Suspicious Movement Security Education Primary 4 First Term Lesson Notes Week 5

Here is a detailed, student-centered lesson plan for Security Education, Primary 4, First Term, Week 5, focusing on “Suspicious Movement”:

Lesson Plan

Subject: Security Education
Class: Primary 4
Term: First Term
Week: 5
Age: 9 years
Topic: Suspicious Movement
Sub-topic: Identifying and Reporting Suspicious Movement
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioral Objectives

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

1. Describe suspicious movement.
2. Examine the activities of people walking aimlessly in the neighborhood.
3. Identify the appropriate authority to report suspicious movement to.

Keywords

• Suspicious: Causing a feeling that something is wrong or that someone is behaving wrongly.
• Movement: The act of moving from one place to another.
• Report: To tell someone in authority about something wrong or suspicious.

Set Induction

Begin by asking the pupils if they have ever seen someone acting strangely or moving around without a clear purpose in their neighborhood. Discuss how they felt and what they did when they saw such behavior.

Entry Behavior

Pupils have a basic understanding of the types of strangers in their neighborhood and the importance of being cautious around unfamiliar people.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Visual aids showing examples of suspicious movement.
• A chart with tips for observing suspicious behavior.
• Role-play scenarios for reporting suspicious activities.

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

Connect the lesson to previous discussions about strangers in the neighborhood. Explain that while not all strangers are dangerous, some may display suspicious behavior that requires attention.

Embedded Core Skills

• Observation: Pupils will learn to carefully observe and describe suspicious movements.
• Communication: Pupils will practice how to report suspicious activities to the right authorities.

Learning Materials

• Chalkboard and chalk
• Visual aids showing examples of suspicious movement
• Chart with observation tips
• Role-play cards

Reference Books

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Basic Security Education Textbook for Primary Schools

Instructional Materials

• Visual aids showing suspicious behavior
• Observation tips chart
• Role-play scenarios

Content

1. Describing Suspicious Movement
   • Suspicious movement refers to actions or behaviors that seem unusual or out of place, like someone loitering around without a clear purpose.
2. Examining People Walking Aimlessly in the Neighborhood
   • People who move around aimlessly may be doing so with bad intentions, such as looking for opportunities to steal or cause harm.
3. Reporting Suspicious Movement
   • Who to Report To: Suspicious activities should be reported to a trusted adult, a security officer, or the nearest police station.
   • How to Report: Clearly describe what you observed, including the time, location, and appearance of the person involved.

Evaluation

1. Suspicious movement refers to actions that seem _______ (a) normal (b) unusual (c) friendly).
2. It is important to report _______ movement in your neighborhood (a) suspicious (b) normal (c) slow).
3. Someone walking aimlessly may have _______ intentions (a) good (b) bad (c) neutral).
4. You should report suspicious movement to a _______ adult (a) unknown (b) trusted (c) strange).
5. People loitering around without purpose may be _______ (a) friendly (b) suspicious (c) busy).
6. A person walking around without a clear reason is displaying _______ behavior (a) suspicious (b) friendly (c) normal).
7. Reporting suspicious movement can help prevent _______ (a) accidents (b) crimes (c) games).
8. If you see someone acting suspiciously, you should _______ an adult (a) ignore (b) inform (c) avoid).
9. The nearest _______ station is a place to report suspicious activities (a) police (b) fire (c) bus).
10. Suspicious movement may indicate that someone is up to _______ (a) fun (b) no good (c) sports).
11. To observe suspicious movement, you need to be _______ (a) careless (b) alert (c) absent-minded).
12. People who walk around without purpose are sometimes called _______ (a) loiterers (b) workers (c) students).
13. It is _______ to report someone who is acting suspiciously (a) wrong (b) important (c) unimportant).
14. When reporting suspicious movement, describe the person’s _______ (a) appearance (b) name (c) nationality).
15. Observing and reporting suspicious behavior helps keep the neighborhood _______ (a) dangerous (b) safe (c) quiet).

Class Activity Discussion

1. What is suspicious movement?
   • Suspicious movement refers to actions or behaviors that seem unusual or out of place.
2. Why is it important to observe suspicious movement?
   • Observing suspicious movement can help prevent potential crimes or dangers.
3. What should you do if you see someone walking aimlessly in your neighborhood?
   • Report the person to a trusted adult or a security officer.
4. Who should you report suspicious activities to?
   • A trusted adult, a security officer, or the nearest police station.
5. Why might someone move around aimlessly in a neighborhood?
   • They may be looking for opportunities to steal or cause harm.
6. How can you tell if someone’s movement is suspicious?
   • If they are loitering or moving around without a clear purpose.
7. What details should you include when reporting suspicious movement?
   • The time, location, and appearance of the person involved.
8. Is it okay to ignore suspicious behavior?
   • No, it is important to report it to prevent possible harm.
9. What can happen if suspicious movement goes unreported?
   • It could lead to crimes or other dangerous activities.
10. Why is it important to stay alert in your neighborhood?
    • To notice and report any suspicious activities quickly.
11. How can you help keep your neighborhood safe?
    • By observing and reporting any suspicious movements.
12. What is loitering?
    • Loitering is when someone stays in an area without a clear purpose.
13. What should you do if a suspicious person approaches you?
    • Move to a safe place and report the person immediately.
14. What is the role of the police in your neighborhood?
    • To help keep the area safe and respond to reports of suspicious activity.
15. How does reporting suspicious behavior benefit the community?
    • It helps prevent crimes and keeps everyone safer.

Presentation Steps

1. Step 1: Revising the Previous Topic
   • Recap the concept of strangers and the importance of recognizing and reporting them.
2. Step 2: Introducing the New Topic
   • Introduce the concept of suspicious movement, explaining what it is and why it is important to observe and report it.
3. Step 3: Allowing Pupils to Contribute
   • Engage pupils in a discussion on examples of suspicious movements they have observed and what actions they took.

Teacher’s Activities

• Use visual aids to demonstrate examples of suspicious movement.
• Guide the pupils in discussing the importance of reporting suspicious activities.
• Facilitate role-play scenarios where pupils practice reporting suspicious movements.

Learners’ Activities

• Participate in identifying and describing suspicious movements through pictures and discussion.
• Discuss in small groups the activities of people with suspicious movement.
• Role-play scenarios on how to report suspicious activities to the appropriate authority.

Assessment

• Ask pupils to describe what suspicious movement is.
• Have pupils explain why it is important to observe and report suspicious activities.
• Let pupils identify who suspicious movement should be reported to.

Evaluation Questions

1. What is suspicious movement?
2. Why should we observe suspicious movement?
3. Who should you report suspicious activities to?
4. Why is it important to report suspicious behavior?
5. What should you do if you see someone loitering in your neighborhood?
6. How can you describe a suspicious person’s movement?
7. What can happen if we do not report suspicious movement?
8. Why is it important to be alert in your neighborhood?
9. What is loitering?
10. How does reporting suspicious behavior help the community?

Conclusion

• Mark the pupils’ responses and provide feedback.
• Reiterate the importance of identifying and reporting suspicious movement to ensure the safety of the neighborhood.

Learn how to identify and report suspicious movement in your neighborhood to help keep your community safe in this Primary 4 Security Education lesson.

This lesson plan helps pupils understand what suspicious movement is, how to observe it, and who to report it to, ensuring they are equipped to contribute to the safety of their community.