[b][left][/left][/b][justify][b][/b][/justify][center][b][/b][/center][size=150][center][b] Safeguarding Exercise[br][br]Understanding Settlements, Spatial Awareness, and Disaster Preparedness Through STEAM Activities[/b][/center][left][b][/b][/left][/size][left][b][br][br]General Learning Objectives[/b][/left][br]At the end of the lesson, the students will:[list][*]Learn about different types of settlements and cultures.[/*][*]Develop spatial awareness by using square grids for navigation.[/*][*]Understand how to read maps and apply mathematical grid concepts in real-world scenarios.[/*][*]Improve coordination, agility, and problem-solving skills through physical activities.[/*][*]Foster awareness about disaster preparedness and environmental impact.[/*][/list]

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[list][justify][/justify][*]Google Maps or printed maps[/*][*]Grid paper for map navigation exercises[/*][*]Mobile devices (phones, tablets, or computers)[/*][*]Art materials (colored paper, glue, markers, paint, scissors)[/*][*]Videos and slides for disaster preparedness education[/*][*]Ropes for the "Radioactive Ball" physical activity[/*][*]Hazard symbols and pictograms for safety awareness activities[/*][*]Apps for learning about hazard symbols[/*][*]Printable worksheets for mathematical grid exercises[/*][/list][br][b]Introduction [br][/b][justify][b][br][/b]In this lesson, introduce disasters sensitively. Begin with a discussion on types of disasters, their causes, and impacts. Incorporate video clips showcasing real-life scenarios. Use visuals and stories to engage students. Emphasize preparedness and safety measures highlighted in the following videos.[/justify]

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[*][b]Hazard Symbols & Safety Awareness (20 minutes)[/b][/*][list][*]Students identify and learn about hazard symbols using an interactive app or printed worksheets[color=#980000][b]**[/b][/color].[/*][*]They engage in a matching activity to connect hazard symbols with their meanings.[/*][*]Facilitate group discussions explore why safety symbols are important in real life (e.g., chemical safety, emergency exits, fire hazards).[/*][*]In groups, promote the discussion about waste awareness and the decomposition time for specific materials[color=#980000][b]**[/b][/color]. [/*][*]Reinforce learning through interactive quizzes and a review of key concepts.[br][/*][/list]Use the following video to support the lesson and introduce how identifying the hazard symbols could make the workspace a safer place. [br][br][size=50][b][color=#980000][size=85]** Find the corresponding worksheets, app links, and quizzes with the hazard symbols and the diverse decomposition times for different materials, in the bottom part of the lesson.[/size][/color][/b][/size]

[*][b]Physical Activity: The Radioactive Ball Challenge (Team Coordination Challenge, 30 minutes)[/b][/*][list][/list][justify][/justify][list]Students prepare for physical education and participate in the [i]Radioactive Ball[/i] game from the [i]365 Games[/i] app. Working in teams, they use jumping ropes to move a ball without touching it directly. The activity emphasizes safety, cooperation, and creative problem-solving as students design rope connections to transport the ball. It promotes physical fitness while integrating basic engineering concepts, teamwork, coordination, and critical thinking.[/list]

[*][b]Art & Design: Creating Safety Symbols (20 minutes)[/b][/*][list][*]Students design their own hazard symbols using art materials.[/*][*]Discuss the importance of visual communication in safety and awareness.[/*][/list]

[list][justify][/justify][/list][b]Discussion [br][br][/b][list][*]How do maps and grids help with disaster preparedness?[/*][*]Why is it important to understand hazard symbols in daily life?[/*][*]How do coordination and teamwork help in emergency situations?[/*][*]What is the relationship between spatial awareness and navigation?[/*][/list]Encourage students to reflect on their experiences from the activities and connect them to real-life applications, such as urban planning, emergency response, and environmental awareness.[br][br][br][b]Consolidation[/b][list][*]Review key concepts of settlements, spatial navigation, and safety awareness.[/*][*]Discuss how students applied their knowledge of grids and maps in the navigation exercise.[/*][*]Reflect on the importance of teamwork and coordination in the Radioactive Ball challenge.[/*][*]Highlight how hazard symbols help protect people in real-life situations.[/*][/list][br][b]STEPAM Components[/b][list][*][b]Science:[/b] Understanding settlements, environmental hazards, and disaster preparedness.[/*][*][b]Technology: [/b]Using Google Maps, hazard symbol apps, and digital tools to enhance learning.[/*][*][b]Engineering:[/b] Developing spatial reasoning and problem-solving through map navigation and hazard awareness.[/*][*][b]Physical Education:[/b] Engaging in movement-based activities that improve coordination and teamwork.[/*][*][b]Art:[/b] Creating visual hazard symbols to reinforce the importance of safety communication.[/*][*][b]Mathematics:[/b] Using grid-based navigation, spatial relations, and problem-solving in mapping exercises.[br][/*][/list]