Security Agencies; FRSC, VIO, LASTMA (Primary 1)

• Class: Primary 1
• Term: 2nd Term
• Week: 5
• Age: 6 years
• Duration: 40 minutes
• Subject: Security Education
• Previous Lesson: Identification Of Security Agencies
• Topic: Security Agencies; FRSC, VIO, LASTMA
• Content: How to identify and list the functions of FRSC, VIO, and LASTMA agents.

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Performance Objectives

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

• Cognitive domain: Identify FRSC, VIO, and LASTMA agents and list their functions.
• Affective domain: Express the importance of these agencies in maintaining order on roads.
• Psychomotor domain: Demonstrate recognizing agency uniforms and symbols.
• Social domain: Appreciate the role of these agencies in ensuring road safety.

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Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

• 9–Years Basic Education Curriculum.
• Abuja Educational Resource Centre Scheme of Work.
• NAPPS National Unified Scheme of Work.
• Online information from FRSC – The Federal Road Safety Corps-Nigeria
• Relevant Textbooks.

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Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

• Flashcards showing pictures of FRSC, VIO, and LASTMA officers.
• Charts highlighting their uniforms and symbols.
• Toy vehicles and road signs for demonstration.
• A projector or board for displaying additional images.

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Rationale for the Lesson

Understanding the roles of FRSC, VIO, and LASTMA agents is crucial for road safety and instills a sense of responsibility in pupils as they learn to respect and appreciate these agencies.

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Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils already know about security agencies and have identified police officers as part of the previous lesson.

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Instructional Procedures

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

Content Development	Time	Teaching Method	Teaching Strategy	Teacher’s Activity	Pupils’ Activity	Learning Point
Step 1: Introduction	5 mins	Set induction	Questioning	Asks pupils what they remember about security agencies and introduces today’s topic.	Respond to questions actively.	Understanding prior knowledge and introducing the topic.
Step 2: Identification	10 mins	Discussion	Visual aids	Displays pictures of FRSC, VIO, and LASTMA agents and explains their uniforms and vehicles.	Observe pictures and ask questions.	Learning how to recognize these agents in real life.
Step 3: Functions	10 mins	Explanation	Demonstration	Explains the roles of each agency using flashcards and examples.	Listen attentively and take notes.	Understanding the importance of FRSC, VIO, and LASTMA.
Step 4: Activities	5 mins	Group discussion	Role play	Guides pupils to role-play as officers, identifying road signs and ensuring order.	Participate in role-play activities.	Reinforcing knowledge through hands-on activities.
Step 5: Note-taking	5 mins	Writing	Guided learning	Dictates key points for pupils to write in their notebooks.	Write the notes in their books.	Retaining knowledge through written documentation.
Step 6: Evaluation	4 mins	Oral questioning	Interactive learning	Asks questions to test pupils’ understanding.	Answer questions to the best of their ability.	Verifying comprehension and clarifying doubts.
Step 7: Conclusion	1 min	Summary	Feedback	Recaps key points of the lesson and reinforces learning objectives.	Listen and reflect on the lesson.	Consolidating the day’s learning.

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Lesson Content

Security Agencies; FRSC, VIO, LASTMA

Security agencies help ensure safety and order on our roads. Some important agencies are:

FRSC (Federal Road Safety Corps):
Ways to identify them:

1. White shirts with red epaulets.
2. Maroon caps.
3. Vehicles with FRSC logos.
4. Reflective vests with FRSC written on them.
5. Use of traffic cones and stop signs.

Functions of FRSC agents:

1. Controlling traffic on highways.
2. Enforcing road safety laws.
3. Educating people on road safety.
4. Responding to road accidents.
5. Issuing driver’s licenses.

VIO (Vehicle Inspection Officers):
Ways to identify them:

1. White shirts and black trousers.
2. Vehicles marked “VIO.”
3. Carrying inspection tools.
4. Use of reflective jackets with “VIO” printed.
5. Identification badges.

Functions of VIO agents:

1. Inspecting vehicle roadworthiness.
2. Ensuring vehicles follow traffic rules.
3. Educating drivers on maintenance.
4. Confiscating unregistered vehicles.
5. Issuing vehicle permits.

LASTMA (Lagos State Traffic Management Authority):
Ways to identify them:

1. Yellow shirts with brown trousers.
2. Use of reflective vests with “LASTMA.”
3. Brown berets.
4. Vehicles with LASTMA logos.
5. Use of whistles and traffic batons.

Functions of LASTMA agents:

1. Controlling traffic in Lagos.
2. Enforcing traffic laws.
3. Resolving traffic disputes.
4. Educating road users.
5. Providing assistance during emergencies.

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Lesson Evaluation

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

1. Identify FRSC agents by their uniforms and symbols.
2. List three functions of VIO agents.
3. Explain the role of LASTMA in traffic control.
4. Mention two ways to identify a LASTMA agent.
5. Describe the importance of these agencies in ensuring road safety.

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Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Encourage active participation by involving pupils in the role-playing activity. Use visual aids effectively to maintain attention and engagement. Happy teaching!