Hello, young learners! Welcome back to Primary 1 Basic Science and Technology. In our previous lesson, we learned about Safety – Avoiding Accidents at Home. Today, we’re going to learn about Safety.
Objectives
By the end of this lesson, you should be able to:
- Understand and obey traffic rules
Avoiding Road Accidents
Road accidents are unfortunate events that happen on the road involving vehicles, people walking, or other road users. It’s important to stay safe on the road.
Traffic Lights
Traffic lights are our friends that help us cross the road safely.
- Red means stop. This means you should wait and not cross the road.
- Green means go. This means it’s safe to cross the road.
- Yellow means wait. This means the light is about to change, so you should be ready to stop.
Avoiding Road Accidents
There are many ways to avoid road accidents. Some of them include:
- Always obey traffic rules and regulations. This means following the traffic lights and signs.
- Look both ways before crossing the road. Make sure there are no cars coming before you step onto the road.
- Avoid distractions. Don’t play with your phone or talk to your friends while crossing the road. Pay attention to your surroundings.
Evaluation Questions
Now that you’ve learned about safety on the road, let’s see if you can answer these questions:
- What does the red traffic light mean?
- Why is it important to look both ways before crossing the road? 3. Can you name one road safety rule?
- What should you do when you see a yellow traffic light? 5. Why is it important to avoid distractions when crossing the road?
Conclusion
Remember, staying safe on the road is very important. Always obey traffic rules, look both ways before crossing, and avoid distractions. Keep practicing these safety rules, and you’ll be a safe road user! Don’t forget to check the comments section if you have any questions, and use the navigation to move to the next lesson. See you in the next lesson!
