Lesson Topic: Railroad Crossing

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Target audience: 5-6 grade students

Objective: Students will acquire railroad safety best practices

Materials: Computer, projector, Internet access to http://www.oli.org/education_resources/drivers_ed/look_to_live.html

Set-up: Computer and projector

Procedure:

Show the video from Operation Lifesaver discuss concepts identified in video

Activity ideas:

  • Create a diorama or model of safe vehicle/railroad practices

  • Write a letter to a government official(s) regarding railroad safety improvements

  • Create a railroad safety poster