Key Stage 4

This age range is a vital stage in forming attitudes and values which will remain with the pupils as they become drivers and riders. They are heavily influenced by peer group pressure. Also, it is essential that they recognise the effect their actions can have on other people, particularly vulnerable groups such as children and older road users.

Curriculum objectives for Key Stage 4

Children need to:

• Know how to plan and time journeys by car, using maps and timetables
• Be able to investigate and demonstrate safe practices in various environments e.g. home, school, work and road
• Have a working knowledge of legal issues which relate to vehicle ownership and keeping themselves safe, e.g. seat belt wearing, speeding and vehicle maintenance
• Recognise that the right to own a vehicle comes with increased responsibility for their own safety and that of other people
• Know that vehicle insurance is a legal requirement and understand the relationship between risk and cost
• Be familiar with relevant parts of the Highway Code
• Understand the effects of medicines, tobacco, alcohol, drugs and fatigue in relation to crashes

Key Stage 4 Teaching Ideas

English

Communication: signs, symbols, rules, sequencing, interpreting information, exploring styles and conventions used.

Media, publicity and advertising.

Create and present a drama or a debate which conveys the conflict between vehicles and people, exploring concepts such as alcohol misuse, speeding and responsibility to other road users.

Letter writing to community representatives to request or initiate change.

Mathematics

Collect, classify and interpret data on how the road network operates. Explore the impact of passenger transport systems on traffic flow. Examine the potential impact of 'greener transport systems'.

Investigate the way insurance companies forecast the probability of risk. Collect sample quotations and compare the costs for different age ranges, locations and vehicles.

Explore the statistical probability of being involved in a crash. Identify reasons why some groups are more vulnerable than others.

Science

Explore how science can help keep people safe in the future, e.g. the design of vehicle interiors so that structures and materials minimise harm to vehicle occupants in the event of an impact.

Explore the effects of alcohol and fatigue on reactions and identify ways in which they can cause impairment.

Technology

Investigate the local environment, exploring how the needs of different road users are met and how existing provisions could be improved. Use and make models to present solutions.

Design and make resources for younger people, which will help them to understand how to keep themselves safe as they use the roads.

 

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