Class: Primary Five
Term: First Term
Subject: National Values Education
Curriculum Theme: Security Education
Previous Lesson:
Topic: Personal Security
Content/Learning Area: Defining personal security, Stating reasons for personal security, mentioning personal security safety tips
Time Allocation: 40 minutes

Performance Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain:

1. Define personal security.
2. State five reasons why we need personal security.
3. Mention three personal security safety tips.

Psychomotor Domain:

1. demonstrate safe road crossing techniques.2. Role-play safe responses to strangers.

Affective Domain:

1. Show awareness of personal safety.
2. Express confidence in making safe choices.

Social Domain:

1. Cooperate with peers in practicing safety measures.
2. Communicate effectively about safety concerns to trusted adults.

Reference Materials

9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum
Abuja Educational resource Centre Scheme of Work
NAPPS National unified Scheme of Work
Online Data
Relevant textbooks

Instructional Materials

To deliver this lesson, the teacher will use a whiteboard or chart paper, markers, and pictures depicting safe and unsafe situations.

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson is crucial for equipping pupils with essential life skills to protect themselves from harm and make informed decisions about their safety. understanding personal security promotes confidence and responsible behavior.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

The teacher will begin by asking pupils to share instances where they felt safe or unsafe. This will lead into a discussion about the importance of personal security.

Lesson Content

Personal Security

Personal security involves protecting ourselves and our belongings from harm, theft, or danger. ItS like having a safety shield to protect us in various situations.

Why is Personal Security Important?

Personal security is important for several reasons, ensuring our well-being and safety in various aspects of life.

The following are reasons why personal security is critically important:
1. Protection from harm: Personal security helps us avoid injury.Such as, knowing how to safely cross the road prevents accidents.2.Prevention of accidents: It teaches us to be careful and avoid risky situations. As a notable example, avoiding sharp objects prevents accidents.3. Staying safe in different situations: Personal security helps us make safe choices at home, school, or in public. Knowing how to say “no” to strangers is crucial.
4. Making wise choices: It guides us in making safe decisions. Walking with a friend at night is a wise choice.5. Feeling confident and secure: Practicing personal security builds confidence and reduces worry.
6. Protecting personal belongings: It helps us safeguard our possessions from theft or damage.Keeping our bags close in crowded places is an example.
7. Avoiding dangerous situations: It teaches us to recognize and avoid possibly harmful environments.staying away from construction sites without permission is important.

Unsafe Situations

Unsafe situations are circumstances that could potentially lead to harm, danger, or negative consequences.

These include:
1. Talking to strangers.
2.Accepting rides from strangers.
3. Walking alone in dark or deserted areas.
4. Sharing personal information online.
5. Engaging in risky activities without adult supervision.
6.Playing near busy roads without supervision.7. Touching electrical appliances with wet hands.

Safe Behaviors

Safe behaviors are actions and practices that help protect individuals from harm, danger, or negative consequences.

They are:
1. Always tell a trusted adult where you are.
2. Avoid talking to strangers.
3. Say “no” to strangers who try to touch you or take you somewhere.
4. Walk with a friend or in well-lit areas.
5. Don’t share personal information online.
6. Report suspicious activity to a trusted adult.
7. Obey traffic rules when crossing the road.

Teaching Methods

To deliver this lesson,‌ ⁤the teacher will⁤ adopt⁤ the following methods: Discussion, Brainstorming, Role-playing, Question and Answer.

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 to share experiences of feeling safe or unsafe.
Pupils’ activity: Share their experiences.

Step 2: Clarification of Key Concepts

Time: 10 minutes
teaching Skill: Explaining
Teacher’s Activity: Defines personal security and explains its importance.
Pupils’ Activity: Listen attentively and ask clarifying questions.

Step 3: Presentation/Guided Practice

Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Demonstrating
Teacher’s Activity: Demonstrates safe road crossing and responses to strangers.
Pupils’ Activity: Observe and participate in role-playing scenarios.

Step 4: Autonomous Practice

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Monitoring
teacher’s Activity: Guides pupils in completing individual tasks.Pupils’ Activity: Complete worksheets or activities related to personal security.

Step 5: Note-Taking

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Summarizing
Teacher’s Activity: Summarizes key points and encourages note-taking.
Pupils’ activity: Take notes on key concepts and safety tips.

step 6: Evaluation/Review

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Questioning
Teacher’s Activity: Asks review questions to assess understanding.
Pupils’ Activity: Answer review questions.

Objective-aligned checks:

Define personal security.
State five reasons why we need personal security.
Mention three personal security safety tips.

Step 7: Conclusion

Time: 2 minutes
Teaching Skill: Summarizing
Teacher’s Activity: Reviews the main points of the lesson.
Pupils’ Activity: Listen and summarize the key takeaways.

Lesson Keywords

Personal Security – Protecting oneself and belongings from harm.
Safe Behaviors – Actions that prevent harm or danger.
Unsafe Situations – Circumstances that could lead to harm.
Trusted Adult – A reliable adult to report concerns to.
Risk Assessment – Evaluating potential dangers.

Lesson Evaluation

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:
1. What is personal security?
2. Name three reasons why personal security is important.
3. How can you practice personal security at school?
4. How dose personal security help you make wise choices?
5. Why is feeling confident and secure important?

Assignment/Homework

1. List five safe behaviors you can practice at home.
2. Describe a situation where you used personal security to stay safe.
3. Write a short paragraph on why it is important to tell a trusted adult about unsafe situations.

Differentiation

For slower learners: Provide one-on-one assistance and simplified explanations.
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

Encourage pupils to share their experiences and ask questions to reinforce their understanding of personal security. Emphasize the importance of reporting unsafe situations to trusted adults.