Grade 6 Personal Safety
Lesson 1 – injury Prevention Guidelines
• Areas of Safety
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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