Policies That Help Monitor National Security for Primary 3

Lesson Plan: Policies That Help Monitor National Security

Subject: Security Education

Class: Primary 3

Term: Second Term

Week: 10

Age: 8 – 9 years

Topic: Policies That Help Monitor National Security

Sub-topic: Understanding National Security Policy and Its Importance

Duration: 40 Minutes

Behavioural Objectives

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

Define national security.
Explain what a national security policy is.
Identify the importance of national security policy.
List examples of national security policies.
Discuss how these policies help protect the country.

Keywords

Policy – A set of rules made by the government to guide actions.
National Security – The safety of a country and its people.
Government – The group of people who make rules for a country.
Threats – Things that can cause harm.
Protection – Keeping people or things safe.

Set Induction

The teacher will begin the lesson by asking the pupils:

“What rules do we have at home or in school to keep us safe?”
“Why do we have security officers like the police?”
“Do you think the government has special rules to keep our country safe?”

The teacher will then explain that just like homes and schools have rules, the government has special rules called national security policies to protect the country and its people.

Entry Behaviour

Most pupils can narrate personal experiences where they saw security officers (police, soldiers, or private guards) protecting people.

Learning Resources and Materials

Pictures or drawings of police officers, soldiers, and security cameras.
Charts showing different national security measures.
Videos (if available) showing how security officers work.

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

Pupils have seen police officers and soldiers protecting people.
Pupils understand the importance of rules in their homes and schools.
Pupils may have heard news about security threats and how the government responds.

Embedded Core Skills

Communication Skills – Discussing security policies.
Critical Thinking – Identifying threats and ways to stay safe.
Collaboration – Group activities and discussions.

Reference Books

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

Instructional Materials

Flashcards showing key security policies.
Charts illustrating different security measures.
Storybooks about national security (if available).

Content: Policies That Help Monitor National Security

1. What is National Security?

National security means keeping a country and its people safe from harm.
It includes protecting people from dangers like criminals, terrorists, and cyber-attacks.
The government uses special rules to make sure everyone is safe.

2. What is National Security Policy?

A National Security Policy is a set of rules made by the government to protect the country.
These rules guide security officers like the police and army on how to keep the country safe.
It includes ways to protect important places like airports, banks, and government offices.

3. Importance of National Security Policy

National security policies help to:

Protect citizens from danger.
Prevent crime and terrorism from harming people.
Secure important places like banks and airports.
Ensure peace and order in the country.
Guide security officers on how to protect the people.

4. Examples of National Security Policies

Here are some important security policies:

Border Security Policy – Protects the country’s borders from criminals.
Cyber Security Policy – Protects people from online crimes.
Emergency Response Policy – Helps in times of disasters.
Terrorism Prevention Policy – Stops terrorist attacks.
Intelligence and Surveillance Policy – Helps track criminals.
Military Defence Policy – Guides the army in protecting the country.
Public Safety Policy – Ensures citizens are safe in public places.
Crime Prevention Policy – Helps reduce crime in society.
Infrastructure Security Policy – Protects important buildings and roads.
Communication Security Policy – Prevents hackers from stealing secret information.

Evaluation: Fill-in-the-Blank Questions

National security means keeping a ______ and its people safe.
a) House
b) Country
c) School
d) Park
A set of rules that help protect a country is called ______.
a) House rule
b) National security policy
c) Class rule
d) Security guard
National security policy helps to prevent ______.
a) Crime
b) Sports
c) Music
d) Eating
______ security policy protects the internet from hackers.
a) Cyber
b) Physical
c) Road
d) School
The police and army use ______ to keep the country safe.
a) National security policy
b) Television
c) Music policy
d) Dance rules
National security policy helps protect important places like ______.
a) Banks
b) Schools
c) Hospitals
d) All of the above
The government makes ______ to guide security officers.
a) Security rules
b) Songs
c) Play rules
d) Cooking rules
National security policy prevents ______ from attacking the country.
a) Terrorists
b) Friends
c) Teachers
d) Pupils
The ______ policy protects the country’s borders.
a) School security
b) Border security
c) Sports
d) Market
National security policy helps to keep ______ and order in the country.
a) Peace
b) Noise
c) Fun
d) Games

Class Activity Discussion: FAQs with Answers

What is national security?
- National security means keeping the country and its people safe.
What is a national security policy?
- A set of rules made by the government to protect the country.
Why is national security important?
- It helps prevent crime and keeps everyone safe.
How do security officers protect the country?
- They follow security policies and catch criminals.
What is border security policy?
- It protects the country’s borders from threats.
Why do we need cyber security policy?
- To stop online crimes and hacking.
Who creates national security policies?
- The government and security agencies.
How does national security policy prevent terrorism?
- By monitoring threats and stopping attacks before they happen.
What happens if there is no national security policy?
- There will be more crime, danger, and threats.
How can citizens help in national security?

By obeying rules, reporting crimes, and staying safe.

Lesson Presentation

The teacher revises the previous topic on security measures.
The teacher introduces the new topic by explaining the meaning of national security policies.
The teacher allows pupils to contribute and corrects them when necessary.

Assessment: Short Answer Questions

Define national security.
What is a national security policy?
List three national security policies.
Why is national security policy important?
How does cyber security policy help people?

Conclusion

The teacher goes around to mark pupils’ answers and gives feedback on the topic.