- Class: Primary 2
- Term: 3rd Term
- Week: 8
- Age: 8 years
- Duration: 40 minutes
- Subject: National Values Education
- Curriculum Theme: Social Studies
- Previous Lesson: Sources Of Insecurity
- Topic: How To Avoid Danger
- Content: How To Avoid Danger
Performance Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Cognitive domain: Identify different ways to avoid danger.
- Affective domain: Demonstrate concern for personal safety.
- Psychomotor domain: Show how to physically avoid dangerous situations.
- Social Domain: Cooperate with peers to create a safe environment.
Reference Materials:
The following resources were used in planning this lesson:
- 9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum
- Abuja Educational Resource Centre Scheme of work
- NAPPS National Unified Scheme of Work
- Online Information from wikiHow – 16 Ways to Avoid Getting Into a Dangerous Situation
- Relevant Textbooks
Instructional Materials:
The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:
- Flashcards with safety tips
- Pictures depicting dangerous situations
- A whistle for demonstration
- Safety posters
Rationale for the Lesson:
Understanding how to avoid danger is crucial for children’s safety and well-being. It helps them recognize hazardous situations and take appropriate actions to protect themselves and others.
Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge:
Pupils are familiar with the concept of safety and have discussed sources of insecurity in the previous lesson.
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:
Learning Area: How To Avoid Danger
To deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following steps:
| Content Development | Time | Teaching Method | Teaching Strategy | Teacher’s Activity | Pupils’ Activity | Learning Point |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1: Introduction | 5 mins | Discussion | Set induction | Introduce the topic by discussing why it is important to stay safe and avoid danger. | Listen attentively and answer questions. | Understanding the importance of avoiding danger. |
| Step 2: Identifying Danger | 8 mins | Explanation | Question and Answer | Show pictures of dangerous situations and ask pupils to identify them. | Identify and discuss the pictures shown. | Recognizing dangerous situations. |
| Step 3: Avoiding Danger | 10 mins | Demonstration | Role-Playing | Demonstrate actions to avoid danger using flashcards and a whistle. | Participate in role-playing activities, demonstrating how to avoid danger. | Learning practical ways to avoid danger. |
| Step 4: Seeking Help | 7 mins | Storytelling | Group Work | Tell a short story about a child seeking help in a dangerous situation. | Discuss in groups how they would seek help in similar situations. | Knowing how to seek help in dangerous situations. |
| Step 5: Note Taking | 5 mins | Guided Writing | Individual Work | Guide pupils to copy notes on how to avoid danger. | Copy the notes into their exercise books. | Reinforcing learning through writing. |
| Step 6: Evaluation | 3 mins | Questioning | Oral Assessment | Ask questions to evaluate pupils’ understanding of the lesson. | Answer the questions orally. | Assessing comprehension of the topic. |
| Step 7: Conclusion | 2 mins | Summary | Recap | Summarize the lesson and highlight key points. | Listen and reflect on the lesson. | Reinforcing the importance of safety. |
Lesson Content:
How To Avoid Danger
It is important to know how to stay safe and avoid dangerous situations. Some ways to avoid danger are:
- Stay Alert: Always pay attention to your surroundings.
- Avoid Strangers: Do not talk to or go anywhere with strangers.
- Safe Places: Stay in safe areas like home, school, and other places you know well.
- Tell an Adult: Always inform a trusted adult if you feel unsafe or notice something dangerous.
- Emergency Numbers: Know important phone numbers like your parents’ contacts and emergency services.
Lesson Evaluation:
To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:
- What should you do if you see a stranger?
- Why is it important to stay in safe areas?
- Name one way to avoid danger.
- What should you do if you feel unsafe?
- Why is it important to know emergency phone numbers?
Note for teachers using my lesson plan:
Hi there, remember that I didn’t make this lesson plan with any particular class or teacher in mind and I tried as much as possible with my experience and expertise to deliver this plan in a standard and effective style utilizing the best strategy and methods. Nevertheless, you are free to customize the lesson content, teaching methods, timing, and pupil activities to suit your teaching style, pupils’ comprehension, curriculum, and resources available to you. Happy teaching!
