Lesson Note on Security Education for Primary 4

Class: Primary Four
Term: First Term
Subject: National Values Education
Curriculum Theme: Security Education
previous Lesson:
Topic: Security Education
Content/Learning Area: What is Security?, What is Security Education?
Time Allocation: 40 minutes

Performance Objectives

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

• Cognitive Domain:

1. Define security.
2. Define security education.
3. Explain the importance of security education.

• Affective Domain:

1. Show an understanding of the importance of personal safety.
2.Develop a sense of responsibility towards community safety.

• Psychomotor Domain:

1.Demonstrate safe practices at home and online.

• Social Domain:

1.Cooperate with others to maintain a safe environment.
2. Report suspicious activities to appropriate authorities.

Reference Materials

• 9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum
• Abuja Educational Resource Center Scheme of Work
• NAPPS National Unified scheme of work
• Online Data
• Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials

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

• Whiteboard or chart paper
• Markers or pens
• Relevant pictures or illustrations

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson is crucial for equipping pupils with essential life skills to stay safe and make responsible choices. Understanding security and security education promotes personal well-being and contributes to a safer community.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

The teacher will begin by asking pupils about their experiences of feeling safe or unsafe. A brief discussion will follow,leading into the definition of security.

Lesson Content

What is Security?

Security means being safe and protected from harm or danger. It’s about feeling cozy and free from fear.
Examples are:

1. wearing a helmet while cycling.
2. Locking doors and windows at night.
3. Following traffic rules.
4. Being aware of surroundings.
5. Practicing fire safety measures.

What is Security education?

Security education teaches us about security and staying safe. It helps us understand safety and make good choices to prevent harm.
We learn to:

1. Identify dangers.
2. Protect ourselves (including self-defense).
3. Stay safe online.
4. Report suspicious activities.
5. Be responsible citizens.
6. Understand emergency procedures.

Teaching Methods

To deliver this lesson,‌ ⁤the teacher will⁤ adopt⁤ the following methods: Discussion, Question and answer, Examples and illustrations.

Instructional Procedures

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

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching skill: Set Induction
Teacher’s Activity: Asks pupils about their understanding of safety and security.
Pupils’ Activity: Respond to the teacher’s questions and share their experiences.

Step 2: Clarification of Key Concepts

time: 15 minutes
teaching Skill: Explanation
Teacher’s Activity: Defines security and security education, providing clear examples.
Pupils’ Activity: Listen attentively and take notes.

Step 3: Presentation/Guided Practice

Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Modeling
Teacher’s Activity: Provides examples of safe practices at home, online, and in the community.
Pupils’ Activity: Participate in discussions and offer their own examples.

Step 4: Autonomous Practice

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Monitoring
Teacher’s Activity: Guides pupils as they answer questions related to security and security education.Pupils’ Activity: Answer questions individually or in small groups.

Step 5: Note-Taking

time: 2 minutes
Teaching Skill: note-taking
Teacher’s Activity: Summarizes key points on the board.
Pupils’ activity: Copy key points into their notebooks.

Step 6: Evaluation/Review

time: 3 minutes
Teaching Skill: Questioning
Teacher’s Activity: Asks review questions to assess understanding.
Pupils’ Activity: answer review questions.

Step 7: Conclusion

Time: 2 minutes
teaching Skill: Summarizing
Teacher’s Activity: Summarizes the key points and assigns homework.
Pupils’ activity: Listen attentively and note the homework.

Lesson keywords

• Security – being safe and protected from harm or danger.
• Security Education – Learning about safety and how to stay safe.
• Safe Practices – Actions taken to avoid harm or danger.
• Online Safety – Measures to protect oneself while using the internet.
• Community Safety – Efforts to ensure the well-being of everyone in the community.

Lesson Evaluation

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

1. What is security?
2. What is security education?
3. Why is learning about security notable?
4. Give an example of staying safe at home.
5. Give an example of staying safe online.

Assignment/Homework

1. Create a poster on a chosen aspect of security education.
2. List five ways to stay safe in your community.
3. Write a short paragraph on why security education is critically important for children.

Differentiation

• For slower learners: Provide one-on-one assistance and simplified explanations.
• For advanced learners: Encourage them to research additional safety measures and share their findings with the class.
• For visual/auditory/kinesthetic learners: Use visual aids, discussions, and hands-on activities to cater to different learning styles.

Note for Teachers

Ensure to use real-life examples and scenarios to make the lesson relatable and engaging for the pupils. Encourage active participation and create a safe space for them to share their experiences and ask questions.