- Class: Primary 5
- Term: 2nd Term
- Week: 2
- Age: 10 years
- Duration: 40 minutes
- Subject: National Values Education
- Curriculum Theme: Security Education
- Previous Lesson: Meaning of Personal Security
- Topic: Needs for Personal Security
- Content: Needs for Personal Security
Performance Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Cognitive Domain: Define personal security and list five needs for personal security.
- Affective Domain: Explain the importance of ensuring personal security to themselves and others.
- Psychomotor Domain: Identify and demonstrate basic personal security practices.
- Social Domain: Collaborate with peers to suggest ways to ensure safety at home and in school.
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: Merrill’s Investigations – 5 Reasons Why You Might Need Personal Security
- Relevant Textbooks
Instructional Materials
The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:
- Pictures of safe and unsafe scenarios.
- Flashcards with personal security tips.
- Charts highlighting needs for personal security.
- A whiteboard and markers.
Rationale for the Lesson
Understanding personal security is essential for children to stay safe in different environments. It equips them with the knowledge and skills to protect themselves and others.
Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge
Pupils have previously learned about the meaning of personal security and can identify basic safety measures.
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 | Question and Answer | Asks pupils, “What does personal security mean?” and “Why is it important?” | Respond to questions and share their ideas about personal security. | Recall of previous knowledge on security. |
Step 2: Explanation | 10 mins | Direct Teaching | Storytelling and Discussion | Shares a short story highlighting the importance of personal security and lists five needs for it. | Listen to the story and participate in discussions. | Understanding the needs for personal security. |
Step 3: Illustration | 10 mins | Demonstration | Use of Visual Aids | Displays pictures and charts showing secure and insecure environments and explains the differences. | Observe visuals and identify secure and insecure practices. | Visual identification of security needs. |
Step 4: Practice | 5 mins | Guided Practice | Group Activity | Divides the class into groups to brainstorm ways to ensure personal security in school and at home. | Work in groups and discuss practical ways to ensure personal security. | Practical application of personal security tips. |
Step 5: Note-taking | 5 mins | Note Writing | Interactive Explanation | Guides pupils to copy a summary note on personal security and its needs. | Copy the note into their exercise books. | Reinforcement of learning. |
Step 6: Evaluation | 3 mins | Oral Assessment | Individual Response | Asks pupils questions to assess their understanding of personal security and its importance. | Answer the questions orally. | Assessment of pupils’ comprehension. |
Step 7: Conclusion | 2 mins | Summarization | Recap and Encouragement | Recaps the main points of the lesson and encourages pupils to practice personal security every day. | Listen and reflect on the lesson’s key points. | Reinforcement of key takeaways. |
Lesson Content
Needs for Personal Security
Personal security refers to measures taken to protect oneself from harm or danger. It is essential for living a safe and healthy life.
Below are five needs for personal security:
- Physical Safety: To prevent harm from accidents or attacks.
- Emotional Security: To ensure mental well-being and avoid stress.
- Health Protection: To avoid illnesses and maintain good hygiene.
- Property Safety: To safeguard belongings from theft or damage.
- Environmental Security: To stay safe in both natural and man-made environments.
Lesson Evaluation
To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:
- What is personal security?
- Mention three needs for personal security.
- How can you ensure safety at school?
- Why is emotional security important?
- Describe one way to protect your belongings at home.
Note for Teachers Using This Lesson Plan
Encourage pupils to share real-life examples of how they maintain personal security at home and school. Use visuals to make the topic relatable and engaging. Happy teaching!