This area is used to show that a building site is not a place to play and not a place that children should be without permission. It also raises awareness of the dangers of abandoned or burnt out vehicles.
Online Activity:
Key teaching points
1) Building sites - an unsafe, hazardous environment.
2) Awareness of dangers.
3) Burnt out, abandoned vehicles.
Links with the curriculum
English Discussion/ written work - hazards in building site.
Mathematics Measurement
Weight
Scale
Geography Map work
National Curriculum Attainment Targets:
English
Speaking and listening En 1
Group discussion and interaction 3 a Discussion re consequences and effects of playing on building sites.
Writing En 3. Breadth of study 8 b Written outline of hazards on building sites.
News reporting: car crash.
Mathematics
Ma 2 Number
Using and applying 1b, e.
Ma 3 Shape, space and measures.
Using and applying 1 b, g. Estimate the weight of a wall. Weigh a single brick. Count the number of bricks in a given area. Multiply weight by the number of bricks. Scale up to calculate total weight. Discuss the effects of falling bricks/walls and other heavy structures in building sites.
Geography
Geographical enquiry and skills. 1 b, c. 2 c, e. Use maps and information from estate agents etc. to look at building local sites. Generate maps and information to highlight potential hazards (close proximity to schools etc.).
Further Information
Health and Safety Officers of local building firms
Health and Safety Executive
RoSPA
The Safety Centre opened in 1994 as a partnership-based community safety project involving Thames Valley Police, Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service, health authorities, local government, other statutory organisations and the private sector. The centre is not centrally funded and as such relies heavily on donations and sponsorship.
