MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

PRIMARY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMME

GRADE THREE WORKSHEET: TERM 2
SOCIAL STUDIES
WEEK 9: LESSON 1
TOPIC: HEALTH AND SAFETY- TRAVEL SAFETY

NAME: ___________________________________ DATE: _______________________

FACTS/ TIPS:
When travelling on the road we use many means of transportation.
Transportation is the mode of transport that people use to get from
one place to another. Some modes of transportation that get us to
and from school are:

bicycle canoe

walk bus

When travelling we must always obey the traffic rules.

We must:
 avoid rushing on and off vehicles when embarking and
disembarking.
 wear white or light coloured clothing at night.
 obey the Kerb-drill.
 use the pedestrian crossing to cross the road.
 avoid travelling in overload vehicles.
 always walk on the right-hand side of the road to face the
coming traffic.
 wear safety gears (seat belt, life-jackets, helmets)
The Kerb –drill is-“Look right, look left, look right again, and if the
road is clear walk quickly across”
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ON YOUR OWN

Travelling to School Safely

When we are on our journey to and from school, it is important to
be safe!

Complete the sentences below.

left, quickly, listen, road/kerb, seat-belt,

run helmet, wait, right, life-jacket

I can travel to school by car, walk, boat or bike.

1. When travelling in a car I must always wear a ____________.

2. If I am riding to school, I must wear a ___________ and ride
on the left side of the road.
3. If I am travelling in a boat/canoe I must wear a __________.
4. I must stop just before I reach the ____________.
5. Always look and ____________ for the traffic.
6. If traffic is coming do not cross, stop and __________ to let it
pass.
7. When it is safe, walk __________ across the road and do not
_____.
8. Always walk two abreast and on the __________ side of the
road.

HOMEWORK
State the importance of obeying the traffic rules.
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
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 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
PRIMARY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMME
GRADE THREE WORKSHEET: TERM 2
SOCIAL STUDIES
WEEK 9: LESSON 2
TOPIC: HEALTH AND SAFETY- TRAVEL SAFELY

NAME: ___________________________________ DATE:__________________________

FACTS/TIPS:
We must obey traffic rules when travelling.
When we disobey the traffic rules we put our lives and other
persons‟ lives at risk.

You and others can be seriously injured.

Persons can be charged and taken to the court for disobeying the
traffic laws.

We should be aware of the traffic signs to be safe.

Some traffic signs are:

Traffic Light Pedestrian Crossing

children crossing

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ON YOUR OWN:
Draw one traffic sign seen in your community and explain what it
means.

_________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________

HOMEWORK

Video yourself, role-playing an accident that occurred on the road

as a result of not obeying the traffic rules.
Or
Draw an accident scene you have witnessed.

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 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
PRIMARY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMME
GRADE THREE WORKSHEET: TERM 2
SOCIAL STUDIES
WEEK 9: LESSON REVIEW
TOPIC: HEALTH AND SAFETY- TRAVEL SAFELY

NAME: ___________________________________ DATE: __________________________

Read the story below, then answer the questions.

Rahul always had the habit of crossing the road without looking at
either side. He was so proud of this habit because he never got into
an accident. He would laugh at those who took a long time to
cross the road.
One day, Rahul saw a motorist coming at a very fast rate in the
opposite direction. He decided to have some fun. When the
motorist reached very near to him, he tried to cross the road.
Unfortunately, the bike hit him, and both the rider and Rahul fell.
Although Rahul had no severe injuries, the motorist was badly
injured. The bike had fallen on him and he was wounded in many
places.
1. What was Rahul‟s habit on the road?
___________________________________________________________

2. Do you think it is a good habit?

___________________________________________________________

3. If yes or no, why do you think so?

___________________________________________________________

4. What happened as a result of his actions?

__________________________________________________________

5. Name the form of transportations mentioned in the story.

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 _________________________________________________________

6. What advice would you give to Rahul about using the road
safely?
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________

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 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
PRIMARY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMME
GRADE THREE WORKSHEET: TERM 2
SOCIAL STUDIES
WEEK 10: LESSON 1
TOPIC: HEALTH AND SAFETY- DEALING WITH STRANGERS

NAME: ___________________________________ DATE: __________________________

FACTS/TIPS:

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ON YOUR OWN:

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HOMEWORK
Create a poster saying “No to Stranger”.

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 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
PRIMARY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMME
GRADE THREE WORKSHEET: TERM 2
SOCIAL STUDIES
WEEK 10: LESSON 2
TOPIC: HEALTH AND SAFETY – DEALING WITH STRANGERS

NAME: ___________________________________ DATE:__________________________

FACTS/TIPS:
 Some people that we don‟t know very well or have never
met before can be trusted to help us. For example, we don‟t
know the firefighters or police officers that come to our aid
but we can think of them as safe strangers.
 A safe stranger is a person who can be trusted to help us in a
public place when they are at work and doing their job.
 You cannot tell if someone is a safe stranger just by the way
they are dressed, how they look or talk to you.
Warning signals to identify harmful strangers.
You must always be on your guard if…
 a stranger approaches you and starts
talking to you by asking questions.
 a stranger asks you for help.
 you think you are being followed.
 a stranger offers you sweets, gifts, or
money.
 a vehicle stops and a stranger asks you
for help, tries to get your attention, or
asks you to get in the car.
 somebody asks you to ignore your
parents‟ rules, asks you to keep a secret,
or ask you to go with them.

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ON YOUR OWN:
Name three safe strangers and say why they are considered to be
safe.
1.
2.
3.

HOMEWORK

What is the comparison between a safe and harmful stranger? Use

the Venn diagram to compare.

Safe Harmful

Differences Similarities Differences

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 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
PRIMARY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMME
GRADE THREE WORKSHEET: TERM 2
SOCIAL STUDIES
WEEK 10: LESSON REVIEW
TOPIC: HEALTH AND SAFETY- DEALING WITH STRANGERS

NAME: ___________________________________ DATE: __________________________

Answer the following questions.

Are you prepared?

1. What would you do if a stranger grabbed you?

_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________

2. What would you do if a friend told you that he/she met a

stranger in the park and the person gave him/her money?
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________

3. If a stranger says he/she has come to collect you from school

to take you home because your mom couldn‟t make it, what
would you do?
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
4. Draw a safe stranger and say why you considered him/her to
be safe.

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 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
PRIMARY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMME
GRADE THREE WORKSHEET: TERM 2
SOCIAL STUDIES
WEEK 11: LESSON 1
TOPIC: OUR NATION- NATIONAL EVENTS (COMMONWEALTH DAY)
NAME: ___________________________________ DATE: __________________________

FACTS/TIPS:
 Commonwealth is an association of 54 countries that
support each other and work together towards shared goals
in fairness and development.
 Commonwealth Day is observed on the second Monday in
March every year, guided by a theme. These countries
celebrate and promote the Commonwealth.

Commonwealth Logo

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ON YOUR OWN:

HOMEWORK
Paste a picture of the Commonwealth nations and their flags.

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 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
PRIMARY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMME
GRADE THREE WORKSHEET: TERM 2
SOCIAL STUDIES
WEEK 11: LESSON 2
TOPIC: NATIONAL HOLIDAY (PHAGWAH)

NAME: ___________________________________ DATE:__________________________

FACTS/TIPS:
 Phagwah is a Hindu religious holiday.
 It signifies the triumph of good over evil.
 The burning of Holika takes place on Phagwah eve.
 Phagwah is the festival of colours.
 Persons sprinkle powder or a liquid called abeer on one
another.
 Sweet meats are made and shared with families, friends and
neighbor.
 Phagwah is a joyous occasion.

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ON YOUR OWN:

Describe how you or the people in your community celebrate

Phagwah.
_________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________

HOMEWORK

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Make the picture colourful to display the Phagwah celebration.

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 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
PRIMARY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMME
GRADE THREE WORKSHEET: TERM 2
SOCIAL STUDIES

WEEK 11: LESSON REVIEW

NAME: ___________________________________ DATE:__________________________

Answer all the questions.

1. What do you understand by the term Commonwealth?
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
2. Which of the following is the logo of the Commonwealth?

a) b) c) d)

3. How many countries are members of the Commonwealth?

a) 13 b) 23 c) 54 d) 63

4. Two Commonwealth countries are ___________________.

a) Guyana and Barbados
b) Canada and Suriname
c) Jamaica and Sudan
d) Grenada and Egypt

5. One way in which Commonwealth countries promote

development is by ________________.
a) sharing of resources
b) banning education
c) fighting with each other
d) staying in their own country

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6. Which religious groups celebrate Phagwah? ___________
a) Hindus b) Muslims c) Christians d) Rastafarians

7. Phagwah is the festival of ___________.

a) light b) water c) colour d) darkness

8. What is the name of the coloured liquid that is used to sprinkle

on each other while playing Phagwah? ________________
a) abeer b) juice c)gasoline d) water

9. Which of the following is prepared on Phagwah day by Hindus?

__________________
a) black pudding
b) sweet meats

c) curried chicken

d) barbeque

[Link] celebrates good over _____________.

a) life b) evil c) happiness d) light

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 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

PRIMARY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMME

GRADE THREE WORKSHEET: TERM 2
SOCIAL STUDIES
WEEK 12: LESSON 1

TOPIC: NATIONAL HOLIDAY (GOOD FRIDAY)

NAME: ___________________________________ DATE:__________________________

FACTS/TIPS:
Good Friday is a religious holiday celebrated by Christians. On this
day Christians are reminded of the crucifixion of Jesus and his
death at Calvary. It is observed during Holy Week on
the Friday preceding Easter Sunday.
Some Christians attend church services that recount Jesus's painful
crucifixion, and some even refrain from eating rank to show their
sorrow instead, „Hot Cross bun‟ is eaten by most Christians during
this time.

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ON YOUR OWN:
Complete the Exit Ticket.

HOMEWORK:
How do people in your community observe Good Friday?
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________

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 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
PRIMARY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMME
GRADE THREE WORKSHEET: TERM 2
SOCIAL STUDIES
WEEK 12: LESSON 2
TOPIC: OUR NATION- NATIONAL HOLIDAY (EASTER)

NAME: ___________________________________ DATE: __________________________

FACTS/TIPS:
Easter is a Christian religious holiday. Easter marks the Resurrection
of the Lord, Jesus Christ. Easter Monday is known in Guyana for
kite- flying.

Guyana is made up of many ethnic groups, however, most persons

of the community take part in kite-flying.

Example of kite-flying activity.

ON YOUR OWN:
Use materials in your environment to make a Kite.

HOMEWORK:
Draw a picture depicting how your family celebrates Easter.

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 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
PRIMARY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMME
GRADE THREE WORKSHEET: TERM 2
SOCIAL STUDIES
WEEK 12: LESSON REVIEW
TOPIC: NATIONAL HOLIDAY (EASTER)

NAME: ___________________________________ DATE: __________________________

Answer all the questions.
1. What does Easter signify? The ______________
a) resurrection of Jesus Christ
b) birth of Jesus
c) death of Jesus
d) wedding of Jesus

2. Which religious group observes Easter? ___________

a) Hindus b) Christians c) Muslims (d) Bahai

3. When is Easter celebrated? Easter is celebrated on a ______

a) Monday
b) Tuesday
c) Wednesday
d) Friday

4. Name two activities that are associated with the Easter

celebration.
_________________________and _________________________

5. On Good Friday, Christians are reminded of

__________________________________________________________

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