Understanding Types of Personal Security Security Education Primary 6 First Term Lesson Notes Week 2

Security Education Lesson Plan – Primary 6 – First Term – Week 2

Subject: Security Education
Class: Primary 6
Term: First Term
Week: 2
Age: 10-11 years
Topic: Types and Categories of Personal Security
Sub-topic: Identifying and Classifying Types of Security

Duration: 40 minutes

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

  1. Mention the different types of personal security.
  2. Explain the various types of security.
  3. Classify the categories of security.

Keywords: Personal security, physical security, emotional security, cyber security, financial security

Set Induction:
The teacher will begin by asking the pupils how they protect themselves in different situations, such as online, at home, or when handling money. This discussion will lead into the various types of personal security.

Entry Behavior:
Pupils have basic knowledge of personal security and understand its importance from the previous lesson.

Learning Resources and Materials:

  1. Posters showing different types of security situations (e.g., home security, online security).
  2. Flashcards with keywords related to different types of security.

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:
The teacher will connect the lesson to the previous discussion on the importance of personal security, expanding into specific types and categories of security.

Embedded Core Skills:

  • Critical thinking
  • Classification
  • Safety awareness
  • Problem-solving

Learning Materials:

  1. Flashcards
  2. Posters showing various security scenarios
  3. Storybooks that include themes of personal security

Reference Books:

  1. Lagos State Scheme of Work
  2. Basic Security Education Textbook for Primary Schools

Instructional Materials:

  • Flashcards
  • Posters
  • Chart paper
  • Markers

Content:

  1. Types of Personal Security:
    • Physical Security: Protection of the body and physical assets, such as your home or belongings.
    • Emotional Security: Feeling safe and secure in your emotions, knowing that you are loved and valued.
    • Cyber Security: Protecting yourself and your information when using the internet and digital devices.
    • Financial Security: Ensuring your money and financial information are safe from theft or misuse.
  2. Explaining Types of Security:
    • Physical Security: This involves securing your physical environment, such as locking doors and not sharing personal items with strangers.
    • Emotional Security: Building a strong support system of friends and family who care for you, and avoiding situations that make you feel unsafe emotionally.
    • Cyber Security: Keeping your online accounts secure with strong passwords and not sharing personal information with strangers online.
    • Financial Security: Protecting your financial details, like not sharing your ATM pin with others or being cautious with money transactions.
  3. Classifying the Categories of Security:
    • Personal Security: Includes physical, emotional, and financial security, focusing on the individual’s safety and well-being.
    • Public Security: Ensures the safety of a community or group of people, such as the work done by the police.
    • National Security: Involves protecting the country from threats, such as terrorism or espionage.

Fill-in-the-Blank Questions (15):

  1. Protecting your body and belongings is called __________ security.
    • (a) Physical
    • (b) Emotional
    • (c) Cyber
    • (d) Financial
  2. Keeping your emotions safe is known as __________ security.
    • (a) Cyber
    • (b) Physical
    • (c) Emotional
    • (d) Public
  3. Protecting your online information is __________ security.
    • (a) Emotional
    • (b) Cyber
    • (c) Physical
    • (d) National
  4. Financial security ensures that your __________ is safe from theft.
    • (a) Money
    • (b) Clothes
    • (c) Toys
    • (d) Food
  5. Personal security focuses on the safety of the __________.
    • (a) Individual
    • (b) Community
    • (c) Country
    • (d) City
  6. __________ security is about protecting a group of people.
    • (a) Public
    • (b) National
    • (c) Physical
    • (d) Emotional
  7. __________ security involves protecting the country from threats.
    • (a) National
    • (b) Public
    • (c) Personal
    • (d) Financial
  8. Using strong passwords online is part of __________ security.
    • (a) Cyber
    • (b) Emotional
    • (c) Physical
    • (d) Public
  9. Not sharing your ATM pin with others ensures __________ security.
    • (a) Financial
    • (b) Physical
    • (c) Cyber
    • (d) Emotional
  10. Locking doors at home is an example of __________ security.
    • (a) Physical
    • (b) Cyber
    • (c) Emotional
    • (d) Public
  11. Building a strong support system is key to __________ security.
    • (a) Emotional
    • (b) Physical
    • (c) Cyber
    • (d) Financial
  12. __________ security is important for online safety.
    • (a) Cyber
    • (b) Emotional
    • (c) Physical
    • (d) Public
  13. Ensuring the safety of your personal belongings falls under __________ security.
    • (a) Physical
    • (b) Emotional
    • (c) Financial
    • (d) Cyber
  14. Protecting your money from theft is known as __________ security.
    • (a) Financial
    • (b) Emotional
    • (c) Cyber
    • (d) National
  15. The police are responsible for __________ security.
    • (a) Public
    • (b) National
    • (c) Cyber
    • (d) Emotional

FAQs (15):

  1. What is physical security?
    • Physical security is protecting your body and belongings from harm.
  2. What does emotional security mean?
    • Emotional security means feeling safe and valued in your emotions.
  3. What is cyber security?
    • Cyber security is protecting yourself and your information online.
  4. How can you ensure financial security?
    • You can ensure financial security by protecting your money and financial information.
  5. What is the difference between personal and public security?
    • Personal security focuses on individual safety, while public security protects a community.
  6. Why is cyber security important?
    • Cyber security is important to protect your personal information from being stolen online.
  7. What is national security?
    • National security involves protecting the country from threats.
  8. How can you practice physical security at home?
    • You can practice physical security by locking doors and keeping your belongings safe.
  9. Why is financial security necessary?
    • Financial security is necessary to protect your money from being stolen.
  10. Who is responsible for public security?
    • The police are responsible for public security.
  11. What are some examples of cyber security measures?
    • Using strong passwords and not sharing personal information online are examples of cyber security measures.
  12. How can you maintain emotional security?
    • You can maintain emotional security by surrounding yourself with caring friends and family.
  13. What does public security focus on?
    • Public security focuses on the safety of a community.
  14. What role does national security play?
    • National security protects the country from external threats.
  15. Can you name the different types of personal security?
    • The different types of personal security include physical, emotional, cyber, and financial security.

Presentation:

  • Step 1: The teacher will review the concept of personal security from the previous lesson.
  • Step 2: The teacher will introduce the types of security, explaining each type with examples.
  • Step 3: The teacher will guide pupils to classify the different categories of security.

Teacher’s Activities:

  • Explain the different types of personal security with practical examples.
  • Use posters to visually represent each type of security.
  • Engage pupils in classifying the types of security into appropriate categories.

Learners’ Activities:

  • Participate in discussions about different types of security.
  • Identify and classify various security measures.
  • Share examples of how they practice security in their daily lives.

Assessment:

  • Pupils will answer the fill-in-the-blank and FAQ questions to demonstrate their understanding.

Evaluation Questions (10):

  1. Name the four types of personal security.
  2. What is cyber security?
  3. How can you ensure financial security?
  4. What is the role of public security?
  5. Explain the importance of emotional security.
  6. What does physical security involve?
  7. How does national security protect a country?
  8. Give an example of how to practice cyber security.
  9. Why is financial security important?
  10. Who is responsible for ensuring public security?

Conclusion:
The teacher will summarize the lesson, emphasizing the different types and categories of security. Pupils’ answers will be reviewed, and necessary corrections will be made.

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