Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term v5 - Grade 3

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Performance objectives

• Find dangers at home like with electricity, fire, and water.
• Learn how to cross the road safely.
• Know what to do if a stranger talks to you.
• Remember the emergency numbers for police and ambulance.

Lesson summary

This week, we move from thinking about healthy bodies to thinking about safe bodies. Making healthy lifestyle choices is not just about eating vegetables and washing our hands; it's also about making smart decisions that keep us safe from harm at home, on the road, and in our community. In South Africa, we face unique situations like load shedding, busy roads, and living in diverse communities. Learning how to be safe is a superpower that helps you protect yourself and the people you care about.

Lesson notes

A. Safety at Home: Your Safe Space Our homes should be the safest place for us, but they can have hidden dangers if we are not careful.

Let's look at three big ones: electricity, fire, and water. Electricity Safety Electricity gives us power for lights, TVs, and charging our parents' phones. It is very powerful and can be very dangerous.

Why it's dangerous: Our bodies can conduct electricity. If you touch something electrical in the wrong way, the power can go through your body and hurt you very badly.

Rules to follow: Never touch plugs, sockets, or switches with wet hands. Water makes it easier for electricity to travel into your body. Do not pull plugs out by the cord. Hold the plastic plug part firmly. Never stick fingers or objects like forks or pencils into plug sockets. Sockets are only for plugs. Tell an adult if you see a damaged cord. If the plastic wire is peeling and you can see the metal wires inside, it is very dangerous.

Example (Load Shedding): During load shedding, many families use candles. Never leave a candle burning near curtains or on a wobbly table. It's better to use a torch or a rechargeable light. When the power comes back on, sometimes there is a power surge. It's good practice to switch off appliances at the wall during load shedding. Fire Safety Fire keeps us warm and cooks our food, but a fire that is out of control can destroy homes and hurt people.

Why it's dangerous: Fire burns hot and fast. The smoke it makes can also make it hard to breathe.

Rules to follow: Never play with matches, lighters, or candles. These are tools for adults, not toys. Stay away from the stove when someone is cooking. Pots of hot food or oil can spill and cause terrible burns. Know your family's escape plan. If there is a fire, you must get out of the house quickly. Ask your parents where your safe meeting spot is outside.

If your clothes catch fire: Stop, Drop, and Roll! Do not run. Stop where you are, drop to the ground, cover your face with your hands, and roll over and over until the fire is out. Water Safety Water can be fun for swimming and playing, but it's also a serious danger.

Why it's dangerous: A person can drown in a very small amount of water, very quickly and quietly.

Rules to follow: Never swim alone. Always have a grown-up watching you. Do not play or run around the edges of a swimming pool. You could slip and fall in. Be careful around rivers, dams, and even large buckets of water at home. Never go near deep or fast-moving water without an adult you trust. B. Safety in the Community When you leave your home, you need to be aware of different kinds of dangers. Road Safety for Pedestrians A pedestrian is someone who is walking. In South Africa, many of us walk to school, the shops, or to visit friends.

How to be safe: Walk on the pavement. If there is no pavement, walk on the side of the road facing the oncoming traffic so you can see the cars coming towards you. Find a safe place to cross. The safest place is a pedestrian crossing (zebra crossing) or a traffic light with a 'green man' signal.

The Golden Rule: Stop, Look, and Listen.

Before you cross ANY road: STOP at the edge of the road. LOOK right, then look left, then look right again. LISTEN for any cars you can't see. If the road is clear, walk quickly but do not run across. Dealing with Strangers A stranger is anyone that you and your family do not know well. Most strangers are good people, but because we don't know them, we must be extra careful to protect ourselves. The 'No, Go, Yell, Tell' Rule: This is a simple, powerful plan if you feel unsafe with anyone, whether a stranger or someone you know a little. NO! Say 'No!' in a loud, firm voice if someone asks you to go with them, take something from them, or makes you feel uncomfortable. GO! Run away from the person. Get to a safe place like your school, a shop with people in it, or back to your home. YELL! Shout as loudly as you can. Yell things like "Help!" or "This is not my mommy!" TELL! As soon as you are safe, tell a trusted adult what happened. A trusted adult is someone like your parent, a teacher, or a police officer. C. Knowing Who to Call for Help Sometimes, a problem is too big to handle on your own. You need to know how to get help from professionals. 10111 (ten-one-eleven): This is the number for the South African Police Service (SAPS). You call this number if there is a crime happening, like if someone is breaking into a house or hurting someone. 10177 (ten-one-seven-seven): This is the national number for an ambulance. You call this number if someone is very sick or has been badly hurt in an accident.

Your Personal Emergency Number: You should also memorise the phone number of a parent or guardian. Guided Practice (With Solutions)

Question 1: Lindiwe is playing in her yard when a car stops. A man she doesn't know leans out and says, "Your mother asked me to pick you up early from school.