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Bouncing ball protection game

In a circle time activity, students answer questions about how we protect ourselves, our money, and our property.

Topic

Protect (Managing risk)

Subject

Physical education or health, Social studies or history

Grade Level

Elementary school (K-1), Elementary school (2-3)

Duration

15-20 minutes

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Big idea

It’s important that we protect ourselves, our property, and our money.

Essential questions

  • What is risk?
  • What are ways I can protect myself and the things that are important to me?

Objectives

  • Understand the concept of risk
  • Identify ways to protect yourself and your property

What students will do

  • Have a discussion about risk.
  • Play a game where they’ll answers questions about how to protect themselves and their property.

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Teacher guide

cfpb_building_block_activities_bouncing-ball-protection-game_guide.pdf

Note: Please remember to consider your students’ accommodations and special needs to ensure that all students are able to participate in a meaningful way.

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