Causes of Accidents in school and at home Social Studies Primary 2 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 9

Subject: Social Studies

Class: Primary 2

Term: Second Term

Week: 9

Topic: Safety at School and Home

Sub-topic: Identifying Dangerous Spots and Objects

Duration: 40 minutes

Entry Behaviour: Students should be able to recognize basic household and school objects.

Key Words: Accident, Dangerous Spots, Objects, Safety, School, Home.

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

• Identify 10 dangerous spots in school and at home.
• Recognize 10 objects that can cause accidents at home and in school.

Embedded Core Skills: Observation, Identification, Critical Thinking.

Learning Materials:

• Pictures of dangerous spots.
• Display of common objects that can cause accidents.
• Whiteboard and markers.

Content:

Dangerous Spots in School:

1. Slippery corridor floors: Watch out for wet floors in hallways.
2. Tripping over bags in class: Keep your bags in an organized way to avoid accidents.
3. No handrails on stairs: Use the handrails when going up or down stairs for support.
4. Rough play on the playground: Play safely and avoid rough games that can lead to accidents.
5. Running in crowded areas: Be careful not to run where it’s crowded to avoid collisions.
6. Not paying attention in class: Stay focused during lessons to avoid accidents.
7. Bags left in walkways: Keep walkways clear by not leaving bags in the middle.
8. Falling from playground equipment: Be cautious when using playground equipment to prevent falls.
9. Ignoring safety rules: Always follow safety rules to keep everyone safe.
10. Pushing or shoving in queues: Form a line and avoid pushing or shoving to prevent accidents.

Dangerous Spots at Home:

1. Wet bathroom floors: Dry the bathroom floor after use to prevent slipping.
2. Tripping over living room toys: Keep toys organized to avoid tripping.
3. Hot surfaces in the kitchen: Stay away from hot surfaces in the kitchen to avoid burns.
4. Falling from dining chairs: Sit properly on chairs to prevent falls.
5. Playing with sharp objects in bedrooms: Be careful with sharp objects to prevent injuries.
6. Running and colliding indoors: Avoid running indoors to prevent collisions.
7. No handrails on stairs: Use handrails when going up or down stairs for safety.
8. Small items left on the floor: Pick up small items to avoid tripping.
9. Abruptly opening drawers: Open drawers slowly to prevent accidents.
10. Not using safety equipment: Use safety equipment, such as helmets, to prevent injuries during activities.

Evaluation

1. Slippery floors in the corridor can cause accidents when it’s __________. a) Dry b) Wet c) Bright d) Clean
2. Tripping over bags in class happens when they are not __________. a) Heavy b) Organized c) Colorful d) Soft
3. No handrails on stairs make it difficult to go up or down __________. a) Safely b) Quickly c) Slowly d) Happily
4. Rough play on the playground can lead to __________ accidents. a) Happy b) Funny c) Serious d) Exciting
5. Running in crowded areas can cause __________ with others. a) Jumps b) Collisions c) Laughter d) Dancing
6. Not paying attention in class can result in __________ accidents. a) Exciting b) Funny c) Serious d) Happy
7. Bags left in walkways can make the __________ unsafe. a) Playground b) School c) Library d) Bedroom
8. Falling from playground equipment can lead to __________. a) Laughter b) Excitement c) Serious injuries d) Joy
9. Ignoring safety rules during activities is not __________. a) Exciting b) Safe c) Happy d) Funny
10. Pushing or shoving in queues can cause __________. a) Collisions b) Jumps c) Laughter d) Dancing
11. Wet bathroom floors can be __________ after use. a) Cleaned b) Left alone c) Wet d) Colored
12. Tripping over living room toys can be avoided by keeping them __________. a) Hidden b) Organized c) Broken d) Shiny
13. Hot surfaces in the kitchen can lead to __________. a) Coolness b) Burns c) Excitement d) Laughter
14. Falling from dining chairs can happen if you don’t sit __________. a) Properly b) Quickly c) Slowly d) Happily
15. Playing with sharp objects in bedrooms should be done __________. a) Safely b) Quickly c) Slowly d) Happily

Dangerous Objects in School:

1. Sharp scissors in the art room: Be careful with scissors, especially the sharp ends.
2. Pointed pencils or pens: Avoid poking yourself or others with sharp writing tools.
3. Heavy books or objects that can fall: Watch out for items that might fall and cause harm.
4. Slippery cleaning liquids: Stay away from slippery substances used for cleaning.
5. Hot surfaces like the stove in the kitchen: Keep a safe distance from hot surfaces to avoid burns.
6. Broken glass in the science lab: Notify an adult if you see broken glass to prevent injuries.
7. Fast-rotating ceiling fans: Be cautious near fast-spinning fans to avoid accidents.
8. Electrical sockets or wires: Never touch electrical outlets or wires without permission.
9. Large rulers or wooden objects: Use rulers carefully to prevent accidents with their edges.
10. Fast-swinging doors: Be aware of doors swinging quickly, and avoid getting hit.

Dangerous Objects at Home:

1. Sharp kitchen knives: Handle knives with care to prevent cuts.
2. Small objects that can be swallowed: Keep small items away from young children to prevent choking.
3. Open flames from matches or lighters: Do not play with fire; it can be very dangerous.
4. Medicine or pills kept within reach: Keep medications out of reach to avoid accidental ingestion.
5. Loose or dangling electrical cords: Watch out for cords to avoid tripping or pulling on appliances.
6. Heavy objects on high shelves: Be cautious when reaching for items on high shelves to prevent things from falling.
7. Hot water from kettles or taps: Avoid touching hot water to prevent burns.
8. Slippery bathroom floors: Dry bathroom floors to avoid slipping after bathing.
9. Broken or damaged toys: Report broken toys to an adult to prevent injuries.
10. Unattended cleaning supplies: Stay away from cleaning supplies; they may contain harmful chemicals.

Evaluation

1. Sharp scissors in the art room: Be careful with scissors, especially the __________ ends. a) Round b) Dull c) Sharp d) Shiny
2. Pointed pencils or pens: Avoid poking yourself or others with __________ writing tools. a) Blunt b) Sharp c) Big d) Colorful
3. Heavy books or objects that can fall: Watch out for items that might fall and cause __________. a) Laughter b) Joy c) Fun d) Harm
4. Slippery cleaning liquids: Stay away from slippery substances used for __________. a) Painting b) Cleaning c) Playing d) Sleeping
5. Hot surfaces like the stove in the kitchen: Keep a safe distance from __________ surfaces to avoid burns. a) Cold b) Warm c) Hot d) Wet
6. Broken glass in the science lab: Notify an adult if you see __________ glass to prevent injuries. a) Whole b) Clean c) Broken d) Clear
7. Fast-rotating ceiling fans: Be cautious near __________ fans to avoid accidents. a) Still b) Slow c) Fast d) Colorful
8. Electrical sockets or wires: Never touch electrical outlets or __________ without permission. a) Toys b) Appliances c) Books d) Chairs
9. Large rulers or wooden objects: Use rulers carefully to prevent accidents with their __________. a) Edges b) Centers c) Corners d) Colors
10. Fast-swinging doors: Be aware of doors swinging __________, and avoid getting hit. a) Quickly b) Slowly c) Loudly d) Playfully
11. Sharp kitchen knives: Handle knives with care to prevent __________. a) Laughter b) Cuts c) Joy d) Fun
12. Small objects that can be swallowed: Keep small items away from young children to prevent __________. a) Choking b) Laughing c) Playing d) Sleeping
13. Open flames from matches or lighters: Do not play with __________; it can be very dangerous. a) Fire b) Water c) Air d) Earth
14. Medicine or pills kept within reach: Keep medications out of __________ to avoid accidental ingestion. a) Sight b) Hands c) Reach d) Mind
15. Loose or dangling electrical cords: Watch out for cords to avoid tripping or __________ on appliances. a) Jumping b) Pulling c) Running d) Laughing

Presentation

1. Revision: Recap the previous lesson on accidents, emphasizing the importance of safety.
2. Introduction to New Topic: Explain that today we will learn about dangerous spots in school and at home, as well as objects that can cause accidents.
3. Teacher’s Activities:
   • Display pictures of dangerous spots in school and at home.
   • Discuss each spot briefly, emphasizing the need to be careful.
   • Show common objects that can cause accidents and discuss their potential dangers.
4. Learners Activities:
   • Engage students in a class discussion about their experiences in different areas.
   • Encourage students to identify dangerous spots and objects from the pictures.
5. Assessment:
   • Ask students to point out dangerous spots in a provided picture.
   • Have a discussion on the potential dangers of certain objects.
6. Ten Evaluation Questions Related to the Topic:
   1. What is the topic of today’s lesson?
   2. Can you name a dangerous spot in the bathroom?
   3. What should you do to avoid accidents in the kitchen?
   4. Name an object that can cause accidents in school.
   5. How many objects did we discuss that can cause accidents at home?
   6. Why is it important to be careful in the playground?
   7. Where should you be cautious in the classroom to avoid accidents?
   8. Give an example of a sharp object that can be dangerous.
   9. Why should we pay attention to potential dangers around us?
   10. Mention one thing you can do to stay safe at home.
7. Conclusion:
   • Summarize key points.
   • Distribute a simple safety checklist for students to take home.
8. Note: The teacher will go round to mark and provide feedback on the safety checklist handed out.