Class: Primary 5
Term: 1st Term
Week: 1
Age: 10 years
Duration: 40 minutes
Subject: National Values Education
Curriculum Theme: Security Education
Previous Lesson:
Topic: Personal Security
Content: Meaning of Personal Security

Performance Objectives

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
Cognitive Domain: Define personal security and explain its importance.
Affective Domain: Show awareness of personal safety measures.
Psychomotor Domain: Demonstrate safe behaviors through role-playing activities.
Social Domain: Cooperate with peers in discussing and promoting personal security.

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 Law Insider – Personal Security Definition
Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

Flashcards with safety tips
A chart showing safe and unsafe scenarios
Role-playing props (e.g., toy phone, whistle)
Markers and whiteboard

Rationale for the Lesson

Understanding personal security is crucial for pupils to protect themselves in potentially dangerous situations. This lesson teaches them the importance of being aware of their surroundings and making safe choices.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils have basic knowledge of safety from their daily interactions and past discussions on security in school.

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

Learning Area: Personal Security

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

Content Development	Time	Teaching Method	Teaching Strategy	Teacher’s Activity	Pupil’s Activity	Learning Point
Step 1: Introduction (Set Induction)	5 mins	Discussion	Engage pupils with questions	Ask pupils about what they know regarding personal safety	Pupils share what they know about staying safe	Pupils’ existing knowledge is activated
Step 2: Explanation of Personal Security	10 mins	Direct Instruction	Use of visual aids	Show flashcards and explain the concept of personal security	Pupils listen attentively and ask questions	Pupils understand the meaning of personal security
Step 3: Identifying Unsafe Situations	8 mins	Demonstration	Use of scenarios	Present scenarios (safe vs. unsafe) and discuss with pupils	Pupils identify unsafe scenarios and discuss why	Pupils learn to recognize dangerous situations
Step 4: Safe Behaviors and Role-Playing	10 mins	Role-Playing	Cooperative learning	Guide pupils in role-playing safe behaviors (e.g., saying no to strangers)	Pupils participate in role-playing safe responses	Pupils learn and practice how to respond in unsafe situations
Step 5: Note Taking	5 mins	Guided Writing	Visual learning	Guide pupils to take notes on the key points of the lesson	Pupils copy down key points	Pupils reinforce their understanding by writing notes
Step 6: Evaluation	2 mins	Q&A	Interactive	Ask questions to assess understanding	Pupils answer questions and discuss their responses	Pupils demonstrate understanding through Q&A
Step 7: Conclusion	5 mins	Summary and Review	Recap	Summarize key points and emphasize the importance of personal security	Pupils listen to the summary and ask final questions	Pupils leave with a reinforced understanding of personal security

Lesson Content

Personal Security; Meaning

Personal security refers to the measures that individuals take to protect themselves from harm or danger. It means being aware of your surroundings and making safe choices to avoid risky situations. For example, always informing a trusted adult of your whereabouts, avoiding talking to strangers, and knowing how to contact emergency services are all part of personal security.

Personal security is important because it helps you stay safe from harm. By being cautious and following safety rules, you can protect yourself and others from potential dangers.

Lesson Evaluation

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

Define personal security.
Explain why personal security is important.
Identify three unsafe situations from the scenarios discussed.
Role-play a safe response to a situation where a stranger offers a ride.

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Personal Security; Meaning (Primary 5)