The Concept of Security Road Accident Staying Safe on the Road

Primary 1 Third Term Lesson Notes

Security Education

Weeks 2

Topic:

The Concept of Security Road Accident

Previous lesson:

• Primary 1Third Term Security Education Revision of Second Term’s Work

Learning Objectives:

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

1. Mention causes of road accidents
2. State ways of reducing road accidents

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Learning Activities

• Pupils as a class give the meaning of road accidents
• Pupils in a small group, mention the causes of road accidents
• Pupils in pairs, write out ways of reducing road accidents

Embedded Core Skills

1. Critical thinking and problem solving
2. Communication and Collaboration
3. Leadership skills and Personal Development

Learning Resources

1. Charts showing the concept of the topics
2. Pictures and illustrations of road signs and safe driving practices

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Content

The Meaning of Road Accident

1. A road accident is when two or more vehicles collide or crash on the road.
2. It can happen when drivers are not paying attention or driving too fast.
3. Road accidents can also happen when pedestrians or animals are hit by a car.
4. Road accidents can cause serious injuries or even death to people involved.
5. It is important to follow traffic rules and be careful on the road to prevent accidents.

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Evaluation

1. What is a road accident? a) When people play on the road b) When two or more vehicles collide or crash on the road c) When people dance on the road
2. What can cause a road accident? a) Paying attention while driving b) Driving too fast c) Following traffic rules
3. Who can be involved in a road accident? a) Only drivers of cars b) Pedestrians and animals c) Only cyclists
4. What can happen to people involved in a road accident? a) They might win a prize b) They might get seriously injured or die c) They might get a new car
5. Why is it important to follow traffic rules? a) To have fun b) To stay safe on the road c) To be a rebel
6. What should you do when you see a red light? a) Speed up and cross the road b) Stop and wait for the green light c) Ignore it and keep driving
7. What does a zebra crossing mean? a) It’s a place to play b) It’s a place to cross the road safely c) It’s a place to park your car
8. Who wears a seatbelt in a car? a) Only the driver b) Only the passengers in the front seat c) Everyone in the car
9. What should you do when you hear a siren from an emergency vehicle? a) Keep driving normally b) Pull over to the side of the road and stop c) Drive faster to get out of the way
10. What is the best way to stay safe on the road? a) Close your eyes while driving b) Follow traffic rules and be careful c) Play music loudly in the car

Causes of Road Accident.

1. One of the main causes of road accidents is careless driving.
2. This includes driving too fast, not paying attention, and not following traffic rules.
3. Another cause of road accidents is driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
4. Poor road conditions such as potholes, debris or oil spills can also cause accidents.
5. Pedestrians or animals crossing the road unexpectedly can also cause accidents.
6. Distracted driving, such as using a phone while driving, can also lead to accidents.
7. It is important to be careful while driving and to follow traffic rules to prevent accidents.

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Evaluation

1. What is one of the main causes of road accidents? a) Careless driving b) Following traffic rules c) Driving slowly
2. What can happen if you don’t follow traffic rules? a) You might win a prize b) You might cause an accident c) You might become a better driver
3. What is another cause of road accidents? a) Wearing a seatbelt b) Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol c) Keeping your eyes on the road
4. What can cause poor road conditions? a) Heavy traffic b) Potholes, debris, or oil spills c) Clean roads
5. What can cause accidents besides vehicles colliding? a) Pedestrians or animals crossing the road unexpectedly b) Drivers following traffic rules c) Only driving at night
6. What is distracted driving? a) Paying attention while driving b) Using a phone while driving c) Listening to music while driving
7. What can distracted driving lead to? a) Winning a race b) An accident c) Getting a driver’s license
8. What should you do to prevent accidents while driving? a) Follow traffic rules and be careful b) Drive as fast as you can c) Play games on your phone while driving
9. Who is responsible for preventing accidents on the road? a) Only the police b) Everyone who uses the road c) Only drivers of cars
10. Why is it important to be careful while driving? a) To have fun b) To stay safe and prevent accidents c) To show off to other drivers

Ways of Reducing Road Accident

1. One way to reduce road accidents is by following traffic rules and signs.
2. This means obeying speed limits, stopping at red lights, and using turn signals.
3. Wearing a seatbelt and using a car seat if you’re a child can also reduce the risk of accidents.
4. Never drink and drive or use drugs before driving.
5. It is also important to keep a safe distance from other vehicles to avoid collisions.
6. Pedestrians and cyclists should always use crosswalks or bike lanes to stay safe.
7. Regular vehicle maintenance can also help prevent accidents, such as checking brakes, tires, and headlights.
8. Staying alert and focused while driving, avoiding distractions like phones or food can also prevent accidents.
9. Being aware of weather and road conditions, such as slippery or wet roads, can help prevent accidents.
10. Educating and encouraging others to follow safe driving practices is also important in reducing road accidents.

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Evaluation

1. One way to reduce road accidents is by following traffic ________ and signs. a) birds b) rules c) songs
2. ________ a seatbelt and using a car seat if you’re a child can also reduce the risk of accidents. a) Wearing b) Ignoring c) Losing
3. Never drink and ________ or use drugs before driving. a) sleep b) walk c) drive
4. It is important to keep a safe ________ from other vehicles to avoid collisions. a) distance b) speed c) color
5. Pedestrians and cyclists should always use crosswalks or bike lanes to stay ________. a) happy b) safe c) sad [mediator_tech]
6. Regular vehicle maintenance can help prevent accidents, such as checking brakes, tires, and ________. a) radio b) headlights c) book
7. Staying alert and focused while driving, avoiding distractions like phones or ________ can prevent accidents. a) toys b) food c) balloons
8. Being aware of weather and road conditions, such as slippery or wet roads, can help prevent ________. a) accidents b) celebrations c) games
9. Educating and encouraging others to follow safe driving practices is important in reducing ________ accidents. a) road b) water c) air
10. ________ is also important to follow safe driving practices. a) Ignoring b) Speeding c) It

Lesson Plan Presentation

Previous Lesson 

• Primary 1Third Term Security Education Revision of Second Term’s Work

Introduction (10 minutes):

1. Greet the students and introduce the topic of road accidents.
2. Ask the students if they have ever been in a car or seen a car on the road. [mediator_tech]
3. Explain that it is important to stay safe on the road and that we will be learning about road accidents, causes, and ways to reduce them.

Body (30 minutes):

1. Discuss the meaning of road accidents and ask students to give examples of what they think a road accident is.
2. Explain common causes of road accidents, such as speeding, reckless driving, drunk driving, and distracted driving.
3. Show pictures and illustrations of road signs and safe driving practices, such as wearing seatbelts, following traffic rules, and keeping a safe distance from other vehicles.
4. Discuss ways to reduce road accidents, such as following traffic rules and signs, wearing seatbelts, not drinking or using drugs before driving, and avoiding distractions while driving.
5. Conduct fill-in-the-blank worksheets on the topic of road accidents.

Conclusion (10 minutes):

1. Summarize the lesson by reviewing the meaning of road accidents, common causes, and ways to reduce them.
2. Ask the students to share any questions or comments they may have about the topic.
3. Encourage students to share what they have learned with their families and friends to promote safe driving practices. [mediator_tech]

Assessment:

• Monitor student participation and engagement during the lesson.
• Evaluate fill-in-the-blank worksheets to assess student understanding of the topic.

Weekly Assessment /Test

1. A _______________ is when a vehicle crashes into another vehicle or object. a) traffic jam b) road accident c) road sign
2. _______________ driving is a common cause of road accidents. a) Safe b) Reckless c) Slow
3. _______________ driving means driving too fast or not following traffic rules. a) Safe b) Reckless c) Slow
4. Driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs is known as _______________ driving. a) Safe b) Reckless c) Slow
5. Not paying attention to the road while driving is known as _______________ driving. a) Safe b) Reckless c) Slow
6. Wearing a _______________ while driving can reduce the risk of injury in the event of a road accident. a) helmet b) seatbelt c) hat
7. _______________ is a safe driving practice that involves keeping a safe distance from other vehicles. a) Tailgating b) Weaving c) Defensive driving [mediator_tech]
8. Following _______________ and signs can help reduce the risk of road accidents. a) traffic rules b) roadkill c) sidewalks
9. _______________ is a common cause of road accidents, especially in areas with poor road conditions. a) Speeding b) Slowing down c) Stopping
10. _______________ is when a driver is distracted by their phone, food, or other things while driving. a) Distracted driving b) Focused driving c) Tired driving
11. _______________ is when a driver loses control of their vehicle and veers off the road. a) Running over b) Swerving c) Braking
12. _______________ is a traffic sign that warns drivers of a sharp curve ahead. a) Yield sign b) Stop sign c) Curve sign
13. When driving on the highway, it is important to keep a _______________ distance from other vehicles. a) short b) medium c) long
14. When approaching a _______________ signal, drivers should stop and wait for the green light before proceeding. a) red b) yellow c) green [mediator_tech]
15. _______________ driving involves anticipating potential hazards and taking action to avoid them. a) Safe b) Reckless c) Defensive
16. Driving _______________ means driving without a clear view of the road, which can lead to accidents. a) carefully b) recklessly c) blindly
17. _______________ is a safe driving practice that involves scanning the road ahead for potential hazards. a) Weaving b) Swerving c) Scanning
18. When changing lanes, drivers should always _______________ to make sure there are no other vehicles in their blind spot. a) speed up b) slow down c) check
19. Drivers should avoid _______________ while driving as it can cause distractions and increase the risk of road accidents. a) texting b) singing c) shouting
20. A _______________ is a device that measures a vehicle’s speed and warns the driver if they are driving too fast. a) speedometer b) odometer c) radar detector [mediator_tech]