Lesson Plan for Primary Two (Age 7)
Subject: Security Education
Class: Primary Two
Week of the First Term: Week 7
Topic: Identification of Security Agencies
Sub Topic: Nigeria Police and Nigerian Army
Instructional Objectives
At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Describe the roles and responsibilities of the Nigeria Police and the Nigerian Army.
- Identify the uniforms and insignia of the Nigeria Police and the Nigerian Army.
- Explain the importance of these security agencies in maintaining safety and order in society.
Entry Behaviour
Pupils should already have a basic understanding of security and safety in their environment.
Instructional Materials
- Textbook: Muhammed, A., Ogunniyi, D., & Chime, K. (2016). Security Education for Primary School 2 Workbook (Bec Edition). Lagos: Spectrum Book Limited.
- Visual aids (posters or flashcards) showing the uniforms and vehicles of the Nigeria Police and the Nigerian Army.
- Videos or pictures depicting the work of the Nigeria Police and the Nigerian Army in their communities.
Reference Materials
Muhammed, A., Ogunniyi, D., & Chime, K. (2016). Security Education for Primary School 2 Workbook (Bec Edition). Lagos: Spectrum Book Limited.
Content
The Nigeria Police is responsible for maintaining law and order, preventing crime, and ensuring public safety. They are often recognized by their uniforms, which usually consist of navy blue or black clothing, and police insignia.
The Nigerian Army is responsible for protecting the country from external threats and maintaining peace and security. Their uniforms are typically green and include various insignia that indicate rank and unit.
Key Identification Features:
- Nigeria Police: Navy blue uniforms, police badges, patrol cars, and motorcycles.
- Nigerian Army: Camouflage uniforms, military badges, and armored vehicles.
Lesson Presentation (Step-by-Step Procedure)
Step 1: Introduction
Begin with a question: “Who do you think helps keep us safe in our communities?” Encourage pupils to share their thoughts. Introduce the Nigeria Police and Nigerian Army as key security agencies.
Step 2: Explanation
Explain the roles of the Nigeria Police and the Nigerian Army, emphasizing their responsibilities in keeping citizens safe and maintaining order. Use simple language and relatable examples.
Step 3: Demonstration
Show visual aids of the Nigeria Police and Nigerian Army uniforms and vehicles. Explain how to identify these officials based on their dress and insignia. Use videos or pictures to illustrate their work in action.
Step 4: Guided Practice
Engage pupils in a discussion about when they might see police officers or soldiers in their community. Ask them to share experiences of seeing these security agencies at work.
Step 5: Independent Practice
Pupils will draw a picture of either a police officer or a soldier, highlighting key features of their uniform. They will label the picture with what makes them identifiable.
Step 6: Feedback
After the drawing activity, review pupils’ illustrations and provide positive feedback. Reinforce the importance of recognizing these security personnel for safety.
Evaluation
Formative Assessment:
Assess pupils’ understanding by observing their participation in discussions and their ability to describe the uniforms and roles of the Nigeria Police and Nigerian Army.
Summative Assessment:
At the end of the lesson, conduct a quiz where pupils identify pictures of police officers and soldiers based on their uniforms and roles.
Summary/Conclusion
Summarize the key points discussed about the Nigeria Police and the Nigerian Army, emphasizing their roles in maintaining safety. Ask pupils to share what they learned about identifying these security agencies.
Assignment
For homework, pupils will write a short paragraph about why it is important to recognize security agencies like the Nigeria Police and the Nigerian Army. They should share this with their families to raise awareness about safety in their community.