Accident

Grade: 1
Topic: Accidents
Subject: Basic Science 

Date: 22nd June 2026

Learning Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
Explain what an accident is.
Mention causes of accidents.
State ways to prevent accidents.
 

Introduction 
Ask pupils simple questions:
Have you ever fallen while playing?
What happened when you fell?
Explain that sometimes people get hurt suddenly, and this is called an accident.
 

Meaning of Accident
An accident is an unexpected event that can cause injury or damage.
 

Causes of Accidents
Running on a wet floor.
Playing with sharp objects.
Careless crossing of the road.
Not obeying traffic rules.
Ways to Prevent Accidents
Walk carefully.
Do not play on the road.
Obey traffic lights and road signs.
Do not play with sharp objects.
 

Teaching Aids
Pictures showing safe and unsafe actions
Chart showing road safety
Classroom demonstration
 

Class Activity
Ask pupils to:
Mention things they should not do to avoid accidents.
Act out safe behaviors like walking carefully.
 

 Conclusion 
Review the lesson by asking pupils:
What is an accident?
Mention one way to prevent accidents.
 

Questions and Answers
1. What is an accident?
An accident is something bad that happens suddenly and may cause injury.
2. Mention one cause of accidents.
Running on a wet floor.
3. Where should children not play?
On the road.
4. What should we do before crossing the road?
Look left and right.
5. Mention one way to prevent accidents.
Walk carefully.
6. Should children play with sharp objects?
No.
7. Why should we follow safety rules?
To avoid accidents.