Child Safety

3. Explain:

1. Write down the 6 developmental domains with the definition of each.

2. Explain how each developmental domain is affected by an unsafe environment.

3. How does a safe environment support overall child growth & development?

4. Elaborate/Extend (60 minutes):

1. Your group will now choose 1 topic from the choice board. It will work better if you pick your topic from one of your original 3, however it is your choice.

2. You will design a presentation to be presented to your class. Be creative & informative!

3. You will need to include the following information in your presentation.

• Safety hazards in various stages, at various ages and information on how a safe environment supports cognitive, social/emotional, motor, and language development at each developmental stage. • Include the areas of development primarily impacted. • 3-4 facts regarding this safety concern. Why is it a concern? How many children are affected? What are the risk factors? •

Describe how a safe environment supports: o Cognitive development at each stage o Social / emotional development at each stage

o Motor development at each stage o Language development at each stage

• Any IL laws pertaining to this topic (i.e. car seat laws) • Two (2) reliable sources of information for parents and caregivers • Two (2) photos, illustrations, or graphics

4. Arrange your information into an attractive presentation. It can be a booklet, a poster, a pamphlet, or a power point presentation.

5. Each group will make a presentation to the class to teach them about their specific hazard.

6. You will be responsible for taking notes on your classmate’s presentations.

5. Evaluate:

1. Students will complete a pre/post quiz with expected improvement in individual scores.

2. Students will compile relevant child safety information for a specific age group to share with the class in the Elaborate section of the lesson. The presentations can be a booklet, a poster, a pamphlet, or a power point presentation. The presentations will be assessed using the following rubric: