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Grade 6 Personal Safety
Lesson 1 – injury Prevention Guidelines
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Areas of Safety
Safety Rules for Water Safety Safety Rules for Fire Safety Safety Rules for Sun Safety Safety Rules for Electrical Safety Safety Rules to prevent choking and strangulation Safety Rules for Bus Safety Safety Rules for Bike Safety Safety Rules for Pedestrians Safety Rules for Animal Safety Safety Rules for Playground Safety Safety Rules for Internet Safety
• • • • • Lesson 1 – injury Prevention Guidelines Safety Rules to Prevent Fires and Burns Do not play with matches, lighters, or play near stove, bbq or fireplace Plan a fire escape route in your home Get out quickly and call 9-1-1 when the smoke alarm sounds Stop, drop and roll if your clothes catch fire Run cool water over affected area to avoid burns • • • • • Safety Rules for Water Safety Always swim with a grown-up Wear a life jacket when in and around water Go in feet first Play safely (no pushing) Stay off ice covered lakes, pools, ponds, etc.
• • • • • • Lesson 1 – injury Prevention Guidelines Safety Rules to Prevent choking and strangulation Put small amounts of food in your mouth and chew slowly Do not run or play with food (or objects) in your mouth Do not tie or put things around your neck Remove strings on your hood, hat and jacket Do not play with plastic bags Do not go inside anything that can trap you (freezer, car trunk, washer) • • • Safety Rules for Sun Safety Limit sun exposure between 11 and 4 Seek shade Use sunscreen (lip balm)
• • • • • Lesson 1 – injury Prevention Guidelines Safety Rules of Electrical Safety Do not use an electrical appliance (radio, hair dryer) in or near water Do not handle an electrical appliance with wet hands Do not stick anything into an electrical outlet Do not decorate a kite string with anything metal (tinsel) Do not touch anything that is tangled in electrical wire • • • • • • Safety Rules for Animal Safety Do not go near wild animals Stay away from animals you do not know Avoid sick or dead animals Report sick animals to parents Report bites or scratches to parents or teachers Have your pets vaccinated
• • • • • • • • • • Lesson 1 – injury Prevention Guidelines Safety Rules for Bus Safety Do not arrive to early at your bus stop Make sure your driver can always see you stand back from the road Enter the bus in single file – do not push or shove Sit properly in your seat, never stand when the bus is moving Do not throw things Do not yell or shout Look both ways when crossing the street when exiting bus Go straight home from the bus Have a plan with your parents about what you should do when you miss the bus • • • • Safety Rules for Playground Safety Be a peacemaker Talk to an adult if you feel threatened Do not fight, hit, push, etc.
Be courteous, take turns and play fair
• • • • • • • • • • • • Lesson 1 – injury Prevention Guidelines Safety Rules for Bike Safety Wear a helmet that fits properly every time you ride Cross the street with a grown-up ride on sidewalks or paths Do not ride on busy streets Stop at all stop signs, intersections, driveways and look both ways before proceeding Know and use correct hand signals See and be seen (reflectors, reflective clothing, don’t bike at night, have a light on bike) Wear shoes that cover your toes Put a bell on your bike Ride in single file when riding with friends Check your bike regularly Ride a bike that is the right size for you • • • • • Safety Rules for Pedestrian Safety Look all ways before you cross the street Obey traffic signals and signs Do not play games near parked cars. Play away from traffic Walk, do not run when you leave the curb Walk on the left side of the road, facing traffic, when there are no sidewalks
Safety Presentation Criteria
Tells or shows the place of possible danger or injury.
Tells or shows what the danger or injury is.
Tells appropriate tips to avoid danger or injury.
Has a title about your topic.
Has a picture about your topic.
Has lettering that is easy to read.
Has color that attracts attention.
Is neatly done.
Lesson 3 – Decision Making Model
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Decision??
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What are some decisions we make everyday?
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Decision Making Model
1. Identify the problem
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2. List options with pros and cons
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3. Evaluate the alternatives
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4. Make the decision / Act
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