Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term - Junior Secondary School 1

SUBJECT:��CIVIC EDUCATION ��� ���

CLASS:� JSS1

DATE:

TERM: 3RD TERM

Week Ten

Topic: Road Safety Vocabulary

Content

1. Road Safety Vocabulary
2. Road Safety Tips

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Road Safety Vocabulary

1. Pavement -��� The place near the road, for people to walk on
2. Kerb ��� -��� The edge of the pavement where it meets the road.
3. Vehicle -��� Anything with wheels that uses the road.
4. Traffic ��� -��� Vehicles actually using the roads
5. Pedestrian -��� A person who is walking on the roads
6. Stationery car -��� A car which has been stopped or parked.
7. Right of way��� -��� A vehicle has right of way when it is expected to go while other vehicle wait.

8. T. junction -��� Where two roads meet in the space of a T
9. Pelican ��� -��� A pedestrian crossing which is controlled by traffic lights.
10. Zebra crossing��� -��� A pedestrian crossing which has black and white strips on the road.

11. Subway -��� A pedestrian crossing which goes underneath the road.
12. Footbridge -��� A pedestrian crossing which goes over the road.

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Road Safety Tips

1. Avoid standing in a moving vehicle, always maintain a sitting position.
2. Door levers or any vehicle operating devices should not be tampered with while driving.
3. Avoid playing football beside the road.
4. Always walk on the major road being accompanied by your parents.
5. Seek assistance before crossing the road.
6. Do not hang on the vehicle.
7. Always say no to strangers.

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Evaluation

1. Write a short notes on
2. vehicle ��� ii. Zebra crossing��� ��� iii. Kerb���
3. Mention five things we must do to ensure safety on the high way.

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Weekend Assignment

1. The place near the road, for people to walk on is known as _________.
2. right way ��� B. traffic ��� ��� C. pavement��� ��� D. kerb
3. A pedestrian crossing which goes over the road. A.foot bridge��� ��� B. subway��� ��� C. T. junction��� ��� D. right of way

3. Where two roads meet in the space of a T is known as A. T. junction ��� B. pavement��� ��� C. kerb��� ��� ��� D. Subway
4. It is safe to stand in a moving vehicle A. yes ��� B. no��� ��� ��� C. I am not sure��� D. it is safe
5. A person who is walking on the road is A. T. junction ��� B. pedestrian��� ��� C. police��� ��� D. vehicle

Theory

Write a short note on

1. A. Subway��� ��� b. Right of way��� c.� Traffic��� ��� d. Foot bridge
2. Write five road safety tips