Class: Primary 2
Term: 3rd Term
Week: 9
Age: 8 years
Duration: 40 minutes
Subject: National Values Education
Curriculum Theme: Social Studies
Previous Lesson: How To Avoid Danger
Topic: Identification Of Security Agencies And Their Duties
Content: Security Agencies In Nigeria

Performance Objectives:

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

Cognitive Domain: Identify at least five security agencies in Nigeria and state their duties.
Affective Domain: Appreciate the importance of security agencies in maintaining peace and order.
Psychomotor Domain: Match security agencies with their respective duties using flashcards.
Social Domain: Demonstrate respect for the roles of security personnel in their community.

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 Federal Ministry of Interior – Service/Agencies
Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials:

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

Flashcards with names and images of security agencies
Posters illustrating security personnel in action
A whiteboard and markers
Relevant textbooks
Online video clips of security agencies in action

Rationale for the Lesson:

Understanding the different security agencies in Nigeria and their duties is crucial for pupils as it helps them recognize the importance of these agencies in maintaining safety and order in society. This knowledge fosters a sense of respect and cooperation with security personnel and enhances community awareness.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge:

Pupils have basic knowledge of personal safety and understand the concept of danger from previous lessons.

Instructional Procedures

Learning Area: Identification Of Security Agencies And Their Duties

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 min	Direct instruction	Set induction	Introduce the topic by discussing the importance of security in daily life.	Listen and respond to questions.	Understand the importance of security agencies.
Step 2: Explanation	10 min	Lecture	Visual aids	Show flashcards and posters of security agencies.	Observe and identify agencies on flashcards.	Identify security agencies visually.
Step 3: Discussion	10 min	Group discussion	Question and answer	Ask questions about the duties of each agency.	Participate in discussion and answer questions.	Learn the duties of different security agencies.
Step 4: Note Taking	5 min	Writing	Guided practice	Guide pupils to copy notes on security agencies.	Copy notes from the board.	Reinforce knowledge through note-taking.
Step 5: Activity	5 min	Interactive	Matching activity	Provide flashcards for matching agencies with duties.	Match flashcards correctly.	Apply knowledge in a practical activity.
Step 6: Evaluation	3 min	Oral assessment	Question and answer	Ask evaluative questions to assess understanding.	Answer questions orally.	Assess pupils’ comprehension of the topic.
Step 7: Conclusion	2 min	Summary	Recap	Summarize the lesson and emphasize key points.	Listen and ask final questions.	Reinforce the key points of the lesson.

Lesson Content

Identification Of Security Agencies And Their Duties

Security agencies help keep us safe and ensure that laws are followed. Below are important security agencies in Nigeria and what they do:

The Nigeria Police Force: Maintains law and order, prevents and detects crime, and protects lives and property.
The Nigeria Army: Defends the country from external aggression, supports civil authorities in times of emergency, and ensures national security.
The Nigeria Navy: Protects Nigeria’s waterways, prevents smuggling and illegal fishing, and conducts search and rescue operations.
The Nigeria Air Force: Defends Nigeria’s airspace, conducts aerial surveillance, and provides air support during military operations.
The Department of State Services (DSS): Gathers intelligence, prevents espionage, and protects government officials and infrastructure.

Identification of security agencies — Photo by jackmac34 on Pixabay

Lesson Evaluation

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

Name three security agencies in Nigeria.
State one duty of the Nigeria Police Force.
Match a flashcard of the Nigeria Navy with its duty.
Discuss why it is important to respect security personnel.

Note for teachers using my lesson plan:

Hi there, remember that I didn’t make this lesson plan with any particular class or teacher in mind and I tried as much as possible with my experience and expertise to deliver this plan in a standard and effective style utilizing the best strategy and methods. Nevertheless, you are free to customize the lesson content, teaching methods, timing and pupil activities to suit your teaching style, pupils comprehension, curriculum, and resources available to you. Happy teaching!

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Identification Of Security Agencies And Their Duties (Primary 2)