AVOIDING DANGEROUS PLACES AND PEOPLES 

Subject : Security Education

Class : Primary

Term : Second Term

Week : Week 6

Topic :

AVOIDING DANGEROUS PLACES AND PEOPLES 

Previous Topic : MEANING OF CRIMINAL BEHAVIOURS 

LEARNING AREA

1. Avoiding Dangerous Places
2. Avoiding Dangerous Peoples
3. Understanding the concept of dangerous places and people
4. Identifying common indicators of danger
5. Developing safety strategies for avoiding dangerous situations

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

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

1. Mention dangerous places in the neighbourhood.
2. State different kinds of people to avoid in the neighbourhood.
3. detect potential dangers
4. Learn techniques for assessing and reducing personal risk
5. Understand the importance of trust and intuition in personal safety
6. Develop effective communication skills for de-escalating dangerous situations
7. Recognize the impact of peer pressure and learning to resist it in dangerous situations.

ENTRY BEHAVIOUR: 

The pupils can identify and state dangerous places and peoples to avoid in their neighbourhood.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

The teacher will teach the lesson with the aid of chart showing some of the common places and peoples to avoid.

CONTENT:  AVOIDING DANGEROUS PLACES AND PEOPLES 

LESSON 1

Dangerous places in the neighbourhood 

1. Abandoned buildings or properties
2. Dark alleyways or isolated areas
3. High crime neighborhoods
4. Unlit or poorly lit areas at night
5. Crowded public spaces with limited exit options
6. Areas known for gang activity
7. High traffic roads with limited pedestrian crossings
8. Places with a history of violence or conflict.

Different kinds of people to avoid in the neighbourhood.

1. Strangers acting aggressively or suspiciously
2. People under the influence of drugs or alcohol
3. Known criminals or individuals with a history of violence
4. Groups of individuals loitering or causing disturbances
5. People pressuring others to engage in illegal activities
6. Individuals attempting to scam or defraud others
7. People with unstable or erratic behavior
8. Strangers asking for personal information or trying to lure someone away.

Understanding the concept of dangerous places and people

1. What are dangerous places and people? Dangerous places and people refer to locations and individuals that pose a threat to one’s safety and well-being. These may include areas with a high incidence of crime or violence, individuals exhibiting aggressive behavior, or environments that present physical hazards.
2. Why is it important to understand dangerous places and people? Understanding dangerous places and people can help individuals make informed decisions about their personal safety and avoid dangerous situations. This can reduce the risk of harm, and promote peace of mind when navigating one’s community.
3. How can one identify dangerous places and people? Dangerous places and people can often be identified by specific indicators, such as high crime rates, aggressive behavior, or physical hazards. Paying attention to one’s surroundings, using available resources (e.g. crime reports), and trusting one’s instincts can also be helpful in detecting potential dangers.
4. What are some steps one can take to avoid dangerous places and people? Avoiding dangerous places and people may involve taking steps such as staying in well-lit and populated areas, avoiding isolated locations, and avoiding contact with individuals exhibiting aggressive or suspicious behavior. Additionally, developing good situational awareness and effective communication skills can also help reduce personal risk.
5. How can one stay safe in potentially dangerous situations? Staying safe in potentially dangerous situations may involve utilizing safety strategies such as removing oneself from the situation, seeking help from others, or using self-defense techniques. It is important to have a plan in place and to be mindful of one’s surroundings in order to minimize risk.

ASSIGNMENT

1. What is the definition of dangerous places and people? A. Places and individuals that are safe and trustworthy B. Places and individuals that pose a threat to one’s safety and well-being C. Places and individuals that are fun and exciting
2. Why is it important to understand dangerous places and people? A. To engage in risky behaviors B. To reduce the risk of harm and promote peace of mind C. To be bored and uninterested in personal safety
3. How can one identify dangerous places and people? A. By ignoring one’s surroundings and instincts B. By paying attention to one’s surroundings and using available resources C. By engaging in dangerous activities
4. What are some steps one can take to avoid dangerous places and people? A. Spending time in isolated areas and avoiding populated places B. Staying in well-lit and populated areas and avoiding isolated locations C. Contacting individuals exhibiting aggressive or suspicious behavior
5. How can one stay safe in potentially dangerous situations? A. By removing oneself from the situation and seeking help from others B. By remaining in the situation and ignoring potential dangers C. By engaging in dangerous activities and taking unnecessary risks
6. What is situational awareness? A. Ignoring one’s surroundings and potential dangers B. Paying attention to one’s surroundings and potential dangers C. Being uninterested in personal safety
7. Why is effective communication important in avoiding dangerous situations? A. To escalate conflicts and increase the risk of danger B. To de-escalate conflicts and reduce the risk of danger C. To have no impact on dangerous situations
8. How can one assess personal risk in potentially dangerous situations? A. By ignoring warning signs and taking unnecessary risks B. By paying attention to warning signs and making informed decisions C. By engaging in dangerous activities and ignoring potential dangers
9. What is the impact of peer pressure in dangerous situations? A. It has no impact and is not relevant B. It can increase the risk of harm and make it more difficult to resist dangerous situations C. It can reduce the risk of harm and make it easier to resist dangerous situations
10. What is the importance of trust and intuition in personal safety? A. It is not important and has no impact on personal safety B. It can provide valuable information and enhance decision making in potentially dangerous situations C. It can lead to false beliefs and increase the risk of harm.

LESSON 2 

Identifying common indicators of danger

1. Aggressive or suspicious behavior Individuals exhibiting aggressive or suspicious behavior can be a sign of danger. This may include physical threats, verbal harassment, or erratic movements.
2. High crime rates Areas with a high incidence of crime, such as theft, assault, or robbery, can indicate a dangerous location.
3. Physical hazards Environments that present physical hazards, such as construction sites, unstable buildings, or hazardous materials, can also be indicators of danger.
4. Isolation Dark or isolated areas, such as alleyways or park trails, can be hazardous as they may lack visibility or access to help.
5. Poor lighting Unlit or poorly lit areas can create a sense of danger, as they can limit visibility and make it easier for individuals to hide.
6. Crowds and limited exit options Crowded public spaces with limited exit options, such as crowded trains or busy sidewalks, can increase the risk of harm in the event of an emergency or other dangerous situation.
7. Gang activity Areas known for gang activity can indicate a high level of danger, as gang-related violence and criminal activity can occur in these locations.
8. High traffic roads High traffic roads with limited pedestrian crossings can pose a hazard to pedestrians, as they may be at increased risk of accidents and pedestrian-vehicle conflicts.
9. Instability or erratic behavior Individuals exhibiting instability or erratic behavior, such as erratic movements or sudden outbursts, can indicate a potential threat.
10. Personal pressure or coercion Individuals pressuring others to engage in illegal activities, such as theft or drug use, can also indicate a dangerous situation.

AVOIDING DANGEROUS PEOPLES 

1. Armed robbers: These are people who use weapons to take someone else’s belongings or money by force. They are very dangerous and should be avoided.
2. Ritualists: Some people practice rituals that involve different objects or materials. However, there are some ritualists who use human beings in their practices, which can be very dangerous.
3. Kidnappers: These are people who take someone away and hold them for ransom, demanding money in exchange for their release.
4. Rapists: Rapists are individuals who force others to have sexual intercourse against their will. They pose a threat to the safety and well-being of those around them.
5. Drunkers: Drunkers are people who have lost control over their actions and behavior due to excessive alcohol consumption. They can be unpredictable and dangerous.
6. Womanizers: These are men who have multiple sexual relationships with many women. They can be harmful to others and should be avoided.
7. Jealous people: Jealous people are individuals who are afraid of losing something they have or want, to someone else. They may act out of anger or resentment, and can be dangerous to those around them.
8. Pessimists: Pessimists are people who always see the negative side of things and are negative about almost everything around them. They can be a downer to be around and can make you feel sad or worried.
9. Haters: Haters are individuals who never see the good in others or things. They are always critical and may be harmful to those around them.
10. Envious people: These are individuals who desire what others have. They may act out of jealousy or resentment and can be dangerous to those around them

 

LESSON 3 – REVISION AND WEEKLY ASSESSMENT (TEST)

1. Who is an armed robber? A. A person who uses weapons to commit robbery. B. A person who performs ritual rites with animals, crops and other objects or materials. C. A person who takes someone away by force to get money for their release.
2. Who is a ritualist? A. A person who uses weapons to commit robbery. B. A person who performs ritual rites with animals, crops and other objects or materials. C. A person who takes someone away by force to get money for their release.
3. Who is a kidnapper? A. A person who uses weapons to commit robbery. B. A person who performs ritual rites with animals, crops and other objects or materials. C. A person who takes someone away by force to get money for their release.
4. Who is a rapist? A. A person who forces other to have sex with them. B. A person who is always afraid of losing to other people. C. A person who never sees the good in other people or things.
5. Who is a drunker? A. A person who loses control under the effects of alcohol. B. A person who always have sexual relationships with any women. C. A person who is negative about everything and anything around them.
6. Who is a womanizer? A. A person who always have sexual relationships with any women. B. A person who is always afraid of losing to other people. C. A person who is negative about everything and anything around them.
7. Who is a jealous person? A. A person who is always afraid of losing to other people. B. A person who never sees the good in other people or things. C. A person who desires what other peoples have.
8. Who is a pessimist? A. A person who is negative about everything and anything around them. B. A person who desires what other peoples have. C. A person who loses control under the effects of alcohol.
9. Who is a hater? A. A person who never sees the good in other people or things. B. A person who is always afraid of losing to other people. C. A person who is negative about everything and anything around them.
10. Who is an envious person? A. A person who desires what other peoples have. B. A person who never sees the good in other people or things. C. A person who always have sexual relationships with any women.

LESSON PRESENTATION

The lesson is presented step by step

Introduction (10 minutes):

• Begin by asking the students what they think of when they hear the word “danger”.
• Write their responses on the board and discuss each one.
• Explain that in this lesson, they will be learning about dangerous people and how to stay safe in their presence.

Information Presentation (20 minutes):

• Use the whiteboard to write out and explain the different types of dangerous people, including armed robbers, ritualists, kidnappers, rapists, drunkards, womanizers, jealous people, pessimists, haters, and envious people.
• Discuss why each one is dangerous and how to recognize them.
• Show images or videos that demonstrate dangerous people and situations, as appropriate.

Interactive Activity (15 minutes):

• Distribute the handouts with information on the different types of dangerous people and have the students read through them.
• Ask the students to work in groups of three or four to identify and discuss any common indicators of danger they can find in the handouts.
• After a few minutes, have each group present their findings to the class.

Quiz (10 minutes):

• Administer the multi-choice questions on the topic of avoiding dangerous people to assess the students’ understanding.
• Review the answers with the class and provide explanations as needed.

Conclusion (5 minutes):

• Summarize the key points covered in the lesson and reinforce the importance of avoiding dangerous people.
• Emphasize the importance of staying safe and knowing how to recognize dangerous people.
• Encourage the students to always be aware of their surroundings and to report any suspicious behavior to a trusted adult.

Assessment:

• Observe the students’ participation during the interactive activity and quiz to assess their understanding and engagement with the topic.
• Evaluate their responses during the quiz to assess their knowledge of the different types of dangerous people and how to recognize them.