Pedestrian Safety (Junior)

Notes

• Appropriate trip forms should be completed for this lesson.
• Attention should be paid to party supplies and classroom allergies (for example, bringing certain foods to school, latex allergies with balloons).
• Photos could be taken to create a celebration display board of the event.

Introduction/Minds On:
(10 minutes)

• Explain to students that they will be creating a safety walk expedition for their primary safety buddy. Brainstorm safety rules and risks (Appendix 4) that should be communicated during the walk.

Development/Action:
(30 minutes)

• Divide the class into small groups, encouraging students to select their own work group.
• Each group will complete one of the required tasks, including:
  • Write a letter to the primary student’s parents (for example, a typed letter outlining the route, map and rules). (Appendix 1);
  • Identify what to tell their buddy about safety rules during the walk. (Appendix 4);
  • Plan a healthy celebration following the walk. (Appendix 2).
  • Note: Rotate each group during the activity and review the tasks (identifying safety messages, how to write a letter, and characteristics of a healthy party).
• Have each group share its work with the class.
• Have students meet with their safety buddy to explain the walking rules and provide them with the parent letter.
• Complete the walk and celebrate.

Consolidation/Debrief:
(10 minutes)

Using Appendix 2: Planning a Healthy Celebration, as a guide, incorporate a review of the safety rules into your celebration. Partners can earn points for correct answers and you might determine a safety buddy champion.

Teacher Assessment

Use Appendix 3 from this lesson to assess students. You will be assessing each student’s safety, active participation and living skills during the walk.