Sources of Danger and Insecurity – Basic 2 Security Education Lesson Note (First Term)

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

• explain what danger is
• differentiate between danger and insecurity
• identify various sources of insecurity in Nigeria

Lesson Content:

What is Danger? Danger is anything that can hurt us or cause harm to our body, property, or life. It is something that is not safe.

What is Insecurity? Insecurity is when we do not feel safe or protected. It is when bad things can happen to us easily.

Difference between Danger and Insecurity:

• Danger is the harmful thing itself
• Insecurity is the feeling of not being safe from danger

Sources of Insecurity in Nigeria:

1. Bad people who steal (thieves)

2. Fighting between people

3. Dangerous animals

4. Bad roads

5. Poisonous things

6. Fire outbreaks

7. Floods

Multiple Choice Exercise:

1. What is the danger? a) Something safe b) Something that can hurt us c) Something good d) Something we eat 
2. Insecurity means: a) Feeling very safe b) Being happy c) Not feeling safe d) Playing games 
3. Which of these is a source of insecurity? a) Good friends b) Thieves c) Teachers d) Books 
4. The difference between danger and insecurity is: a) They are the same thing b) Danger hurts, insecurity is feeling unsafe c) There is no difference d) Danger is good, insecurity is bad 

Answers: 1(b), 2(c), 3(b), 4(b)