Elements of Security: Authenticity Security Education Primary 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 4 

Security Education Primary 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 4


Subject: Security Education

Class: Primary 3

Term: First Term

Week: 4

Age: 8 years

Topic: Elements of Security: Authenticity

Sub-topic: Understanding Authenticity

Duration: 40 minutes

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

  1. Explain authenticity.
  2. Outline the importance of authenticity.

Keywords: Authenticity, Security, Genuine, Real

Set Induction: Begin by asking pupils if they have ever checked if a product is real or fake.

Entry Behaviour: Pupils have a basic understanding of real vs. fake items.

Learning Resources and Materials:

  • Stories about identifying real vs. fake items
  • Flashcards with keywords
  • Pictures showing acts of authenticity

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge: Connect to pupils’ experiences of identifying real products or information.

Embedded Core Skills: Critical thinking, Communication, Understanding concepts

Learning Materials: Lagos State Scheme of Work, stories, flashcards, pictures

Instructional Materials: Whiteboard, markers, stories, flashcards

Content:

Explanation of the Topic:

  1. Meaning of Authenticity:
    • Authenticity means being genuine and real.
    • Example: A real diamond vs. a fake diamond.
  2. Importance of Authenticity:
    • Ensures information and items are genuine.
    • Builds trust and reliability.
    • Prevents deception and fraud.

Evaluation 

  1. Authenticity means being _______.
    a) Fake
    b) Genuine
    c) Lost
    d) Hidden
  2. A real diamond is an example of _______.
    a) Fake
    b) Authenticity
    c) Fraud
    d) Deception
  3. Authenticity helps to build _______.
    a) Doubt
    b) Trust
    c) Lies
    d) Secrets
  4. Authenticity ensures information is _______.
    a) Fake
    b) Genuine
    c) Lost
    d) Hidden
  5. Authenticity prevents _______ and fraud.
    a) Trust
    b) Deception
    c) Honesty
    d) Sharing
  6. A person with authenticity is _______.
    a) Fake
    b) Genuine
    c) Untrustworthy
    d) Secretive
  7. Authenticity is important for maintaining _______.
    a) Trust
    b) Lies
    c) Secrets
    d) Deception
  8. Checking if a product is real is ensuring its _______.
    a) Fraud
    b) Authenticity
    c) Lies
    d) Doubt
  9. A fake item lacks _______.
    a) Trust
    b) Authenticity
    c) Information
    d) Security
  10. Keeping information real shows _______.
    a) Integrity
    b) Trust
    c) Authenticity
    d) Deception
  11. Authenticity means not being _______.
    a) Fake
    b) Real
    c) Secretive
    d) Reliable
  12. Authenticity builds _______ among people.
    a) Doubt
    b) Trust
    c) Lies
    d) Deception
  13. Keeping items genuine is called _______.
    a) Sharing
    b) Publicizing
    c) Authenticity
    d) Misusing
  14. Authenticity prevents _______ of fake information.
    a) Sharing
    b) Protection
    c) Spread
    d) Trust
  15. Respecting authenticity is a part of _______.
    a) Integrity
    b) Trust
    c) Sharing
    d) Honesty

Class Activity Discussion 

  1. What is authenticity? Authenticity means being genuine and real.
  2. Why is authenticity important? It ensures information and items are genuine and builds trust.
  3. How does authenticity help in security? It prevents deception and fraud.
  4. Can you give an example of authenticity? A real diamond vs. a fake diamond.
  5. What happens if authenticity is lacking? Trust can be lost and information can be misused.
  6. Why is trust important in authenticity? Trust ensures that people can rely on the genuineness of information and items.
  7. How can authenticity prevent fraud? By ensuring information and items are genuine, it prevents others from being deceived.
  8. What does it mean to keep information genuine? It means ensuring that information is real and not fake.
  9. Can authenticity be shown in small actions? Yes, even small acts of keeping items real show authenticity.
  10. Why is authenticity needed in everyday life? It helps maintain trust and reliability in relationships and transactions.
  11. How does authenticity relate to genuineness? Authenticity ensures that items and information are genuine and real.
  12. Can authenticity be taught? Yes, through examples and encouraging the verification of information and items.
  13. What is the opposite of authenticity? Fakeness or deception.
  14. Why should we practice authenticity? To build trust and ensure the genuineness of information and items.
  15. How can we show authenticity in school? By ensuring our work is genuine and not copied from others.

Presentation:

Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic, which was “Confidentiality.”

Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic by explaining the meaning of authenticity and its importance.

Step 3: The teacher allows the pupils to give their own contributions and corrects them when and where necessary.

Teacher’s Activities:

  • Explain the meaning of authenticity with examples.
  • Discuss why authenticity is important.
  • Show stories and flashcards to illustrate authenticity.

Learners’ Activities:

  • Listen attentively to the teacher’s explanations.
  • Participate in the discussion by sharing their ideas about authenticity.
  • Answer questions about the importance of authenticity.

Assessment:

  • Pupils will answer the fill-in-the-blank questions.
  • Pupils will discuss and provide examples of authenticity.

Evaluation Questions:

  1. What is authenticity?
  2. Why is authenticity important?
  3. Give an example of authenticity.
  4. How does authenticity help in security?
  5. What happens if authenticity is lacking?
  6. Why is trust important in authenticity?
  7. How can authenticity prevent fraud?
  8. What does it mean to keep information genuine?
  9. Can authenticity be shown in small actions?
  10. Why is authenticity needed in everyday life?

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

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