Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term v4 - KG 2
Physical Development, Health & Safety – Term 2 Week 7
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Physical Development, Health & Safety – Term 2 Week 7
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Subject: Physical Development, Health & Safety
Class: KG 2
Term: 2nd Term
Week: 7
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This lesson is about keeping ourselves safe in the two places we spend most of our time: our homes and our school. In Ghana, our homes and schools have many things that can help us, but some of these things can also harm us if we are not careful. We will learn to be "Safety Detectives" who can spot dangers and make smart choices to protect our bodies from getting hurt. Understanding safety helps us to play, learn, and grow up strong and healthy without unnecessary accidents.
Concept 1: What does "Safe" mean?
Explanation: "Safe" means something will not hurt you. It is good for you. It protects your body. When you are safe, you feel happy and you don't have to worry about getting an "ouchie". Ghanaian Examples: Playing with your teddy bear or a soft ball in the classroom is safe. Sitting on a chair to eat your waakye is safe. Holding your mother's hand when crossing the road is safe. Washing your hands with soap and water is safe.
Concept 2: What does "Unsafe" or "Dangerous" mean?
Explanation: "Unsafe" or "Dangerous" means something *can* hurt you. It can cause pain, a cut, a burn, or make you sick. We must stay away from unsafe things and situations. Ghanaian Examples and Categories: Hot Things (Can burn you): The Coal Pot: When Mama or Auntie is cooking banku, the coal pot is very hot. The fire can burn your skin. It is unsafe to play near it. Hot Soup/Stew: The pot of groundnut soup on the stove is very hot. If it spills on you, it will burn you badly. It is unsafe to touch the pot. Pressing Iron: When it is plugged in, the iron gets very hot to make our school uniforms smooth. Touching it is unsafe. Sharp Things (Can cut you): Knives and Cutlasses: These are used in the kitchen to cut yam or in the garden. They are very sharp. Playing with them is unsafe. Broken Bottles/Glass: If a bottle of Malta breaks, the pieces are very sharp like a knife. Stepping on them or touching them is unsafe. Scissors and Razors: Daddy uses a razor to shave. Scissors are for cutting paper with a teacher, not for playing. They are sharp and unsafe to use without a grown-up. Electrical Things (Can shock you): Electrical Sockets (Wall holes): These give power to the TV and fan. Sticking your finger or a pencil inside is very unsafe. It can give you a big shock. Dangling Wires: If you see wires hanging from a pole or a wall, never touch them. They are unsafe. Chemicals (Can make you sick): Kerosene, Bleach (Parazone), Rat Poison: These are not drinks. They look like water or juice sometimes, but they are poison. It is unsafe to taste or touch them. Always ask a grown-up before you eat or drink anything.