- Class: Primary 4
- Term: 2nd Term
- Week: 3
- Age: 9 years
- Duration: 40 minutes
- Subject: National Values Education
- Curriculum Theme: Security Education
- Previous Lesson: Ways Of Securing Our Environment
- Topic: Maintenance Of Security Agents
- Content: How to maintain the security agents.
Performance Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Cognitive Domain: List five ways of maintaining security agents.
- Affective Domain: Appreciate the roles security agents play in keeping us safe.
- Psychomotor Domain: Demonstrate an act of respect towards security agents.
- Social Domain: Explain the importance of supporting security agents 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: Unique IQ – 4 tips for managing security guards
- Relevant Textbooks.
Instructional Materials
The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:
- Charts showing images of security agents.
- Flashcards with maintenance practices.
- A short video clip of community security practices.
Rationale for the Lesson
Understanding the importance of maintaining security agents helps pupils develop respect and responsibility toward those who ensure community safety.
Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge
Pupils already know ways of securing their environment and can identify security agents in their community.
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 |
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Step 1: Introduction | 5 mins | Set induction | Questioning | Asks pupils to name types of security agents and their roles. | Answer questions and discuss. | Pupils recall types of security agents. |
Step 2: Lesson Development | 10 mins | Explanation | Guided discussion | Explains why security agents need maintenance and care. | Listen and respond to questions. | Pupils understand the need for supporting security agents. |
Step 3: Practical Discussion | 10 mins | Demonstration | Role-play | Guides pupils to demonstrate respect for security agents. | Act out showing respect to agents. | Pupils practice respectful behaviors. |
Step 4: Note Taking | 5 mins | Lecture | Writing | Writes short notes on the board and explains. | Copy notes into notebooks. | Pupils summarize the lesson in notes. |
Step 5: Evaluation | 5 mins | Questioning | Individual response | Asks questions about the topic. | Answer questions. | Pupils consolidate understanding. |
Step 6: Conclusion | 5 mins | Recap | Discussion | Recaps key points and highlights importance of care for security agents. | Share what they learned. | Pupils summarize their learning. |
Lesson Content
Maintenance Of Security Agents
Security agents help keep our community safe. This means that we need to care for them to ensure they can do their job well.
Below are some ways to maintain security agents:
- Show respect: Greet them politely and avoid obstructing their work.
- Provide support: Offer help like water or a resting area when needed.
- Report issues: Share important information that may help their work.
- Avoid conflict: Follow their instructions to reduce stress.
- Community partnership: Work with them to keep the environment secure.
Lesson Evaluation
To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:
- Name two roles of security agents in their community.
- List three ways to maintain security agents.
- Why is it important to support security agents?
- Demonstrate a respectful way of interacting with a security agent.
- Explain how the community benefits from maintaining security agents.
Note for Teachers Using This Lesson Plan
Feel free to adapt the activities based on your pupils’ level of interaction. Incorporate local examples of security agents for better engagement. Happy teaching!