Home Security (Primary 1- Security Education Lesson Note: First Term, Week Eight)

Week Eight

Subject: Security Education
Class: Primary One
Week of the First Term: 8th Week
Topic: Home Security
Subtopics:

1. How to be safe at home
2. List safety measures at home

Instructional Objectives:

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

1. Identify at least three ways to stay safe at home (e.g., not opening the door to strangers, not playing with sharp objects).
2. Explain the importance of each safety measure at home.
3. Demonstrate how to respond to unsafe situations at home (e.g., telling an adult about a suspicious person).

Entry Behaviour:

Pupils should already know basic rules for personal safety, such as not talking to strangers and staying away from dangerous objects.

Instructional Materials:

1. Visual aids showing different rooms in a house and potential dangers (e.g., kitchen with a hot stove, living room with electrical sockets).
2. Flashcards with images of safety measures (e.g., locking doors, keeping sharp objects away).
3. Storybook or short video about home safety.

Reference Materials 

Muhammed, A., Ogunniyi, D., & Chime, K. (2016). Security Education For Primary School 1 Workbook (Bec Edition). Spectrum Book Limited

Content:

How to Be Safe at Home:

1. Not Opening the Door to Strangers: Teach pupils the importance of not opening the door unless a trusted adult is present.
2. Avoiding Dangerous Objects: Explain why they should avoid playing with sharp objects like knives and scissors.
3. Staying Away from Fire and Hot Objects: Highlight the dangers of playing near the stove or with matches.

Safety Measures at Home:

• Locking Doors and Windows: To keep strangers out and stay safe.
• Keeping Dangerous Items Out of Reach: Such as knives, matches, and chemicals.
• Knowing Emergency Contacts: Teach them to memorize or know where to find important phone numbers in case of emergencies.

Step 1: Introduction

Lesson Presentation (Step-by-Step Procedure)

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