Dangers outside the home
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can describe dangers outside the home and ways to keep myself safe.
Key learning points
- We should be careful when crossing the road.
- Lakes, rivers, pools, ponds and the sea are dangerous.
- We can call 999 in an emergency.
Keywords
Dangerous - something that can cause us harm
Emergency - a dangerous situation that needs immediate help
Common misconception
It is always fun to swim outdoors by ourselves.
Although swimming can be fun, it is very dangerous to get in the water without a trusted adult.
Teacher tip
Talk about places in the local area that are especially dangerous (for example, a local river where people sometimes go swimming or a dangerous road crossing). Take pictures and talk through how pupils can stay safe in these places.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the word with the correct definition.
when your throat muscles push something into your stomach
something we put in electronic things to make them work
a substance that can change things that it touches
something that can make us very ill if we swallow it
Q2.What dangers might we find in our homes?
Q3.What can happen if we swallow a battery?
Q4.We can call in an emegency.
Q5.Which statement is correct?
Q6.Which of these things could fall on us and hurt us?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the word to the correct definition.
something can cause us harm
a dangerous situation that needs immediate help
the button we press to cross the road at a pelican crossing
Q2.What dangers do we need to be careful of outside our homes?
Q3.How do we keep safe around roads?
Q4.Rivers and the sea can have strong .
Q5.It's always fun to swim in the water by ourselves. True or false?
Q6.How can we stay safe around water?
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