Security Tips In School Security Education Primary 5 First Term Lesson Notes Week 8

Security Education Primary 5 First Term Lesson Notes Week 8

Subject: Security Education

Class: Primary 5

Term: First Term

Week: 8

Age: 9 years

Topic: Security Tips in the School

Sub-topic:

  • Importance of information in security and key security tips for schools

Duration: 40 minutes

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

  1. Explain why information is important for security.
  2. Mention key security tips for schools, including fencing, having security personnel, and clearance for visitors.

Keywords: Information, Security tips, School safety, Visitor clearance

Set Induction: Begin the lesson by asking pupils how they know if someone should or shouldn’t be in their school. Discuss how important it is to have rules that keep everyone safe.

Entry Behaviour: Pupils have a basic understanding of the roles of the school in ensuring their security.

Learning Resources and Materials:

  • Diagrams showing a secure school environment
  • Posters of school security tips

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge: Pupils have learned about the general roles of the school in security.

Embedded Core Skills: Critical Thinking, Safety Awareness, Communication

Learning Materials:

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

Instructional Materials:

  • Whiteboard and markers
  • Posters with security tips
  • Scenario cards for role-play

Content

  1. Importance of Information in Security:
    • Information is key to keeping everyone safe. Knowing who is supposed to be in the school and what they are doing helps protect pupils and staff.
    • Sharing information about security threats or suspicious activities ensures that everyone is alert and can take action if necessary.
  2. Key Security Tips for Schools:
    • School Compound Fencing: The school compound should be fenced and gated to prevent unauthorized entry.
    • Security Personnel: There should be security personnel stationed at the gate to monitor who enters and exits the school.
    • Visitor Clearance: Visitors should be cleared by security before entering the school premises to ensure they have a legitimate reason for being there.
    • Security Training for Pupils: Pupils should be trained on security-related topics so they know how to protect themselves and respond in emergencies.

 Questions

  1. Information is important for ______ in a school.
    a) playing
    b) safety
    c) cleaning
    d) decorating
  2. A school should be ______ and gated to prevent unauthorized entry.
    a) cleaned
    b) painted
    c) fenced
    d) ignored
  3. Security personnel should be stationed at the ______.
    a) classroom
    b) cafeteria
    c) gate
    d) playground
  4. Visitors should be ______ before entering the school premises.
    a) cleared
    b) ignored
    c) allowed
    d) dismissed
  5. Pupils should be trained on ______-related subjects.
    a) art
    b) science
    c) security
    d) music
  6. Knowing who is in the school helps to ensure ______.
    a) security
    b) confusion
    c) chaos
    d) noise
  7. The school compound should have a ______ for security purposes.
    a) park
    b) fence
    c) garden
    d) lake
  8. ______ personnel at the gate help monitor who enters the school.
    a) Security
    b) Teaching
    c) Cleaning
    d) Health
  9. Visitors should only enter the school after being ______ by security.
    a) ignored
    b) cleared
    c) followed
    d) avoided
  10. Security training helps pupils know how to ______ themselves.
    a) entertain
    b) protect
    c) confuse
    d) ignore
  11. Information about security threats should be ______ with everyone.
    a) hidden
    b) shared
    c) ignored
    d) dismissed
  12. A gated school compound prevents ______.
    a) studying
    b) unauthorized entry
    c) learning
    d) playing
  13. The presence of security personnel increases ______ in the school.
    a) danger
    b) noise
    c) security
    d) confusion
  14. Security training for pupils includes learning how to ______ in emergencies.
    a) panic
    b) respond
    c) ignore
    d) play
  15. Information is ______ for making sure everyone is safe in school.
    a) unnecessary
    b) important
    c) boring
    d) fun

Class Activity Discussion

  1. Why is information important for school security?
    It helps keep everyone safe by knowing who is supposed to be in the school and what they are doing.
  2. What is the purpose of having a fenced school compound?
    To prevent unauthorized people from entering the school.
  3. Why should there be security personnel at the school gate?
    To monitor who enters and exits the school.
  4. What does visitor clearance mean?
    It means checking and approving visitors before they are allowed to enter the school.
  5. Why should pupils be trained on security-related subjects?
    So they know how to protect themselves and respond to emergencies.
  6. How does knowing who is in the school help with security?
    It ensures that only authorized people are present, keeping the school safe.
  7. Why is a gated school compound important?
    It helps keep unauthorized people out and protects pupils.
  8. What role do security personnel play at the school gate?
    They check who is entering and ensure the safety of everyone inside.
  9. Why is it important to clear visitors before allowing them into the school?
    To ensure they have a legitimate reason for being there and do not pose a threat.
  10. How does security training benefit pupils?
    It prepares them to handle emergencies and protect themselves.
  11. What should be done with information about security threats?
    It should be shared with everyone to keep them alert and safe.
  12. How does a gated school compound contribute to security?
    It controls access and prevents unauthorized entry.
  13. What impact do security personnel have on school safety?
    They enhance security by monitoring who comes in and out.
  14. What should pupils learn in security training?
    How to respond to emergencies and protect themselves.
  15. Why is information crucial for school security?
    Because it ensures that everyone knows what is happening and can stay safe.

Presentation

Step 1: The teacher revises the previous lesson on the roles of the school in ensuring pupils’ security.

Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic on the importance of information in security and key security tips for schools.

Step 3: The teacher discusses with the pupils the different security tips that should be implemented in schools and why they are important.

Teacher’s Activities

  • Explain why information is critical to maintaining security in a school.
  • Discuss the importance of fencing, security personnel, visitor clearance, and security training for pupils.
  • Use diagrams and role-play scenarios to demonstrate the implementation of these security tips.

Learners’ Activities

  • Participate in discussions about the importance of security information.
  • Share their thoughts on the security measures they observe in their school.
  • Role-play scenarios involving visitor clearance and other security tips.

Assessment

Evaluation Questions:

  1. Why is information important for school security?
  2. What is the purpose of having a fence around the school?
  3. Why should there be security personnel at the school gate?
  4. What should happen before a visitor enters the school?
  5. Why is security training important for pupils?
  6. How does information help keep the school safe?
  7. What does visitor clearance involve?
  8. Why should pupils know about security-related subjects?
  9. How do security personnel contribute to school safety?
  10. What is one security tip that should be implemented in all schools?

Conclusion

The teacher goes around to mark the pupils’ work, provides necessary corrections, and reinforces the importance of having proper security measures in schools to keep everyone safe.


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