Class: Primary Five
Term: First Term
Subject: National Values Education
Curriculum Theme: Security Education
Previous Lesson: Meaning and Importance of Personal Security with Safety Tips
Topic: Security Alerts
Content/Learning Area: Identifying security alerts, Recognizing the importance of security alerts, Discussing responses to security alerts
Time Allocation: 40 minutes
Performance Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Cognitive Domain:
1. identify at least three examples of security alerts.
2. Recognise the importance of being aware of security alerts.
- Affective Domain:
1. Show awareness of personal safety and security.
2. Value the importance of following instructions during emergencies.
- Psychomotor Domain:
1. Demonstrate appropriate responses to different security alerts.
- social Domain:
1. Discuss with peers how to act in case of a security alert.
Reference Materials
- 9 – Years Basic Education curriculum
- Abuja Educational Resource Center scheme of Work
- NAPPS National Unified Scheme of Work
- Online Details
- Relevant Textbooks
Instructional Materials
To deliver this lesson, the teacher will use a whiteboard or chart paper, markers, and pictures illustrating different security alerts.
Rationale for the Lesson
Understanding security alerts is crucial for personal safety and preparedness. This lesson equips pupils with knowledge to react appropriately in emergencies, promoting safety and responsible citizenship.
Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge
The teacher will begin by asking pupils to share their understanding of the word “security.” A brief discussion will follow,leading into the introduction of security alerts.
Lesson Content
Security Alert; Examples of Security Alert
Security alerts are critically important warnings about potential dangers. They help keep us safe by guiding our actions in emergencies.
Types of Security Alerts
These include:
- Fire Alarm: A loud sound or flashing light warning of fire. Evacuate promptly!
- Siren: A continuous loud noise from emergency vehicles (police, ambulances). Indicates urgency.
- evacuation proclamation: an urgent message to leave a building or area due to danger (fire, disaster, threat).follow instructions!
- Security Guard Whistle: A sharp sound signaling a security breach. Be cautious!
- SMS Alert: A text message warning about threats (severe weather, emergencies). Helpful even when away from home.
- Public Announcement System: A system (loudspeaker) in public places broadcasting critically important messages, including security alerts.
- Amber Alert: A message indicating a child has been abducted. Be vigilant!
- tornado Warning: A message indicating a tornado has been sighted.Seek shelter instantly!
- Intruder Alert: A message indicating an unauthorized person is in a building.Follow safety protocols!
Teaching Methods
To deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following methods: Discussion, Clarification, Question and Answer.
Instructional Procedures
To deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following steps:
Step 1: Introduction (Set Induction)
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Questioning
teacher’s Activity: Asks pupils what they understand by the term “security” and introduces the topic of security alerts.
Pupils’ Activity: Respond to the teacher’s questions and participate in the discussion.
Step 2: Description of Key concepts
Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explanation
Teacher’s Activity: Explains the meaning of security alerts and provides examples.
Pupils’ Activity: Listen attentively and ask clarifying questions.
step 3: Presentation/Guided practice
Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Presentation
Teacher’s Activity: Demonstrates appropriate responses to different security alerts using role-playing.
Pupils’ Activity: Participate in role-playing and discuss appropriate actions.
Step 4: Self-reliant Practice
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Guided Practice
Teacher’s Activity: Guides pupils in answering questions related to security alerts.
Pupils’ Activity: Answer questions individually or in groups.
Step 5: Note-Taking
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Note-taking
teacher’s Activity: Guides pupils in taking notes on key concepts.
Pupils’ Activity: Take notes on key concepts and examples.
Step 6: Evaluation/Review
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Questioning
Teacher’s Activity: Asks questions to assess pupils’ understanding.
Pupils’ Activity: Answer questions to demonstrate understanding.
Objective-aligned checks:
- identify at least three examples of security alerts.
- Show awareness of personal safety and security.
- Demonstrate appropriate responses to different security alerts.
Step 7: Conclusion
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: summarizing
Teacher’s Activity: Summarizes the key concepts and reiterates the importance of being aware of and responding appropriately to security alerts. Assigns homework.
Pupils’ Activity: Listen to the summary and note the homework assignment.
Lesson Keywords
- Security Alert – A warning about potential dangers.
- Evacuation – The process of leaving a dangerous place.
- Emergency – A serious, unexpected, and often dangerous situation requiring immediate action.
- Siren – A loud warning sound.
- Safety Protocols – Established guidelines for ensuring safety.
Lesson Evaluation
To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:
- What is a security alert?
- List three examples of security alerts.
- Explain how you would respond to a fire alarm.
- Why is it critically important to be aware of security alerts?
- What are some other examples of security alerts that you can think of?
Assignment/Homework
- Draw pictures of different security alerts.
- Write a short sentance describing each security alert you drew.
- Discuss with your parents or guardians what to do in case of a fire outbreak in your house.
Differentiation
- For slower learners: The teacher will provide one-on-one assistance and simplified explanations.
- For advanced learners: The teacher will encourage them to research and present additional examples of security alerts.
- For visual learners: Use pictures and videos to illustrate different security alerts.
- For auditory learners: Use verbal explanations and discussions.
- For kinesthetic learners: Use role-playing and hands-on activities.
Note for teachers
ensure to use real-life examples and scenarios that are relevant to the pupils’ surroundings to make the lesson more engaging and relatable. Emphasize the importance of remaining calm and following instructions during emergencies.

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