Grade 3 Environmental Activities Social Environment โ Safe travel Notes
Safe Travel
Social Environment โ Environmental Activities (For age 8, Kenya)
These are easy rules and activities to help you travel safely and care for our environment. Think about travelling to school, to the market, or to visit family. Use the tips below and do the fun activities at the end!
Before you travel
- Tell a trusted adult where you are going and the time you will be back. ๐ฃ
- Bring a reusable water bottle and wear bright clothes so drivers can see you. ๐ถโโ๏ธ๐
- Know a safe route: use pavements/footpaths or a zebra crossing. Draw your route with an adult. ๐บ๏ธ
- Have a phone number of a parent or guardian saved or written down. โ๏ธ
On the road โ stay safe
- Use zebra crossings and wait for vehicles to stop before you cross. Look left, right, then left again. ๐ฆ๐
- When walking to school, go with a friend or adult. Adults can watch the road for you. ๐ค
- Matatu and bus safety: stand back from the road when waiting at the stage, sit down quickly and hold the handle. ๐ (matatu)
- Boda boda: only use a boda boda with a helmet and an adult driver, and always sit properly. ๐ต๐ซ if no helmet
- If you cycle, wear a helmet and ride on the side of the road or path, not in the middle. ๐ฒ
- Never get into a strangerโs car or go with someone you donโt know. If you feel unsafe, find a shop, teacher, or uniformed person. ๐ซ๐
Protect the environment while travelling
- Carry a small bag for litter (takataka). Put your rubbish in a bin when you find one. ๐๏ธ
- Use a reusable water bottle and lunch box โ this reduces plastic waste. โป๏ธ
- Walk or cycle when you can โ it is healthy and helps keep the air clean. ๐ถโโ๏ธ๐ฒ
- Do not pick flowers or break branches from trees โ plants and animals need them. ๐ณ๐ผ
- Do not feed wild animals โ they find their own food and feeding them can be harmful. ๐โ
If something goes wrong
- Find a safe adult (teacher, parent, shopkeeper, police officer) and tell them. ๐ฉโ๐ซ๐ฎโโ๏ธ
- Call your parent or guardian. If it is an emergency, call Kenyaโs emergency numbers: 999 or 112. ๐
- Stay where there are people and avoid dark or quiet places. ๐ช
- If you are lost, stay where you are and ask an adult in uniform or a shopkeeper for help. ๐งญ
Fun activities (do with an adult)
- Draw a safe map from home to school. Mark zebra crossings, matatu stages and safe adults. ๐๏ธ๐บ๏ธ
- Make a small clean-up team: pick up rubbish along your route and put it in a bin. Take photos before and after. ๐ธ๐๏ธ
- Role-play: practice crossing the road and asking a stranger for help with a teacher or parent. ๐ญ
- Create a "Green Travel" poster to put in your classroom: remind others to walk, cycle, and pick up litter. ๐๐ฟ
Quick checklist before you leave:
- Tell an adult where you are going. โ
- Wear bright clothes and carry water. โ
- Use safe crossings and waits at matatu stages. โ
- Keep the environment cleanโcarry rubbish home or put it in a bin. โ
Note: Always travel with a trusted adult or friend if you are young. If in doubt, ask a teacher or parent for help.