DANGERS : MEANING, TYPES AND PREVENTION OF DANGERS

Subject : Security Education

Class : Primary

Term : Second Term

Week : Week 4

Topic : DANGERS : MEANING, TYPES AND PREVENTION OF DANGERS

Previous Topic : KEEPING NEIGHBOURHOOD SAFE AND CLEAN

LEARNING AREA

1. Introduction
2. Meaning and Types of Danger
3. How to Prevent Danger

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES : 

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

1. Explain the meaning of danger.
2. State types of danger.
3. Mention some of the ways to prevent danger.

ENTRY BEHAVIOUR : 

The pupils can identify some of the danger within and around and state possible ways of prevent them.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

The teacher will teach the lesson with the aid of chart showing common dangers.

CONTENT:  MEANING OF DANGER

LESSON 1 – WHAT IS DANGER ? 

Danger is a word used to describe a situation that could cause harm or injury to someone or something. This could be a person, an animal, an object, or even the environment. For example, playing near a busy road could be dangerous because cars could cause harm if they were to hit you. It is important to always be aware of dangers and take steps to avoid them. This helps keep us and those around us safe.

WHAT ARE THE SOURCES OF DANGERS?

Dangers can come from many different sources and it is important to be aware of them. Here are some common sources of dangers:

1. Slippery or wet floors can cause someone to slip and fall, which can result in injury.
2. Broken glass or sharp objects can cause cuts or puncture wounds if someone steps on them or touches them.
3. Unwanted materials, such as broken toys or sharp pieces of metal, can also be dangerous if they are left lying around.
4. Uncovered wells or deep holes can be dangerous because someone could fall into them and get hurt.
5. Strangers can sometimes be dangerous because we don’t know them and they could hurt us.
6. Swampy areas can be dangerous because the ground can be soft and someone could sink into it and get stuck.
7. Busy roads can be dangerous because cars and trucks can cause harm if they hit someone.
8. Playing with sharp objects, such as scissors or knives, can be dangerous because they can cut or puncture the skin.
9. Fire can be dangerous because it can cause burns or start a bigger fire that could harm people, animals, or property.
10. Defective electronics or machines can be dangerous because they might not work properly and could cause harm.

It is important to be aware of these sources of danger and take steps to avoid them. This can include wearing protective gear, staying away from certain areas, or asking an adult for help. By being safe and taking precautions, we can help prevent accidents and keep ourselves and others safe.

Evaluation

1. What is a source of danger that can cause someone to slip and fall? A) Sleepy floor B) Broken bottles C) Unwanted materials
2. What is a source of danger that can cause cuts or puncture wounds? A) Sleepy floor B) Broken bottles C) Unwanted materials
3. What is a source of danger that can cause someone to fall in and get hurt? A) Sleepy floor B) Uncovered well C) Swampy area
4. Who can sometimes be a source of danger? A) Sleepy floor B) Strangers C) Busy road
5. What is a source of danger that can cause the ground to be soft and someone could sink into it and get stuck? A) Sleepy floor B) Swampy area C) Uncovered well
6. What is a source of danger that cars and trucks can cause harm if they hit someone? A) Sleepy floor B) Busy road C) Uncovered well
7. What is a source of danger that can cut or puncture the skin? A) Sleepy floor B) Playing with sharp objects C) Defect electronics or machines
8. What is a source of danger that can cause burns or start a bigger fire that could harm people, animals, or property? A) Sleepy floor B) Fire C) Playing with sharp objects
9. What is a source of danger that might not work properly and could cause harm? A) Sleepy floor B) Defect electronics or machines C) Fire
10. What is a source of danger that can cause harm if someone steps on it or touches it? A) Sleepy floor B) Broken bottles C) Unwanted materials

Sources of Dangers

Fill the gaps 

1. A ___________ floor can cause someone to slip and fall.
2. __________ can cause cuts or puncture wounds.
3. An ___________ well can be dangerous because someone could fall into it and get hurt.
4. ___________ can sometimes be dangerous because we don’t know them and they could hurt us.
5. A ___________ area can be dangerous because the ground can be soft and someone could sink into it and get stuck.
6. A ___________ road can be dangerous because cars and trucks can cause harm if they hit someone.
7. Playing with __________ objects can be dangerous because they can cut or puncture the skin.
8. ___________ can be dangerous because it can cause burns or start a bigger fire that could harm people, animals, or property.
9. ___________ electronics or machines can be dangerous because they might not work properly and could cause harm.
10. ___________ materials, such as broken toys or sharp pieces of metal, can also be dangerous if they are left lying around.

LESSON 2 – WHAT ARE TYPES OF DANGERS? 

1. Physical danger
2. Emotional danger
3. Spiritual anger

PHYSICAL DANGER 

Physical danger is a danger that can cause harm or pain to the body.

Examples of physical danger are sleepy floor, wet floor, electricity, noise, radiation, heat, cold, fire, etc.

EMOTIONAL DANGER 

Emotional danger is a danger that cause low self-confidence, inability to trust, fear, shame, loneliness, guilt, anger, frustration, confusion, etc.

SPIRITUAL DANGER 

Spiritual danger is a danger that is harmful and dangerous to people but not to the physical body or appearance.

LESSON 3 – HOW TO PREVENT DANGERS? 

HOW TO PREVENT PHYSICAL DANGERS 

1. Be aware of your surroundings.
2. Avoid or stay away from sleepy floor, wet floor, electricity, noise, radiation, heat, cold, fire, etc.
3. Follow safety precautions.
4. Use safety kits and equipments.

HOW TO PREVENT EMOTIONAL DANGERS 

1. Trust yourself
2. Pay attention to the people around you
3. Be confident and focused no matter what people say or do to you.
4. Beware of strangers.

HOW TO PREVENT SPIRITUAL DANGERS 

1. Turn to God and pray.
2. When you pray, have faith.
3. Be spiritual discipline.
4. Think positively.
5. Don’t thinking negatively.
6. Say something positive to yourself rather saying negative thin.

NEIGHBOURHOOD CRIMES AND PREVENTION TIPS MEANING OF CRIME

LESSON PRESENTATION

Introduction (5 minutes):

• Teacher will explain to the pupils what physical danger is and how it can impact their daily lives.
• Ask the pupils if they have ever experienced physical danger or if they know what physical danger is.
• Write the definition of physical danger on the chalkboard.

Presentation (10 minutes):

• Teacher will present the following examples of physical danger:
  • Playing with sharp objects
  • Climbing high places without proper safety equipment
  • Not using seat belts while traveling
  • Not following traffic rules while walking or riding a bicycle
• Teacher will explain the importance of being aware of one’s surroundings and the potential dangers in it.
• Use handouts to reinforce the points discussed.

Interactive session (15 minutes):

• Divide the class into groups of 4-5 pupils each.
• Provide each group with a different scenario of physical danger.
• Ask the groups to discuss how to avoid the physical danger in the given scenario.
• Encourage the groups to present their ideas to the class.

Conclusion (5 minutes):

• Summarize the main points discussed in the class.
• Emphasize the importance of being safe and avoiding physical danger.
• Encourage the pupils to share the lesson learned with their families and friends.

Evaluation (5 minutes):

• Give the pupils a short quiz on the topic of physical danger.
• Ask the pupils to write a short paragraph on how they can avoid physical danger in their daily lives.
• Evaluate their answers and provide feedback.

PRIMARY 3 SECOND TERM SECURITY EDUCATION LESSON NOTES