Ways to Assist Accident Victims at Home and in School Social Studies Primary 2 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 12
Lesson Plan Presentation: Ways to Assist Accident Victims at Home and in School
Subject: Social Studies
Class: Primary 2
Term: Second Term
Week: 12
Age: 7 – 8 years
Topic: Ways to Assist Accident Victims at Home and in School
Sub-topic: Safety Measures
Duration: 40 minutes
Behavioral Objectives
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
- Identify at least three ways to assist accident victims.
- Understand the importance of staying calm during accidents.
Keywords
Accident, Victims, Safety, Home, School.
Set Induction
The teacher shares a story of a child who fell in school and asks, “What would you do to help someone in such a situation?” to spark curiosity and engagement.
Entry Behaviour
Students should be familiar with basic safety rules at home and in school.
Learning Resources and Materials
- Posters of first aid practices.
- Flashcards with steps to assist accident victims.
Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge
The teacher reminds students of previous lessons on accident prevention and asks if they have ever witnessed an accident and what was done to help the victim.
Embedded Core Skills
Communication, Problem-solving, Observation, Empathy, Critical Thinking.
Learning Materials
- First aid kit for demonstration.
- Illustrations of accident scenarios.
Reference Books
- Lagos State Scheme of Work.
- Basic Social Studies Textbook for Primary 2.
Instructional Materials
- First aid chart showing basic steps to assist victims.
- Posters of safe practices.
Content
Definition and Meaning
- Accident Victim: A person who has been hurt due to an accident.
- Assisting Accident Victims: Helping someone who has been injured or hurt due to an accident.
Ways to Assist Accident Victims
- Stay calm: Do not panic; it helps you think clearly.
- Call for help: Inform an adult, teacher, or caregiver immediately.
- Check the victim: Look for injuries without moving them unnecessarily.
- Clean minor cuts or bruises: Use clean water or a first aid kit if available.
- Comfort the victim: Reassure them to reduce fear and anxiety.
- Keep the area safe: Remove harmful objects or hazards nearby.
- Wait for professional help: Stay with the victim until help arrives.
Importance of Staying Calm During Accidents
- Helps in making better decisions.
- Prevents further injuries to the victim or helpers.
- Allows quick and correct actions to assist the victim.
- Reduces fear and panic among those around.
Examples of Assisting Accident Victims
- Helping a friend who falls by calling a teacher.
- Cleaning a small cut with water.
- Reassuring a crying child after a fall.
- Keeping children away from broken glass.
- Informing an adult about an injured person.
Evaluation Questions
15 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions with Options
- Someone hurt in an accident is called a ________.
a) Doctor
b) Victim
c) Teacher
d) Friend - The first thing to do during an accident is to ________.
a) Panic
b) Stay calm
c) Shout
d) Run - To assist a victim, you should ________ for help.
a) Run away
b) Call
c) Ignore
d) Laugh - Minor cuts can be cleaned with ________.
a) Mud
b) Dirty water
c) Clean water
d) Juice - It is important to keep the ________ safe during an accident.
a) Area
b) Shoes
c) Food
d) Chairs - Staying calm during accidents helps you make ________ decisions.
a) Quick
b) Wrong
c) Poor
d) Clear - A first aid kit can be used to ________ wounds.
a) Hurt
b) Clean
c) Ignore
d) Move - If you see someone injured, you should inform an ________.
a) Teacher
b) Stranger
c) Pet
d) Child - Broken glass should be ________ away from children.
a) Kept
b) Thrown
c) Hidden
d) Left - Comforting a victim helps reduce ________.
a) Pain
b) Anxiety
c) Hunger
d) Silence - Always wait for ________ help during a serious accident.
a) Professional
b) Personal
c) Emotional
d) Academic - Reassuring a victim can help them feel ________.
a) Scared
b) Better
c) Sad
d) Angry - When helping a victim, do not ________ them unnecessarily.
a) Check
b) Move
c) Look at
d) Call - Keeping harmful objects away prevents further ________.
a) Injuries
b) Fun
c) Noise
d) Games - Assisting accident victims shows ________.
a) Kindness
b) Anger
c) Joy
d) Sadness
Class Activity Discussion
15 FAQs with Answers
- What is an accident victim?
Someone hurt during an accident. - Why should you stay calm during accidents?
To think clearly and help better. - Who should you inform during an accident?
An adult, teacher, or caregiver. - What can you use to clean a small cut?
Clean water or a first aid kit. - Why should harmful objects be removed from an accident scene?
To prevent further injuries. - What should you do if a victim is crying?
Comfort and reassure them. - When should you wait for professional help?
During serious accidents. - What does a first aid kit contain?
Tools for cleaning and treating minor injuries. - Why is it wrong to panic during an accident?
It causes confusion and delays help. - How does reassuring a victim help?
It reduces their fear and anxiety. - What should you do before touching a victim?
Check for visible injuries. - Who should clean up broken glass?
Adults or professionals. - What is the role of safety in accidents?
To reduce harm and protect lives. - What should you never do to an injured person?
Move them unnecessarily. - Why is helping accident victims important?
It shows kindness and prevents more harm.
Assessment
10 Short-answer Evaluation Questions
- Define an accident victim.
- Why should you stay calm during an accident?
- List one way to assist an accident victim.
- What should you do if someone falls at school?
- Mention one thing to use for cleaning minor cuts.
- Who should you inform during an accident?
- Why is it important to remove harmful objects?
- What does comforting a victim do?
- Why should you wait for professional help during serious accidents?
- How does helping accident victims show kindness?
Conclusion
The teacher revisits the key points and asks students to share how they would assist someone in an accident. Feedback is given on their answers.