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

Class: Primary 1
Subject: Social Studies
Topic: Concept of Insecurity – Sources of Danger and Insecurity
Duration: 30 minutes

Lesson objectives

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

• Say what insecurity means
• Name sources of danger and insecurity
• Tell how to stay safe

Lesson content

What is Insecurity?

Insecurity means not being safe.

It means there are dangers around us that can hurt us.

When we feel afraid or unsafe, that is insecurity.

Sources of Danger and Insecurity:

1. Bad People

• Strangers who want to hurt children
• People who steal things
• People who fight and cause trouble

2. Dangerous Places

• Busy roads with fast cars
• Deep water like rivers and wells
• Dark places at night
• Construction sites

3. Dangerous Things

• Fire and hot things
• Sharp objects like knives
• Poisonous things
• Broken glass and nails

4. Bad Weather

• Heavy rain and flooding
• Strong wind storms
• Very hot sun

5. Animals

• Wild animals like snakes
• Angry dogs
• Dangerous insects

How to Stay Safe:

• Stay close to your parents
• Do not talk to strangers
• Avoid dangerous places
• Tell adults when you see danger

EVALUATION/EXERCISES

Answer these questions:

1. Insecurity means not being _______.
2. Name 4 sources of danger:
3. Circle the sources of insecurity: Good people Bad people Safe places Busy roads Playing toys
4. Fill in the missing words:
   1. _______ who want to hurt children are dangerous.
   2. We should stay close to our _______.
5. Tick (✓) the dangerous things:
   1. Sharp knives [ ]
   2. Soft toys [ ]
   3. Fire [ ]
   4. Books [ ]
   5. Broken glass [ ]
6. Choose the correct answer: What should you do to stay safe? a) Talk to strangers b) Stay close to parents c) Go to dark places
7. Match the dangers:
   1. Bad people • Heavy rain
   2. Dangerous places • Strangers
   3. Bad weather • Busy roads

ASSIGNMENT

Name 2 dangerous places you should avoid and tell why.

TEACHER’S REMARKS

Teacher’s Name: _________________________
Date: _________________________