Road Signs: Identification, Meaning, and Importance Basic Science and Technology Nursery 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 7

Subject: Basic Science and Technology
Class: Nursery 1
Age: 3 years
Term: First Term
Week: 7
Topic: Road Signs: Identification, Meaning, and Importance
Duration: 30 minutes

Behavioural Objectives:

1. Pupils should understand the meaning of traffic lights.
2. Pupils should know the importance of following traffic signs.
3. Pupils should be able to identify the colors of traffic lights.
4. Pupils should analyze the meaning of each traffic light color.

Key words: Road signs, Traffic lights, Colors, Safety

Entry Behaviour:
Pupils are expected to be familiar with basic road signs and colors.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Flashcards with traffic light colors
• Picture cards of road signs
• Whiteboard and markers
• Traffic light cutouts (optional)

Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge:
Review previous lessons on safety in the environment and introduce the concept of road signs and their meanings.

Embedded Core Skills:
Observation, Color recognition, Understanding symbols

Instructional Materials:
Introduce traffic light colors and road signs. Engage students with interactive activities like role-playing and color recognition games.

Content:

ROAD SIGNS: Identification, Meaning, and Importance

1. Traffic Light:
   • Identification: The traffic light is a signal on the road 🚦.
   • Meaning: It tells vehicles when to stop and go.
   • Importance: Keeps everyone safe on the road.
2. Traffic Light Colors:
   • Identification: Red, Yellow (Amber), Green 🟥🟨🟩.
   • Meaning of Colors:
     • Red: Stop 🛑.
     • Yellow/Amber: Get ready to stop.
     • Green: Go, it’s safe to move.
3. Importance of Traffic Light:
   • Helps cars and people move safely.
   • Prevents accidents on the road.
   • Everyone must follow the traffic light rules.

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Class Discussion :

1. Q: What is a traffic light? A: A traffic light is a signal on the road that tells cars when to stop and go.
2. Q: Why is a traffic light important? A: It keeps everyone safe on the road by controlling when cars can move.
3. Q: What are the colors of a traffic light? A: The colors are red, yellow (amber), and green.
4. Q: What does the red traffic light mean? A: It means “Stop.” 🛑
5. Q: What does the yellow (amber) traffic light mean? A: It means “Get ready to stop.”
6. Q: What does the green traffic light mean? A: It means “Go, it’s safe to move.” 🟩
7. Q: Why should we follow the traffic light rules? A: To avoid accidents and keep everyone safe on the road.
8. Q: Who uses the traffic light signals? A: Cars, bicycles, and people crossing the road use the traffic light signals.
9. Q: Where do we find traffic lights? A: We find traffic lights at intersections and crossings on the road.
10. Q: Who helps us learn about road signs and safety rules? A: Teachers and grown-ups help us learn about road signs and safety rules.

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Evaluation :

1. What is a traffic light?
   a) A signal on the road 🚦
   b) A toy
   c) A book
   d) A flower
2. Why is a traffic light important?
   a) To make noise
   b) To keep everyone safe on the road
   c) To play games
   d) To sleep
3. What are the colors of a traffic light?
   a) Blue, Green, Orange
   b) Red, Yellow (Amber), Green
   c) Pink, Purple, Yellow
   d) Black, White, Gray
4. What does the red traffic light mean?
   a) Go
   b) Get ready to stop
   c) Stop 🛑
   d) Jump
5. What does the yellow (amber) traffic light mean?
   a) Get ready to stop
   b) Go
   c) Play
   d) Eat
6. What does the green traffic light mean?
   a) Stop
   b) Get ready to stop
   c) Go, it’s safe to move 🟩
   d) Sleep
7. Why should we follow the traffic light rules?
   a) To have fun
   b) To avoid accidents and stay safe on the road
   c) To watch TV
   d) To dance
8. Who uses the traffic light signals?
   a) Animals
   b) Cars, bicycles, and people crossing the road
   c) Trees
   d) Toys
9. Where do we find traffic lights?
   a) In the classroom
   b) At home
   c) At intersections and crossings on the road
   d) In the garden
10. Who helps us learn about road signs and safety rules?
    a) Friends
    b) Teachers and grown-ups
    c) Birds
    d) Toys
11. What color means “Stop” on a traffic light?
    a) Yellow
    b) Green
    c) Red 🟥
    d) Blue
12. What color means “Go, it’s safe to move” on a traffic light?
    a) Red
    b) Yellow
    c) Green 🟩
    d) Purple
13. What do we do when we see a red traffic light?
    a) Stop 🛑
    b) Jump
    c) Run
    d) Sing
14. Who keeps everyone safe on the road?
    a) Teachers
    b) Traffic lights
    c) Animals
    d) Toys
15. What do we wear to protect our heads outside?
    a) Hats or helmets
    b) Shoes
    c) Gloves
    d) Scarves

Content:

Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic:
Recap safety rules in the environment and mention the importance of following rules on the road.

Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic:

• Show pictures of traffic lights and explain their colors and meanings.
• Display picture cards of common road signs and explain their meanings (stop sign, pedestrian crossing, etc.).

Step 3: The teacher allows pupils to give their own contributions and corrects when necessary:
Engage students in a discussion about road signs they have seen and what they mean. Encourage questions and provide clear explanations.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Introduce traffic light colors and road signs using visual aids.
• Conduct interactive activities like color recognition games and role-playing as pedestrians and drivers.
• Monitor student participation and understanding.

Learners’ Activities:

• Participate in color recognition games and identify traffic light colors.
• Listen and learn about road signs and their meanings.
• Ask questions and participate in discussions.

Assessment:
Observe students’ ability to identify traffic light colors and understand the meanings of common road signs. Evaluate participation and understanding during discussions and activities.

Evaluation Questions:

1. What is the meaning of a red traffic light?
2. Why is it important to follow traffic signs on the road?
3. Can you name two common road signs and their meanings?
4. What color means “Go” on a traffic light?
5. What do we do when we see a red traffic light?
6. Who helps us learn about road signs and safety rules?
7. What color means “Stop” on a traffic light?
8. Why should we listen to grown-ups about safety rules on the road?
9. What should we wear to protect our heads outside?
10. Describe one safe action to take when crossing the road.

Conclusion:
The teacher assesses pupils’ handprints, provides feedback, and encourages them to explore colors further at home.