Grade Level(s): K-1
Subject(s): Health
Learner Outcomes: Students will be able to read different road signs or emergency signs and will show understanding of how these signs help keep them safe. Student will create their favorite street or emergency sign for a bulletin board display.
Duration of Lesson: 1 hour
Materials:Examples of different street and emergency signs, Microsoft Paint Program on computer
Technology Tools/Courseware: Microsoft Paint Program
Teacher Notes:Have students think of examples of street signs while driving around with parents. Think of places to visit around school that have safety signs.
Procedures:
1. Have students give examples of street signs that help keep them safe.
2. Have pictures of signs or draw the signs they say.
3. Discuss the importance of each sign as they are mentioned. Have students tell how each sign helps keep them safe and where the sign might be found.
4. Take a walk around the school having the students find emergency signs that help keep them safe.
5. Back in the classroom have pictures of signs or draw the signs they say.
6. Discuss the importance of each sign and how these signs keep them safe. Note the colors and shapes surrounding the words.
7. Teacher will ask questions such as "If there is a fire in your school, how will you know which door to use to leave the building?" Talk about exit signs.
8. Review the different signs used in the environment that helps keep people safe.
9. Students will pick their favorite sign to draw in the Microsoft paint program for a bulletin board display.
Modifications:
If applicable, the teacher will need to develop
any modification found necessary by an Individualized Education Plan.
If no computers are available have students paint or draw signs.
Enrichment Activities: Students can match the safety sign with a related situation given by the teacher or found in a picture.
Evaluation/Assessment: Observation during group discussion and painting, this rubric
RLA.1.1.16 Use reading skills and strategies
to understand a variety of informational resources to support literacy
learning ( e.g., environmental print; written directions; signs; caption;
labels; informational books).
RLA.1.1.17 Increase amount of independent
reading.
RLA.1.2.5 Use a variety of sources
to gather information to share thoughts and ideas.
SS>1.1.7.Demonstrate and give examples of appropriate behavior in dangerous situations ((e.g., fire, poison, traffic, strangers, and drugs.
TEC.1.1.1 Use a keyboard to input information
using letters, numbers, arrow key and delete key: begin to use left/right
hand position.
TEC.1.1.2 Use a mouse to click and
drag.
TEC.1.1.3 Start and exit programs
as well as locate files.
TEC.1.3.1 Type words and / or sentences
using word processing software.
TEC.1.3.2 Create text and insert images.
1. Use input devices and output devices
to successfully operate computers and other technologies.
2. Use variety of media and technology
resources for directed and independent learning activities.
3. Communicate about technology using
developmentally appropriate and accurate terminology.
4. Use developmentally appropriate
multi-media resources to support learning.
5. Work cooperatively and collaboratively
with peers, family members, and others when using technology in the classroom.
References
Additional References:
Street Signs
Authors:
Pam Chambers
Liza Jonczak
Stephanie Unger
Shepherdstown Elementary
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