Bubble Two have successfully completed the final module ‘Tractors & Machinery’ of the Farm Safe Schools programme. The topics covered in this module taught the children to recognise and keep away from tractor blind spots. The boys and girls also discovered key tips on how farmers stay safe with vehicles and farm machinery.
Topic 1 - Stay Safe with Machinery & Vehicles
To begin this module, the children brainstormed seasonal farm activities. Their responses were recorded on the white board as seen in the image below.
Following this brief introduction, the children named the different types of farm machinery and pieces of equipment used to complete each of these farming jobs. The children discussed the purpose of such machines. Ms Martin and Ms Malone were very impressed that the children could list so many pieces of farm machinery and their function on a farm yard. Check out the feedback given by the children pictured below.
The children learned that farmers ought to be responsible and safe when using such machines and vehicles. To consolidate this learning, Room One completed a worksheet based on farm vehicles and machines.
Room Two took part in a game of Bingo which focused on all the farm machinery previously discussed. There was great excitement as Ms Malone called out each machine. Maith sibh!
Topic 2 & 3 - Tractor Safety & Tractor Safety Checklist
The children learned that tractors are essential for the day to day running of farms. The boys and girls know that they are the most useful machine used by farmers to carry out many daily jobs. Before discussing the safety checks carried out by farmers prior to driving their tractors, the children named several tractor brands as displayed in the image below. Ms Martin and Ms Malone were blown away by the children’s knowledge of various brands.
The children engaged in role plays to dramatise the different safety checks the farmer must do before they start their day’s work on a tractor. The children understand how limited a driver’s vision is on a tractor and know the blind spots on this vehicle. Bubble Two wrote incredible ‘Tractor’ acrostic poems based on this learning. Check them out below!
Bubble Two concluded Topic 3 with a 'Tractors and Machinery' webinar presented by Alma Jordan on Thursday, May 27th. The children's new learning was reinforced by engaging in the interesting webinar and by listening to the story 'The Red Tractor'.
It has been ‘farm’tastic learning about the dangers associated with farming and agriculture and importantly, ways to reduce such risks over the last few weeks. Undoubtedly there are some Farm Safety ambassadors of the future amongst Bubble Two. The teachers and children in Scoil Mhuire hope to achieve the status of becoming a recognised ‘Farm Safe School’ very soon. Everybody has thoroughly enjoyed participating in this wonderful programme.
