Staying safe near railways
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can describe dangers around railways and explain how to stay safe.
Key learning points
- We should never step on a railway track.
- The electricity from a railway track can kill.
- Trains are very fast and surprisingly quiet.
- We need to take care when using level crossings.
Keywords
Railway track - the rails that trains move along
Electricity - a form of energy that powers things, such as trains
Dangerous - something that can cause us harm
Level crossing - a place where a road crosses a railway
Common misconception
It is easy to tell if a train is coming.
Trains can be so fast that it is hard to notice them coming until it is too late.
Teacher tip
Identify any level crossings near your setting and discuss how to stay safe when near them.
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 with the correct definition.
a section of road painted with black and white stripes
a section of road controlled by traffic lights
a person travelling on foot, including in areas where cars might go
Q2.An is a dangerous situation which needs immediate help.
Q3.Which statements are true?
Q4.Match the statements with whether they are true or false.
It is not safe to run across the road.
We should wear dark colours at night near roads.
Holding a trusted adult's hand keeps us safe when crossing the road.
Before crossing, we should only look to the left.
Q5.If we call 999, we need to say which service we need, we are and what the emergency is.
Q6.Illnesses are easily spread and are caused by tiny living things called ...
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the words to their correct definition.
the rails that trains move along
something that can cause us harm
a place where a road crosses a railway
Q2.We should never step on a railway track because it could be powered by ...
Q3.Which of these statements are true?
Q4.Match the level crossing barrier signal with whether it is safe or unsafe to cross.
safe
unsafe
unsafe
unsafe
safe
Q5.We should always stay the yellow line on a train platform.
Q6.If someone gets into difficulty on a railway track, who should we call?
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