Reporting Suspicious Movements (Primary 4- Security Education Lesson Note: First Term, Week Eight)

Lesson Plan for Primary Four (Age 9)

Subject: Security Education
Class: Primary Four
Week of the First Term: 8th Week
Topic: Reporting Suspicious Movements
Sub-Topic: Who to Report Suspicious Movements To (e.g., Parents, Adults, Teachers)
(ii) Ways to Raise Alarm Over Suspicious Movements

Instructional Objectives

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

1. Identify at least two individuals or authorities they can report suspicious movements to, such as parents or teachers.
2. Explain why it is important to report suspicious activities to a trusted adult.
3. Demonstrate how to raise an alarm or report a suspicious movement effectively.

Entry Behaviour

Pupils should already have basic knowledge of what constitutes suspicious movements and why they are considered unusual or unsafe.

Instructional Materials

1. Textbook: “Learn Security Education Primary Book 4”
2. Visual aids depicting different ways to report suspicious activities.
3. Flashcards with keywords such as “Report,” “Alarm,” “Trust,” and “Safety.”

Reference Materials 

• Ogunniyi Dayo, Kenneth Chime, & Abubakar Muhammed (2019). Learn Security Education Primary Book 4. Spectrum Books Limited, Ibadan.
• Felix Along, Julius O Onwuka, Salihu M Niworu, & Modupe O Oyetunde (2016). Security Education for Primary Schools Book 4. University Press Plc, Ibadan.

Content

What is Reporting Suspicious Movements?

Reporting suspicious movements means telling a trusted adult or the authorities when you see someone acting in a strange or unusual way that might mean they are up to no good. By reporting, you help keep your neighborhood safe.

Steps to Report Suspicious Movements

1. Stay Calm and Observant: If you see someone doing something that doesn’t seem right, like peeping into windows or lurking in dark areas, don’t panic. Stay calm and pay attention to what the person is doing.
2. Take Note of Important Details: Try to remember important details about the person and what they are doing. For example:
   • What are they wearing?
   • What do they look like?
   • Where did you see them?
   • What exactly were they doing that seemed suspicious?
3. Tell a Trusted Adult: Find a trusted adult, like your parent, teacher, or a neighbor you trust, and tell them what you saw. Give them the details you noticed. They will know what to do next.
4. Call the Authorities if Needed: If you are with an adult, and they think the situation is serious, they might call the police to report the suspicious movement. The police will ask for the details you provided so they can investigate and keep your neighborhood safe.

Why is Reporting Important?

Reporting suspicious movements helps to prevent crime and keeps everyone in your neighborhood safe. Even if it turns out to be nothing serious, it’s better to be safe than sorry. Your actions could protect your community.

Sub Topic: who to report suspicious movements to e.g. parents, adult, teacher etc,

(ii)  ways to raise alarm over suspicious movements.

• Reporting Suspicious Movements: The importance of reporting any unusual or suspicious behavior observed in the neighborhood.
• Who to Report To: Trusted adults such as parents, teachers, or community leaders.
• How to Raise an Alarm: Different ways to alert others, such as shouting for help, calling out to an adult, or using a whistle.

Step 1: Introduction

Lesson Presentation (Step-by-Step Procedure)

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