AGENTS OF PERSONAL SECURITY
Subject : Security Education
Class : Primary 5
Term : Second Term
Week : Week 2
Topic : Agents of personal security
Behavioural Objectives : By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to
- Explain the concept of personal security.
- State the agents of personal security.
- Understand the role of parents, school, and community in personal security.
Previous Topic : Second Term Security Education Primary 5 Second Term Lesson Notes
Entry Behaviour : The pupils can relate the importance of the parents, family members and other people in the community in respect to whom to report issues of security threats.
Instructional Materials :
- Wall charts
- Pictures
- Related Online Video
- Flash Cards
Methods of Teaching :
- Class Discussion
- Group Discussion
- Asking Questions
- Explanation
- Role Modelling
- Role Delegation
Reference Materials :
- Scheme of Work
- Online Information
- Textbooks
- Workbooks
- 9 Year Basic Education Curriculum
Content :
Agents of personal security
Security of life and property refers to the protection and preservation of individual’s life, personal safety, and property from harm or damage, as guaranteed by the state or government. It involves measures taken to reduce the risk of harm or loss, such as law enforcement, security systems, and legal measures. The concept encompasses physical safety, financial security, and privacy.
Parents, school, and community are all agents of personal security, which means they help keep us safe and secure.
- Parents: Parents are the first line of defense in keeping us safe. They protect us from physical harm and provide a safe and secure home environment. For example, they might tell us not to talk to strangers or cross the street without looking both ways.
- School: Schools also play an important role in keeping us safe. They have rules and policies in place to protect us from harm, such as no bullying, no weapons, and regular fire drills. Additionally, teachers and staff help us stay safe by supervising us during the day and ensuring that we have a positive and secure learning environment.
- Community: Our community also contributes to our personal security. The police, fire department, and other community organizations work to keep us safe by responding to emergencies and addressing potential threats. For example, the police might help catch a thief who has broken into a neighbor’s home, while the fire department might help put out a fire in our neighborhood.
In summary, parents, school, and community all play a role in keeping us safe and secure.
EVALUATION
- Who is the first line of defense in keeping us safe? A. Parents B. School C. Community
- Which of the following helps protect us from physical harm? A. Parents B. School C. Community
- Who provides a safe and secure home environment? A. Parents B. School C. Community
- What do schools have in place to protect us from harm? A. Rules and policies B. Teachers and staff C. Police
- Who supervises us during the day and ensures that we have a positive and secure learning environment? A. Parents B. Teachers and staff C. Community
- Who responds to emergencies and addresses potential threats in our community? A. Parents B. Teachers C. Police and other community organizations
- What might the police help catch in our neighborhood? A. A thief B. A fire C. A storm
- Who might help put out a fire in our neighborhood? A. Police B. Fire department C. Community organizations
- Who sets rules and policies in schools to protect us from harm? A. Parents B. Teachers C. School administration
- Who plays a role in keeping us safe and secure? A. Parents B. School C. Community D. All of the above.
Lesson Presentation
The topic is presented step by step
Step 1:
The class teacher revises the previous topics which was Second Term Security Education Primary 5 Second Term Lesson Notes
Step 2.
He introduces the new topic
Introduction (5 minutes):
- Begin by asking the students if they know what personal security means.
- Write their answers on the board and then provide a definition: “Personal security is the state of being safe and protected from physical harm or danger.”
- Explain to the students that in this lesson they will learn about three different agents of personal security: parents, school, and community
Step 3:
The class teacher allows the pupils to give their own examples and he corrects them when the needs arise
Main Activity (20 minutes):
- Write the headings “Parents”, “School”, and “Community” on the board.
- Under each heading, write down specific examples of how each agent contributes to personal security.
- Encourage students to ask questions and contribute to the list of examples.
- Use the handouts to quiz the students on the material covered in the lesson.
- Use the student participation sheet to keep track of which students are answering correctly.
Conclusion (5 minutes):
- Review the key points from the lesson.
- Summarize the role of parents, school, and community in personal security.
- Ask students to think of real-life examples in which each agent contributes to their personal security.
Assessment:
- Use the student participation sheet to evaluate each student’s understanding of the material.
- Review the answers provided during the quiz to determine the overall understanding of the class.
Extension:
- Encourage students to share their own experiences and thoughts on how each agent contributes to personal security.
- Assign a writing task in which students reflect on the importance of personal security and how they can be proactive in ensuring their own safety.
