THEFT , PREVENTIVE MEASURES
Subject : Security Education
Class : Primary 3
Term : Second Term
Week : Week 11
Topic
THEFT , PREVENTIVE MEASURES
WEEK: 11 DAY: SUBJECT:
DATE: TOPIC:
SUBTOPIC: PERIODS: DURATIONS:
PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES: By the end of the lesson, the pupils should have attained the following objectives (cognitive, affective and psychomotor) and should be able to –
1. Define theft.
2. State actions that could be referred to as theft.
3. Prevention of theft
ENTRY BEHAVIOUR: People stealing or taking things that belong to other people.
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: The teacher will teach the lesson with the aid of:
Chart showing list of criminal behaviours
CONTENT: THEFT , PREVENTIVE MEASURES
INTRODUCTION
Criminal behaviours are unacceptable behavior in any community. For example, stealing, fighting, etc.
MEANING OF THEFT
Theft is one of the criminal behaviors that involves taking other people things a very dishonest manner.
Theft is when someone takes something that doesn’t belong to them without permission. Like if someone takes your toy from you without asking, that’s theft. Or if someone takes money from a cash register without permission, that’s also theft.
ACTIVITIES THAT COULD BE REFERRED AS THEFT
1. Lying
2. Burglary
3. Embezzlement
4. Looting
5. Robbery
6. Shoplifting
7. Fraud
8. Larceny
Preventive measures are things we can do to stop theft from happening. Here are a few examples: –
1. Keep your toys or valuables in a safe place where others can’t take them. –
2. Always lock your doors and windows when you leave your house or apartment. –
3. Be careful about sharing personal information online and on social media.
4.Always pay attention to your surroundings when you’re out in public.
5. If you notice anything suspicious or out of place, tell an adult or the police right away.
6.Be a good friend and tell others to be careful too.
Evaluation
- Which of the following is an example of theft? a) Taking a toy from a friend without asking b) Borrowing a toy from a friend with permission c) Buying a toy at a store
- What is one preventive measure we can take to stop theft? a) Leave valuables in plain sight b) Always lock doors and windows c) Keep personal information public
- What should you do if you notice something suspicious or out of place? a) Ignore it b) Tell an adult or the police c) Post it on social media
- What is the importance of paying attention to your surroundings when you’re in public? a) To be aware of potential threats b) To find shortcuts c) To check the weather
- What should you do if someone takes something that belongs to you without permission? a) Take it back by force b) Tell an adult or the police c) Keep quiet
- How can we be good friends and help prevent theft? a) Take things from each other without permission b) Keep secrets c) Remind each other to be careful
- What should you do if you see someone taking something that doesn’t belong to them? a) Ignore it b) Tell an adult or the police c) Join in and take something too
- Why is it important to keep personal information private? a) To protect yourself from identity theft b) To make new friends c) To be popular on social media
- How can you keep your valuables safe? a) Leave them in plain sight b) Keep them in a safe place c) Give them away
- What is the role of the community in preventing theft? a) Wait for the police b) Be aware and report suspicious activities c) Ignore it
PRESENTATION
To deliver the lesson, the teacher adopts the following steps:
1. To introduce the lesson, the teacher revises the previous lesson. Based on this, he/she asks the pupils some questions;
2. Asks pupils to define a theft.
Pupil’s Activities – Explain what theft means.
3. Guides to identify and discuss activities that are referred as theft.
Pupil’s Activities – Identify and discuss activities that are referred as theft.
CONCLUSION
• To conclude the lesson for the week, the teacher revises the entire lesson and links it to the following week’s lesson.
LESSON EVALUATION : Pupils to:
1. Define theft.
2. Mention 5 activities that are referred as theft.
