Grade 6 Personal Safety

Lesson 1 – injury Prevention Guidelines

• 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• Decision??

• What are some decisions we make everyday?

Decision Making Model• 1. Identify the problem

• 2. List options with pros and cons

• 3. Evaluate the alternatives

• 4. Make the decision / Act

• 5. Reflect on your decision