Textbook: Personal Safety | Value Education - Class 3 PDF Download

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PERSONAL SAFETY
Main Idea:
Objectives:
 
know.
Let's start with:
Reena was shopping with her mother in a departmental store. Suddenly 
there were tremors and sounds of rattling. Everything seemed to be 
shaking.
Quickly, Reena pulled her mother's arm and ran for cover. She remembered 
what her teacher had told her to do when there was an earthquake. 'DROP! 
COVER! HOLD!' She also told other people what they should do.
Her quick reflexes and timely action helped save her mother and the 
people around who quickly followed her actions and instructions. She 
saved many lives.
To bring about awareness amongst people.
To prepare people for disasters.
To learn what natural disasters are and what to do when they occur.
To be aware of basic safety measures that everyone should 
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PERSONAL SAFETY
Main Idea:
Objectives:
 
know.
Let's start with:
Reena was shopping with her mother in a departmental store. Suddenly 
there were tremors and sounds of rattling. Everything seemed to be 
shaking.
Quickly, Reena pulled her mother's arm and ran for cover. She remembered 
what her teacher had told her to do when there was an earthquake. 'DROP! 
COVER! HOLD!' She also told other people what they should do.
Her quick reflexes and timely action helped save her mother and the 
people around who quickly followed her actions and instructions. She 
saved many lives.
To bring about awareness amongst people.
To prepare people for disasters.
To learn what natural disasters are and what to do when they occur.
To be aware of basic safety measures that everyone should 
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Activity 1:
Activity 2:
Activity 3:
Activity 4:
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Often disaster strikes without a 
w a r n i n g . H e n c e , i t i s 
imperative for us to be 
prepared for any such 
eventuality. Make a list of plan 
of actions under such 
circumstances. Prepare 
pamphlets that can be 
circulated in the school and 
neighbourhood to create 
awareness.
A mock drill can be organized to 
prepare the students for 
d i s a s t e r r e s p o n s e a n d 
management.
An earthquake
A fire
A stampede
A hurricane / A flood
Make a model of the traffic light 
and specify what each colour 
signifies.
Organise a school / class 
disaster management team and 
allocate duties to each team 
member and display the same in 
the classroom.
Activity 5:
Activity 6:
Students should make a list of items 
required for a first-aid-kit and 
maintain it.
MY BAG OF WORDS:
Find out the meanings of the words
Pedestrian
Fuel
Fracture
Sprain
Sterile
Antiseptic
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Activities
Reflection: Prevention is better than cure.