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Identifying Safe Adults

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Lesson Plan

Identifying Safe Adults

Identify safe adults when you need help

This lesson helps 4th graders learn how to identify safe adults they can turn to when they need help. Through active learning and restorative practices, students will engage in discussions and watch a video to understand the characteristics of safe adults. This lesson is crucial for building students' confidence in seeking help and ensuring their safety in various situations.

Audience

4th grade class

Time

40 minutes

Approach

Active Learning, Restorative Practices

Materials

Discussion Questions, Exit Ticket, and Video: Getting Help - Building Resilience with Hunter and Eve

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on the importance of knowing who to turn to for help.
  • Ask students if they have ever needed help and who they turned to.

Step 2

Video Viewing

5 mins

Step 3

Guided Discussion

10 mins

  • Use the discussion questions to guide a conversation about the video.
  • Encourage students to share their thoughts on what makes someone a safe adult.

Step 4

Active Learning Activity

15 mins

  • Have students work in pairs to list characteristics of safe adults.
  • Ask them to think of examples of safe adults in their own lives.
  • Share lists with the class and discuss common themes.

Step 5

Closure and Exit Ticket

5 mins

  • Summarize the key points of the lesson.
  • Distribute the exit ticket for students to complete, asking them to write down one safe adult they can turn to and why.
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Discussion

Discussion Questions: Safe Adults

This discussion will help students reflect on the video and identify characteristics of safe adults.

What did Hunter and Eve do when they needed help? / ¿Qué hicieron Hunter y Eve cuando necesitaron ayuda?

Encourage students to recall specific actions and decisions made by the characters. / Anime a los estudiantes a recordar acciones y decisiones específicas tomadas por los personajes.







What makes someone a safe adult? / ¿Qué hace que alguien sea un adulto seguro?

Guide students to think about trustworthiness, availability, and willingness to help. / Guíe a los estudiantes a pensar en la confiabilidad, disponibilidad y disposición para ayudar.







Can you think of a safe adult in your life? Why do you consider them safe? / ¿Puedes pensar en un adulto seguro en tu vida? ¿Por qué los consideras seguros?

Prompt students to share personal examples and discuss common traits of safe adults. / Pida a los estudiantes que compartan ejemplos personales y discutan rasgos comunes de adultos seguros.







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Quiz

Exit Ticket: Safe Adults

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