Stay Safe: Understanding Personal Safety

Shelby White

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Stay Safe: Understanding Personal Safety

Learn personal safety and boundaries

This lesson focuses on teaching 6th-grade students about personal safety and the importance of setting boundaries. Through role-playing scenarios and discussions, students will learn how to protect themselves and respect others. This lesson is crucial as it empowers students with the knowledge and skills to navigate social situations safely and confidently.

Audience

6th Grade Students

Time

1 hour

Approach

Learn personal safety and boundaries

Materials

Role-playing scenario cards, Discussion questions, Worksheet on personal safety, and Quiz on safety and boundaries

Step 1

Introduction

10 mins

Begin with a brief discussion on what personal safety means.
Ask students to share any experiences or thoughts on why setting boundaries is important.

Step 2

Role-Playing Scenarios

20 mins

Divide students into small groups.
Provide each group with a scenario card.
Have students role-play the scenario, focusing on setting boundaries and ensuring personal safety.
After each role-play, discuss as a class what was learned.

Step 3

Discussion

15 mins

Use the provided discussion questions to facilitate a conversation about personal safety and boundaries.
Encourage students to think about how they can apply these concepts in their daily lives.

Step 4

Worksheet Activity

10 mins

Distribute the worksheet on personal safety.
Have students complete the worksheet individually.
Review answers as a class, discussing any questions or concerns.

Step 5

Closure and Quiz

5 mins

Summarize the key points of the lesson.
Administer a short quiz to assess understanding of personal safety and boundaries.

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Worksheet

Role-Playing Scenario Cards

These cards contain scenarios for students to role-play, focusing on setting boundaries and ensuring personal safety.

Scenario 1: A friend keeps asking to borrow your phone, but you feel uncomfortable.

Scenario 2: Someone you don't know well asks for your home address.

Scenario 3: A classmate wants to copy your homework, and you don't want to share it.

Scenario 4: You're at a party, and someone offers you a drink you don't want.

Discussion

Discussion Questions

These questions are designed to facilitate a conversation about personal safety and boundaries.

Why is it important to set personal boundaries?

Discuss how boundaries help protect personal space and feelings.

How can you tell if someone is respecting your boundaries?

Look for signs of listening, understanding, and respecting your wishes.

What should you do if someone crosses your boundaries?

Discuss strategies like speaking up, seeking help, or removing yourself from the situation.

Worksheet

Personal Safety Worksheet

This worksheet helps students reflect on personal safety and boundary-setting.

List three personal boundaries you have.

Describe a situation where you felt your boundaries were respected.

What would you do if someone made you feel unsafe?

Quiz

Safety and Boundaries Quiz