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Year 5

Identifying hazards

I can identify common hazards.

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Year 5

Identifying hazards

I can identify common hazards.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. There are multiple dangers outside the home.
  2. Roads and railways can be dangerous.
  3. Open water can be dangerous.
  4. Going through puberty means that we begin to become more independent.
  5. Becoming independent means being alert to hazards and risks.

Keywords

  • Dangerous - something that can cause us harm

  • Hazard - something that might hurt you if you don't watch out for it

  • Open water - a large area of water like a lake, sea, river or pond

Common misconception

Older children are safer from harm.

Although older children are wiser than younger ones, the dangers often increase as they become teenagers. This is because they might take more risks and be less supervised.


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Supervision

Adult supervision recommended

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Lesson video

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Prior knowledge starter quiz

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6 Questions

Q1.
Match the word to the definition.
Correct Answer:pedestrian,a person travelling on foot, including areas where vehicles might go

a person travelling on foot, including areas where vehicles might go

Correct Answer:railway track,the rails that trains move along

the rails that trains move along

Correct Answer:zebra crossing,a section of road with black & white stripes where vehicles must stop

a section of road with black & white stripes where vehicles must stop

Correct Answer:pelican crossing,a section of the road controlled by traffic lights

a section of the road controlled by traffic lights

Q2.
The from a train track can seriously harm us.
Correct Answer: electricity
Q3.
How can we keep safe at night near roads?
wear dark, coloured clothing
Correct answer: wear bright, reflective clothing
Correct answer: stay close to a trusted adult
run across roads to avoid vehicles
Q4.
Which statements are false?
it's easy to drown in water
Correct answer: cold water is always safe to swim in
Correct answer: we can always see the dangers in water
we should never go swimming without a trusted adult
Q5.
Which number should we call in an emergency?
991
888
777
Correct answer: 999
Q6.
What word describes a place where a road crosses a railway?
Correct Answer: level crossing, a level crossing, a railway crossing, railway crossing

Assessment exit quiz

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6 Questions

Q1.
Match the word to the definition.
Correct Answer:dangerous,something that could hurt us badly

something that could hurt us badly

Correct Answer:open water,a large area of water like a lake, sea, river or pond

a large area of water like a lake, sea, river or pond

Correct Answer:hazard,something that might hurt you if you don't watch out for it

something that might hurt you if you don't watch out for it

Q2.
Why can railways be dangerous?
Correct answer: electricity runs through train tracks
Correct answer: some platforms are narrow
trains always approach platforms slowly
trains are hot to touch
Q3.
Why can open water be dangerous?
Correct answer: strong currents can pull us under the water
we can always see dangers from above the water
areas of open water always have lifeguards
Correct answer: cold water can give us a shock, making it difficult to breathe and swim
Q4.
Older children are always safe from danger. True or false?
Correct Answer: False, No, Incorrect
Q5.
Which of these can help us stay safe near roads?
Correct answer: using a crossing when possible
running past pedestrians on pavements
Correct answer: Stop, Look, Listen and Think before crossing the road
sprinting across the road to avoid vehicles
Q6.
How can we keep safe in open water?
Correct answer: wear a life jacket when doing water sports
always go swimming on your own
Correct answer: only swim in open water if there is a lifeguard
swim in strong currents to get better at swimming