Understanding Security Colours and Their Meanings Security Education Primary 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 5

Lesson Plan: Security Education for Primary 1, First Term, Week 5

Subject: Security Education
Class: Primary 1
Term: First Term
Week: 5
Age: 6 years

Topic: Security Colours
Sub-topic: Understanding Security Colours and Their Meanings

Duration: 40 minutes

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

1. Mention the security colours and their meanings, e.g., red, yellow, blue, green, and orange.
2. Discuss the meanings of these colours.

Keywords: Security, Colours, Red, Yellow, Blue, Green, Orange

Set Induction:
The teacher will show a traffic light and ask pupils if they know what the different colours mean.

Entry Behaviour: Pupils have basic knowledge of colours and may have seen traffic lights and other coloured signs.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Picture cards of security colours
• Flashcards with explanations of security colours
• Storybook about safety and colours
• Whiteboard and markers

Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge:
Discuss with pupils how colours are used in their daily lives to show different meanings (e.g., traffic lights).

Embedded Core Skills:

• Observation
• Critical thinking
• Communication

Reference Books: Lagos State Scheme of Work

Instructional Materials:

• Picture cards of security colours
• Flashcards with explanations of security colours
• Storybook about safety and colours
• Whiteboard and markers

Content:

1. Security Colours and Their Meanings:
   • Red: Danger or Stop
   • Yellow: Caution or Slow Down
   • Blue: Information or Safe Condition
   • Green: Safety or Go
   • Orange: Warning or Alert
2. Meanings of Security Colours:
   • Red: This colour means danger or stop. For example, it can be seen on stop signs and fire equipment.
   • Yellow: This colour means caution or slow down. It is often used on warning signs to alert people to be careful.
   • Blue: This colour is used for information or to show a safe condition. It is often seen on signs that give directions or safety information.
   • Green: This colour means safety or go. It is used on exit signs and safe routes.
   • Orange: This colour means warning or alert. It is used to highlight potential hazards.

Fill-in-the-blank Questions:

1. The colour that means danger or stop is __________.
   • a) Yellow
   • b) Blue
   • c) Red
   • d) Green
2. The colour that means caution or slow down is __________.
   • a) Red
   • b) Yellow
   • c) Green
   • d) Blue
3. The colour that is used for information or safe condition is __________.
   • a) Red
   • b) Yellow
   • c) Blue
   • d) Orange
4. The colour that means safety or go is __________.
   • a) Green
   • b) Red
   • c) Yellow
   • d) Blue
5. The colour that means warning or alert is __________.
   • a) Blue
   • b) Green
   • c) Orange
   • d) Red
6. A stop sign is usually __________ in colour.
   • a) Green
   • b) Yellow
   • c) Red
   • d) Blue
7. A caution sign is often __________ in colour.
   • a) Blue
   • b) Orange
   • c) Red
   • d) Yellow
8. Exit signs are usually __________ in colour.
   • a) Red
   • b) Yellow
   • c) Green
   • d) Orange
9. Information signs are often __________ in colour.
   • a) Blue
   • b) Red
   • c) Green
   • d) Yellow
10. Warning signs are often __________ in colour.
    • a) Blue
    • b) Green
    • c) Orange
    • d) Red

FAQ:

1. What does the colour red mean in security signs?
   Answer: It means danger or stop.
2. Where might you see a yellow security sign?
   Answer: On caution or warning signs.
3. What is the meaning of the colour blue in security signs?
   Answer: It is used for information or to show a safe condition.
4. Where do you often see green security signs?
   Answer: On exit signs and safe routes.
5. What does the colour orange signify in security signs?
   Answer: It means warning or alert.
6. Why is it important to know the meaning of security colours?
   Answer: To stay safe and understand what to do in different situations.
7. Can a red sign indicate something other than stop?
   Answer: Yes, it can also indicate danger.
8. What action should you take when you see a yellow sign?
   Answer: Slow down and be cautious.
9. Is blue used to show danger?
   Answer: No, blue is used for information and safe conditions.
10. What should you do when you see a green sign?
    Answer: It indicates safety or go, such as on exit routes.

Presentation:

1. Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic, which was “Security Alert Signs.”
2. Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic by showing pictures of different security colours and explaining their meanings.
3. Step 3: The teacher discusses the importance of these colours and the consequences of neglecting them, allowing pupils to share their thoughts.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Show pictures and explain the meanings of security colours.
• Describe the consequences of not understanding these colours.
• Ask questions to engage pupils and guide their responses.

Learners’ Activities:

• Look at the pictures.
• Answer questions.
• Share their own ideas about the importance of security colours.

Assessment:

• Pupils will answer the fill-in-the-blank questions.
• Oral questions during the lesson.

Evaluation Questions:

1. What does the colour red mean in security signs?
2. Where might you see a yellow security sign?
3. What is the meaning of the colour blue in security signs?
4. Where do you often see green security signs?
5. What does the colour orange signify in security signs?
6. Why is it important to know the meaning of security colours?
7. Can a red sign indicate something other than stop?
8. What action should you take when you see a yellow sign?
9. Is blue used to show danger?
10. What should you do when you see a green sign?

Conclusion: The teacher goes around to mark the pupils’ work and provides necessary corrections.

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