Violence and Injury Prevention Lesson 1- Ms. Fitzgerald

Learning Objectives Lesson 1- 17/4/17 Define Violence Identify roles people play in violent situations Discuss ways that we can make a difference in the world to reduce violence and injuries.

Starter Task On a post it note complete the following sentence “Violence is….

What is violence? Violence is the threat or use of force that hurts or frightens a person or damages property. Violence can be physical when people use their bodies or a weapon to cause pain or injure another person, or to destroy things. It can also be emotional when people use words to scare, threaten or hurt someone.

Task 1 Complete the violence “What's it got to do with me worksheet” 5 Minutes to complete before class discussion

Violence and injuries around the world Watch the following video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUn5_m4LQ7E What message does this video give off? What can you do to make a difference in the world?

Task 2- Where is violence taking place? In groups at your tables brainstorm the types of acts of violence that can take place in Homes School Community World Give examples if you can to help present your ideas.