Colour Identification Road Markings Primary 1 Basic Science
Subject: Basic Science
Class: Primary 1
Term: Second Term
Week: 10
Topic: Road Markings
Sub-topic: Understanding How Road Markings Guide Us
Duration: 45 minutes
Entry Behaviour: Ask students to recall any road markings they have seen.
Key Words: Road markings, Traffic signs, Guidance, Information, Order, Warning, Restrictions, Kerb, Object marking
Behavioural Objectives:
- By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to identify common road markings and understand their meanings.
- Pupils should recognize the importance of following road markings for safety.
Embedded Core Skills: Observational skills, Decision-making, Cognitive recognition
Learning Materials:
- Pictures of road markings
- Miniature traffic signs
- Coloured pencils and paper
- Flashcards with road markings
- Whiteboard and markers
Instructional material/Reference material: MacMillan Basic Science and Technology, UBE edition.
Building Background /connection to prior knowledge: Pupils have learnt in the last topic about functions of road traffic signs and their colours.
Content: Road markings.
Road surface markings are used on paved roadways to provide guidance and information to drivers and pedestrian.
Road road markings are a special type of traffic signs which are marked on the surface of the road. Like traffic signs they can give order, warning or information. sometimes they are used with traffic signs.
While is generally used for road markings except those indicating restrictions for which yellow markings are used. White or yellow together with black are used for kerb and object marking.
Colour Identification Road Marking Primary 1 Basic Science
- Purpose of Road Markings: 🛣️ Road markings help drivers and pedestrians by giving them guidance and important information.
- Types of Road Markings: 🚸 Road surface markings are like special signs on the road. They can tell you to stop, be careful, or give information, just like regular traffic signs.
- Colors and Meanings: 🚦 Like traffic signs, road markings have colors. White is used most of the time, except for restrictions, where yellow is used. White or yellow, along with black, are used for marking curbs and objects.
- Order, Warning, Information: 🚥 Road markings can give orders, warnings, or share information with drivers. Sometimes, they work together with traffic signs to make the road safer.
- Example of Use: 🚧 Imagine a white line on the road telling you not to cross. That’s a road marking giving you an order – to stay on one side.
- Kerb and Object Marking: 🚧 When you see white or yellow lines near the edge of the road or around things like poles, it’s like a special marking to show where things are.
- Simple Color Code: 🎨 Remember, most road markings are in white, but when you see yellow, it’s usually for special restrictions. Black is often used along with white or yellow.
Understanding road markings is like reading special signs on the road to keep everyone safe.
Presentation
- Introduction (5 minutes):
- Teacher revises the previous topic by asking students if they remember seeing any lines or signs on the road.
- New Topic Introduction (10 minutes):
- Teacher introduces the new topic: “Today, we will explore road markings – the lines and signs on the road that help keep us safe. Can you think of any you’ve seen?”
- Teacher’s Activities (15 minutes):
- Teacher shows pictures and flashcards of common road markings, explaining each one.
- Discusses the meanings of road markings and how they give orders, warnings, or information.
- Uses miniature traffic signs to demonstrate the connection between road markings and traffic signs.
- Learners’ Activities (15 minutes):
- Pupils engage in a drawing activity where they recreate simple road markings and traffic signs.
- Group discussion on when and why it’s essential to follow road markings.
- Assessment (5 minutes):
- Teacher evaluates understanding by asking individual students to point out specific road markings on pictures.
- Observes participation and creativity during the drawing activity.
Evaluation Questions:
- What is the primary purpose of road markings?
- Can you name two types of road markings?
- When are road markings used with traffic signs?
- What color is generally used for road markings?
- Which color is used for markings indicating restrictions?
- What do white or yellow lines near the edge of the road often mark?
- Explain the meaning of a yellow road marking.
- How do road markings help drivers and pedestrians?
- When should you pay extra attention to road markings?
- Draw and describe a road marking you have seen.
Conclusion:
- The teacher goes around to mark and provide feedback on the drawing activity.
- Emphasizes the importance of understanding and following road markings for everyone’s safety on the road.
