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Safety First! A Complete Guide

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Safety First! A Complete Guide

Students will be able to identify and apply safety measures in and outside the home, including the workplace, to enhance their personal safety and well-being.

This lesson is crucial for empowering students with practical knowledge and skills to protect themselves and others in various environments, fostering independence and confidence.

Audience

High School Students (with accommodations for a 22-year-old with autism)

Time

120 minutes

Approach

Interactive discussions, visual aids, real-world scenarios, and hands-on activities.

Materials

Safety First Slide Deck, Warm Up: Spot the Hazard!, Safety Scenarios Reading, Home Safety Checklist Worksheet, Workplace Safety Matching Game, Community Safety Discussion Prompts, Safety Action Plan Activity, Safety Knowledge Quiz, Comprehensive Safety Test, and Safety Answer Key

Prep

Teacher Preparation

30 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up: Spot the Hazard!

10 minutes

  1. Begin with the Warm Up: Spot the Hazard!.
  2. Display the image on the slide deck and ask students to identify potential safety hazards.
  3. Encourage all students to participate, providing specific praise and clear instructions, especially for the student with autism.

Step 2

Introduction to Safety (Slides & Script)

15 minutes

  1. Use the Safety First Slide Deck and the accompanying Safety First Script to introduce the importance of safety.
  2. Discuss the three main areas: home, outside, and workplace safety.
  3. Incorporate questions from the script to encourage student interaction. For the student with autism, allow extra processing time for questions and offer visual cues or simplified language if needed.

Step 3

Home Safety Deep Dive (Reading & Worksheet)

25 minutes

  1. Distribute the Safety Scenarios Reading.
  2. Have students read individually or as a class, pausing to discuss key points.
  3. Hand out the Home Safety Checklist Worksheet.
  4. Guide students through completing the worksheet, offering examples and clarifying any questions. Provide individual support as needed.

Step 4

Workplace Safety Fun (Game)

20 minutes

  1. Introduce the Workplace Safety Matching Game.
  2. Divide students into small groups or pairs.
  3. Explain the rules and facilitate the game, encouraging teamwork and discussion about workplace hazards and solutions.
  4. Ensure the student with autism is paired with a supportive peer or has clear instructions and visual examples.

Step 5

Community Safety Exploration (Discussion)

20 minutes

  1. Use the Community Safety Discussion Prompts to facilitate a class discussion.
  2. Cover topics like pedestrian safety, emergency contacts, and personal boundaries.
  3. Encourage students to share their own experiences and ask questions.
  4. Remind students to listen respectfully and provide opportunities for all students to contribute, including the student with autism, perhaps by allowing them to write down or draw their ideas if verbalizing is challenging.

Step 6

Putting it into Practice (Activity)

15 minutes

  1. Introduce the Safety Action Plan Activity.
  2. Guide students to think about a specific safety scenario and develop a personal action plan.
  3. Circulate and provide feedback, ensuring plans are practical and achievable. Offer templates or sentence starters for the student with autism if beneficial.

Step 7

Assessment & Wrap-Up (Quiz & Cool Down)

15 minutes

  1. Administer the Safety Knowledge Quiz to assess understanding of key concepts.
  2. Collect quizzes and review answers as a class or individually if time permits.
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Slide Deck

Safety First! A Complete Guide

Welcome to our safety lesson!

Today, we'll learn how to keep ourselves safe at home, outside, and at work.

Why is safety important? Because YOU are important!

Welcome students and introduce the topic of safety. Briefly explain why safety is important in their daily lives. Emphasize that this lesson is about empowering them with knowledge. Use the image from the Warm Up to transition.

Where Do We Need Safety?

  • At Home: Keeping your living space safe.
  • Outside: Staying safe in your community.
  • At Work: Being safe on the job.

Safety is everywhere!

Introduce the three main areas we'll be covering today. Ask students if they can think of any safety rules they already know for each area.

Home Sweet Safe Home

  • Kitchen Safety: Fire, sharp objects, cleaning supplies.
  • Bathroom Safety: Wet floors, electricity, medicines.
  • General Home Safety: Smoke detectors, emergency exits, carbon monoxide detectors.

Your home should be a safe place!

Begin with home safety. Discuss common hazards and preventative measures. Ask students to identify things in their homes that could be dangerous if not used correctly.

Out & About: Staying Safe Outside

  • Road Safety: Crossing the street, looking both ways, sidewalks.
  • Stranger Safety: What to do if approached by someone you don't know.
  • Weather Safety: Thunderstorms, extreme heat/cold, knowing when to go inside.

Be aware of your surroundings!

Transition to outdoor safety. Talk about traffic, strangers, and weather. Ask students what they do to stay safe when they are out and about.

Working Wonders: Workplace Safety

  • Understanding Your Job: Know your tasks and how to do them safely.
  • Equipment Safety: How to use tools and machines correctly.
  • Emergency Procedures: What to do in case of an accident or emergency.

Safety is everyone's responsibility at work!

Introduce workplace safety. Explain that even part-time jobs or volunteer work have safety rules. Ask students if they have ever seen safety signs at a workplace.

Stay Safe, Stay Smart!

Remember these key safety tips:

  • Be Aware: Notice what's around you.
  • Ask Questions: If you're unsure, ask!
  • Report Dangers: Tell a trusted adult if something isn't safe.
  • Have a Plan: Know what to do in an emergency.

Your safety matters!

Summarize the key takeaways and reinforce the importance of safety. Encourage students to always think about safety. Ask if there are any questions.

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