Sources of Danger and Insecurity Riot Security Education Primary 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 8
Subject: Security Education
Topic: Riot
Sub-topic: Understanding Riots
Duration: 45 minutes
Term: Second Term
Week: Week 4
Set Induction (5 minutes):
- Start the lesson by asking students if they’ve ever seen or heard about a riot.
- Share a simple scenario to explain what a riot is.
Content:
RIOT 🚫
1. What is Riot? 🤯
- Riot is a sudden disorder in society that leads to panic, injury, looting, and even death. It’s when things get chaotic and unsafe in the community.
- Example: When people start fighting, breaking things, and causing trouble in the streets, that’s a riot.
2. Types of Riots 📚
- Religious riot
- Student riot
- Sport riot
- Political riot
- Economic riot
- Prison riot
- Ethnic/tribal riot
- Example: A student riot might happen when students are unhappy about something in school and start causing trouble.
3. Causes of Riot 🤬
- Riot can be caused by things like cultist activities, political problems, economic hardship, or even the sudden death of an important person in society.
- Example: If people are unhappy with election results, they might start a riot to show their displeasure.
4. Effects of Riots 💔
- Riots can lead to loss of lives, damage to properties, economic problems, and even political issues.
- Example: After a riot, families might be scared, and it can take a long time for the community to recover.
5. How to Respond to Riot 🆘
- If there’s a riot, it’s important to stay safe. You can run away from the trouble, call the police, and tell others about the problem.
- Example: If you see a riot happening, call the police or send a text message to warn your friends and family.
Understanding riots is important because they can have serious consequences for a community. 🚨🧡🌆
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Evaluation:
- A riot is a sudden disorder in society that leads to __________, injury, looting, and even death. (a) happiness (b) chaos (c) harmony (d) laughter
- Riot is often a violent disturbance of peace carried out by a group of __________ in society. (a) students (b) adults (c) individuals (d) animals
- Which of the following is NOT a form of riot? (a) Religious riot (b) School riot (c) Picnic riot (d) Political riot
- Cultists’ activities in an area can be a cause of __________. (a) celebration (b) chaos (c) cooperation (d) comfort
- Riot can occur as a reaction to __________ by unemployed youth. (a) economic hardship (b) wealth (c) happiness (d) education
- The sudden death of an important personality in society can trigger a __________. (a) birthday party (b) peaceful protest (c) riot (d) celebration
- Religious intolerance is one of the causes of __________. (a) peace (b) harmony (c) riot (d) cooperation
- What is one of the effects of riots that affects families? (a) Increased happiness (b) Psychological trauma (c) Better communication (d) Cooperation
- If you witness a riot, it’s important to __________ from the scene. (a) run away (b) join in (c) stay calm (d) take photos
- To respond to a riot, you should __________ the police and other security agents. (a) avoid (b) call (c) blame (d) celebrate
- How can you alert other people about trouble in a riot? (a) Send text messages (b) Join the riot (c) Hide (d) Laugh
- Informing radio and television stations about a riot can help __________ people. (a) warn (b) make them happy (c) organize (d) celebrate
- A student riot might happen when students are unhappy about something in __________. (a) the supermarket (b) school (c) the playground (d) the park
- What is an example of a political problem that can lead to a riot? (a) Peaceful elections (b) Election results (c) Birthday parties (d) Picnics
- People may carry out a riot as a reaction to __________ by the government. (a) cooperation (b) kindness (c) economic hardship (d) laughter
Presentation (20 minutes):
Step 1: Introduction to Riots (5 minutes)
- Explain that a riot is when people in society suddenly become very disorderly, causing panic, injury, and even death.
- Emphasize that riots can be violent disturbances of peace carried out by a group of people.
- Provide simple examples to make it relatable to the students.
Step 2: Forms of Riots (5 minutes)
- Discuss various types of riots:
- Religious riot
- Student riot
- Sport riot
- Political riot
- Economic riot
- Prison riot
- Ethnic/tribal riot
- Use examples to explain each type briefly.
Step 3: Causes and Effects of Riots (5 minutes)
- Explore the reasons why riots happen and what happens as a result:
- Causes include cultist activities, political problems, economic hardships, etc.
- Effects involve loss of lives, destruction of properties, and economic and political consequences.
- Make it simple and relatable to the students.
Teacher’s Activities:
- Use simple language to explain the concepts.
- Provide examples and scenarios to help students understand.
Learners’ Activities:
- Listen attentively and participate in discussions.
- Ask questions if they have any doubts.
Assessment (10 minutes):
- Engage the students in a discussion about a fictional scenario involving a riot and ask them to identify the possible causes and effects.
Ten Evaluation Questions:
- What is a riot?
- Can you name different types of riots?
- What are some causes of riots?
- Explain one effect of riots.
- How should you respond if you see a riot happening?
- Why is it important to alert others about a riot?
- What is an example of a religious riot?
- What is an example of a political problem that can lead to a riot?
- How can a riot affect a community economically?
- Describe a scenario where a riot might happen in your neighborhood.
Conclusion (5 minutes):
- Summarize the key points about riots.
- Emphasize the importance of staying safe and avoiding participation in riots.
By the end of this lesson, students should have a basic understanding of what riots are, why they happen, and what to do if they ever encounter one. 🚫🏫🤔
