Walking Safely and Crossing the Road Basic Science Primary 1 Summer Coaching Lesson Notes Week 2
Lesson Plan: Basic Science and Technology (BST) – Understanding Roads
Subject: Basic Science and Technology (BST) – Basic Science
Class: Primary 1 (Basic 1)
Term: Summer Coaching
Week: 2
Topic: Roads
Sub-topic: Walking Safely and Crossing the Road
Duration: 40 minutes
Behavioral Objectives: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Walk safely along the road.
- List the types of roads within and outside the school.
- Observe road crossing rules.
Keywords: Roads, walking, safety, crossing
Set Induction: Show pictures and videos of different types of roads and safe road-crossing practices.
Entry Behavior: Pupils should have basic knowledge of common objects found in their environment.
Learning Resources and Materials: Pictures, charts, video, posters, textbook
Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge: Review objects commonly seen around the home and school, focusing on roads and road safety.
Core Skills: Observation, identification, safety practices
Reference Books: Lagos State Scheme of Work for Primary 1
Instructional Materials: Pictures, charts, video, posters, textbook
Content
- Understanding Roads:
- Definition of a road: A road is a path that people, vehicles, and animals use to travel from one place to another.
- Types of roads: Main roads, side streets, alleys, and paths.
- Walking Safely:
- Walk on the sidewalk or at the edge of the road if there is no sidewalk.
- Always face oncoming traffic.
- Crossing the Road:
- Look left, right, and left again before crossing.
- Use pedestrian crossings when available.
- Wait for the traffic light to turn green before crossing at traffic lights.
Presentation
Step 1: Revising the Previous Topic
- Review common objects found in the environment, focusing on roads and paths.
Step 2: Introducing the New Topic
- Explain what roads are and discuss their importance using simple definitions and examples.
Step 3: Allowing Pupils to Contribute
- Take pupils on a walk around and outside the school to observe different types of roads and safe road-crossing practices.
- Back in the classroom, facilitate a discussion where pupils mention and describe the types of roads they observed and the road safety rules.
Teacher’s Activities
- Demonstration:
- Demonstrate walking safely along the road and crossing the road.
- Show how to look left, right, and left again before crossing.
- Guided Discussion:
- Guide the pupils to mention the types of roads within and outside the school.
- Discuss the importance of observing road safety rules.
Pupils’ Activities
- Observation:
- Observe different types of roads during the walk.
- Watch the teacher’s demonstration of safe walking and crossing practices.
- Identification:
- Mention and describe the types of roads they observed.
- List road safety rules they learned.
Learning Resources
- Pictures: Various pictures of roads and road safety practices.
- Charts: Charts showing different types of roads and safety rules.
- Video: Videos demonstrating safe walking and crossing practices.
- Posters: Posters highlighting road safety rules.
- Textbook: Relevant sections from the textbook.
Evaluation (15 questions)
- A road is a path that _______ use to travel.
- a) animals
- b) people and vehicles
- c) birds
- d) fishes
- The main road is also known as _______.
- a) side street
- b) alley
- c) highway
- d) path
- When walking along the road, you should walk on the _______.
- a) middle
- b) sidewalk
- c) trees
- d) grass
- Always face _______ traffic when walking along the road.
- a) away from
- b) towards
- c) beside
- d) above
- Before crossing the road, you should look _______.
- a) left only
- b) right only
- c) left, right, and left again
- d) up and down
- Use _______ when crossing the road if available.
- a) pedestrian crossings
- b) cars
- c) buses
- d) bicycles
- Wait for the traffic light to turn _______ before crossing at traffic lights.
- a) red
- b) yellow
- c) green
- d) blue
- An alley is a type of _______.
- a) road
- b) vehicle
- c) tree
- d) building
- Roads help people to _______ from one place to another.
- a) jump
- b) travel
- c) sleep
- d) eat
- You should not cross the road when the traffic light is _______.
- a) green
- b) yellow
- c) red
- d) blue
- Pedestrian crossings are marked with _______.
- a) circles
- b) lines
- c) squares
- d) triangles
- Sidewalks are found on the _______ of roads.
- a) sides
- b) middle
- c) top
- d) bottom
- It is safe to cross the road at a _______.
- a) junction
- b) zebra crossing
- c) busy intersection
- d) highway
- Always _______ when crossing the road.
- a) run
- b) walk quickly
- c) stop, look, and listen
- d) jump
- Roads are important for _______.
- a) building houses
- b) traveling and transportation
- c) growing plants
- d) swimming
Class Activity Discussion (15 questions)
- Q: What is a road? A: A road is a path that people, vehicles, and animals use to travel from one place to another.
- Q: Name two types of roads. A: Main roads and side streets.
- Q: Where should you walk if there is no sidewalk? A: At the edge of the road.
- Q: Which direction should you face when walking along the road? A: Face oncoming traffic.
- Q: What should you do before crossing the road? A: Look left, right, and left again.
- Q: What should you use when crossing the road if available? A: Pedestrian crossings.
- Q: What color should the traffic light be before you cross at traffic lights? A: Green.
- Q: Name a type of road that is narrow and usually found between buildings. A: An alley.
- Q: Why are roads important? A: Roads help people to travel from one place to another.
- Q: When is it unsafe to cross the road? A: When the traffic light is red.
- Q: What markings indicate a pedestrian crossing? A: Lines.
- Q: Where are sidewalks found? A: On the sides of roads.
- Q: What is a safe place to cross the road? A: At a zebra crossing.
- Q: What should you do when crossing the road? A: Stop, look, and listen.
- Q: Why should you follow road safety rules? A: To stay safe and avoid accidents.
Teacher’s Activities
- Demonstration:
- Demonstrate walking safely along the road and crossing the road.
- Show how to look left, right, and left again before crossing.
- Guided Discussion:
- Guide the pupils to mention the types of roads within and outside the school.
- Discuss the importance of observing road safety rules.
Pupils’ Activities
- Observation:
- Observe different types of roads during the walk.
- Watch the teacher’s demonstration of safe walking and crossing practices.
- Identification:
- Mention and describe the types of roads they observed.
- List road safety rules they learned.
Learning Resources
- Pictures: Various pictures of roads and road safety practices.
- Charts: Charts showing different types of roads and safety rules.
- Video: Videos demonstrating safe walking and crossing practices.
- Posters: Posters highlighting road safety rules.
- Textbook: Relevant sections from the textbook.
Assessment
- Identify types of roads from a given picture.
- Describe how to walk safely along the road.
Evaluation Questions
- What is a road?
- Name two types of roads.
- Where should you walk if there is no sidewalk?
- Which direction should you face when walking along the road?
- What should you do before crossing the road?
- What should you use when crossing the road if available?
- What color should the traffic light be before you cross at traffic lights?
- Why are roads important?
- When is it unsafe to cross the road?
- Why should you follow road safety rules?
Conclusion
- Mark pupils’ activities and provide necessary feedback.
- Reinforce the importance of road safety and encourage pupils to always follow the rules.