Ways to Prevent Accidents in School and at Home Social Studies Primary 2 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 11

Subject: Social Studies

Class: Primary 2

Term: Second Term

Week: 11

Topic: Ways to Prevent Accidents in School and at Home

Sub-topic: Safety Measures

Duration: 40 minutes

Entry Behaviour: Students should have a basic understanding of school and home environments.

Key Words: Prevent, Accidents, School, Home, Safety.

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

• Identify at least three ways to prevent accidents in school and at home.
• Demonstrate understanding of the importance of safety.

Embedded Core Skills: Observation, Identification, Following Instructions.

Learning Materials:

• Flashcards with safety-related images.
• Illustrative posters depicting preventive measures.
• Whiteboard and markers.

Content:

Ways to Prevent Accidents in School and at Home:

1. Walk, don’t run: Move carefully in school corridors and at home to avoid slipping and falling.
2. Hold railings: Use handrails when going up or down stairs at school or at home for extra support.
3. Keep pathways clear: Arrange things neatly to avoid tripping over toys or objects in school and at home.
4. Use tools safely: In school, follow rules when using scissors, pencils, and other tools. At home, ask for help when using sharp objects.
5. Clean spills quickly: At school or home, tell an adult about spills so they can be cleaned promptly to prevent slipping.
6. Store toys properly: Put toys away after playing to avoid tripping on them in school or at home.
7. Ask for help: When you need something high, ask an adult at home or a teacher at school for assistance.
8. Sit properly: Use chairs correctly at school and at home to avoid falling or tipping over.
9. Stay away from dangerous areas: Avoid places like the kitchen without an adult to prevent accidents at home.
10. Listen to safety rules: Pay attention when teachers or adults share safety tips to stay safe both at school and at home.

Evaluation

1. Always __________ when walking in school to avoid accidents. a) Run b) Jump c) Walk d) Skip
2. Use __________ when going up or down stairs for extra support. a) Slippers b) Handrails c) Books d) Toys
3. Keep pathways __________ to avoid tripping over objects. a) Crowded b) Messy c) Clear d) Dark
4. Follow rules when using __________ to prevent accidents at school. a) Toys b) Scissors c) Shoes d) Backpacks
5. Clean spills __________ to prevent slipping in school or at home. a) Slowly b) Quietly c) Quickly d) Carefully
6. Put __________ away after playing to avoid tripping. a) Toys b) Books c) Clothes d) Food
7. Ask for __________ when you need something high to reach. a) Gifts b) Help c) Money d) Snacks
8. Use __________ correctly to avoid falling or tipping over. a) Chairs b) Tables c) Computers d) Windows
9. Stay away from __________ areas without an adult to prevent accidents. a) Fun b) Dangerous c) Playful d) Colorful
10. Always listen to __________ rules to stay safe at school. a) Safety b) Game c) Art d) Reading
11. Hold __________ when walking near stairs to be safe. a) Bags b) Toys c) Handrails d) Pencils
12. Use __________ carefully to avoid accidents in school. a) Paintbrushes b) Bicycles c) Computers d) Snacks
13. Always __________ your chair properly in school. a) Stand on b) Jump on c) Sit on d) Sleep on
14. Stay away from the __________ without an adult in the kitchen. a) Playground b) Bathroom c) Classroom d) Kitchen
15. Pay __________ when adults share safety tips to stay safe. a) Attention b) Money c) Gifts d) Toys

Presentation:

1. Revision: Begin by revising the previous lesson on the effects of accidents, asking students to share what they remember. Effects of Home and School Accidents
2. Introduction to New Topic: Introduce the new topic, “Ways to Prevent Accidents in School and at Home,” emphasizing the importance of safety.
3. Teacher’s Activities:
   • Display flashcards with images of safety measures.
   • Discuss each flashcard, explaining how it helps prevent accidents.
   • Introduce simple safety rhymes or chants for easy memorization.
4. Learners Activities:
   • Engage students in a discussion about safety at school and home.
   • Ask students to demonstrate some safety measures they know.
5. Assessment:
   • Show pictures of different scenarios and ask students to identify potential safety measures.
   • Discuss the importance of each safety measure in preventing accidents.
6. Ten Evaluation Questions Related to the Topic:
   1. What does the word “prevent” mean?
   2. Can you name one way to prevent accidents at school?
   3. Why is it important to be safe in school and at home?
   4. Mention a safety measure for walking on stairs.
   5. How can cleaning spills quickly prevent accidents?
   6. Name a place at home where you should be extra careful to prevent accidents.
   7. What should you do if you need something high at home?
   8. Why is it important to follow safety rules at school?
   9. How can putting toys away prevent accidents?
   10. Why should we pay attention when adults share safety tips?
7. Conclusion:
   • Summarize key safety measures.
   • Conduct a quick safety pledge for students to recite.

Note: The teacher will go round to mark and provide feedback on the safety pledges recited by students.