Pedestrian Safety: Crossing Roads Safely
Year 3 Health and Physical Education Learning to be safe on our roads
Learning Goals
Describe strategies to enhance road safety decision making Explain actions and messaging for staying safe as a pedestrian Understand how community messaging enhances safety
What is a Pedestrian?
Think about people you see walking near roads Who might be considered a pedestrian?
Who Are Pedestrians?
People walking on roads or paths near traffic Children walking to school Adults walking to work People using wheelchairs or mobility devices Anyone travelling on foot near vehicles
Spot the Pedestrians
Look at the picture Identify who are the pedestrians Discuss how they are being safe Share your observations with a partner
Story Time: That's the Sound the Street Makes
Listen to the story about Dad and Ella Think about pedestrian hazards they encounter Notice the sounds and dangers on the street
Hazards from the Story
Scooters on the footpath Busy roads with traffic Crossing in the wrong place Not paying attention to surroundings Not holding hands when crossing Standing in driveways
Key Road Safety Messages
Hold an adult's hand when you cross the road Use a safe place to cross the road
Why Hold an Adult's Hand?
Adults can identify safe places to cross Adults watch for traffic and time crossings Keeps children close and visible to drivers Keeps children steady and prevents accidents Teaches children to be cautious Models the importance of road safety
Practice Safe Crossing
Imagine there's a road on the floor Practice crossing safely with a partner Remember to hold hands Look both ways before crossing
Quick Safety Check
What do you do to safely cross the road? A) Run across quickly B) Hold an adult's hand and use a safe crossing place C) Cross anywhere you like
Safe Places to Cross
Pedestrian crossings with zebra stripes Traffic lights with pedestrian signals Footbridges over busy roads Underpasses beneath roads Marked pedestrian islands or refuges
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