Lesson Plan
Safety Champions Lesson Plan
Students will identify common safety concerns at school, collaborate on practical solutions, and practice responding to real-life scenarios to become proactive Safety Champions.
Teaching students to recognize hazards and take ownership of school safety builds a supportive community, reduces risk, and empowers them to act responsibly.
Audience
7th Grade, Middle School Students
Time
30 minutes
Approach
Interactive brainstorm, role-play, and action planning.
Materials
Safety Champions Role-Play Scenarios, School Safety Brainstorm Worksheet, Chart Paper and Markers, Timer or Stopwatch, and Reflective Safety Action Plan Template
Prep
Teacher Preparation
5 minutes
- Print copies of Safety Champions Role-Play Scenarios, School Safety Brainstorm Worksheet, and Reflective Safety Action Plan Template.
- Arrange desks or tables for small-group discussions.
- Set out chart paper and markers at each table.
- Ensure timer or stopwatch is ready.
Step 1
Introduction & Goal Setting
5 minutes
- Welcome students and introduce the concept of Safety Champions.
- Briefly discuss why school safety matters to everyone’s well-being.
- Pose the question: “What makes our school safe or unsafe?” and jot student ideas on chart paper.
Step 2
Safety Brainstorm
7 minutes
- Distribute School Safety Brainstorm Worksheet.
- In pairs, students list potential hazards and propose improvements.
- Circulate and prompt groups to think of both physical (broken lockers, slippery floors) and social (bullying, exclusion) risks.
Step 3
Role-Play Scenarios
10 minutes
- Form small groups of 3–4 students.
- Give each group a scenario from Safety Champions Role-Play Scenarios.
- Groups role-play addressing the scenario and demonstrate a safety-focused response.
- After each, have a brief group reflection: What worked? What could be improved?
Step 4
Action Plan Reflection
5 minutes
- Hand out Reflective Safety Action Plan Template.
- Individually, students write 1–2 actions they will take to enhance safety (e.g., reporting hazards, watching out for peers).
- Encourage specific, attainable steps.
Step 5
Wrap-Up & Exit Ticket
3 minutes
- Invite a few volunteers to share their action plans.
- Summarize key safety principles discussed.
- As an exit ticket, ask: “What is one safety practice you will use today?” Have students write it on a sticky note or paper.
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Slide Deck
Safety Champions Unite
Welcome! In today’s 30-minute session, you will:
• Identify school safety concerns
• Brainstorm solutions
• Practice real-life safety responses
• Create your personal action plan
Let’s build a culture of care and vigilance together!
Welcome everyone! Introduce yourself as the Safety Coach for today. Explain that we’re going to become Safety Champions and learn how to keep our school community safe. Point out the lesson duration (30 minutes) and the activities ahead.
Today’s Learning Goals
By the end of this lesson, you will:
- Identify common safety hazards at school
- Propose practical improvements
- Role-play safety-focused responses
- Commit to at least one safety action you’ll take
Outline our learning goals so students know the purpose. Read each goal aloud and invite quick nods or thumbs-up if they agree.
Introduction & Goal Setting
Discussion Prompt:
“What makes our school…
• Safe?
• Unsafe?”
• Share your ideas
• Listen and add to the list
(5 minutes)
- Ask: “What makes our school safe?” and “What makes it unsafe?”
- Record student ideas on chart paper or board. Encourage both physical and social risks.
Safety Brainstorm
Activity Instructions:
• Use the worksheet to:
– List at least 3 hazards
– Propose 1–2 improvements for each
• Think about physical (broken lockers) and social (bullying) risks
(7 minutes)
- Distribute School Safety Brainstorm Worksheet.
- Pair up students; have them list hazards and suggest improvements.
- Circulate and ask probing questions (e.g., “How could we fix that slippery floor?”).
Role-Play Scenarios
In your groups:
- Pick a scenario
- Plan a safe response
- Act it out for the class
- Reflect:
– What did we do well?
– What might we improve?
(10 minutes)
- Form groups of 3–4.
- Give each group a scenario from Safety Champions Role-Play Scenarios.
- Have them role-play a safety-focused response.
- After each sketch, ask: “What worked?” and “What could be even better?”
Action Plan Reflection
Your Safety Action Plan:
• Write 1–2 actions you will take to:
– Report hazards
– Watch out for peers
– Promote safety daily
• Be specific and realistic
(5 minutes)
- Hand out Reflective Safety Action Plan Template.
- Ask students to write 1–2 specific actions they will take (e.g., reporting hazards, helping a peer).
- Encourage realistic and immediate steps.
Wrap-Up & Exit Ticket
Let’s Close:
• Share 1 action plan volunteer
• Key takeaways:
– Recognize hazards
– Speak up & help
– Stay alert
Exit Ticket:
“What is one safety practice you will use today?”
(3 minutes)
- Invite a few volunteers to share their action plans.
- Summarize the key safety principles: awareness, communication, responsibility.
- Exit ticket: “Write one safety practice you’ll use today.” Collect sticky notes or papers.
Worksheet
School Safety Brainstorm Worksheet
Instructions: In pairs, identify at least three safety hazards in our school and propose one or two practical improvements for each. Write your ideas in the table below.
| Hazard | Proposed Improvement |
|---|---|
| 1. ________________________________ | 1. ________________________________ |
| 2. ________________________________ | 2. ________________________________ |
| 3. ________________________________ | 3. ________________________________ |
If you have more ideas, feel free to add extra rows below or on the back of this sheet.
Reading
Safety Champions Role-Play Scenarios
Instructions: In your small group, choose one scenario below. Assign roles (e.g., affected student, bystander, teacher/staff) and plan a short role-play demonstrating a safe, responsible response. After acting it out, discuss:
- What did we do well?
- How could we improve our response?
Scenario 1: Slippery Hallway Floor (Physical Hazard)
During class change, a water bottle spills in a busy hallway. One student slips and nearly falls. No warning signs are posted yet.
Roles:
- Student who slipped
- Nearby classmate(s)
- Teacher or hallway monitor
Task: Show how you would secure the area, help the student, and alert staff to clean up the spill.
Scenario 2: Broken Stair Railing (Physical Hazard)
You notice that the railing on one side of the stairs by the main entrance is loose and could give way. Students use those stairs every day.
Roles:
- Concerned student
- Friend or group of friends
- School custodian or staff member
Task: Demonstrate how you would report the hazard, keep peers safe, and follow up to ensure it gets fixed.
Scenario 3: Teasing in the Cafeteria (Social Hazard)
At lunch, a group of students teases a classmate about their clothing and sits them alone at a far table. The targeted student looks upset but doesn’t speak up.
Roles:
- Targeted student
- Bystander(s)
- Inviting friend or cafeteria supervisor
Task: Role-play how a bystander or friend can stand up for the student, include them, and get adult help if teasing continues.
Scenario 4: Hurtful Rumor Online (Social Hazard)
You see a friend receiving mean messages in a class group chat about their appearance. The messages make your friend feel unsafe and embarrassed.
Roles:
- Friend receiving messages
- Concerned peer
- Teacher or school counselor
Task: Act out how you would support your friend, document the messages, and involve a trusted adult to stop the behavior.
Worksheet
Reflective Safety Action Plan Template
Name: _______________________________________
Date: _______________________________________
1. Action I Will Take
Describe one specific safety action you plan to do:
______________________________________________________________
2. Why This Action Matters
Explain why this step will help improve our school’s safety:
______________________________________________________________
3. Steps to Complete My Action
List at least two steps you will follow:
- _______________________________________________
- _______________________________________________
4. Support & Communication
Who can help you or whom will you inform about your plan?
______________________________________________________________
5. Timeline
When will you complete this action? (Choose a date or timeframe)
______________________________________________________________
6. Potential Obstacles & Solutions
What might get in the way, and how will you overcome it?
______________________________________________________________
7. Success Criteria
How will you know you have succeeded? What will you observe or feel?
______________________________________________________________