**Lesson Plan: Junior Secondary 1 - Basic Tech**
**Topic: Workshop Safety (II) - Definition of Accidents**
---
### **Objective:**
By the end of this lesson, students should be able to:
1. Define what an accident is in the context of a workshop.
2. Identify common types of accidents that can occur in a workshop.
3. Discuss the causes of accidents.
4. Understand the importance of safety measures to prevent accidents.
### **Materials:**
- Whiteboard and markers
- Projector and laptop for presentation (if available)
- Printed handouts with key points
- Safety gear (e.g., goggles, gloves, aprons) for demonstration
- First aid kit
### **Time:**
- Total Duration: 45 minutes
### **Lesson Structure:**
#### **Introduction (5 minutes)**
1. **Greeting and Roll Call:**
- Take attendance and greet the students.
2. **Review Previous Lesson (Workshop Safety I):**
- Briefly ask students to recall what they learned in the last class about the importance of safety in the workshop.
#### **Presentation (15 minutes)**
1. **Definition of Accidents:**
- Write the definition on the whiteboard:
"An accident is an unexpected and undesirable event, especially one resulting in damage or harm."
- Explain that accidents can occur anywhere but are particularly concerning in workshops due to the presence of tools and machinery.
2. **Types of Accidents:**
- Discuss various types of common workshop accidents, such as:
- Cuts and abrasions
- Burns
- Electrical shocks
- Falls and slips
- Eye injuries
3. **Causes of Accidents:**
- Explain common causes:
- Human error (e.g., lack of attention, improper use of tools)
- Faulty equipment
- Poor maintenance
- Unsafe working conditions
- Lack of training
#### **Activity (15 minutes)**
1. **Group Activity:**
- Divide the class into small groups.
- Assign each group a type of accident to discuss and present:
- Group 1: Cuts and abrasions
- Group 2: Burns
- Group 3: Electrical shocks
- Group 4: Falls and slips
- Group 5: Eye injuries
- Each group should discuss:
- How the accident can happen.
- What can be done to prevent it.
- Give each group 5 minutes to prepare and 2 minutes to present.
#### **Demonstration (5 minutes)**
1. **Safety Gear Demonstration:**
- Show various types of safety gear (e.g., goggles, gloves, aprons) and explain their uses.
- Demonstrate how to properly wear and use each item.
#### **Conclusion (5 minutes)**
1. **Recap Key Points:**
- Summarize the main points covered in today's lesson.
- Reaffirm the importance of safety and vigilance in preventing accidents.
2. **Question and Answer Session:**
- Allow students to ask questions about the lesson.
3. **Assignment:**
- Hand out a worksheet with questions related to the day's topic for students to answer as homework.
### **Assessment:**
- Participation in group activity and presentation.
- Understanding demonstrated during the Q&A session.
- Accuracy and completeness of the homework assignment.
### **Reflection:**
- At the end of the day, reflect on what worked well in the lesson and what could be improved for future classes. Collect feedback from students on their understanding and any challenges they faced.
---
End of Lesson Plan