Year 5 Passenger Safety Focus
Understanding Safe Travel Behaviours NSW PDHPE Year 5 45-minute lesson
Learning Objectives
Understand passenger safety behaviours Identify safe actions for different transport Explore various transport modes Recognise influences on safety decisions Develop safety strategies together
NSW PDHPE Curriculum Alignment
PDE5.3: Demonstrate safety skills in different environments PDE5.7: Practise protective behaviours and strategies PDE5.9: Recognise influences on health and safety decisions Focus: Personal health, safety and wellbeing
Interactive Quiz Time!
Get ready to show 1-4 fingers! Think about your transport experiences No wrong answers - let's learn together!
Transport Mode Brainstorm
Let's list all transport modes! Car, bus, train, tram, taxi, ute... What others can you think of? We'll create our anchor chart together
Seatbelt Laws and Safety Facts
Cars and utes: seatbelts mandatory by law Minibuses: seatbelts required Large buses: may not have seatbelts Standing passengers: hold rails firmly Safety first, always!
Safe Passenger Behaviours Video
Group Safety Mapping Activity
Form groups of 4-5 students Each group gets a transport mode List safety behaviours for your transport Think about influences on decisions Prepare to share with the class!
Safety Behaviours vs Decision Influences
{"left":"Boarding safely and orderly\nUsing seatbelts when available\nHolding rails on buses\nWaiting for vehicles to leave before crossing\nSecuring belongings","right":"Peer pressure from friends\nBeing in a hurry or delayed\nUnfamiliar travel companions\nCrowded or stressful environments\nWeather conditions"}
Safety Reminder
'Safety is not just about following rules - it's about making smart choices that protect ourselves and others every time we travel.'
Group Sharing and Reflection
Each group shares one key safety behaviour Share one influence on decision-making Pair reflection: What's new or interesting? One word that stuck with you today
Key Vocabulary and Next Steps
Passenger, Safety behaviours, Seatbelt Road crossing, Transport types, Risk Exit ticket: One safe behaviour + one influence Homework: Interview family about safety Remember: Smart choices keep us safe!