Types of Suspicious Movement Security Education Primary 4 First Term Lesson Notes Week 6

Here is a detailed, student-centered lesson plan for Security Education, Primary 4, First Term, Week 6, focusing on “Types of Suspicious Movement”:

Lesson Plan

Subject: Security Education
Class: Primary 4
Term: First Term
Week: 6
Age: 9 years
Topic: Types of Suspicious Movement
Sub-topic: Identifying and Responding to Suspicious Activities
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioral Objectives

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

1. Identify activities that can be considered suspicious, such as peeping into other people’s windows and roaming about aimlessly.
2. Understand the importance of raising an alarm when observing suspicious activities.
3. Discuss and determine the appropriate time to raise an alarm when noticing suspicious movement.

Keywords

• Suspicious: Actions or behaviors that appear unusual or concerning.
• Peeping: Secretly looking at someone or something, especially through a small opening.
• Roaming: Moving around without a clear purpose or direction.
• Alarm: A warning signal or alert, often to indicate danger.

Set Induction

Begin the lesson by asking pupils if they have ever seen someone behaving in a way that made them feel uncomfortable, like peeping through a window or wandering around without purpose. Discuss how they reacted to such behavior.

Entry Behavior

Pupils have learned about identifying suspicious movement and the importance of reporting it to ensure community safety.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Pictures or drawings illustrating suspicious activities (e.g., peeping through a window, roaming aimlessly).
• Chart outlining the steps to take when noticing suspicious behavior.
• Drawing materials for pupils to create diagrams.

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

Review the previous lesson on suspicious movement, reminding pupils that certain behaviors may indicate that someone is up to no good.

Embedded Core Skills

• Observation: Pupils will enhance their ability to notice and identify suspicious activities.
• Critical Thinking: Pupils will discuss and determine when it is appropriate to raise an alarm.

Learning Materials

• Chalkboard and chalk
• Visual aids showing examples of suspicious activities
• Drawing materials (paper, pencils, crayons)
• Role-play scenarios

Reference Books

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

Instructional Materials

• Visual aids showing suspicious activities
• Observation and alarm-raising tips chart
• Drawing materials for group work

Content

1. Identifying Suspicious Activities
   • Examples of suspicious activities include peeping through windows, loitering, and roaming aimlessly around a neighborhood.
2. Understanding When to Raise an Alarm
   • It is important to raise an alarm when you observe behavior that makes you feel uncomfortable or when someone is acting suspiciously, especially in situations like peeping into houses or wandering around schools.
3. Reporting Suspicious Behavior
   • Suspicious activities should be reported to a trusted adult or security personnel immediately.

Evaluation

1. Peeping through windows is an example of _______ movement (a) normal (b) suspicious (c) fast).
2. _______ about without purpose can be suspicious (a) Sitting (b) Roaming (c) Standing).
3. If you see someone peeping into a house, you should _______ (a) ignore (b) report (c) join).
4. _______ is when someone secretly looks at others through a window (a) Roaming (b) Peeping (c) Shouting).
5. Suspicious activities should be reported to a _______ adult (a) known (b) trusted (c) strange).
6. People who roam around without a purpose may have _______ intentions (a) good (b) bad (c) neutral).
7. It is important to raise an _______ if you see suspicious behavior (a) alarm (b) animal (c) issue).
8. Observing and reporting _______ behavior keeps the neighborhood safe (a) normal (b) suspicious (c) quick).
9. A person peeping through a window is showing _______ behavior (a) suspicious (b) friendly (c) normal).
10. You should report suspicious activities to the _______ police (a) fire (b) neighborhood (c) hospital).
11. _______ involves moving around without a clear purpose (a) Playing (b) Roaming (c) Eating).
12. Peeping can make people feel _______ (a) safe (b) uncomfortable (c) happy).
13. If you see someone roaming around your school, you should _______ (a) run (b) hide (c) tell a teacher).
14. Raising an alarm means alerting others to a potential _______ (a) danger (b) joke (c) game).
15. Being aware of suspicious movements helps in _______ the community (a) harming (b) protecting (c) confusing).

Class Activity Discussion

1. What is suspicious movement?
   • Suspicious movement refers to actions or behaviors that seem unusual or concerning.
2. What are examples of suspicious activities?
   • Examples include peeping through windows and roaming around without a clear purpose.
3. Why is peeping through a window considered suspicious?
   • It can indicate that someone is trying to spy on others or is up to no good.
4. What should you do if you see someone roaming around aimlessly?
   • Report it to a trusted adult or security personnel.
5. Who should you tell if you see suspicious movement?
   • A trusted adult, a teacher, or a security officer.
6. When should you raise an alarm?
   • When you observe behavior that seems dangerous or makes you uncomfortable.
7. Why is it important to report suspicious behavior?
   • To prevent potential harm and keep the community safe.
8. What does peeping mean?
   • Peeping means secretly looking at someone or something, often through a small opening.
9. What does roaming mean?
   • Roaming means moving around without a clear purpose or direction.
10. How can you tell if someone’s movement is suspicious?
    • If they are doing something unusual, like loitering or peeping through windows.
11. What is the role of the police in dealing with suspicious behavior?
    • The police help protect the community by responding to reports of suspicious activity.
12. Why should you not ignore suspicious behavior?
    • Ignoring it could lead to potential danger or crime.
13. How can drawing a diagram help in understanding suspicious activities?
    • It helps visualize and identify what suspicious behavior looks like.
14. What is the benefit of raising an alarm?
    • It alerts others to danger and helps prevent harm.
15. How can you contribute to neighborhood safety?
    • By observing, identifying, and reporting suspicious activities.

Presentation Steps

1. Step 1: Revising the Previous Topic
   • Recap what suspicious movement is and why it is important to observe and report it.
2. Step 2: Introducing the New Topic
   • Introduce different types of suspicious movements, such as peeping and roaming aimlessly, and discuss their potential risks.
3. Step 3: Allowing Pupils to Contribute
   • Engage pupils in group discussions about activities they think are suspicious and when it is appropriate to raise an alarm.

Teacher’s Activities

• Use visual aids to illustrate examples of suspicious activities like peeping and roaming.
• Facilitate group research on suspicious activities and encourage pupils to share their findings.
• Guide pupils in drawing diagrams showing suspicious behavior, such as a stranger peeping through a window.

Learners’ Activities

• Participate in group research on activities considered suspicious.
• Work as a class to create diagrams showing examples of suspicious movement.
• Discuss in small groups when it is appropriate to raise an alarm.

Assessment

• Ask pupils to identify activities that can be considered suspicious.
• Have pupils explain when and why they should raise an alarm when observing suspicious movement.
• Evaluate pupils’ understanding by asking them to draw or describe suspicious behavior.

Evaluation Questions

1. What is peeping?
2. Why is roaming about aimlessly considered suspicious?
3. When should you raise an alarm if you notice suspicious activity?
4. Who should you report suspicious behavior to?
5. What is the purpose of observing suspicious activities?
6. Why is it important to draw attention to suspicious movement?
7. Can peeping through windows be dangerous? Why?
8. How can drawing help us understand suspicious behavior?
9. What should you do if you see someone peeping through a window?
10. Why is it important to discuss suspicious activities with others?

Conclusion

• Mark the pupils’ responses and provide feedback.
• Reinforce the importance of identifying and reporting suspicious movement to ensure the safety of their community.

Explore types of suspicious movements in your neighborhood. Learn how to identify, discuss, and report activities like peeping and roaming to ensure safety. Perfect for Primary 4 Security Education.

This lesson plan should help pupils understand the different types of suspicious movement, the importance of observing them, and how to respond effectively for the safety of their community.