Identifying hazards
I can identify common hazards.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- There are multiple dangers outside the home.
- Roads and railways can be dangerous.
- Open water can be dangerous.
- Going through puberty means that we begin to become more independent.
- 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.
To help you plan your year 5 RSHE (PSHE) lesson on: Identifying hazards, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 5 RSHE (PSHE) lesson on: Identifying hazards, 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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Equipment
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
a person travelling on foot, including areas where vehicles might go
the rails that trains move along
a section of road with black & white stripes where vehicles must stop
a section of the road controlled by traffic lights
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
something that could hurt us badly
a large area of water like a lake, sea, river or pond
something that might hurt you if you don't watch out for it