Safety First!

Laura Garcia

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Safety First!

Teach safety measures at home/school/community

This lesson aims to teach 3rd grade students about various safety measures at home, school, and in the community. Safety is a crucial skill that students need to understand and practice. Through group discussions and safety drills, students will gain the knowledge to stay safe in different environments.

Audience

3rd Grade Students

Time

1 hour

Approach

Teach safety measures at home/school/community

Materials

Post-it notes, Markers, Safety drill instructions, and Discussion questions

Step 1

Introduction

10 mins

Greet the students and provide an overview of the lesson's objectives.
Begin with a short discussion on why safety is important.
Ask students to share any safety rules they know about.

Step 2

Group Discussion on Home Safety

10 mins

Divide students into small groups and provide each group with post-it notes and markers.
Ask each group to come up with at least three safety rules for the home.
Have them write down their ideas on post-it notes.
Collect and share the safety rules with the class.

Step 3

Group Discussion on School Safety

10 mins

Repeat the same process as before, this time focusing on school safety rules.
Encourage students to think about situations like fire drills, playground safety, and classroom behavior.

Step 4

Group Discussion on Community Safety

10 mins

Guide the students to focus on safety measures in the community (e.g., road safety, dealing with strangers).
Have each group present their safety rules, and compile a master list on the board.

Step 5

Safety Drills

15 mins

Conduct a series of safety drills: practice a fire drill, lockdown drill, and an emergency evacuation drill.
Give clear instructions on the steps to take and ensure that students understand why each step is critical in emergencies.

Step 6

Closure

5 mins

Recap the key points discussed during the lesson.
Answer any remaining questions from the students.
Remind them of the importance of safety in all environments.

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Discussion

Home Safety Ideas

A group discussion to generate ideas on safety rules for the home.

What are three safety rules that are important to follow at home?

Encourage students to think about common dangers in the house (e.g., fires, sharp objects).
Ask them to consider what to do in case of an emergency at home.

Discussion

School Safety Ideas

A group discussion to generate ideas on safety rules for the school.

What are three safety rules that are important to follow at school?

Have them think about different areas of the school (e.g., classrooms, playground).
Discuss the importance of fire drills and lockdown drills.

Discussion

Community Safety Ideas

A group discussion to generate ideas on safety rules for the community.

What are three safety rules that are important to follow in your community?

Ask students to think about road safety, strangers, and safe places in the community.
Consider the importance of knowing emergency contact numbers and who to go to for help.