12. Traffic playground

12.TRAFFIC PLAYGROUND

Grade: 5th Subject: Physical Education Lesson title: Traffic Playground Time: 90 min Learning Unit: orientation in traffic

Targeted competencies:

Knowledge: Students learn about: Traffic rules Correct movement of the cyclist or pedestrian in road traffic Abilities: Students can move safely in road traffic Students are able to apply the traffic rules on a daily basis Attitudes: Students will adopt the rules of traffic as part of their routines and will act more safely in different traffic situations. They will be aware of the rules in their everyday life. Resources: Traffic Rules of the Czech Republic The knowledge and experience provided by the police officer

Methodical guidelines:

You need help from a traffic police officer. The police officer asked the children at the beginning about their knowledge and experience in the traffic. They used the information gained, building on it further. Then, they let students ride in the traffic playground. After some time, they were stopped and asked what difficulties they had experienced and what they had found out. Rules that the children hadn’t mentioned before were discussed. After explaining all the rules, the officer watched all the children and corrected their actions in case of any traffic violations observed. This way, the children learn in an active way about the importance of traffic rules, and they will be more likely to obey all the rules as part of their day-to-day routines.