Elements of Security Availability Security Education Primary 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 5 

Subject : Security Education 

Class : Primary 3

Term : First Term

Week : Week 5

Topic : Elements of Security Availability

Previous knowledge : Learners have previous knowledge of security Education

Learning Objectives: By the end of this lesson, students should be able to:

1. Define what “availability” means in the context of security.
2. Understand the importance of availability in daily life.
3. Identify examples of availability in their surroundings.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Communication
• Critical thinking
• Problem-solving
• Observation

Learning Materials:

• Visual aids (images, drawings, or props)
• Whiteboard and markers
• Handouts with examples of availability scenarios

Content

Availability means that something is always there when you need it.

In terms of security, availability is about making sure that important things, like our information and the things we use, are always available and not taken away or damaged. It’s like having your favorite toy or book ready to play with or read whenever you want.

Examples of Availability:

1. Online Games: When you play games online, you want them to be available when you log in. Imagine if you couldn’t play your favorite game because the website was not working. That’s an issue with availability.
2. Schoolwork: For your schoolwork, you want your books and computer to be available when you need to do your homework or class projects. If your computer or books are not working, it can be a problem with availability.
3. Emergency Services: Availability is also important in emergencies. When someone calls 911 for help, they expect the police, fire department, or ambulance to be available to respond quickly and help.
4. Toys: Think about your toys. You want them to be available for you to play with when you want. If someone takes your toys away or hides them, that’s a problem with availability.
5. Internet and Websites: When you use the internet, you want websites like your favorite cartoons or learning sites to be available. Sometimes, websites can be slow or not work, and that’s an availability issue.
6. Library Books: At the library, you expect the books you want to read to be available for borrowing. If the library runs out of the book you want, it’s an availability issue.

So, availability is about making sure things are ready and accessible when you need them. It’s important to take care of our things, use the internet safely, and be prepared for emergencies to ensure availability in our lives

[mediator_tech]

Evaluation

1. Availability means something is always __________ when you need it.
a) There
b) Green
c) Fast
d) Cold

2. If your favorite game website is not working, it’s an issue with __________.
a) Happiness
b) Availability
c) Sunshine
d) Laughter

3. In emergencies, we want help to be __________ and quick.
a) Slow
b) Available
c) Colorful
d) Funny

4. Availability is about making sure important things are __________ and not taken away.
a) Broken
b) Lost
c) Always there
d) Hidden

5. When someone calls 911 for help, they expect __________ to respond quickly.
a) The weather
b) Friends
c) Emergency services
d) Games

6. In school, availability means our books and __________ are ready for learning.
a) Computers
b) Food
c) Fun
d) Dancing

7. If your favorite toy is always ready to play with, it’s a good example of __________.
a) Availability
b) Sleepiness
c) Boredom
d) Confusion

8. When a website is slow or not working, it’s a problem with __________.
a) Cookies
b) Availability
c) Music
d) Movies

9. In the library, we expect the books we want to read to be available for __________.
a) Sleeping
b) Borrowing
c) Hiding
d) Cleaning

10. Availability is about making sure things are __________ and accessible.
a) Lost
b) Ready
c) Broken
d) Dirty

11. If someone takes your toys away, it’s an issue with __________.
a) Fun
b) Sharing
c) Availability
d) Running

12. Availability is important for our __________ and learning.
a) Happiness
b) Safety
c) Weather
d) Games

13. Emergency services like the police and ambulance should be __________ in emergencies.
a) Funny
b) Hidden
c) Available
d) Slow

14. When you need to do schoolwork, you want your books and __________ to be available.
a) Toys
b) Computers
c) Friends
d) Games

15. Availability helps us be prepared and have things __________ when we need them.
a) Broken
b) Lost
c) Ready
d) Cold

[mediator_tech]

Presentation:

Step 1: Introduction (5 minutes)

• Begin the lesson by asking students if they’ve ever had trouble finding something they needed, like a toy or a book.
• Explain that today’s lesson is about the concept of “availability” and how it affects our daily lives.

Step 2: Definition and Importance (10 minutes)

• Define “availability” as something being ready and accessible when needed.
• Discuss the importance of availability, using simple examples like favorite toys or books always being ready for play or reading

Step 3: Examples (15 minutes)

• Present various examples of availability, both in everyday life and online. Use visual aids to illustrate these examples.
• Encourage students to share their own examples of when availability was important to them.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Define availability.
• Provide examples and scenarios.
• Engage students in discussions.

Learners’ Activities:

• Listen and participate in discussions.
• Share personal examples.
• Ask questions for clarification.

Assessment (5 minutes):

• Ask students to name three examples of availability in their daily lives.
• Review their responses to assess their understanding.

Evaluation Questions:

1. What does “availability” mean?
2. Why is availability important in our daily lives?
3. Can you give an example of availability at home?
4. How does availability relate to having your favorite toy ready to play with?
5. Name one example of availability in an emergency situation.
6. Explain how availability applies to using the internet.
7. Why is it essential for emergency services to have high availability?
8. What are some ways you can ensure availability of your school materials?
9. Share an example of when you needed something to be available but it wasn’t.
10. How can understanding availability help us in being responsible and prepared individuals?

Conclusion (5 minutes):

• Summarize the key points of the lesson.
• Remind students to appreciate and take care of things that are important for their availability