Strangers in the Neighborhood Security Security Education Primary 4 First Term Lesson Notes Week 4

Here is a detailed, student-centered lesson plan for Security Education, Primary 4, First Term, Week 4, focusing on “Strangers in the Neighborhood”:

Lesson Plan

Subject: Security Education
Class: Primary 4
Term: First Term
Week: 4
Age: 9 years
Topic: Strangers in the Neighborhood
Sub-topic: Understanding Strangers and Personal Security
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioral Objectives

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

1. Describe a stranger.
2. Examine the precautionary measures on personal security.
3. Identify strangers in their neighborhood, e.g., people loitering, scavengers, hawkers, etc.

Keywords

• Stranger: A person you do not know.
• Precaution: A measure taken in advance to prevent harm.
• Personal Security: Ways to keep oneself safe from danger.

Set Induction

Start by asking the pupils if they have ever seen someone they didn’t know in their neighborhood. Discuss how it made them feel and what they did when they saw that person.

Entry Behavior

Pupils have a basic understanding of the types of people in their neighborhood and the importance of safety.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Pictures of different types of strangers (e.g., hawkers, scavengers).
• A chart showing personal safety tips.
• Role-play cards for identifying and responding to strangers.

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

Discuss the types of neighborhoods and the people that make up a good or bad neighborhood from previous lessons. Build on this by introducing the concept of strangers and personal safety.

Embedded Core Skills

• Critical Thinking: Pupils will assess situations involving strangers.
• Collaboration: Pupils will work in groups to discuss safety measures.

Learning Materials

• Chalkboard and chalk
• Pictures of different types of strangers
• Chart with safety tips
• Role-play cards

Reference Books

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Basic Security Education Textbook for Primary Schools

Instructional Materials

• Visual aids showing strangers in a neighborhood
• Safety tips chart
• Role-play scenarios

Content

1. Describing a Stranger
   • A stranger is someone you do not know personally, and they are not familiar to you or your family.
2. Precautionary Measures on Personal Security
   • Don’t Talk to Strangers: Always keep a safe distance and avoid engaging with strangers.
   • Tell an Adult: If you see someone suspicious, inform a trusted adult immediately.
   • Never Accept Gifts or Rides: Do not accept anything from strangers, including rides or treats.
3. Identifying Strangers in the Neighborhood
   • Loiterers: People who hang around without any clear reason or purpose.
   • Scavengers: Individuals who search through trash or waste.
   • Hawkers: People selling goods in the streets who are not known to you.

Evaluation

1. A person you do not know is called a _______ (a) neighbor (b) stranger (c) friend).
2. It is important to keep a _______ distance from strangers (a) safe (b) close (c) short).
3. You should always tell a _______ if you see a stranger (a) stranger (b) friend (c) trusted adult).
4. Never accept _______ from a stranger (a) gifts (b) advice (c) books).
5. A stranger selling goods on the street is called a _______ (a) neighbor (b) hawker (c) scavenger).
6. Someone who searches through trash is called a _______ (a) scavenger (b) hawker (c) teacher).
7. You should never accept _______ from a stranger (a) money (b) advice (c) rides).
8. People hanging around without purpose are called _______ (a) loiterers (b) hawkers (c) neighbors).
9. If you feel uncomfortable around a stranger, tell a _______ (a) stranger (b) trusted adult (c) friend).
10. A _______ is someone who sells goods on the street (a) hawker (b) scavenger (c) teacher).
11. Always avoid _______ to strangers (a) talking (b) greeting (c) ignoring).
12. A person who is not known to you is called a _______ (a) stranger (b) neighbor (c) schoolmate).
13. Never _______ something from a stranger (a) refuse (b) accept (c) return).
14. A person you do not know is a _______ (a) friend (b) stranger (c) teacher).
15. It is important to inform a _______ if you see someone suspicious (a) stranger (b) trusted adult (c) neighbor).

Class Activity Discussion

1. What is a stranger?
   • A stranger is someone you do not know.
2. Why should we avoid talking to strangers?
   • Because they may not have good intentions.
3. What should you do if a stranger approaches you?
   • Tell a trusted adult immediately.
4. Why is it important to keep a safe distance from strangers?
   • To protect yourself from potential danger.
5. What should you do if a stranger offers you a gift?
   • Politely refuse and walk away.
6. Who are loiterers?
   • People who hang around without a clear reason.
7. What should you do if you see a loiterer in your neighborhood?
   • Inform a trusted adult or a security officer.
8. Who are scavengers?
   • People who search through trash or waste.
9. Is it okay to accept a ride from a stranger?
   • No, never accept a ride from a stranger.
10. Who are hawkers?
    • People who sell goods on the street.
11. How can you recognize a stranger?
    • By noticing that you do not know them and they are not familiar to you or your family.
12. What is the first thing you should do if you feel unsafe around a stranger?
    • Move to a safe place and tell a trusted adult.
13. Why shouldn’t you accept anything from a stranger?
    • Because it could be unsafe.
14. What is personal security?
    • Keeping oneself safe from harm.
15. Why is it important to identify strangers in your neighborhood?
    • To ensure your safety and the safety of others.

Presentation Steps

1. Step 1: Revising the Previous Topic
   • Recap the types of neighborhoods and the importance of safety.
2. Step 2: Introducing the New Topic
   • Introduce the concept of strangers, and discuss how to identify them and why it’s important to take precautions.
3. Step 3: Allowing Pupils to Contribute
   • Engage pupils in a discussion on what they should do if they encounter a stranger. Have them share examples of strangers they have seen in their neighborhood.

Teacher’s Activities

• Use pictures to demonstrate who a stranger is.
• Guide the pupils in discussing safety measures to protect themselves from strangers.
• Facilitate a role-play activity where pupils practice how to respond to strangers.

Learners’ Activities

• Participate in identifying strangers in their neighborhood through pictures and discussion.
• Give their opinions on how to safeguard themselves from strangers.
• Role-play scenarios on what to do when encountering a stranger.

Assessment

• Ask pupils to describe what a stranger is.
• Have pupils explain the precautionary measures for personal security.
• Let pupils identify types of strangers in their neighborhood.

Evaluation Questions

1. What is a stranger?
2. Why should we keep a safe distance from strangers?
3. What should you do if a stranger offers you something?
4. Who are loiterers?
5. Why is it important to tell a trusted adult about strangers?
6. Who are scavengers?
7. What should you do if a stranger asks you for directions?
8. How can you stay safe from strangers?
9. Why should we not accept rides from strangers?
10. Give an example of a stranger you might see in your neighborhood.

Conclusion

• Mark the pupils’ responses and provide feedback.
• Reiterate the importance of identifying strangers and taking necessary precautions for personal safety.

Learn how to identify strangers in your neighborhood and take precautions to ensure personal safety in this Primary 4 Security Education lesson.

This lesson plan aims to help pupils understand the concept of strangers, recognize them in their neighborhoods, and take appropriate safety measures to protect themselves.