Road safety
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain how to be safe near roads.
Key learning points
- Roads are very dangerous for children.
- We should never step into a road without looking both ways or listening carefully.
- We should use a zebra crossing or a pelican crossing if possible.
- A lollipop person/crossing guard can help us keep safe when crossing roads.
- Holding a trusted adult's hand and wearing bright colours at night near roads will keep us safer.
Keywords
Dangerous - something that can cause us harm
Zebra crossing - a section of road painted with black and white stripes where vehicles must stop to let people cross
Pelican crossing - a section of road controlled by traffic lights where vehicles must stop to let people cross
Common misconception
Drivers can see me when I cross.
Drivers often cannot see children because they are small and cannot be seen behind parked cars.
Teacher tip
Create an opportunity to practice crossing the road by marking out a road on the playground and physically acting it out with pupils.
Content guidance
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 to the definition.
a dangerous situation that needs immediate help
something we put in electronic things to make them work
to put something in our mouths to eat or drink
a liquid that can change things that it touches
Q2.What dangers might we find outside the home?
Q3.How can we stay safe around water?
Q4.We must only ever call 999 if we are in a emergency.
Q5.Which ones are examples of vehicles that go on roads?
Q6.Why can water be dangerous?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the word to the correct definition.
something that can cause us harm
a place where we can cross the road
a thing used to get from one place to another
Q2.Roads are very ...
Q3.How can we stay safe near roads?
Q4.Why can drivers not always see children when they are near the road?
Q5.What type of crossings should we use to help us cross the road safely?
Q6.A person can help us to cross the road safely.
To help you plan your 1 RSHE (PSHE) lesson on: Road safety, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your 1 RSHE (PSHE) lesson on: Road safety, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
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