Lesson Plan: Emergency Spare Key: What to Do When You're Locked Out
Lesson Plan: Emergency Spare Key: What to Do When You're Locked Out
Grade Level: 9-12
Subject: Life Skills
Objective: Students will learn about the importance of having an emergency spare key and develop problem-solving skills to handle lockout situations.
Materials Needed:
- PowerPoint presentation or visual aids
- Handouts with key-related scenarios
- Discussion prompts
Procedure:
1. Introduction (10 minutes):
- Begin by asking students if they have ever found themselves locked out of their homes or cars. Encourage them to share their experiences or stories.
- Explain the importance of having an emergency spare key and how it can help in such situations.
- Engage students in a brief discussion about the potential consequences and challenges of being locked out.
2. Types of Emergency Spare Keys (10 minutes):
- Present a PowerPoint or use visual aids to showcase different types of emergency spare keys, such as key fobs, magnetic key holders, or key cards.
- Discuss the pros and cons of each type, emphasizing the importance of choosing a secure and easily accessible method.
3. Creating an Emergency Spare Key (15 minutes):
- Explain the process of creating an emergency spare key, including options such as duplicating a key, storing a key with a trusted neighbor or family member, or using digital key-sharing apps.
- Discuss the importance of keeping the emergency spare key in a safe and accessible place.
- Share real-life examples or stories to illustrate the significance of having an emergency spare key.
4. Problem-Solving Scenarios (20 minutes):
- Distribute handouts with different lockout scenarios to small groups or pairs of students.
- Instruct students to analyze the scenarios and come up with creative solutions to address each situation.
- Encourage students to think critically and consider all possible options, including contacting locksmiths, calling for assistance, or using alternative entry methods.
5. Group Discussion (15 minutes):
- Facilitate a class discussion based on the problem-solving scenarios.
- Allow each group or pair to share their solutions and encourage other students to provide feedback or alternative suggestions.
- Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of different solutions, emphasizing safety and ethical considerations.
6. Role-Play Activity (20 minutes):
- Divide students into small groups and assign each group a lockout scenario from the handouts.
- Instruct groups to create a short role-play demonstrating their problem-solving approach to the given scenario.
- Encourage creativity and critical thinking in developing their role-plays.
7. Conclusion (5 minutes):
- Summarize the importance of having an emergency spare key and being prepared for lockout situations.
- Encourage students to share their newfound knowledge and discuss the significance of problem-solving skills in real-life scenarios.
Common Core Labels Correlations:
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.9-10.1: Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions.
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.11-12.1.B: Work with peers to promote civil, democratic discussions and decision-making.
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.9-10.4: Present information, findings, and supporting evidence clearly, concisely, and logically.
How to make an emergency spare key. This tutorial shows you how to make a print of an original padlock key, and transfer it onto the lid of a food can. You can then cut out your own DIY spare key and use it to unlock your padlock. You might want to use pliers and safety gloves to do this project, and please be careful not to cut yourself.Other Video:Make A Battery - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIHfUJu3aKo3D Star - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-Q-fC_PAtoPlastic Vase - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_U4dREeFWCkMake A DeLorean - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAhyamuV2MQMusic: Look Busy - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
