Accident :Meaning and Causes of Accidents in School and at Home Social Studies Primary 2 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 8

Lesson Plan Presentation

Subject: Social Studies

Class: Primary 2

Term: 2

Week: 8

Topic: Accident: Meaning and Causes in School and at Home

Sub-topic: Understanding Accidents for Safety

Duration: 40 minutes

Entry Behaviour: Recall one safety rule at home or in school.

Key Words: Accident, Meaning, Causes, School, Home, Safety.

Behavioral Objectives:

• Define what an accident is.
• Identify common causes of accidents in school and at home.
• Understand the importance of safety rules.

Embedded Core Skills: Definition, Identification, Understanding.

Learning Materials:

• Flashcards with key words.
• Images illustrating accidents.
• Safety posters.

Content:

1. Introduction
   • Briefly discuss safety rules students follow.
   • Emphasize the importance of safety at home and in school.
2. Definition of Accident
   • Explain that an accident is something unexpected that can cause harm or damage.
   • Use simple examples to illustrate accidents.
3. Common Causes of Accidents
   • List and discuss 5 causes of accidents in school.
   • List and discuss 5 causes of accidents at home.
   • Use visuals to aid understanding

Understanding Accidents:

1. Accident is when something unexpected happens.
2. It’s not planned, and it can cause harm or damage.
3. Accidents can happen at home, school, or on the road.
4. Examples of accidents include falling or breaking things.
5. We need to be careful to prevent accidents.
6. Listening to adults and following safety rules is important.
7. Accidents can be minor or serious, so we should be cautious.
8. Wearing helmets, seat belts, and looking both ways help avoid accidents.
9. Report accidents to adults so they can help and keep us safe.
10. Learning about safety helps us prevent accidents.

Evaluation:

1. Accidents happen when something _________. a) Expected b) Unplanned c) Colorful d) Happy
2. Accidents can cause _________ or damage. a) Joy b) Harm c) Laughter d) Excitement
3. Accidents can occur at _________, school, or on the road. a) Home b) Park c) Library d) Playground
4. Falling or breaking things are examples of _________. a) Success b) Achievements c) Accidents d) Happiness
5. To prevent accidents, we need to be _________. a) Careless b) Curious c) Cautious d) Quick
6. Listening to adults and following safety rules is _________. a) Unimportant b) Important c) Boring d) Exciting
7. Accidents can be _________ or serious. a) Funny b) Minor c) Major d) Quick
8. Wearing helmets, seat belts, and looking both ways help _________ accidents. a) Create b) Avoid c) Celebrate d) Ignore
9. Reporting accidents to adults helps keep us _________. a) Unsafe b) Dangerous c) Safe d) Happy
10. Learning about safety helps us _________ accidents. a) Cause b) Prevent c) Enjoy d) Forget
11. Accidents can happen at _________, school, or on the road. a) Home b) Playground c) Movie theater d) Restaurant
12. _________ or breaking things are examples of accidents. a) Planting b) Falling c) Singing d) Reading
13. To prevent accidents, we need to be _________. a) Carefree b) Cautious c) Creative d) Confused
14. Listening to adults and following safety _________ is important. a) Games b) Stories c) Rules d) Songs
15. Wearing helmets, seat belts, and looking both ways help avoid _________. a) Surprises b) Accidents c) Parties d) Celebrations

Common Causes of Accidents at Home:

1. Slipping on wet floors.
2. Tripping over toys or objects.
3. Touching hot surfaces or objects.
4. Falling from furniture like chairs or beds.
5. Playing with sharp objects.
6. Running indoors and colliding.
7. Not using handrails on stairs.
8. Leaving small items on the floor.
9. Opening drawers or cabinets abruptly.
10. Not using proper safety equipment

Evaluation:

1. Slipping on __________ floors. a) Clean b) Wet c) Shiny d) Colorful
2. Tripping over toys or __________. a) Games b) Objects c) Books d) Clothes
3. Touching hot surfaces or __________. a) Clothes b) Toys c) Objects d) Surfaces
4. Falling from furniture like __________ or beds. a) Tables b) Chairs c) Lamps d) Computers
5. Playing with __________ objects. a) Soft b) Sharp c) Bright d) Big
6. Running indoors and __________. a) Jumping b) Falling c) Colliding d) Dancing
7. Not using __________ on stairs. a) Shoes b) Handrails c) Helmets d) Gloves
8. Leaving small items on the __________. a) Bed b) Floor c) Ceiling d) Wall
9. Opening drawers or __________ abruptly. a) Windows b) Cabinets c) Doors d) Mirrors
10. Not using proper __________ equipment. a) Safety b) Play c) Cooking d) Art
11. Falling from __________ like tables or chairs. a) Furniture b) Beds c) Shelves d) Lamps
12. Tripping over toys or __________. a) Objects b) Furniture c) Appliances d) Games
13. Playing with __________ objects. a) Heavy b) Sharp c) Soft d) Round
14. Not using __________ on stairs. a) Helmets b) Handrails c) Shoes d) Gloves
15. Leaving small items on the __________. a) Ceiling b) Wall c) Floor d) Table

Common Causes of Accidents in School:

1. Running in crowded hallways.
2. Tripping over bags or books.
3. Not using handrails on stairs.
4. Playing with sharp objects.
5. Pushing or shoving in queues.
6. Not paying attention in class.
7. Leaving backpacks in walkways.
8. Running on slippery floors.
9. Falling from playground equipment.
10. Not following safety rules during activities.

Evaluation

Common Causes of Accidents in School:

1. Running in crowded __________. a) Bedrooms b) Hallways c) Playgrounds d) Libraries
2. Tripping over __________ or books. a) Toys b) Bags c) Computers d) Chairs
3. Not using __________ on stairs. a) Helmets b) Handrails c) Shoes d) Gloves
4. Playing with __________ objects. a) Soft b) Sharp c) Round d) Colorful
5. Pushing or shoving in __________. a) Lines b) Classrooms c) Cafeterias d) Bathrooms
6. Not paying attention in __________. a) Playground b) Library c) Classroom d) Gym
7. Leaving __________ in walkways. a) Backpacks b) Shoes c) Books d) Toys
8. Running on __________ floors. a) Soft b) Slippery c) Wet d) Hard
9. Falling from __________ equipment. a) Playground b) Classroom c) Library d) Cafeteria
10. Not following safety __________ during activities. a) Rules b) Games c) Stories d) Songs
11. Tripping over __________ or books. a) Toys b) Bags c) Computers d) Chairs
12. Playing with __________ objects. a) Soft b) Sharp c) Round d) Colorful
13. Leaving __________ in walkways. a) Backpacks b) Shoes c) Books d) Toys
14. Running on __________ floors. a) Soft b) Slippery c) Wet d) Hard
15. Falling from __________ equipment. a) Playground b) Classroom c) Library d) Cafeteria

Accident: Meaning and Causes of Accidents in School and at Home:

1. Accidents happen when something _________. a) Expected b) Unplanned c) Predictable d) Exciting
2. Accidents can cause _________ or damage. a) Happiness b) Laughter c) Harm d) Success
3. Accidents can occur at _________, school, or on the road. a) Parks b) Home c) Malls d) Beaches
4. Falling from furniture like _________ or beds. a) Tables b) Chairs c) Lamps d) Computers
5. Playing with _________ objects. a) Soft b) Sharp c) Colorful d) Round
6. Running indoors and _________. a) Jumping b) Dancing c) Colliding d) Sleeping
7. Not using _________ on stairs. a) Shoes b) Helmets c) Handrails d) Gloves
8. Leaving small items on the _________. a) Bed b) Ceiling c) Wall d) Floor
9. Opening drawers or _________ abruptly. a) Windows b) Doors c) Mirrors d) Cabinets
10. Accidents can be _________ or serious. a) Minor b) Funny c) Major d) Exciting
11. Wearing _________, seat belts, and looking both ways help avoid accidents. a) Helmets b) Shoes c) Gloves d) Jackets
12. Not using proper _________ equipment. a) Safety b) Play c) Cooking d) Art
13. Accidents can happen at _________, school, or on the road. a) Home b) Playground c) Library d) Restaurant
14. Playing with _________ objects. a) Heavy b) Soft c) Round d) Bright
15. Not using _________ on stairs. a) Shoes b) Helmets c) Handrails d) Gloves

Presentation:

Step 1 (Revision): Review one safety rule at home or in school.

Step 2 (Introduction of New Topic): Define what an accident is and discuss why it’s essential to learn about them.

Step 3 (Teacher’s Activities):

• Present examples of accidents using visuals.
• Discuss common causes in school and at home.
• Reinforce the importance of following safety rules.

Learners’ Activities:

• Engage in discussions about accidents.
• Share experiences related to safety rules.
• Ask questions to ensure understanding.

Assessment:

• Conduct a quick quiz on the causes of accidents.
• Observe participation and understanding during discussions.

Evaluation Questions:

1. What is an accident?
2. Can you give an example of an accident at home?
3. Name one safety rule in school.
4. Why is it important to know about accidents?
5. List two causes of accidents at home.
6. How can we prevent accidents at school?
7. Describe an accident using simple words.
8. Why should we follow safety rules?
9. Name one thing that can cause an accident at home.
10. Share a safety rule you follow at school.

Conclusion: The teacher goes around to mark and discuss the quiz, providing feedback and reinforcing key safety points. Encourage students to share safety tips with their families.