Reporting Suspicious Movements: Who to Report To and Ways to Raise Alarm | Primary 4 (Basic 4) First Term Week 8 Security Education

REPORTING SUSPICIOUS MOVEMENTS: WHO TO REPORT TO AND WAYS TO RAISE ALARM 

SECURITY EDUCATION

PRIMARY 4 – FIRST TERM – WEEK 8

THEME – NEIGHBOURHOOD SECURITY 

PREVIOUS LESSON – Types of Suspicious Movement: Identifying Suspicious Activities and How to Stay Safe | Primary 4 (Basic 4) First Term Week 6 Security Education

TOPIC – REPORTING SUSPICIOUS MOVEMENTS 

LEARNING 

1. Introduction

2. Meaning of Reporting Suspicious Movement

3. People to Report Suspicious Movement to

4. Ways to Raise Alarm

5. How to Report Suspicious Movement

6. Weekly Assessment: Test Questions and Answers/Assignment

7. Summary

LEARNING OBJECTIVES 

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

1. Explain the meaning of reporting suspicious movement.

2. Identify the people to whom suspicious movements should be reported.

3. Explain the 5 Ws used when reporting suspicious movement.

4. State at least five ways to raise alarm during an emergency.

5. Demonstrate how to report suspicious movement correctly.

6. Explain the importance of reporting suspicious movement promptly.

ENTRY BEHAVIOUR

Pupils have previously learned about suspicious movement, types of suspicious movement, and how to identify suspicious activities.

This lesson builds on that knowledge by teaching pupils who to report suspicious movements to, how to raise alarm, and how to give useful information using the 5 Ws.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

The teacher will teach the lesson with the aid of:

1. Pictures showing suspicious movements

2. Pictures of police officers, teachers, parents, and community security officers

3. Flashcards showing the 5 Ws

4. Chart showing ways to raise alarm

5. Role-play materials

METHOD OF TEACHING

Choose a suitable and appropriate methods for the lessons.

Note – Irrespective of choosing methods of teaching, always introduce an activities that will arouse pupil’s interest or lead them to the lessons. 

REFERENCE MATERIALS

1. Scheme of Work

2. 9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum

3. Course Book

4. All Relevant Material

5. Online Information

CONTENT OF THE LESSON

INTRODUCTION

Sometimes pupils may notice suspicious people or unusual activities in their homes, schools, or neighbourhoods. Knowing that something is suspicious is not enough; pupils must also know who to tell and how to give correct information. Reporting suspicious movement quickly and correctly helps adults and security officers respond in time to prevent danger.

In this lesson, pupils will learn who to report suspicious movement to, how to raise alarm safely, and how to use the 5 Ws to give clear and useful information when making a report.

LESSON 1 – MEANING OF REPORTING SUSPICIOUS MOVEMENT

Reporting suspicious movement means informing a trusted person or security officer about unusual or dangerous activities that may threaten lives or property.

PEOPLE TO REPORT SUSPICIOUS MOVEMENT TO

Pupils should report suspicious movements to:

1. Parents or guardians – if you are at home.

2. Teachers – if you are at school.

3. The head teacher – if you are at school and need additional help.

4. Police officers – if you are on the road or in your community.

5. Community security officers or neighbourhood watch members – if you are at public events such as a naming ceremony, wedding, birthday party, festival, or community gathering.

6. Responsible community leaders – if your parents or guardians are not at home or are unavailable.

LESSON 2 – WAYS TO RAISE ALARM

When you notice suspicious movement, you can:

1. Inform a trusted adult immediately.

2. Shout loudly for help if they are in danger.

3. Call or ask an adult to call the police.

4. Tell a teacher or school authority.

5. Move quickly to a safe place.

6. Warn other people nearby without putting themselves in danger.

7. Stay calm while waiting for help.

HOW TO REPORT SUSPICIOUS MOVEMENT

If you notice any suspicious movement, report it immediately to your parents, teachers, the police, or another trusted adult. When making a report, give clear information about what you saw.

Use the 5 Ws to make your report:

1. Who did you see?

• Was it a man, woman, boy, or girl?

2. When did you see it? 

• For example: Around 12 noon.

3. Where did it happen?

• For example: At the school gate.

4. What was the person doing?

• For example: The person was peeping through the school gate.

5. Why did you think it was suspicious?

• For example: The person was examining the school gate padlock and looking around secretly.

Example Report

“I saw a man around 12 noon at the school gate. He was peeping through the gate and examining the padlock. I think his behaviour was suspicious because he was looking around secretly.”

LESSON 3 – IMPORTANCE OF REPORTING SUSPICIOUS MOVEMENT

Reporting suspicious movement helps to:

1. Protect lives and property.

2. Prevent crimes.

3. Help security officers respond quickly.

4. Keep the neighbourhood peaceful.

5. Save people from danger.

SAFETY RULES WHEN REPORTING

1. Do not confront suspicious people.

2. Do not touch suspicious objects.

3. Stay away from danger.

4. Give correct information when making a report.

5. Always remain calm.

WEEKLY ASSESSMENT: TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS/ASSIGNMENT 

A. Multiple Choice Questions

1. Reporting suspicious movement means ______.

A. informing a trusted adult or security officer about unusual activities

B. following a suspicious person

C. hiding from everyone

D. ignoring the situation

2. If you notice suspicious movement at home, who should you report it to first?

A. Classmates

B. Friends

C. Strangers

D. Parents or guardians

3. Which of these is part of the 5 Ws?

A. What is your favourite colour?

B. Where did it happen?

C. What food did you eat?

D. Where do you sleep?

4. Which of these is a way to raise alarm?

A. Touch a suspicious object

B. Keep quiet

C. Run after the suspicious person

D. Shout for help

5. If you notice suspicious movement at school, you should report it to the ______.

A. shopkeeper or manager

B. stranger or his friend

C. teacher or head teacher

D. bus driver or passenger

B. Fill in the Gaps

Use the following words to complete the sentences: parents, police, where, help, report

6. You should ______ suspicious movement immediately.

7. If you are at home, tell your ______ or guardian.

8. The ______ help to protect lives and property.

9. One of the 5 Ws asks ______ the incident happened.

10. Shout for ______ if you are in danger.

C. True or False

11. You should report suspicious movement immediately. ______

12. It is safe to confront a suspicious person alone. ______

13. The 5 Ws help you give correct information. ______

14. Teachers can receive reports about suspicious movement in school. ______

15. Raising alarm can help prevent danger. ______

D. Matching Column A with Column B.

Column A – Column B

16. Parents – A. At home

17. Teacher – B. At school

18. Police officer – C. In the community

19. Where – D. Place where the incident happened

20. Help – E. Call for assistance

ANSWER KEYS

1. A 2. D 3. B  4. D 5. C

6. report

7. parents

8. police

9. where

10. help

11. True

12. False

13. True

14. True

15. True

16. A – At home

17. B – At school

18. C – In the community

19. D – Place where the incident happened

20. E – Call for assistance

SUMMARY

In this lesson, pupils learned the meaning of reporting suspicious movement and the importance of reporting unusual or dangerous activities promptly. They identified the people to report suspicious movement to, such as parents, teachers, head teachers, police officers, community security officers, and responsible community leaders.

Pupils also learned the 5 Ws for making a good report:

• Who was involved?

• When did it happen?

• Where did it happen?

• What was the person doing?

• Why was the behaviour suspicious?

They also learned different ways to raise alarm, such as shouting for help, informing trusted adults, and contacting security officers.

PRESENTATION

To deliver the lesson, the teacher adopts the following steps:

Step 1: Introduction

The teacher displays pictures of a child reporting to a teacher, a police officer receiving a report, and children shouting for help during an emergency.

The teacher asks:

• What should you do if you notice suspicious movement?

• Who should you report it to?

• Why is it important to report suspicious activities quickly?

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils observe the pictures and answer the questions.

Step 2: Meaning of Reporting Suspicious Movement

The teacher explains that reporting suspicious movement means informing a trusted adult or security officer about unusual or dangerous activities.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils explain the meaning in their own words.

Step 3: People to Report Suspicious Movement To

The teacher explains that pupils should report suspicious movement to:

• Parents or guardians (at home).

• Teachers (at school).

• Head teacher (at school).

• Police officers (in the community).

• Community security officers or neighbourhood watch members.

• Responsible community leaders.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils identify the correct person to report to in different situations.

Step 4: Ways to Raise Alarm

The teacher explains that pupils can raise alarm by:

• Informing a trusted adult immediately.

• Shouting for help.

• Asking an adult to call the police.

• Reporting to teachers or the head teacher.

• Moving to a safe place.

• Warning other people nearby without putting themselves in danger.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils demonstrate different ways to raise alarm safely.

Step 5: How to Report Suspicious Movement (The 5 Ws)

The teacher explains the 5 Ws:

• Who did you see?

• When did it happen?

• Where did it happen?

• What was the person doing?

• Why did you think it was suspicious?

The teacher gives a simple example of a report.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils practise giving reports using the 5 Ws.

Step 6: Group Activity

The teacher divides the class into four groups.

• Group 1: List the people pupils should report suspicious movement to.

• Group 2: Explain the 5 Ws used in reporting suspicious movement.

• Group 3: State six ways to raise alarm during an emergency.

• Group 4: Role-play how to report suspicious movement to a teacher, parent, or police officer.

Each group presents its work to the class.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils discuss, write, role-play, and present their answers.

Step 7: Lesson Summary

The teacher reviews the meaning of reporting suspicious movement, the people to report to, the 5 Ws, and the ways to raise alarm.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils answer oral questions and summarise the lesson.

Step 8: Evaluation

The teacher gives pupils the practice exercise.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils complete the Multiple Choice Questions, Fill in the Gaps, True or False, and Matching exercises.

CONCLUSION

To conclude the lesson for the week, the teacher revises the entire lesson and links it to the following week’s lesson.

NEXT LESSON

LESSON EVALUATION 

Teacher asks pupils to,

1. Explain the meaning of reporting suspicious movement.

2. Mention the people to whom suspicious movements should be reported.

3. State and explain the 5 Ws used in reporting suspicious movement.

4. Mention at least five ways to raise alarm during an emergency.

5. Demonstrate how to report suspicious movement correctly.

6. Explain the importance of reporting suspicious movement promptly.