# Lesson Plan: National Values Education for Primary 2
## Topic: Road Signs and Traffic Lights + Identification of Security Agencies (EFCC) + Danger and Insecurity
**Grade Level:** Primary 2
**Duration:** 60 Minutes
**Objectives:**
1. Students will be able to identify and name common road signs and traffic lights.
2. Students will understand the role of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) as a security agency.
3. Students will learn about common dangers and insecurity, and how to stay safe.
## Materials Needed:
- Flashcards with images of road signs and traffic lights
- Interactive whiteboard or projector
- Printed handouts on EFCC
- Safety posters or visual aids about dangers and insecurity
- Coloring materials for activities
## Lesson Outline:
### Introduction (10 Minutes)
1. **Greeting and Objective Sharing:**
- Welcome the students and briefly introduce the topic.
- Explain the objectives of the lesson.
2. **Engagement Activity:**
- Begin with a quick discussion. Ask students if they have seen any road signs or traffic lights and if they know what they mean.
- Show a few flashcards with images of common road signs and traffic lights. Ask students to identify them.
### Main Lesson Body (40 Minutes)
#### Part 1: Road Signs and Traffic Lights (15 Minutes)
1. **Introduce Road Signs:**
- Show flashcards of common road signs (e.g., Stop, Yield, Pedestrian Crossing, School Zone).
- Explain what each sign means and why it is important.
2. **Introduce Traffic Lights:**
- Show images of traffic lights.
- Explain the colors (Red, Yellow, Green) and their meanings.
3. **Interactive Activity:**
- Play a "Simon Says" style game where the teacher calls out road signs and traffic light commands for students to act out (e.g., "Simon says stop at the red light", "Simon says walk at the pedestrian crossing").
#### Part 2: Identification of Security Agencies (EFCC) (10 Minutes)
1. **Introduce EFCC:**
- Briefly explain what the EFCC stands for (Economic and Financial Crimes Commission).
- Discuss the role of EFCC in fighting corruption and financial crimes.
2. **Visual Aid:**
- Show pictures of EFCC officials and vehicles.
- Explain how the EFCC helps to make Nigeria a safer place.
#### Part 3: Danger and Insecurity (15 Minutes)
1. **Understanding Danger and Insecurity:**
- Discuss what danger and insecurity mean (e.g., theft, fire, lost, strangers).
- Provide examples that are easily understandable for Primary 2 students.
2. **Safety Measures:**
- Teach basic safety rules such as not talking to strangers, not touching electrical sockets, and staying close to parents or teachers in public places.
- Use safety posters or visual aids to describe these dangers and how to avoid them.
3. **Interactive Activity:**
- Have students draw or color pictures of the dangers discussed and how they would stay safe.
### Conclusion (10 Minutes)
1. **Recap and Review:**
- Summarize the main points of the lesson: identification of road signs, understanding traffic lights, the role of EFCC, and safety measures.
2. **Question and Answer Session:**
- Allow students to ask questions and clarify any doubts.
3. **Homework Assignment:**
- Assign a simple activity: Ask students to draw and color their favorite road sign and write one sentence about the EFCC.
4. **Closing:**
- Thank the students for their participation and remind them to always stay safe.
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This lesson plan aims to make students aware of road signs and traffic lights, introduce them to an important security agency, and teach them about danger and insecurity. Adjustments may be made based on the specific needs and context of the classroom.