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Bus Safety Adventure

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Lesson Plan

Bus Safety Adventure

Bus Safety and Following Directions

This lesson focuses on teaching elementary students the importance of bus safety and following directions through engaging activities. By using experiential and game-based learning strategies, students will actively participate in scenarios that reinforce safe behavior on the bus. This lesson is crucial for ensuring students understand and adhere to safety protocols, promoting a safe and orderly environment during their daily commutes.

Audience

Elementary Students

Time

30 mins

Approach

Experiential Learning, Game-Based Learning, Active Learning

Materials

Scenario Cards, Bus Safety Handout (English), Bus Safety Handout (Spanish), Exit Ticket (English and Spanish), and Discussion Questions (English and Spanish)

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on the importance of bus safety.
  • Ask students if they have any experiences or stories about riding the bus.

Step 2

Bus Safety Scenarios

15 mins

  • Divide students into small groups and distribute scenario cards.
  • Each group acts out a scenario demonstrating proper bus safety and following directions.
  • Encourage creativity and ensure each student participates.

Step 3

Discussion

5 mins

  • Gather students and discuss the scenarios they acted out.
  • Use the discussion questions to guide the conversation about what they learned.

Step 4

Exit Ticket

5 mins

  • Distribute the exit ticket to each student.
  • Ask them to write one thing they learned about bus safety and one way they can improve their behavior on the bus.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

  • Review key points about bus safety and following directions.
  • Hand out the bus safety handouts in English and Spanish for students to take home to their parents.
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Discussion

Bus Safety Discussion

A discussion to reflect on the bus safety scenarios and reinforce learning.

What did you learn from the bus safety scenarios?

Encourage students to share their thoughts and highlight key safety practices.







Why is it important to follow directions on the bus?

Discuss the consequences of not following directions and the benefits of a safe bus environment.







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Discussion

Discusión sobre la Seguridad en el Autobús

Una discusión para reflexionar sobre los escenarios de seguridad en el autobús y reforzar el aprendizaje.

¿Qué aprendiste de los escenarios de seguridad en el autobús?

Anime a los estudiantes a compartir sus pensamientos y resaltar las prácticas de seguridad clave.







¿Por qué es importante seguir las instrucciones en el autobús?

Discuta las consecuencias de no seguir las instrucciones y los beneficios de un entorno seguro en el autobús.







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Reading

Bus Safety Handout (English)

A handout for parents outlining key bus safety rules and expectations in English.

Bus Safety Rules:

  1. Stay seated while the bus is moving.
  2. Keep hands and feet inside the bus.
  3. Listen to the bus driver and follow their instructions.
  4. Be respectful to others on the bus.
  5. Wait for the bus to stop completely before getting on or off.
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Reading

Bus Safety Handout (Spanish)

A handout for parents outlining key bus safety rules and expectations in Spanish.

Reglas de Seguridad en el Autobús:

  1. Permanezca sentado mientras el autobús está en movimiento.
  2. Mantenga las manos y los pies dentro del autobús.
  3. Escuche al conductor del autobús y siga sus instrucciones.
  4. Sea respetuoso con los demás en el autobús.
  5. Espere a que el autobús se detenga completamente antes de subir o bajar.
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Quiz

Boleto de Salida de Seguridad en el Autobús

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