Road Safety Signs and Messages

Year 5 Health and Physical Education Understanding how signs and messages keep us safe Making informed decisions about road safety

Learning Intentions

Explore actions and strategies to maintain road safety Identify influences that impact our safety decisions Write using simple, compound and complex sentences Understand how messaging enhances safety

Why is Road Safety Important?

Think about this question Write a sentence, make a list, or draw your ideas Share with a partner Discuss in groups of 4

What is Road Safety?

Following rules to keep everyone safe on roads Being aware of traffic, pedestrians, and cyclists Making smart choices near roads and vehicles Understanding and following road signs and signals

Common Road Signs

Rate the Road Signs

Look at each road sign carefully Is the message clear? Thumbs up = clear message Thumbs down = unclear message

What Makes Road Signs Effective?

Bright, contrasting colors (red, yellow, white) Clear, simple images and symbols Easy to read text in large fonts Recognizable shapes (octagon for stop, triangle for give way)

Comparing Safety Campaigns

{"left":"Seatbelt Safety on the Bus campaign\nBold text highlights key information\nShows proper seatbelt positioning\nUses official Transport NSW branding","right":"We Need a Hand Around Traffic campaign\nBright colors catch attention\nShows children and adults together\nEmphasizes community responsibility"}

Understanding Slogans

Short, memorable phrases that convey a message Designed to capture attention quickly Help people remember important safety rules Examples: 'Click, clack, front and back'

Analyzing the Slogan: 'Click, clack, front and back'

What message is this slogan trying to communicate? How does this slogan make you feel? How is it trying to persuade you? Should we always trust slogans? Why or why not?

Create Your Own Safety Slogan

Choose a road safety practice or procedure Think about your target audience What key message do you want to convey? Make it catchy and memorable!

Example Student Slogans

'Stay back, Stay safe. Wait for the bus to stop' 'Look left, look right, cross when it's bright' 'Helmet on head, safety instead' 'Walk don't run, safety's more fun'