Elements of Security Availability Security Education Primary 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 5
Security Education Primary 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 5
Subject: Security Education
Class: Primary 3
Term: First Term
Week: 5
Age: 8 years
Topic: Elements of Security: Availability
Sub-topic: Understanding Availability
Duration: 40 minutes
Behavioural Objectives: By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Describe availability.
- Discuss the importance of availability.
Keywords: Availability, Security, Access, Resources
Set Induction: Begin by asking pupils if they have ever needed something and found it easily.
Entry Behaviour: Pupils have a basic understanding of accessing resources.
Learning Resources and Materials:
- Stories about accessing resources
- Flashcards with keywords
- Pictures showing acts of availability
Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge: Connect to pupils’ experiences of finding and using available resources.
Embedded Core Skills: Critical thinking, Communication, Understanding concepts
Learning Materials: Lagos State Scheme of Work, stories, flashcards, pictures
Instructional Materials: Whiteboard, markers, stories, flashcards
Content:
Explanation of the Topic:
- Meaning of Availability:
- Availability means that resources or information are accessible when needed.
- Example: Having a book you need available in the library.
- Importance of Availability:
- Ensures that necessary resources and information are accessible.
- Helps in making timely decisions.
- Improves efficiency and productivity.
Evaluation
- Availability means resources are _______ when needed.
a) Hidden
b) Available
c) Lost
d) Secret - An available book in the library is an example of _______.
a) Availability
b) Integrity
c) Confidentiality
d) Deception - Availability helps in making _______ decisions.
a) Slow
b) Timely
c) Wrong
d) Hidden - Availability ensures necessary resources are _______.
a) Fake
b) Hidden
c) Accessible
d) Lost - Availability improves _______ and productivity.
a) Trust
b) Efficiency
c) Lies
d) Secrets - A person who ensures availability of resources is _______.
a) Fake
b) Reliable
c) Secretive
d) Untrustworthy - Availability is important for maintaining _______.
a) Trust
b) Lies
c) Access
d) Deception - Checking if a resource is available is ensuring its _______.
a) Fraud
b) Availability
c) Lies
d) Doubt - A hidden item lacks _______.
a) Trust
b) Availability
c) Information
d) Security - Keeping resources accessible shows _______.
a) Integrity
b) Trust
c) Availability
d) Deception - Availability means not being _______.
a) Hidden
b) Accessible
c) Secretive
d) Reliable - Availability builds _______ in using resources.
a) Doubt
b) Trust
c) Lies
d) Deception - Keeping resources accessible is called _______.
a) Sharing
b) Publicizing
c) Availability
d) Misusing - Availability prevents _______ of necessary resources.
a) Sharing
b) Loss
c) Spread
d) Trust - Respecting availability is a part of _______.
a) Integrity
b) Trust
c) Sharing
d) Honesty
Class Activity Discussion
- What is availability? Availability means that resources or information are accessible when needed.
- Why is availability important? It ensures necessary resources and information are accessible and helps in making timely decisions.
- How does availability help in security? It ensures that resources and information are available when needed, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Can you give an example of availability? Having a book you need available in the library.
- What happens if availability is lacking? It can lead to delays and inefficiencies.
- Why is access important in availability? Access ensures that resources and information can be used when needed.
- How can availability improve productivity? By ensuring resources and information are available, tasks can be completed more efficiently.
- What does it mean to keep resources accessible? It means making sure resources can be easily found and used.
- Can availability be shown in small actions? Yes, even small acts of making resources available show availability.
- Why is availability needed in everyday life? It helps ensure that necessary resources and information are always at hand.
- How does availability relate to efficiency? Availability ensures that tasks can be completed without delays, improving efficiency.
- Can availability be taught? Yes, through examples and encouraging the organization of resources.
- What is the opposite of availability? Unavailability or inaccessibility.
- Why should we practice availability? To ensure that necessary resources and information are always accessible.
- How can we show availability in school? By ensuring books, materials, and information are always accessible to everyone.
Presentation:
Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic, which was “Authenticity.”
Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic by explaining the meaning of availability and its importance.
Step 3: The teacher allows the pupils to give their own contributions and corrects them when and where necessary.
Teacher’s Activities:
- Explain the meaning of availability with examples.
- Discuss why availability is important.
- Show stories and flashcards to illustrate availability.
Learners’ Activities:
- Listen attentively to the teacher’s explanations.
- Participate in the discussion by sharing their ideas about availability.
- Answer questions about the importance of availability.
Assessment:
- Pupils will answer the fill-in-the-blank questions.
- Pupils will discuss and provide examples of availability.
Evaluation Questions:
- What is availability?
- Why is availability important?
- Give an example of availability.
- How does availability help in security?
- What happens if availability is lacking?
- Why is access important in availability?
- How can availability improve productivity?
- What does it mean to keep resources accessible?
- Can availability be shown in small actions?
- Why is availability needed in everyday life?
Conclusion: The teacher goes around to mark the pupils’ work and provides necessary feedback on the topic.
