### Lesson Plan: Duties of Pedestrians
**Subject:** Civic Education
**Grade Level:** Senior Secondary 2
**Duration:** 60 minutes
**Topic:** Duties of Pedestrians
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#### Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
1. Define the term 'pedestrian'.
2. List and explain the duties of pedestrians.
3. Understand the importance of pedestrian duties in ensuring road safety.
4. Identify risky behaviors to avoid as a pedestrian.
#### Materials Needed:
- Whiteboard and markers
- Projector and computer (for multimedia presentation)
- Handouts with key points
- Traffic safety posters or charts
- Scenario cards for role-playing activities
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### Lesson Outline:
1. **Introduction: (10 minutes)**
- Begin with a brief discussion on what a pedestrian is (someone who travels on foot).
- Ask students to share their experiences as pedestrians and identify any traffic rules they are aware of.
- Present the lesson objectives.
2. **Instruction: (20 minutes)**
- **Definition and Importance of Pedestrian Duties:**
- Define the term 'pedestrian'.
- Explain why it is important for pedestrians to follow certain rules and guidelines.
- **Duties of Pedestrians:**
- Use a multimedia presentation to highlight key duties:
1. Use designated crosswalks and pedestrian bridges.
2. Obey traffic signals and signs.
3. Stay on sidewalks and avoid walking on the road.
4. Look both ways before crossing the street.
5. Avoid distractions, such as mobile phones, while walking.
6. Wear visible clothing, especially at night.
7. Make eye contact with drivers before crossing the road.
8. Do not assume drivers can see you or will stop for you.
3. **Class Discussion and Q&A: (10 minutes)**
- Facilitate a class discussion about the duties of pedestrians.
- Ask students questions to check their understanding and encourage them to ask questions for clarification.
- Discuss the consequences of not adhering to pedestrian duties.
4. **Activity: Role-Playing Scenarios (15 minutes)**
- Divide students into small groups.
- Provide each group with scenario cards depicting different pedestrian situations (e.g., crossing a busy street, walking at night, dealing with distracted driving).
- Have each group role-play their scenario, identifying the correct and incorrect pedestrian behaviors.
- Allow each group to present their scenario and discuss it with the class.
5. **Summary and Review: (5 minutes)**
- Summarize the key points of the lesson.
- Emphasize the importance of pedestrian safety and following the rules.
- Provide handouts with the main duties of pedestrians for students to review at home.
6. **Assessment:**
- Assign a brief written exercise where students list and explain the duties of pedestrians.
- Optionally, conduct a short quiz at the end of the week to assess their understanding of the topic.
7. **Homework:**
- Ask students to observe pedestrian behaviors in their community over the next week and write a reflective essay on what they saw and how it relates to what they learned in class.
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### Additional Suggestions:
- Invite a traffic safety officer or expert to give a guest lecture.
- Organize a field trip to a local traffic control center or a busy pedestrian area to observe pedestrian crossings and safety practices in real-time.
- Create a school-wide pedestrian safety campaign with posters, announcements, and presentations to promote awareness.
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By actively engaging students through discussions, multimedia presentations, and role-playing activities, this lesson plan aims to instill a thorough understanding of the duties of pedestrians and the importance of adhering to these rules for their safety and the safety of others.