**Lesson Plan: How to Keep Away from Danger**
**Grade Level:** Primary 2
**Subject:** National Values Education
**Duration:** 60 minutes
### Objectives
By the end of the lesson, the students should be able to:
1. Recognize potential dangers in their everyday environment.
2. Understand basic safety rules to avoid danger.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of what to do in case of an emergency.
### Materials Needed
- Picture cards of different scenarios (safe and unsafe situations)
- Chart paper and markers
- Safety starter kit (bandages, flashlight, whistle, etc.)
- Storybook about safety or a relevant video
- Safety posters
### Lesson Outline
**Introduction (10 minutes)**
1. **Greeting and Warm-Up:**
- Start with a simple greeting and ask how everyone is feeling.
- Introduce the topic by asking, “Can anyone tell me what danger means?”
2. **Interactive Discussion:**
- Discuss the term "danger" and why it's important to stay away from it.
- Share some examples of dangerous situations (e.g., crossing the road without looking, talking to strangers, playing with sharp objects).
**Activity 1: Picture Cards (15 minutes)**
1. **Group Activity:**
- Divide students into small groups and distribute picture cards showing various scenarios.
- Ask each group to sort the pictures into two categories: Safe and Unsafe.
2. **Class Discussion:**
- Go through each picture as a class and discuss why a scenario is safe or unsafe.
- Reinforce safety rules related to each unsafe scenario (e.g., always look both ways before crossing the road, never talk to strangers).
**Activity 2: Storytime or Video (15 minutes)**
1. **Read a Story or Show a Video:**
- Choose an age-appropriate storybook focused on safety or show a short video.
2. **Discussion:**
- After the story or video, ask questions about the main points and what the characters did to stay safe.
**Activity 3: Create Safety Rules Poster (10 minutes)**
1. **Group Work:**
- Provide chart paper and markers to each group.
- Ask each group to create a poster with 3-5 safety rules they learned during the lesson.
2. **Presentation:**
- Allow each group to present their poster to the class.
- Display these posters around the classroom as constant reminders.
**Conclusion and Reinforcement (10 minutes)**
1. **Recap Key Points:**
- Summarize the key points of the lesson: recognizing dangers, following safety rules, and what to do in emergencies.
2. **Interactive Q&A:**
- Ask students a few questions to assess their understanding of the lesson.
3. **Safety Pledge:**
- Have the students take a safety pledge, promising to follow the safety rules they learned.
**Assessment**
- Observe students during group activities to ensure they can identify safe and unsafe situations.
- Assess students’ understanding through their participation in discussions and the quality of their safety rules posters.
- Conduct a brief quiz or informal questioning to reinforce learning.
**Home Connection**
- Send a note home encouraging parents to discuss safety rules with their children.
- Provide a list of discussion points and activities for parents to do with their child to reinforce the lesson.
### Resources
1. Safe Kids Worldwide: [www.safekids.org](https://www.safekids.org)
2. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Kids’ Page: [www.nhtsa.gov/kids](https://www.nhtsa.gov/kids)
3. Children's safety education videos (e.g., “Safety Smart” series)
### Tips
- Keep the language simple and clear.
- Use visual aids and hands-on activities to maintain engagement.
- Be positive and encouraging to foster an open and trusting classroom environment.
This lesson plan aims to teach young students the importance of recognizing and avoiding dangerous situations, thereby promoting their overall safety and well-being.