2. Objectives
Students will be able to identify different
ways to protect themselves from strangers
by talking as a class about stranger danger.
They will be able to identify what protects
them in their lives and the strengths in
each individual by creating a “shield of
protection”.
3. Materials
Cardboard Paint
Scissors Paintbrush
Masking tape Paper (construction/computer)
Glue Markers, colored pencils, pastels
(any other drawing tools)
Newspaper
Magazines
Paper Mache
Any other materials from home
4. Inspired Sources
James Arlen Gillaspie
Specializes in the
design and
fabrication of
custom medieval full
plate armor.
Gillaspie's Website
6. Guided Activity
Talk as a class and share stories where we have
encountered strangers or where we might encounter
strangers
Have the students talk in the table groups and write
down some ideas for protecting themselves from
strangers and what they should do if they encounter a
stranger.
As a class they will share what they brainstormed and
we will combine everyone’s ideas onto a large paper to
hang in the classroom.
7. Making the Shield
DAY 1: The students will cut out their shield in the
shape of their choice. I will demonstrate how to
Paper Mache and then the children will do it to
their shields. Estimated time: 30 minutes
DAY 2: The students will creatively decorate their
shields with the materials in the classroom and
whatever they brought in. They will then share and
explain their shields with the class. Estimated
time: 1-1 ½ hours.
9. Evaluation
Informal: I will listen to what the students
discuss when talking about how to avoid
stranger danger. By creating the list as a class it
will allow me to check for understanding about
the topic.
Formal: Rubric
