Strangers in the Neighborhood – Basic 4 Security Education Lesson Note (First Term)

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Subject: Security Education
Class: Basic 4
Term: First Term
Topic: Strangers in the Neighborhood
Order: Topic 2 of 6 this term
Reading time: 2 min

Who is a Stranger?

A stranger is someone you don’t know. In your neighborhood, a stranger is any person who doesn’t live there and whom you and your family don’t recognize.

Types of Strangers

Good Strangers (Visitors)

Friends visiting neighbors
Delivery people bringing items
Repair workers (electrician, plumber)
New families moving in
People asking for directions

Suspicious Strangers (Be Careful)

People looking into houses
Those asking too many questions
People following children
Those checking if anyone is home
People moving around at odd hours

How to Stay Safe from Strangers

Never Talk to Strangers Alone Don’t answer their questions. Don’t go anywhere with them. Don’t accept gifts from them. Call an adult immediately.
Be Alert and Observant Notice unfamiliar faces. Watch strange behavior. Remember what they look like. Note the time you saw them.
Safety Rules to Follow

Never open the door to strangers when alone
Don’t tell strangers your parents aren’t home
Never share personal information
Stay in groups when playing outside
Report strangers to parents or security

What to Do When You See a Suspicious Stranger Tell your parents immediately. Inform neighborhood security. Don’t confront them yourself. Stay indoors and lock doors. Watch from a safe distance.

Remember: Not all strangers are bad, but it’s better to be safe than sorry!

EXERCISES

A. Fill in the blanks:

A _______ is someone you don’t know.
Never talk to strangers _______.
Don’t accept _______ from strangers.
Report suspicious strangers to _______.
Stay in _______ when playing outside.

B. True or False:

All strangers are dangerous. _______
Open doors to strangers when alone. _______
Tell parents about suspicious people. _______
Accept gifts from strangers. _______
Some strangers are just visitors. _______

C. What would you do?

A stranger offers you sweets: _______
Someone you don’t know asks where you live: _______
You see a stranger checking door locks: _______

D. List 3 safety rules about strangers:

This term's Security Education topics

Basic 4 First Term · 6 topics

Introduction to Neighbourhood Security
Strangers in the Neighborhood
Suspicious Movement
Types of Suspicious Movement
Reporting Suspicious Movements
Consequences of Not Reporting Suspicious Activities/Movement

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