Class: Primary 6
Term: 1st Term
Week: 1
Age: 11 years
Duration: 40 minutes
Subject: National Value Education
Curriculum Theme: Security Education
Previous Lesson: N/A
Topic: Concept of Personal Security
Content: Meaning of personal security and why we need it

Performance Objectives:

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

Cognitive Domain: Define personal security and explain why it is important.
Affective Domain: Appreciate the importance of maintaining personal security in daily life.
Psychomotor Domain: Demonstrate safe practices that ensure personal security.
Social Domain: Cooperate with peers to identify and share ways to enhance 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 SRS Security – What is Personal security?
Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials:

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

Flashcards illustrating different safety measures
A chart listing steps to ensure personal security
Pictures of unsafe vs. safe scenarios
Whiteboard and markers for note-taking

Rationale for the Lesson:

Understanding personal security is essential for pupils at this age as it teaches them how to protect themselves and their belongings. It instills awareness of potential dangers and how to avoid them, both at home and in public spaces.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge:

Pupils are familiar with general safety rules (e.g., looking both ways before crossing a road) and basic home safety practices.

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

Learning Area: Concept of Personal Security

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

Content Development	Time	Teaching Method	Teaching Strategy	Teachers Activity	Pupils Activity	Learning Point
Step 1: Introduction	5 mins	Direct Instruction	Set Induction	Introduce the concept of personal security with relatable examples.	Listen attentively and ask questions.	Pupils understand the need for personal security.
Step 2: Explanation of Personal Security	10 mins	Discussion	Questioning	Define personal security and explain why it’s important in daily life.	Participate in discussion and answer questions.	Pupils can define personal security and its importance.
Step 3: Steps to Ensure Personal Security	10 mins	Demonstration	Guided Practice	Show flashcards on how to maintain personal security (e.g., avoiding strangers).	Observe and ask questions.	Pupils learn practical steps to ensure personal safety.
Step 4: Role Play	5 mins	Role Play	Active Participation	Organize a short role-play activity where pupils demonstrate safety practices.	Engage in role-playing activity.	Pupils demonstrate personal security practices effectively.
Step 5: Note-taking	5 mins	Interactive	Active Engagement	Guide pupils to write down key points about personal security in their notes.	Write notes.	Pupils document important points on personal security.
Step 6: Evaluation	3 mins	Oral Questions	Recap	Ask evaluative questions about personal security.	Answer the questions orally.	Pupils recall and demonstrate understanding of the topic.
Step 7: Conclusion	2 mins	Summary	Reinforcement	Summarize the main points on personal security and thank pupils for participating.	Listen to the summary.	Pupils leave with a clear understanding of personal security.

Lesson Content

Concept of Personal Security

Personal security means protecting yourself from harm, ensuring your belongings are safe, and making sure that you are in a secure environment. This means that personal security involves knowing how to avoid dangerous situations, how to protect your possessions, and how to stay safe in public places.

We need personal security for the following reasons:

Protection from danger: Personal security helps us avoid potential harm from strangers or unsafe environments.
Safety of belongings: It ensures that our possessions, like money and phones, are safe from theft.
Peace of mind: Knowing you are safe makes you feel confident and worry-free.
Avoiding accidents: Practicing personal security helps prevent accidents, such as crossing roads safely.
Responsibility: It teaches us how to be responsible for our own safety and well-being.

Lesson Evaluation:

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

What is personal security?

Why is personal security important?
Mention three steps you can take to ensure personal security.
How does personal security help prevent accidents?
What can you do to ensure your belongings are safe?

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Concept Of Personal Security (Primary 6)