Overview of Resources
Below you’ll find links to five lesson plans which can be used independently or in conjunction with the materials on this website by alternating between lesson plan and online exercises (for the first three lessons).
All student worksheets can be photocopied.
Why travel independently?
This lesson encourages students to think about the benefits of independent travel as well as investigating possible worries and concerns around travelling independently and dispels them.
View/Download the Why travel independently worksheet (PDF Document, file size 118KB)
Independent travel skills
In this lesson students consider and self assess the skills that they need to travel independently then devise ways to improve them.
View/Download the Independent travel skills worksheet (PDF Document, file size 163KB)
Managing behaviour
In this lesson students consider the possible consequences arising from lack of preparation when travelling independently. Examine triggers to negative emotions and how to overcome them. Encourage students to think about their responsibilities to themselves as well as others when travelling independently.
View/Download the Managing Behaviour worksheet (PDF Document, file size 129KB)
Are you thinking?
This lesson encourages students to consider the roads that they use
regularly and how much attention they pay to them.
View/Download the Are you thinking worksheet (PDF Document, file size 218KB)
What does it all mean?
In this lesson the students investigate the meaning of some
common road signs they may encounter and use this information to
inform their actions around roads.
View/Download the What does it all mean worksheet (PDF Document, file size 619KB)
View/Download all the resources (PDF Document, file size 922KB)
Spread the word
Please print out this flyer and spread the word about this website and the fun resources on it!
View/Download the Spread the word flyer PDF Document, file size 126KB)
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