Subject: Social Studies | Class: Primary 1 | Term: 3rd Term | Week: 9
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Learning Objectives
- Explain the meaning of security.
- Take precautions against dangers.
- Identify the various sources of danger and insecurity.
Introductory Questions
- Who is a security guard?
- Why do we lock our doors and windows before going to bed at night?
- Why do we switch off all home appliances when going out?
- Why do we have security in our community and school?
Lesson 1 — Meaning of Security
Security is the state of being free from all dangers or harms at home, in school, or anywhere you are. It means feeling safe at all times.
Example: When you are at home with the doors and gate locked and you feel free, safe, and relaxed — that is security.
Insecurity is when you are not feeling safe or free from dangers.
Lesson 2 — Sources of Danger and Insecurity
The following are common sources of danger:
- Road accidents
- Fire outbreaks
- Relationship with strangers
- Kidnapping
- Eating unsafe food
- Fake drugs intake
Lesson 3 — Precautions Against Dangers
| # | Precaution |
|---|---|
| 1 | Do not talk to a stranger. |
| 2 | Do not get into a stranger’s car. |
| 3 | Do not pick up a call if it is not from your parents. |
| 4 | Do not open the door if you are alone at home. |
| 5 | Do not play with any chemicals. |
| 6 | Do not drink alcohol or smoke cigarettes. |
| 7 | Call for help if there is a fire. |
| 8 | Do not play on the road or ride a bicycle on a highway. |
| 9 | Eat good and well-cooked food. |
| 10 | Do not take drugs unless asked to by a doctor. |
Lesson Evaluation
- Explain the meaning of security.
- Give 3 examples of sources of insecurity.
- State 3 precautionary measures against danger.
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