Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term v4 - KG 2
Physical Development, Health & Safety – Term 2 Week 8
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Physical Development, Health & Safety – Term 2 Week 8
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Subject: Physical Development, Health & Safety
Class: KG 2
Term: 2nd Term
Week: 8
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This lesson focuses on keeping ourselves safe when we are near roads. In Ghana, many of us walk to school, to the market, or to visit our friends and family. The roads can be busy with cars, tro-tros, and okadas. Knowing the rules of the road helps us avoid accidents and stay safe and healthy. This lesson will teach us the "golden rule" of crossing the road so we can be confident and careful pedestrians.
This lesson is about becoming "Road Safety Champions." Here are the big ideas we need to understand.
Concept 1: The Road and the Pavement The Road: The road is for vehicles. This includes cars, tro-tros, taxis, buses, motorbikes (okadas), and bicycles. It is NOT a safe place for people to walk or play. The Pavement (or Walkway): This is the path at the side of the road made for people to walk on. It is higher than the road to keep us safe from the vehicles. Rule: Always walk on the pavement. If there is no pavement, walk carefully on the very edge of the road, facing the oncoming traffic so you can see the cars coming.
Concept 2: Safe Places to Cross the Road Not all places are safe for crossing. We must look for special, safe spots. Zebra Crossing: These are wide white stripes painted on the road, like the stripes on a zebra. When you cross here, drivers know they must slow down and be ready to stop for you. It is the safest place to cross. Traffic Lights with Pedestrian Signals: Some big roads have special lights just for people walking. There is a picture of a Red Man (which means "STOP, do not cross") and a Green Man (which means "GO, you can cross now, but still look"). School Warden (Lollipop Person): At some schools, there is a special person with a "STOP" sign who helps children cross the road safely. We must always listen to them and wait for their signal.
Concept 3: The Golden Rule of Crossing: "Stop, Look, Listen" Even at a safe place, we must follow these steps. It's the most important safety rule! Step 1: STOP! Explanation: Find a safe place to cross. Stand one step back from the edge of the road or kerb. Do not stand too close. Stop completely. Don't run into the road. Example: Imagine you are going to buy bread from the shop across the street. You get to the edge of the road. The first thing you do is stand still like a statue. Step 2: LOOK! Explanation: You need to look for any moving vehicles. You must look in all directions. The Method: Look to your LEFT. Look to your RIGHT. Look to your LEFT again. (This is very important because the cars on the side closest to you will come from the left). Example: After stopping, you turn your head to the left to see if a car is coming. Then you turn your head all the way to the right. Finally, you look back to the left one more time to be extra sure. Step 3: LISTEN! Explanation: Sometimes, you can hear a vehicle before you see it, especially if it's coming around a corner. So, you must use your ears too. Listen for the sound of engines or horns. Example: While you are looking, you are also listening carefully. Do you hear a tro-tro's engine? Or an okada's horn? Step 4: THINK and CROSS! Explanation: If the road is clear (you don't see or hear any vehicles), you can cross. The Method: Walk straight across. Do not run, as you might trip and fall. Keep looking and listening as you cross the road. Always cross with a grown-up if one is with you.