Elements of Security Security Education Primary 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 1

Security Education Primary 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 1

Subject: Security Education

Class: Primary 3

Term: First Term

Week: 1

Age: 8 years

Topic: Elements of Security

Sub-topic: Confidentiality, Integrity, Authenticity, Availability

Duration: 40 minutes

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

1. Explain the elements of security.
2. Give examples of elements of good security.

Keywords: Security, Confidentiality, Integrity, Authenticity, Availability

Set Induction: Begin by asking pupils if they know what security means and why it is important.

Entry Behaviour: Pupils have a basic understanding of the importance of safety and protection.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Pictures showing different security elements
• Flashcards with keywords
• A short story about security

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge: Connect to pupils’ understanding of keeping their belongings safe and the importance of honesty and trust.

Embedded Core Skills: Critical thinking, Communication, Understanding concepts

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

Instructional Materials: Whiteboard, markers, pictures, flashcards

Content:

Explanation of the Topic:

1. Confidentiality:
   • Keeping information secret and sharing it only with those who need to know.
   • Example: Not sharing your friend’s secrets.
2. Integrity:
   • Ensuring information is accurate and trustworthy.
   • Example: Telling the truth and not changing facts.
3. Authenticity:
   • Ensuring that something is genuine or real.
   • Example: Making sure a message or information comes from a reliable source.
4. Availability:
   • Ensuring information and resources are available when needed.
   • Example: Being able to access your schoolwork online anytime.

Evaluation:

1. Confidentiality means keeping information _______.
   a) Public
   b) Secret
   c) Lost
   d) Wrong
2. Integrity ensures information is _______.
   a) Hidden
   b) Accurate
   c) Fake
   d) Changed
3. Authenticity ensures something is _______.
   a) Real
   b) False
   c) Secret
   d) Lost
4. Availability means information is _______ when needed.
   a) Hidden
   b) Gone
   c) Available
   d) Lost
5. Keeping your friend’s secret is an example of _______.
   a) Integrity
   b) Authenticity
   c) Confidentiality
   d) Availability
6. Telling the truth is an example of _______.
   a) Confidentiality
   b) Authenticity
   c) Availability
   d) Integrity
7. Ensuring a message is from a reliable source is _______.
   a) Availability
   b) Authenticity
   c) Integrity
   d) Confidentiality
8. Being able to access your schoolwork online anytime shows _______.
   a) Confidentiality
   b) Integrity
   c) Availability
   d) Authenticity
9. Confidentiality protects _______.
   a) Secrets
   b) Lies
   c) Public information
   d) Games
10. Integrity means not _______ facts.
    a) Changing
    b) Sharing
    c) Losing
    d) Hiding
11. Authenticity checks if something is _______.
    a) Lost
    b) Secret
    c) True
    d) Fake
12. Availability ensures resources are _______.
    a) Gone
    b) Accessible
    c) Secret
    d) Hidden
13. A reliable source provides _______ information.
    a) Fake
    b) True
    c) Hidden
    d) Lost
14. Protecting your password shows _______.
    a) Confidentiality
    b) Availability
    c) Authenticity
    d) Integrity
15. Accurate information is an example of _______.
    a) Authenticity
    b) Integrity
    c) Availability
    d) Confidentiality

Class Activity Discussion:

1. What is confidentiality? Confidentiality is keeping information secret and sharing it only with those who need to know.
2. Why is confidentiality important? It protects private information from being shared with the wrong people.
3. What is integrity? Integrity means ensuring information is accurate and trustworthy.
4. Why is integrity important? It helps people trust the information they receive.
5. What is authenticity? Authenticity means ensuring something is genuine or real.
6. Why is authenticity important? It verifies that the information comes from a reliable source.
7. What is availability? Availability means ensuring information and resources are available when needed.
8. Why is availability important? It ensures that people can access information or resources whenever they need them.
9. Can you give an example of confidentiality? Not sharing your friend’s secrets is an example of confidentiality.
10. Can you give an example of integrity? Telling the truth and not changing facts is an example of integrity.
11. Can you give an example of authenticity? Ensuring a message or information comes from a reliable source is an example of authenticity.
12. Can you give an example of availability? Being able to access your schoolwork online anytime is an example of availability.
13. What happens if confidentiality is not maintained? Information can be shared with the wrong people, causing harm.
14. What happens if integrity is not maintained? People may receive false information and lose trust.
15. What happens if authenticity is not maintained? People may believe false information.

Presentation:

Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic, which was “Importance of Safety.”

Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic by explaining the four elements of security: Confidentiality, Integrity, Authenticity, and Availability.

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

Teacher’s Activities:

• Explain each element of security with examples.
• Show pictures and flashcards to illustrate the concepts.
• Tell a short story that includes elements of security.

Learners’ Activities:

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

Assessment:

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

Evaluation Questions:

1. What is confidentiality?
2. Why is confidentiality important?
3. Give an example of confidentiality.
4. What is integrity?
5. Why is integrity important?
6. Give an example of integrity.
7. What is authenticity?
8. Why is authenticity important?
9. Give an example of authenticity.
10. What is availability?

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

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