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Preventing Accidents: Ensuring Safety at Home and School Social Studies JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 10

Subject: Social Studies
Class: JSS 1
Term: First Term
Week: 10
Age: 11-12 years
Topic: Accidents in the Home and School
Sub-topic: i. Need for Safety
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives:

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

  1. Define an accident.
  2. Identify common causes of accidents at home and school.
  3. Explain the need for safety in both environments.
  4. List ways to prevent accidents at home and school.

Keywords:

  • Accident
  • Safety
  • Hazard
  • Prevention
  • Caution

Set Induction:

The teacher asks students to share any experiences of accidents they have witnessed or heard about at home or school, emphasizing how such incidents could have been avoided.

Entry Behaviour:

Students have a basic understanding of safety from their everyday lives and the importance of being cautious.

Learning Resources and Materials:

  • Lagos State Scheme of Work
  • Posters showing different types of accidents
  • First aid kits and safety posters

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:

Students are familiar with the concept of safety and might have come across safety instructions at home or school. This lesson will build on this knowledge by explaining the need for safety to avoid accidents.

Embedded Core Skills:

  • Critical thinking
  • Problem-solving
  • Self-awareness

Learning Materials:

  • Social Studies textbook
  • Posters illustrating common accidents and safety tips

Reference Books:

  • Lagos State Scheme of Work
  • Social Studies Textbook for JSS 1

Instructional Materials:

  • Pictures of hazardous situations at home and school
  • First aid kits
  • Case studies of common accidents and how they could have been avoided

Content:

1. Definition of an Accident:

An accident is an unexpected event that causes injury, damage, or harm. It can happen at any time and in any place, such as at home, school, or on the road.

2. Common Causes of Accidents at Home:

  • Slippery floors: Water or oil spills that are not cleaned up can cause slips and falls.
  • Sharp objects: Knives, scissors, and other sharp objects can cause cuts if not handled carefully.
  • Electric shocks: Touching exposed electrical wires or using faulty appliances can result in electric shocks.
  • Fire hazards: Leaving cooking unattended or playing with matches can cause fires.

3. Common Causes of Accidents at School:

  • Running in corridors: Running in hallways or on staircases can lead to falls.
  • Rough play: Pushing, fighting, or engaging in dangerous activities during playtime can cause injuries.
  • Broken furniture: Sitting on or using broken furniture can cause accidents.
  • Laboratory mishandling: Not following safety instructions in science labs can lead to burns or chemical injuries.

4. The Need for Safety:

Safety is the practice of preventing accidents by being careful and following rules. Everyone needs to practice safety to avoid harm. Being cautious and following safety guidelines helps prevent injuries and saves lives.

5. Ways to Prevent Accidents at Home:

  • Clean up spills immediately to avoid slips.
  • Keep sharp objects out of children’s reach and handle them carefully.
  • Turn off electrical appliances when not in use, and repair faulty wiring.
  • Use fire safety measures like having fire extinguishers and turning off gas when not in use.

6. Ways to Prevent Accidents at School:

  • Walk, don’t run, in the corridors.
  • Follow safety rules during sports and physical activities.
  • Report broken furniture to teachers or staff.
  • Wear protective gear like goggles and gloves in the science lab.

7. Importance of First Aid:

First aid is the immediate help given to an injured person before professional medical help arrives. Every home and school should have a first aid kit to handle minor injuries.

Evaluation (Fill-in-the-Blank Questions):

  1. An accident is an _______ event that causes harm or injury.
    a) planned
    b) unexpected
    c) organized
    d) safe
  2. _______ floors can cause accidents at home.
    a) Wet
    b) Dry
    c) Carpeted
    d) Clean
  3. _______ is a common cause of accidents in the kitchen.
    a) Fire hazard
    b) Washing dishes
    c) Drinking water
    d) Reading books
  4. Running in the _______ at school can lead to accidents.
    a) classrooms
    b) corridors
    c) fields
    d) offices
  5. To prevent electric shocks, ensure that _______ appliances are repaired.
    a) new
    b) faulty
    c) expensive
    d) safe
  6. First aid is the _______ help given to an injured person.
    a) delayed
    b) professional
    c) immediate
    d) last
  7. _______ can help prevent slips and falls at home.
    a) Leaving water on the floor
    b) Cleaning up spills immediately
    c) Using broken furniture
    d) Running indoors
  8. Wearing _______ in the science lab can prevent accidents.
    a) casual clothes
    b) goggles and gloves
    c) school uniforms
    d) shoes
  9. Keeping _______ out of children’s reach helps prevent accidents.
    a) books
    b) sharp objects
    c) toys
    d) snacks
  10. A fire extinguisher is used to _______ a fire.
    a) start
    b) control
    c) clean
    d) remove

Class Activity Discussion (FAQs):

  1. What is an accident?
    An accident is an unexpected event that causes harm or injury.
  2. What are some common causes of accidents at home?
    Common causes include slippery floors, sharp objects, electric shocks, and fire hazards.
  3. Why do we need safety?
    Safety is needed to prevent accidents and protect people from getting hurt.
  4. How can we prevent accidents at school?
    By walking in corridors, following rules during sports, and using protective gear in labs.
  5. What should you do if you see a spill on the floor?
    You should clean it up immediately to prevent someone from slipping.
  6. What is the purpose of a first aid kit?
    A first aid kit provides immediate help for injuries before medical help arrives.
  7. Why should sharp objects be kept out of children’s reach?
    To prevent accidents like cuts and injuries.
  8. How can we prevent fire accidents in the kitchen?
    By turning off gas and keeping flammable materials away from heat sources.
  9. What can cause accidents in the science lab?
    Not following safety rules, like not wearing protective gear or mishandling chemicals.
  10. What should you do if you find broken furniture at school?
    Report it to the teacher or staff to avoid accidents.

Presentation:

Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic on “Conflict Within Social Group.”
Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic, explaining the meaning of accidents and their common causes both at home and school.
Step 3: The teacher encourages students to share their ideas on preventing accidents in their everyday environments.

Teacher’s Activities:

  • Defines accidents and safety.
  • Explains common causes of accidents in the home and school.
  • Emphasizes the need for safety to prevent accidents.
  • Safety is absence of accidents or the absence of any sudden event that may bring injure, harm or death

    Accident is a sudden action that may lead to injury, harm or damage the major functioning of the body system

    Causes of Accident

    1. Wet floor
    2. Over speeding
    3. Drinking and driving
    4. Playing rough within the school compound
    5. Playing with sharp objects
    6. Putting the sharp part of the pencil in your mouth and running with it
    7. Disobedience
    8. Jumping off from the stair cases

    Methods of Preventing Accidents

    1. Always mob up the floor
    2. Don’t drink and drive
    3. Don’t play rough
    4. Always obey your teachers and students instructions
    5. Don’t play with sharp objects.

    Examples of Safety Devices

    1. Fire extinguisher
    2. Smoke detector
    3. Safety belt
    4. Airbags
    5. Light
    6. Fire Alarm

    Examples of objects that can be found in the first aid box

    1. Cotton wool
    2. . Methylated spirit
    3. Plaster
    4. Cello tape
    5. Bandage
    6. Paracetamol
    7. Hand gloves
    8. Antiseptic wipes
    9. Rob ointment
    10. Dettol

    Evaluation

    1. What is safety
    2. What is accident
    3. Mention three safety devices
    4. Mention five causes of accident
    5. Mention five contents of a first aid box

Learners’ Activities:

  • Participate in class discussions on accident prevention.
  • Identify common causes of accidents.
  • Suggest ways to prevent accidents at home and school.

Assessment:

  1. Define an accident.
  2. Mention two causes of accidents at home.
  3. State two ways to prevent accidents in school.
  4. What is first aid?
  5. Why is safety important?

Evaluation Questions:

  1. What is an accident?
  2. List two causes of accidents at home.
  3. How can you prevent electric shocks at home?
  4. Why is it dangerous to run in the school corridors?
  5. What should you do if there is a fire at home?
  6. Mention two safety measures in the science lab.
  7. What is first aid, and why is it important?
  8. How can we prevent slips at home?
  9. Why should broken furniture be reported at school?
  10. What role does a fire extinguisher play in fire safety?

Conclusion:

The teacher goes around to mark students’ work and reinforces the importance of safety practices to prevent accidents at home and in school.

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