor Domain:
5. Demonstrate basic steps to ensure personal security in their daily surroundings.
6. Social Domain:
7. Collaborate with peers to identify security challenges and ways to overcome them.

Reference Materials

• 9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum
• Abuja Educational Resource Center Scheme of Work
• NAPPS National Unified Scheme of Work
• online Details from SmartAlert Limited – Security Tips to Keep Your Children Safe
• Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials

To deliver this lesson, the teacher will employ the help of the following materials:

• Posters showing child safety measures
• A flipchart with five duties children must perform for personal security
• Flashcards for group discussion
• Whiteboard and markers

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson is crucial for building a safe environment. It empowers pupils to be responsible for their safety, fostering awareness and proactive behavior at home, school, and in the community.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

The teacher begins by asking pupils about security challenges they face daily, encouraging them to share experiences. This sparks interest and sets the stage for learning about personal security.

Lesson Content

Personal Security – Duties Of Children

Personal security means keeping yourself safe from danger. As children, you have duties to ensure your safety. Here are key duties:

Duties of children for personal security are actions and responsibilities that children should undertake to protect themselves from harm or danger. These include:

1. avoid Strangers: Never talk to or follow someone you don’t know without permission from a trusted adult.
2. Report Suspicious Activities: If you see anything unusual or someone behaving strangely, report it to an adult immediately.
3. Stay In Safe Areas: Always play in secure and familiar places like your home or school, and never wander off alone.
4. Follow Safety Rules: Whether it’s at home, school, or crossing the road, follow the safety guidelines to protect yourself.
5. Learn Emergency Numbers: Know how to contact emergency services or a trusted adult when needed.
6. Be Aware of Your Surroundings: Pay attention to what is happening around you and notice anything that seems out of place.
7. Trust your Instincts: If a situation or person makes you feel uncomfortable, remove yourself from the situation and tell a trusted adult.
8. Keep Personal Data Private: Do not share your name, address, phone number, or school name with strangers online or in person.
9. use the Buddy System: When possible, stay with a friend or group of friends, especially in public places.
10. Practice Online Safety: Be careful about what you post online and who you interact with on social media.

Teaching Methods

To deliver this lesson,‌ ⁤the teacher will⁤ adopt⁤ the following methods: Discussion, Lecture, Guided practice, Group activity, hands-on, Writing, Questioning.

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 about security challenges they face in their daily lives.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond by sharing experiences.

Step 2: Clarification of Duties

Time: 10 mins
Teaching Skill: Lecture
Teacher’s Activity: Explains the duties of children in ensuring personal security using posters and examples.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen attentively and observe illustrations.

Step 3: Listing the Duties

Time: 10 mins
Teaching Skill: Guided practice
Teacher’s Activity: Lists and explains five duties children must perform to secure themselves (e.g.,avoiding strangers,reporting suspicious activities,etc.).
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils copy the list and take notes.

Step 4: Group Work

Time: 7 mins
Teaching Skill: Group activity
Teacher’s Activity: Divides class into small groups to discuss ways to apply these duties in real-life situations.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils discuss within their groups and share ideas.

Step 5: Practical Application

Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Hands-on
Teacher’s Activity: Asks pupils to role-play situations where they apply the duties (e.g.,what to do when approached by a stranger).
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils role-play and participate actively.

Step 6: Note-Taking

Time: 2 mins
Teaching skill: Writing
Teacher’s Activity: Directs pupils to copy the classroom note on duties of children for personal security.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils copy the classroom note into their notebooks.

Step 7: Evaluation/Review

Time: 1 min
Teaching Skill: Questioning
Teacher’s activity: Asks questions to assess understanding, provides a summary, and concludes the lesson.
Pupils’ Activity: pupils answer questions and engage with the recap.

Objective-aligned checks:

1. List five duties children should perform to ensure their personal security.
2. Demonstrate basic steps to ensure personal security in their daily surroundings.
3. Collaborate with peers to identify security challenges and ways to overcome them.

Step 8: Conclusion

Time: 1 min
Teaching Skill: Summarizing
Teacher’s activity: Summarizes the key duties for personal security and encourages pupils to practice these in their daily lives, emphasizing the importance of staying safe.
Pupils’ Activity: Listen attentively.

Lesson Keywords

• Personal Security – Keeping yourself safe from danger.
• Strangers – People you do not know.
• Suspicious Activities – Unusual or strange behaviors that may indicate danger.
• Safety Rules – Guidelines to protect yourself from harm.
• Emergency Numbers – Phone numbers to call for help in emergencies.

Lesson Evaluation

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

1. What are two duties children must perform for personal security?
2. Why is it vital to avoid strangers?
3. Mention one way to report suspicious activities.
4. Where are some safe places for children to play?
5. What is one safety rule you should always follow?

Assignment/Homework

1. List three emergency numbers you should know.
2. Describe a situation where you would need to report suspicious activity.
3. Write down two safety rules you should follow at home.

Differentiation

• For slower learners: The teacher provides one-on-one assistance and simplifies instructions.
• For advanced learners: More advanced pupils can research additional safety tips and present their findings to the class.
• For visual/auditory/kinesthetic learners: Use visual aids, discussions, and role-playing to cater to different learning styles.

Note for Teachers

Ensure to use real-life examples and scenarios that are relevant to the pupils’ environment to make the lesson more engaging and practical. Encourage open discussions and questions to foster a safe learning environment.