Class: Primary 4
Term: 2nd Term
Week: 10
Age: 9 years
Duration: 40 minutes
Subject: National Values Education
Curriculum Theme: Security Education
Previous Lesson: Traditional Ways Of Security: Security Guards, Hunters, And Town Criers
Topic: Modern Security Agents
Content: Police, Army, Civil Defence, Road Safety, Fire Service, etc.

Performance Objectives

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

Cognitive domain: Identify at least five modern security agents in Nigeria and their roles.
Affective domain: Appreciate the importance of security agents in maintaining order.
Psychomotor domain: Act out a scenario depicting the role of any one modern security agent.
Social domain: Discuss the impact of modern 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: Sheriff Deputies – 9 Major Security Agencies in Nigeria
Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

Charts showing pictures of modern security agents
Flashcards with names of modern security agents
A video or audio clip about the work of security agents
A printed diagram of Nigeria’s security structure

Rationale for the Lesson

Understanding modern security agents helps pupils recognize their importance in maintaining peace and safety, fostering respect and collaboration with security personnel.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils are familiar with traditional ways of security and can describe the roles of town criers, hunters, and security guards.

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 and visual aids	Asks pupils to recall traditional security roles and introduces the term “modern security agents” with a chart.	Respond by naming traditional security roles and observing the chart.	Pupils understand the transition from traditional to modern.
Step 2: Explanation	10 mins	Lecture method	Interactive discussion	Explains what modern security agents are, their significance, and shows flashcards with names and roles of the agents.	Listen, take notes, and engage by identifying agents on the flashcards.	Pupils can identify modern security agents and their roles.
Step 3: Demonstration	10 mins	Role-play	Simulation	Assigns roles for pupils to act as different agents (e.g., police officer handling traffic).	Act out the assigned roles and demonstrate understanding of their responsibilities.	Pupils connect theory to real-life roles.
Step 4: Note-taking	5 mins	Writing	Guided instruction	Guides pupils to copy a concise note on modern security agents into their notebooks.	Copy the provided notes into their books.	Pupils retain key facts about modern security agents.
Step 5: Evaluation	5 mins	Oral questioning	Direct interaction	Asks questions related to the roles and examples of modern security agents.	Answer questions and participate in a group discussion.	Pupils demonstrate understanding through responses.
Step 6: Conclusion	5 mins	Summary	Recap and encouragement	Recaps the importance of modern security agents and encourages pupils to respect their efforts in maintaining peace.	Share what they learned and express appreciation for security agents.	Pupils summarize their learning and value security agents.

Lesson Content

Modern Security Agents

Modern security agents are responsible for maintaining peace, protecting lives, and enforcing laws in the country. Below are ten examples of modern security agents in Nigeria:

Police Force: Maintains law and order, investigates crimes, and protects citizens.
Army: Defends the nation against external threats and assists in emergencies.
Civil Defence Corps: Protects critical infrastructure and assists in disaster management.
Road Safety Corps: Ensures road safety, controls traffic, and educates drivers.
Fire Service: Extinguishes fires and conducts rescue operations.
Customs Service: Controls goods entering and leaving the country.
Immigration Service: Monitors borders and processes travel documents.
Navy: Secures Nigeria’s waterways and combats piracy.
Air Force: Protects Nigeria’s airspace and provides aerial defense.
NDLEA (Drug Law Enforcement): Combats drug trafficking and substance abuse.

Lesson Evaluation

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

Name three modern security agents and their roles.

Act out a role-play of a police officer managing traffic.
Discuss the importance of the fire service in emergencies.
Mention two modern security agents responsible for Nigeria’s borders.
Share one way they can assist modern security agents in their community.

Note for Teachers Using This Lesson Plan

Ensure active participation by engaging pupils in role-play and discussions. Utilize visual aids effectively to make the topic relatable. Happy teaching!

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Modern Security Agents (Primary 4)