Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term v4 - KG 2

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Performance objectives

• Phase: KG
• Grade / Level: KG2
• Subject: Physical Development, Health & Safety
• Topic: Basic Road Safety Rules
• Term: 3

Lesson summary

In our communities in Ghana, we see many cars, trotros, okadas, and bicycles moving on our roads every day. As we grow, we sometimes need to walk near these roads to go to school, the market, or visit family. Knowing how to be safe near the road is one of the most important lessons we can learn. This lesson will teach us how to be smart and safe pedestrians (people who walk) to prevent accidents and keep ourselves healthy and strong.

Lesson notes

This lesson focuses on teaching our young learners the fundamental rules that will protect them as pedestrians. Concept 1: The Road and The Pedestrian What is a road? A road is a special path made for vehicles like cars, trotros, buses, and okadas to travel on. It is not a safe place for people to play or walk without care. Who is a pedestrian? A pedestrian is any person who is walking, especially near a road. When you walk from your house to school, you are a pedestrian. The Pavement: This is the raised path by the side of the road. It is made specifically for pedestrians to walk on safely, away from the moving cars. Teacher's Note: Use the local term for pavement if applicable. Explain, *"The pavement is our safe zone. The road is the car's zone."* Concept 2: The Traffic Light (The "Robot")

The traffic light is a tall post with three coloured lights that tells drivers and pedestrians when to stop and when to go. In Ghana, we sometimes call it the "Robot". RED means STOP. When the light is red, all cars and okadas must stop completely before the white line. For pedestrians, a red man symbol means "Don't Walk" or "Stop". YELLOW / AMBER means GET READY. It tells drivers that the light is about to change to red, so they must slow down and prepare to stop. Pedestrians should not start crossing when the light is yellow. Wait for the green man. GREEN means GO. When the light is green, it is the turn of the cars to move. For pedestrians, a green man symbol means it is safe to cross the road. BUT, even with a green man, you must still look left and right to be sure all cars have stopped. Concept 3: The Zebra Crossing What it looks like: A zebra crossing has wide white and black stripes painted on the road, like the stripes on a zebra. What it is for: It is a special, safe place for pedestrians to cross the road. The Rule: In Ghana, drivers are supposed to stop and give way to any pedestrian who is waiting to cross or is already crossing at a zebra crossing. Teacher's explanation: *"Think of the zebra crossing as a magic bridge for walkers. When you step on it, the cars know they must wait for you to pass safely. It is the safest place to cross if there is no traffic light."* Concept 4: The Safe Cross Code (The Golden Rule)

This is the most important rule for crossing any road, especially where there is no traffic light or zebra crossing. We must teach it as a step-by-step action rhyme.

The "Stop, Look, Listen, and Think" Rhyme