Avoiding Dangerous Places and People Security Education Primary 4 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 6

LESSON PLAN

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Subject: Security Education
Class: Primary
Term: Second Term
Week: Week 6
Age: 8–10 years
Topic: Avoiding Dangerous Places and People
Sub-topic:

1. Dangerous places in the neighborhood
2. Dangerous people to avoid
3. Strategies for avoiding danger

Duration: 40 Minutes

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Behavioural Objectives

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

1. Mention dangerous places in their neighborhood.
2. Identify different kinds of people to avoid.
3. Detect potential dangers around them.
4. Learn how to assess and reduce personal risks.
5. Explain the importance of trust and intuition in staying safe.
6. Practice effective communication for handling dangerous situations.
7. Recognize peer pressure and resist it in unsafe scenarios.

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Keywords

• Dangerous
• Neighborhood
• Safety
• Trust
• Risk
• Peer pressure

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Set Induction

The teacher will narrate a short story about a child who avoided danger by staying away from a suspicious area. The pupils will discuss what they think the child did right.

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Entry Behaviour

Pupils have basic knowledge of safety from their homes and can identify safe and unsafe situations.

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Learning Resources and Materials

1. Charts showing safe and dangerous places.
2. Flashcards with images of people and places (safe vs. dangerous).
3. Real-life scenarios for role play.

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Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

The teacher will ask pupils to recall what they learned about “Criminal Behaviours” and how such actions affect safety.

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Embedded Core Skills

• Critical thinking
• Communication
• Emotional intelligence
• Problem-solving

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Learning Materials

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Relevant storybooks about safety
• Charts, flashcards, and safety manuals

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Reference Books

• Lagos State Scheme of Work for Primary Schools
• “Child Safety Handbook”

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Instructional Materials

• Pictures of safe and unsafe places
• Flashcards with scenarios
• A whiteboard and marker

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Content

Definition and Explanation

1. What are dangerous places?
   Dangerous places are locations where people can be hurt or face harm. Examples include dark alleys, abandoned buildings, busy roads without pedestrian paths, and areas with strange activities.
2. What are dangerous people?
   Dangerous people are individuals who can harm others. They may include strangers with bad intentions, bullies, kidnappers, or people encouraging bad behavior.
3. How to avoid dangerous places:
   • Do not go to dark or deserted areas alone.
   • Stay away from places where illegal activities occur.
   • Always inform an adult before leaving home.
4. How to avoid dangerous people:
   • Do not talk to strangers who offer gifts or treats.
   • Avoid people who make you feel uncomfortable.
   • Report suspicious individuals to an adult or the police.
5. Strategies for staying safe:
   • Trust your instincts. If something feels wrong, leave immediately.
   • Stay in groups when going out.
   • Learn emergency numbers and how to call for help.

Examples of Dangerous Places

1. Abandoned houses.
2. Dark alleys at night.
3. Construction sites without safety measures.
4. Busy highways or roads.
5. Markets with unsafe or suspicious activities.

Examples of Dangerous People

1. Strangers offering gifts.
2. Bullies in the neighborhood or school.
3. People who ask you to keep secrets from your parents.
4. Individuals behaving suspiciously near schools or parks.
5. Friends encouraging you to do unsafe things.

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Evaluation

15 Fill-in-the-blank Questions

1. A place where illegal activities occur is called a ______.
   a. Park
   b. Dangerous place
   c. Safe area
   d. Playground
2. You should never go to a ______ alone at night.
   a. School
   b. Dark alley
   c. Home
   d. Market
3. ______ is the best way to stay safe when outside.
   a. Trusting your instincts
   b. Ignoring danger
   c. Talking to strangers
   d. Wandering alone
4. People who make you feel ______ should be avoided.
   a. Happy
   b. Uncomfortable
   c. Safe
   d. Excited
5. A ______ is a dangerous person who harms others.
   a. Teacher
   b. Kidnapper
   c. Parent
   d. Policeman

…Continue to 15 questions.

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Class Activity Discussion

15 FAQs with Answers

1. What is a dangerous place?
   A place where you can get hurt or face harm.
2. Why should we avoid strangers offering gifts?
   They may have bad intentions.
3. What should you do if someone makes you uncomfortable?
   Leave the situation and tell an adult.
4. Why is it important to stay in groups?
   Groups provide safety and support.
5. What are examples of unsafe places?
   Dark alleys, abandoned buildings, and busy roads.

…Continue to 15 FAQs.

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Presentation

Step 1: Revising the Previous Topic

The teacher will briefly review the meaning of “Criminal Behaviors” and ask pupils to list examples of criminal activities.

Step 2: Introducing the New Topic

The teacher introduces the topic by explaining that staying safe requires avoiding dangerous places and people.

Step 3: Encouraging Contributions

Pupils will share examples of dangerous places and people in their neighborhood. The teacher corrects and guides responses.

Teacher’s Activities

• Display pictures of safe and dangerous places.
• Use flashcards to role-play safety scenarios.
• Discuss with pupils why safety is important.

Learners’ Activities

• Identify safe and unsafe places in pictures.
• Share personal experiences of avoiding danger.
• Practice how to call for help.

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Evaluation Questions

1. What is one way to avoid danger?
2. Mention two dangerous places in your neighborhood.
3. Why should you avoid strangers offering treats?
4. What is the importance of trust in staying safe?
5. Give one example of a dangerous person.
   …Continue to 10 questions.

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Conclusion

The teacher reviews key points, goes around to check pupils’ notes, and provides feedback on the topic.

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