Lesson Plan Title:
Grade 3 Life Skills Lesson Plan: Road Safety
Materials Needed:
– Interactive whiteboard or projector
– Road safety posters or pamphlets
– Whiteboard markers
– Flashcards with road signs
– Worksheet on road safety scenarios
– A toy car and a road mat (optional)
Learning Objectives:
– Students will understand the importance of road safety.
– Students will be able to identify common road signs and their meanings.
– Students will learn how to safely cross the road using the Green Cross Code.
Vocabulary:
1. Pedestrian – A person walking along a road or in a developed area.
2. Traffic light – A set of automatically operated coloured lights for controlling traffic at road junctions and pedestrian crossings.
3. Pavement – A raised paved or asphalted path for pedestrians at the side of a road.
4. Zebra crossing – A pedestrian crossing marked with white stripes where pedestrians have right of way.
5. Green Cross Code – A step-by-step guide to crossing the road safely.
Previous Learning:
Students have previously discussed the community helpers and their roles, which included touching upon the role of traffic police and their importance in maintaining road safety.
Anticipated Challenges and Solutions:
– Students may struggle to remember the meanings of different road signs. Solution: Use a variety of visual aids and repetition to reinforce their learning.
– Students might find it challenging to apply the Green Cross Code. Solution: Provide a practical demonstration and practice scenarios within the classroom.
Beginning Activities (10% – 4 minutes):
1. Introduction (2 minutes): Briefly introduce the topic of road safety and its importance.
2. Activating Prior Knowledge (2 minutes): Ask students if they have ever crossed a road and what they needed to look out for.
Middle Activities (80% – 32 minutes):
1. Direct Instruction (10 minutes):
– Presentation: Show the road safety posters and discuss key points.
– Green Cross Code: Explain the steps (Stop, Look, Listen, Think) and demonstrate with the aid of the whiteboard.
- Guided Practice (10 minutes):
- Interactive Activity: Use flashcards to quiz students on different road signs. Discuss the importance of each.
-
Role-Play: Use the toy car and road mat or a sketched layout of a road and pedestrian crossing on the board. Have students take turns practising what they would do in different scenarios.
-
Independent Practice (12 minutes):
- Worksheet: Distribute the worksheet with road safety scenarios. Students must identify safe and unsafe behaviours and apply the Green Cross Code to suggest what to do in each situation.
- Draw and Label: Ask students to draw their own road safety poster, including at least one road sign and a tip for crossing the road safely.
End Activities (10% – 4 minutes):
1. Exit Ticket (4 minutes):
– Ask each student to share one road safety rule they learnt during the lesson.
– Collect worksheets and posters to check for understanding.
Assessment and Checks for Understanding:
– Observation during the role-play for practical understanding.
– Marking the worksheet for correct application of the Green Cross Code and recognition of road signs.
– Exit ticket responses to ensure key takeaways are clear.
Differentiation Strategies for Diverse Learners:
– For struggling learners: Pair them with a “road safety buddy” for activities; provide extra visuals and simplified instructions.
– For advanced learners: Challenge them to create a road safety jingle or short skit to present to the class.
– For EAL learners: Use visual aids and simplify language; pair them with a bilingual buddy if available.
Teaching Notes:
– Emphasise the real-world importance of road safety to make the lesson more engaging and relevant.
– Use enthusiastic tones and interactive methods to maintain students’ interest.
– Ensure all instructions and materials are accessible to students with disabilities by providing large-print materials or seating arrangements where necessary.