Roles of the School in the Security of the Pupils Security Education Primary 5 First Term Lesson Notes Week 6

Security Education Primary 5 First Term Lesson Notes Week 6

Subject: Security Education

Class: Primary 5

Term: First Term

Week: 6

Age: 9 years

Topic: Roles of the School in the Security of the Pupils

Sub-topic:

• The school’s responsibilities in ensuring the security of its pupils

Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives: By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. Assess the roles of the school in ensuring pupils’ security.
2. Identify specific security measures that schools should have, such as proper security personnel, safe facilities, and emergency procedures.

Keywords: School security, Pupils’ safety, Security personnel, Emergency procedures

Set Induction: Begin the lesson by asking pupils if they feel safe in their school. Discuss what makes them feel secure and what the school does to protect them.

Entry Behaviour: Pupils are aware of basic safety measures and general security rules.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Posters on school security
• School safety guidelines booklet

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge: Pupils have previously learned about personal safety and general safety rules.

Embedded Core Skills: Critical Thinking, Safety Awareness, Collaboration

Learning Materials:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work for Primary 5
• Security Education textbooks

Instructional Materials:

• Whiteboard and markers
• Posters with school security measures
• Scenarios or role-play materials

Content

1. Roles of the School in Ensuring Pupils’ Security:
   • Security Personnel: Schools should have trained security personnel at entrances and exits to monitor who comes in and out of the school.
   • Safe Facilities: Schools need to ensure that the buildings and playgrounds are safe and well-maintained to prevent accidents.
   • Emergency Procedures: Schools should have clear emergency procedures, such as fire drills and lockdowns, to keep pupils safe in case of an emergency.
   • Supervision: Teachers and staff should supervise pupils during school hours, especially during break times and while they move between classes.
   • Access Control: Schools should control access to the premises to prevent unauthorized persons from entering.

Assessment

1. Schools should have trained ______ personnel to monitor entrances and exits.
   a) teaching
   b) security
   c) cleaning
   d) health
2. Safe facilities prevent ______.
   a) fun
   b) accidents
   c) learning
   d) exercises
3. Schools should have clear ______ procedures for emergencies.
   a) teaching
   b) cooking
   c) emergency
   d) sleeping
4. Teachers and staff should ______ pupils during school hours.
   a) avoid
   b) ignore
   c) supervise
   d) leave
5. Schools should control ______ to prevent unauthorized persons from entering.
   a) food
   b) water
   c) access
   d) playtime
6. Security personnel are important for ______ the school environment.
   a) securing
   b) playing
   c) distracting
   d) ignoring
7. Emergency procedures include ______ drills and lockdowns.
   a) sport
   b) fire
   c) art
   d) music
8. Safe facilities help to prevent ______ and keep pupils secure.
   a) studying
   b) accidents
   c) playing
   d) laughing
9. Supervision is necessary to ensure pupils are ______.
   a) ignored
   b) lost
   c) safe
   d) hurt
10. Access control helps to keep ______ out of the school.
    a) teachers
    b) pupils
    c) authorized persons
    d) unauthorized persons
11. Schools should provide a ______ environment for all pupils.
    a) dangerous
    b) secure
    c) fun
    d) boring
12. Proper security measures in schools help to ______ incidents.
    a) increase
    b) ignore
    c) prevent
    d) start
13. Schools need to have ______ to manage emergencies effectively.
    a) fun activities
    b) money
    c) procedures
    d) nothing
14. Teachers must be vigilant in ______ pupils during outdoor activities.
    a) teaching
    b) supervising
    c) ignoring
    d) distracting
15. Access control is part of the school’s role in ensuring ______.
    a) fun
    b) safety
    c) chaos
    d) accidents

Class Activity Discussion

1. Why do schools need security personnel?
   To monitor who enters and leaves the school, ensuring a safe environment.
2. What is the role of safe facilities in schools?
   They help prevent accidents and keep pupils secure.
3. Why are emergency procedures important in schools?
   They ensure that everyone knows what to do in case of an emergency, keeping pupils safe.
4. What is meant by supervision in schools?
   Teachers and staff watching over pupils to ensure their safety.
5. What is access control in a school setting?
   It means controlling who is allowed to enter the school premises.
6. How do security personnel contribute to school safety?
   They help secure the school by monitoring entrances and exits.
7. What should schools do to prepare for emergencies?
   Schools should have clear procedures like fire drills and lockdowns.
8. How do safe facilities benefit pupils?
   They prevent injuries and provide a secure learning environment.
9. Why is supervision important during school hours?
   It ensures pupils are safe and not engaging in risky behavior.
10. What does access control prevent?
    It prevents unauthorized persons from entering the school.
11. Why must schools ensure a secure environment?
    To protect pupils from harm and allow them to focus on learning.
12. How can schools prevent incidents?
    By implementing proper security measures and safety protocols.
13. What should schools have to manage emergencies?
    Clear and practiced emergency procedures.
14. Why is it important for teachers to supervise outdoor activities?
    To prevent accidents and ensure pupils’ safety.
15. How does access control contribute to school security?
    It keeps unauthorized people out, ensuring a safe environment for pupils.

Presentation

Step 1: The teacher revises the previous lesson on general safety rules.

Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic on the roles of the school in ensuring pupils’ security, explaining the importance of each role.

Step 3: The teacher engages the pupils in a discussion about the different security measures in their school and why they are important.

Teacher’s Activities

• Explain the importance of each role the school plays in ensuring pupils’ security.
• Discuss the specific security measures the school has in place.
• Use scenarios or role-play to help pupils understand the importance of school security measures.

Learners’ Activities

• Participate in discussions about school security measures.
• Share their observations about security in their school.
• Role-play situations where they might need to follow school security procedures.

Assessment

Evaluation Questions:

1. Why is it important for schools to have security personnel?
2. What role do safe facilities play in keeping pupils secure?
3. Why should schools have emergency procedures?
4. What does supervision involve in a school setting?
5. How does access control contribute to school security?
6. What should you do during a fire drill?
7. Why is it important to control who enters the school?
8. What can happen if a school doesn’t have proper security?
9. How do teachers help in ensuring pupils’ safety?
10. What is one way schools keep pupils safe during emergencies?

Conclusion

The teacher goes around to mark the pupils’ work, provides necessary corrections, and reinforces the importance of the school’s role in maintaining a safe environment for all pupils.

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