- Class: Primary 5
- Term: 1st Term
- Week: 9
- Age: 10 years
- Duration: 40 minutes
- Subject: National Values Education
- Curriculum Theme: Security Education
- Previous Lesson: Uses Of Modern Media To Alert Security
- Topic: Security Agencies
- Content: Security Agencies and their functions
Performance Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Cognitive Domain: Identify and describe at least five security agencies and explain their primary functions.
- Affective Domain: Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of security agencies in ensuring safety and order.
- Psychomotor Domain: Create a simple poster illustrating different security agencies and their functions.
- Social Domain: Discuss the roles of security agencies in community safety and express opinions on how they can improve 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 Sheriff Deputies – 9 Major Security Agencies in Nigeria
- Relevant Textbooks
Instructional Materials:
The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:
- Pictures of various security agencies
- Posters and charts
- Markers and paper
- A whiteboard and projector
Rationale for the Lesson:
Understanding the roles and functions of security agencies helps pupils appreciate their importance in maintaining safety and order within society. It prepares them to be informed citizens who respect and support these agencies.
Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge:
Pupils should have a basic understanding of community roles and the concept of security from previous lessons.
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:
Learning Area: Security Agencies
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 | 5 mins | Discussion | Interactive Q&A | Introduce the topic by asking pupils what they know about security agencies. Show pictures of different agencies. | Pupils respond to questions and discuss images. | Understanding what security agencies are and their importance. |
| Step 2: Explanation | 10 mins | Lecture | Visual aids | Explain the functions of five key security agencies: Police, Military, Fire Service, Customs, and Immigration. | Listen and take notes. | Learning about the functions of each security agency. |
| Step 3: Group Activity | 10 mins | Group work | Poster creation | Divide the pupils into groups and assign each group a security agency to create a poster illustrating its functions. | Work in groups to create posters. | Applying knowledge to create visual representations of security agencies. |
| Step 4: Presentation | 5 mins | Presentation | Peer review | Each group presents their poster to the class. | Present posters and provide feedback to peers. | Enhancing understanding through peer learning. |
| Step 5: Note Taking | 5 mins | Writing | Structured notes | Summarize key points from the lesson on the board for pupils to copy. | Copy notes into their notebooks. | Consolidating knowledge through note-taking. |
| Step 6: Evaluation | 3 mins | Questioning | Oral quiz | Ask questions to assess pupils’ understanding of security agencies and their functions. | Answer questions in class. | Evaluating comprehension of the lesson. |
| Step 7: Conclusion | 2 mins | Recap and Closure | Summary review | Recap the main points of the lesson and emphasize the importance of each security agency. | Listen and review key points. | Reinforcing the lesson’s main ideas. |
Lesson Content
Security Agencies
Security agencies are organizations responsible for maintaining safety and order within a country. Below are some important security agencies and their functions:
- Police Force: They protect citizens, enforce laws, and maintain public order.
- Military: They defend the country from external threats and assist in national emergencies.
- Fire Service: They respond to fire incidents and provide emergency rescue services.
- Customs Service: They regulate and monitor the import and export of goods across borders.
- Immigration Service: They manage the movement of people into and out of the country, including visa issuance and border control.
Lesson Evaluation:
To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:
- Name at least three security agencies and describe their functions.
- Explain why security agencies are important in maintaining safety.
- Share an example of a situation where one of the security agencies might be needed.
- Describe how the poster activity helped in understanding the functions of security agencies.
