Understanding Security Facts and Stranger Tactics Security Education Primary 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 2

Lesson Plan: Security Education for Primary 1, First Term, Week 2

Subject: Security Education
Class: Primary 1
Term: First Term
Week: 2
Age: 6 years

Topic: Concept of Security
Sub-topic: Understanding Security Facts and Stranger Tactics

Duration: 40 minutes

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

1. Mention security facts such as not taking anything from a stranger.
2. Understand not to follow a stranger.
3. Discuss the tactics strangers might use.

Keywords: Security, Stranger, Safety, Tactics

Set Induction:
The teacher will tell a short story about a child who stays safe by not talking to strangers and asks the pupils what they learned from the story.

Entry Behaviour: Pupils have basic knowledge of who a stranger is.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Picture cards of strangers and trusted adults
• Flashcards with security facts
• Storybook about safety from strangers
• Whiteboard and markers

Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge:
Discuss with pupils what they should do when they see someone they don’t know.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Critical thinking
• Communication
• Observation

Reference Books: Lagos State Scheme of Work

Instructional Materials:

• Picture cards of strangers and trusted adults
• Flashcards with security facts
• Storybook about safety from strangers
• Whiteboard and markers

Content:

1. Security Facts:
   • Do not take anything from a stranger.
   • Do not follow a stranger.
   • Always stay in safe places.
   • Inform a trusted adult if you feel unsafe.
2. Strangers’ Tactics:
   • Offering gifts or sweets.
   • Asking for help (e.g., looking for a lost pet).
   • Pretending to know your parents.
   • Trying to take you somewhere alone.

Questions:

1. Do not take anything from a __________.
   • a) Friend
   • b) Stranger
   • c) Teacher
   • d) Parent
2. Always stay in __________ places.
   • a) Unsafe
   • b) Dark
   • c) Safe
   • d) Unknown
3. If a stranger offers you sweets, you should __________.
   • a) Take them
   • b) Say thank you
   • c) Run away and tell an adult
   • d) Eat them
4. Strangers might pretend to know your __________.
   • a) Friends
   • b) Teachers
   • c) Parents
   • d) Pets
5. Do not follow a __________.
   • a) Teacher
   • b) Stranger
   • c) Parent
   • d) Friend
6. Always inform a __________ if you feel unsafe.
   • a) Stranger
   • b) Trusted adult
   • c) Pet
   • d) Toy
7. Strangers might try to take you __________.
   • a) Home
   • b) To a safe place
   • c) Somewhere alone
   • d) To school
8. If a stranger asks for help, you should __________.
   • a) Help them
   • b) Ignore them
   • c) Tell a trusted adult
   • d) Follow them
9. It is important to stay in __________ places.
   • a) Safe
   • b) Unknown
   • c) Dark
   • d) Unsafe
10. A stranger might offer you __________ to trick you.
    • a) Toys
    • b) Food
    • c) Gifts
    • d) All of the above

Class Activity Discussion :

1. What should you do if a stranger offers you sweets?
   Answer: Run away and tell an adult.
2. Why shouldn’t you follow a stranger?
   Answer: Because it is not safe and they might want to trick you.
3. What are some tactics strangers use to trick children?
   Answer: Offering gifts, asking for help, pretending to know your parents.
4. What should you do if you feel unsafe?
   Answer: Inform a trusted adult.
5. Where should you always stay?
   Answer: In safe places.
6. Who is a trusted adult you can tell if you feel unsafe?
   Answer: Teachers, parents, or guardians.
7. Can strangers pretend to know your family?
   Answer: Yes, they might pretend to know your parents.
8. Should you take toys from strangers?
   Answer: No, you should not take anything from strangers.
9. If a stranger asks you to help find a lost pet, what should you do?
   Answer: Tell a trusted adult.
10. What is one way to stay safe from strangers?
    Answer: Do not take anything from them or follow them.

Presentation:

1. Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic, which was “Understanding Personal Safety.”
2. Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic by showing pictures of strangers and explaining security facts.
3. Step 3: The teacher discusses the tactics strangers might use and allows pupils to share their thoughts.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Show pictures and explain security facts.
• Describe tactics strangers might use.
• Ask questions to engage pupils and guide their responses.

Learners’ Activities:

• Look at the pictures.
• Answer questions.
• Share their own ideas about staying safe from strangers.

Assessment:

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

Evaluation Questions:

1. What should you do if a stranger offers you sweets?
2. Why is it important not to follow a stranger?
3. What are some tricks strangers might use?
4. Who should you tell if you feel unsafe?
5. Where should you always stay to be safe?
6. Can strangers pretend to know your parents?
7. Is it okay to take toys from strangers?
8. What should you do if a stranger asks you for help?
9. Why is it important to stay in safe places?
10. How can you stay safe from strangers?

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