Concept of Security – Basic 1 Social Studies Lesson Note (Third Term)

Class: Primary 1
Subject: Social Studies
Topic: Concept of Security – How We Can Take Precautions Against Danger and Insecurity
Duration: 30 minutes

Lesson objectives

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

• Say what security means
• Tell how to take precautions against danger
• Practice safety rules to stay secure

Lesson content

What is Security?

Security means being safe and protected from danger.

When we are secure, we feel happy and not afraid.

Security means taking care of ourselves to avoid danger.

How We Can Take Precautions Against Danger:

Precautions means things we do to stay safe before danger comes.

1. At Home

• Lock doors and windows
• Do not open door for strangers
• Keep sharp things away from children
• Do not play with fire or matches

2. At School

• Walk, do not run in the classroom
• Listen to teachers’ instructions
• Do not fight with other children
• Stay in the school compound

3. On the Road

• Hold adult’s hand when crossing
• Look left and right before crossing
• Do not play on the road
• Use pedestrian crossing

4. With Strangers

• Do not talk to strangers
• Do not follow strangers anywhere
• Do not collect gifts from strangers
• Tell adults if strangers approach you

5. General Safety Rules

• Always tell adults where you are going
• Stay close to your parents
• Do not go to dangerous places alone
• Call for help when in danger

Evaluation/exercises

Answer these questions:

1. Security means being _______ and protected from danger.
2. Precautions means things we do to stay _______ before danger comes.
3. Name 3 precautions at home:
4. Name 3 precautions on the road:
5. Circle the safe behaviors: Lock doors Talk to strangers Hold adult’s hand Play with fire
6. Fill in the missing words:
   1. Do not open door for _______.
   2. Always tell _______ where you are going.
7. Tick (✓) the correct precautions:
   1. Look left and right before crossing [ ]
   2. Follow strangers [ ]
   3. Listen to teachers [ ]
   4. Play on the road [ ]
   5. Call for help when in danger [ ]
8. Choose the correct answer: What should you do with strangers? a) Talk to them b) Follow them c) Do not talk to them

ASSIGNMENT

Write 3 safety rules you will follow at home.

TEACHER’S REMARKS

Teacher’s Name: _________________________
Date: _________________________