Lesson Plan for Primary One
Subject: Security Education
Class: Primary One
Week of the First Term: 1st Week
Topic: Concept of Security
Sub-Topic: Meaning and How a Security Personnel Looks Like
Instructional Objectives
At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Define what security means.
- Identify different types of security personnel.
- Describe the appearance and role of a security personnel.
Entry Behaviour
Pupils should already know about different community helpers like police officers and firefighters.
Instructional Materials
- Textbook: Security Education for Primary School 1
- Visual aids: Pictures of security personnel (police, security guards, etc.)
- Flashcards: Images and names of different types of security personnel
Reference Materials
Chime, K., Muhammed, A., & Ogunniyi, D. (2017). Security Education for Primary School 1 Textbook (Bec Edition). Spectrum Books Limited.
Content
Introduction
Security refers to measures taken to keep people safe from harm and protect property. Security personnel include individuals like police officers and security guards who help ensure safety.
Body
- Definition of Security: Security means being free from danger or threat.
- Types of Security Personnel: Police officers, security guards, and military personnel.
- Appearance and Role: Security personnel often wear uniforms, badges, and other identification to show their role in keeping us safe. They patrol areas, monitor activities, and respond to emergencies.
Lesson Presentation (Step-by-Step Procedure)
Step 1: Introduction
Begin with a story about a day when a child felt safe because they saw a security guard at their school. Ask the pupils if they have ever seen a security guard or police officer and how it made them feel.
Step 2: Explanation
Explain that security means keeping people safe from harm. Introduce different types of security personnel and their roles in maintaining safety. Use simple language and examples that the students can relate to.
Step 3: Demonstration
Show pictures of different security personnel. Point out the uniforms, badges, and equipment they use. Explain how these items help people recognize them and understand their role in ensuring safety.
Step 4: Guided Practice
Use flashcards with images of different security personnel. Ask the pupils to identify and name each one. Discuss their roles and how they help keep us safe.
Step 5: Independent Practice
Provide coloring sheets of security personnel for pupils to color. Encourage them to talk about what they have learned while coloring.
Step 6: Feedback
Walk around the classroom, observe the pupils’ work, and provide positive feedback. Address any misconceptions and reinforce key points about the roles and importance of security personnel.
Evaluation
Formative Assessment:
Observe pupils during guided and independent practice, asking questions to check for understanding. Use the flashcards as a quick assessment tool to see if pupils can correctly identify and describe different security personnel.
Summative Assessment:
At the end of the lesson, have pupils draw their favorite security personnel and write one sentence about how they help keep us safe. Collect and review these drawings to assess their understanding.
Summary/Conclusion
Summarize the key points of the lesson: Security means being safe, and security personnel like police officers and security guards help protect us. Reinforce that recognizing these individuals and understanding their roles is important for our safety.
Assignment
Ask students to draw a picture of a security personnel they have seen in their community and write one thing that the security personnel does to keep people safe.
