Elements of Security: Confidentiality Security Education Primary 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 3
Security Education Primary 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 3
Subject: Security Education
Class: Primary 3
Term: First Term
Week: 3
Age: 8 years
Topic: Elements of Security: Confidentiality
Sub-topic: Understanding Confidentiality
Duration: 40 minutes
Behavioural Objectives: By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Describe confidentiality.
Keywords: Confidentiality, Security, Secret, Privacy
Set Induction: Begin by asking pupils if they have ever kept a secret for a friend.
Entry Behaviour: Pupils have a basic understanding of keeping secrets and privacy.
Learning Resources and Materials:
- Stories about keeping secrets
- Flashcards with keywords
- Pictures showing acts of confidentiality
Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge: Connect to pupils’ understanding of keeping their belongings and personal information safe.
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:
- Meaning of Confidentiality:
- Confidentiality means keeping information private and sharing it only with those who need to know.
- Example: Not telling others your friend’s secret.
- Importance of Confidentiality:
- Protects personal information.
- Builds trust among people.
- Prevents misuse of information.
Evaluation:
- Confidentiality means keeping information _______.
a) Public
b) Secret
c) Lost
d) Wrong - When you keep a secret, you are practicing _______.
a) Honesty
b) Integrity
c) Confidentiality
d) Availability - Confidentiality helps to build _______.
a) Doubt
b) Trust
c) Lies
d) Secrets - Confidentiality is important for protecting _______.
a) Personal information
b) Games
c) Public news
d) Toys - Sharing your friend’s secret is breaking _______.
a) Integrity
b) Trust
c) Confidentiality
d) Honesty - Confidentiality prevents _______ of information.
a) Trust
b) Misuse
c) Honesty
d) Hiding - A person who respects confidentiality does not _______ secrets.
a) Keep
b) Share
c) Protect
d) Believe - Confidentiality is an element of _______.
a) Security
b) Trust
c) Misuse
d) Lies - Breaking confidentiality can lead to loss of _______.
a) Trust
b) Toys
c) Information
d) Games - Keeping your password safe shows _______.
a) Integrity
b) Trust
c) Confidentiality
d) Availability - Confidentiality means not sharing _______ information.
a) Secret
b) Public
c) Fake
d) Lost - Confidentiality builds _______ among friends.
a) Doubt
b) Trust
c) Lies
d) Deception - Keeping information private is called _______.
a) Sharing
b) Publicizing
c) Confidentiality
d) Misusing - Confidentiality prevents _______ of private information.
a) Sharing
b) Protection
c) Misuse
d) Trust - Respecting someone’s privacy is a part of _______.
a) Integrity
b) Confidentiality
c) Sharing
d) Honesty
Class Activity Discussion:
- What is confidentiality? Confidentiality means keeping information private and sharing it only with those who need to know.
- Why is confidentiality important? It protects personal information and builds trust among people.
- How does confidentiality help in security? It prevents the misuse of private information.
- Can you give an example of confidentiality? Not telling others your friend’s secret is an example of confidentiality.
- What happens if confidentiality is broken? Trust can be lost and information can be misused.
- Why is trust important in confidentiality? Trust ensures that people can rely on each other to keep information private.
- How can confidentiality prevent misuse of information? By keeping information private, it prevents others from using it wrongly.
- What does it mean to keep information private? It means not sharing information with people who do not need to know.
- Can confidentiality be shown in small actions? Yes, even small acts of keeping secrets show confidentiality.
- Why is confidentiality needed in everyday life? It helps maintain privacy and trust in relationships.
- How does confidentiality relate to privacy? Confidentiality ensures that private information remains protected.
- Can confidentiality be taught? Yes, through examples and encouraging respect for privacy.
- What is the opposite of confidentiality? Sharing private information.
- Why should we practice confidentiality? To build trust and protect personal information.
- How can we show confidentiality in school? By not sharing our friends’ secrets and keeping personal information private.
Presentation:
Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic, which was “Integrity.”
Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic by explaining the meaning of confidentiality 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 confidentiality with examples.
- Discuss why confidentiality is important.
- Show stories and flashcards to illustrate confidentiality.
Learners’ Activities:
- Listen attentively to the teacher’s explanations.
- Participate in the discussion by sharing their ideas about confidentiality.
- Answer questions about the importance of confidentiality.
Assessment:
- Pupils will answer the fill-in-the-blank questions.
- Pupils will discuss and provide examples of confidentiality.
Evaluation Questions:
- What is confidentiality?
- Why is confidentiality important?
- Give an example of confidentiality.
- How does confidentiality help in security?
- What happens if confidentiality is broken?
- Why is trust important in confidentiality?
- How can confidentiality prevent misuse of information?
- What does it mean to keep information private?
- Can confidentiality be shown in small actions?
- Why is confidentiality 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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