Assignment On Road Safety

Lesson Plan

Subject: Social Studies

Topic: Individual Development and Identity

Sub – Topic: Road Safety

Class: Grade 2

Date: July 16th 2015

Duration: 30 mins

Objectives: Students should be able to:

Knowledge: List at least 2 common road signs that they are aware of.

Skill: Demonstrate how to use the pedestrian crossing.

Values: Show appreciation for road safety by obeying the street signs.

Previous Knowledge:

• The colours of the traffic light and what it is used for.

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Content:

When the signal light turns green, cars go. When you cross the street at a signal light, you should wait for the walk signal. Some corners don't have a walk signal, so you should wait for the green light to show in your direction. Remember that cars may be turning,

Teacher will ask a student to tell the class of one way we can be safe when playing? Student will respond by saying not play with sharp objects like knives and sticks. Teacher will say great job! Teacher will then tell the class that today we will be talking about Road Safety as she writes the board. She will go on to add that the lesson will be about the use of the traffic light and the use of the pedestrian crossing. The teacher will inform students that they will continue the rest of the time class outside of the classroom. And that there are a few things that will be demonstrate to them and that they will need to practice on the outdoors. Teacher will inform students that with the help of their group leaders she would like them to line up properly and will say to them that when you get outside she would like them to remain in their groups, do not stray away also be very quiet and attentive. Teacher will remind students of class rules and will tell students that they will be sent back to the classroom to work quietly on an activity if they are uncooperative. Students will be asked to carry note book along with them to take some

Drivers must slow down and stop when a pedestrian is at a marked crossing. Drivers must give way to any pedestrian on the crossing. The pedestrian must wait until the vehicle stops before crossing.

Development

Step 1: The teacher will tell the students “Do you know that the pedestrian crossing is also called the zebra crossing? Can someone tell me why?”

Step 2: Teacher will demonstrate to students how to use the pedestrian crossing.

Step 3: Teacher will have students demonstrate their understanding of the pedestrian crossing.

Step 4: Teacher will inform students that a traffic light is used to inform or tell drivers when it is safe to move with their vehicles and it also tells pedestrians, when it is safe to cross the street. It has three colors.

Step 5: A student or students will be asked to comment as they are reminded to raise their hand.

Step 6: Teacher will then say this here represents the traffic light. This is the object that is used to safely control the movement of vehicles and pedestrians.

Step 7: She will then go on to say that each color means something different and that everyone need to use the traffic lights correctly in order to avoid accident and