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

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

• identify suspicious persons and activities in school
• highlight what to do in case of any suspected movement in school and at home

Lesson Content:

What are Suspicious Persons? Suspicious persons are people who act in a strange or dangerous way. They do things that make us feel something is wrong.

Signs of Suspicious Persons:

1. Strange behavior: Acting weird or nervous
2. Asking too many questions: Wanting to know things they shouldn’t know
3. Hiding things: Carrying bags they don’t want people to see

Coming at wrong times: Being in school when they shouldn’t be there

No proper reason: Cannot explain why they are there

Making people uncomfortable: Other people feel unsafe around them

Suspicious Activities in School:

• Someone taking pictures without permission
• Strangers asking about school routines
• People looking into classrooms without reason
• Someone trying to enter restricted areas
• Unknown persons talking to many children

What to Do When You See Suspicious Movement:

At School:

1. Tell your teacher immediately
2. Don’t talk to the suspicious person
3. Stay close to your friends
4. Follow your teacher’s instructions
5. Don’t try to investigate yourself

At Home:

1. Tell your parents or guardians
2. Don’t open the door for strangers
3. Stay inside the house
4. Call for help if needed
5. Remember what the person looks like

Multiple Choice Exercise:

1. A suspicious person is someone who: a) Acts in a strange way b) Is very kind c) Helps everyone d) Brings gifts
2. If you see a suspicious person in school, you should: a) Talk to them b) Follow them c) Tell your teacher d) Hide from everyone
3. Suspicious activity includes: a) Students playing b) Teachers teaching c) Strangers taking pictures without permission d) Parents visiting
4. At home, if you see suspicious movement, you should: a) Open the door quickly b) Tell your parents c) Go outside to check d) Invite them inside

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