Colour Identification: Road Traffic Light Signs Primary 1 Basic Science
Subject: Basic Science
Class: Primary 1
Term: Second Term
Week: 9
Topic: Colour Identification: Road Traffic Light Signs
Sub-topic: Understanding Traffic Light Signals
Duration: 45 minutes
Entry Behaviour: Ask students to recall the colours of traffic lights.
Key Words: Traffic light, Red, Yellow, Green, Stop, Go, Amber, Intersection, Road users, Caution
Behavioural Objectives:
- By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to identify the colours of traffic lights and understand their meanings.
- Pupils should grasp when to stop, get ready, or go at intersections.
Embedded Core Skills: Observational skills, Decision-making, Cognitive recognition
Learning Materials:
- Miniature traffic light model
- Flashcards with traffic light colours
- Pictures illustrating road scenarios
- Whiteboard and markers
- Coloured pencils for drawing activities
Content:
Traffic light tell drivers and pedestrian what they must do at intersections and along roads. They tell road users when to stop and go, when and how to turn and when to drive extra caution. Usually they are in three colours: red, yellow (Amber) and green. Red means stop, while yellow means set or to go and green also mean go.
- Red Light: 🛑 Stop! When you see a red light, it means you must stop your car or wait before crossing the road.
- Yellow (Amber) Light: 🚦 Yellow is like a warning. It tells you to get ready, either to stop or to start moving.
- Green Light: 🟢 Go! Green means it’s safe to go. You can drive your car or walk across the road when the light is green.
- Traffic Lights Guide Us: 🚥 Traffic lights help us know when to stop, get ready, or go. They are like colorful signs on the road.
- Follow the Colors: 🔴🟡🟢 Remember, red means stop, yellow means get ready, and green means go. Always follow the traffic light colors to stay safe on the road.
- The red traffic light means ___________.
- a) Go
- b) Get ready
- c) Stop
- d) Slow down
- When the light is yellow, it signals you to ___________.
- a) Go
- b) Stop
- c) Get ready
- d) Turn right
- The green light means it’s safe to ___________.
- a) Stop
- b) Turn left
- c) Go
- d) Drive slowly
- The amber light is also known as ___________.
- a) Yellow
- b) Green
- c) Red
- d) Blue
- When the traffic light is red, you should ___________.
- a) Go
- b) Slow down
- c) Stop
- d) Turn around
- The yellow light is like a ___________.
- a) Go signal
- b) Warning
- c) Stop sign
- d) Turn left
- Green light means it’s time to ___________.
- a) Stop
- b) Drive extra fast
- c) Go
- d) Turn around
- The traffic light helps drivers and pedestrians know ___________.
- a) The weather
- b) When to dance
- c) What to do on the road
- d) The time of day
- The red light is like saying ___________.
- a) Go slowly
- b) Stop
- c) Turn left
- d) Drive fast
- Yellow light is a ___________ before the green light.
- a) Warning
- b) Invitation
- c) Signal
- d) Confusion
- When the light is green, it’s time to ___________.
- a) Sleep
- b) Stop
- c) Go
- d) Turn around
- The amber light helps us to be ___________.
- a) Quick
- b) Cautious
- c) Angry
- d) Happy
- Red light means ___________ on the road.
- a) Slow down
- b) Go fast
- c) Stop
- d) Jump
- Yellow light is a sign to ___________.
- a) Sleep
- b) Eat
- c) Get ready
- d) Shout
- Green light is like a ___________ for cars and people.
- a) Celebration
- b) Warning
- c) Go signal
- d) mystery
- Introduction (5 minutes):
- Teacher revises the previous topic by asking students about the colours of traffic lights.
- New Topic Introduction (10 minutes):
- Teacher introduces the new topic: “Today, we will learn about traffic lights that guide us on the road. They have three colours: red, yellow, and green. Can you tell me what each colour means?”
- Teacher’s Activities (15 minutes):
- Teacher uses flashcards and a miniature traffic light model to explain the meaning of each colour.
- Discusses the importance of traffic lights in guiding drivers and pedestrians.
- Engages students in a brief role-play, simulating the actions at a traffic light.
- Learners’ Activities (15 minutes):
- Pupils participate in a drawing activity where they draw a traffic light and colour it correctly.
- Group discussion on when they see traffic lights and what actions they take.
- Assessment (5 minutes):
- Teacher assesses individual understanding by asking students to point to the correct colour on the traffic light model.
- Observes participation during the drawing activity
Evaluation Questions:
- What does the red traffic light mean?
- When do we see a yellow traffic light?
- What action should you take when the light is green?
- Why are traffic lights important for road safety?
- What is the colour of the traffic light that means “get ready”?
- When do we stop at a traffic light?
- Can you name three colours of a traffic light?
- What is the purpose of the amber light?
- Why is it important to follow traffic light signals?
- Draw and colour a traffic light, indicating the correct colours.
Conclusion:
- The teacher goes around to mark and provide feedback on the drawing activity.
- Reinforces the importance of following traffic lights for everyone’s safety on the road