• Class: Primary 5
  • Term: 1st Term
  • Week: 10
  • Age: 10 years
  • Duration: 40 minutes
  • Subject: National Values Education
  • Curriculum Theme: Security Education
  • Topic: Modern Security Agencies
  • Content: Examples of Modern Security Agencies

Performance Objectives:

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

Cognitive Domain:

  • Identify and list examples of modern security agencies.
  • Explain the role of each security agency in ensuring national security.

Affective Domain:

  • Appreciate the importance of modern security agencies in maintaining safety and security in society.
  • Demonstrate respect for the efforts of security personnel.

Psychomotor Domain:

  • Create a simple poster showcasing different modern security agencies.
  • Participate actively in group discussions about the roles of these agencies.

Social Domain:

  • Work collaboratively in groups to present information about selected security agencies.
  • Engage in respectful discussions about the importance of security agencies.

Reference Materials:

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

Instructional Materials:

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

  • Pictures and images of modern security agencies
  • Chart paper and markers
  • A projector or whiteboard for presentations

Rationale for the Lesson:

Understanding modern security agencies is crucial as they play a key role in maintaining safety and order in our society. Knowing their functions helps pupils appreciate the efforts made to protect their communities and reinforces the importance of security.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge:

Pupils should have a basic understanding of what security agencies do, having learned about security agencies in a previous lesson.

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:

Learning Area: Modern Security Agencies

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

Content DevelopmentTimeTeaching MethodTeaching StrategyTeacher’s ActivityPupil’s ActivityLearning Point
Step 1: Introduction5 minsDiscussionSet InductionIntroduce the topic by asking pupils about their knowledge of security agencies. Show images.Share what they know about security agencies.Understanding the role and examples of modern security agencies.
Step 2: Examples10 minsLectureDirect InstructionExplain and list examples of modern security agencies (e.g., Nigerian Police Force, DSS, NSCDC, Customs, Immigration).Listen and take notes on the examples provided.Identifying and listing examples of modern security agencies.
Step 3: Roles8 minsGroup DiscussionInteractive LearningDiscuss the roles of each agency and how they contribute to security.Discuss in groups and report back.Understanding the roles and contributions of each agency.
Step 4: Poster Creation8 minsActivityHands-On LearningGuide pupils in creating a poster about modern security agencies.Create and design posters in groups.Creating visual representations of security agencies.
Step 5: Presentation5 minsPresentationPeer LearningFacilitate group presentations on their posters.Present their posters and discuss the content.Presenting and sharing information about security agencies.
Step 6: Note Taking2 minsNote TakingSummarySummarize the key points discussed.Copy the summarized notes.Reviewing and consolidating learned information.
Step 7: Evaluation2 minsQ&AAssessmentAsk questions to evaluate understanding of the topic.Answer questions and participate in the discussion.Assessing comprehension of modern security agencies.

Lesson Content

Modern Security Agencies

Modern security agencies are organizations responsible for maintaining national safety and order. They include;

  1. Nigerian Police Force (NPF): Responsible for law enforcement and maintaining public order.
  2. Department of State Services (DSS): Provides internal security and intelligence services.
  3. Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC): Protects lives and property and handles emergencies.
  4. Nigeria Customs Service (NCS): Manages and controls the import and export of goods.
  5. Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS): Handles immigration and border control.

Lesson Evaluation:

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

  1. Name three examples of modern security agencies.
  2. Explain the role of the Nigerian Police Force.
  3. Describe one function of the Nigeria Immigration Service.
  4. Discuss why it is important to have security agencies in a country.
  5. Share one thing they learned from creating their poster.