Class: Primary 4
Term: 2nd Term
Week: 8
Age: 9 years
Duration: 40 minutes
Subject: National Values Education
Curriculum Theme: Security Education
Previous Lesson: Modern Means Of Security Alerts
Topic: Traditional Ways Of Security: Use Of Guns, Burning Bush And Wood
Content: Use Of Guns, Burning Bush And Wood

Performance Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain: Define traditional ways of security and identify the use of guns, burning bush, and wood.
Affective Domain: Appreciate the importance of traditional methods in maintaining security in communities.
Psychomotor Domain: Demonstrate how burning bush and wood can be used as a signal.
Social Domain: Discuss with peers the relevance of traditional security measures in maintaining peace in communities.

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: ResearchGate – (PDF) Traditional Security System

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

A toy gun or a drawing of a gun
Sticks and dried grass (representing burning wood)
Visual charts showing traditional methods of security
Videos or images of traditional community watch practices

Rationale for the Lesson

Understanding traditional ways of security helps pupils recognize how communities maintained peace before modern technology. It fosters respect for cultural heritage and practical problem-solving.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils are familiar with basic security measures from the previous lesson on modern security alerts.

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	Interactive questioning	Asks pupils to name ways people signal danger or alert others.	Respond by mentioning examples like shouting or calling.	Pupils understand the concept of signaling danger.
Step 2: Explanation	10 mins	Lecture	Visual aids demonstration	Explains traditional security using guns, burning bush, and wood, using aids to show examples.	Observe and ask questions for clarity.	Pupils identify traditional security methods.
Step 3: Demonstration	10 mins	Guided discussion	Role-playing	Demonstrates how burning wood is used to send signals.	Participate in role-playing activities.	Pupils understand the practical use of traditional methods.
Step 4: Note Taking	5 mins	Direct instruction	Note dictation	Guides pupils to copy summarized notes into their books.	Copy notes into their books.	Pupils document key points from the lesson.
Step 5: Evaluation	5 mins	Interactive questioning	Discussion	Asks questions to assess understanding of the topic.	Respond to evaluation questions.	Pupils demonstrate comprehension of traditional methods.
Step 6: Conclusion	3 mins	Summarization	Recap of key points	Reviews the importance of traditional security methods.	Listen and contribute to the recap.	Pupils retain key concepts of the lesson.

Lesson Content

Traditional Ways Of Security: Use Of Guns, Burning Bush And Wood

Traditional methods of security were used by communities to protect themselves and alert others to danger. These methods include:

Use of Guns: Guns were fired into the air to warn communities of approaching threats or to call for help. This was a quick and loud way to alert others.
Burning Bush: Bushes were set on fire to produce smoke signals, which were visible from far distances and used to alert nearby villagers.
Burning Wood: Similar to the burning bush, wood was burnt to send signals or provide light in times of need, especially at night.

These methods were effective in the past and are still remembered as part of our cultural heritage.

Lesson Evaluation

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

Define traditional ways of security.

List three traditional ways of security.
Explain how burning wood was used as a security measure.
Mention one advantage of using guns as a traditional security method.
Discuss why traditional methods are still relevant in some communities.

Note for Teachers Using This Lesson Plan

Ensure pupils actively participate in demonstrations to make the lesson more engaging. Use real-life examples or scenarios to connect the lesson to their daily experiences. Maintain a lively tone to sustain pupils’ interest throughout the lesson.
Happy teaching!

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Traditional Ways Of Security: Use Of Guns, Burning Bush And Wood (Primary 4)