Navigating Community
Strangers
Unfamiliar Situations
Private and personal information/ Internet safety
The Harbour School
100
Name 2 different things to remember when safely crossing a street.
Look both ways, cross only when the 'walk' sign is lit, walk single file, wait until cars are stopped, wait until driver of the car waves you on, use crosswalks, stop and look both ways.
100
What is a stranger?
Someone you don't know.
100
Why might a stranger approach you in the community?
Ask for money, directions, information, want to talk to you about something.
100
Is telling someone your first and last name an example of sharing private information?
Yes
100

What can you do if you feel you are being bullied?

talk to a counselor, teacher, or someone you trust and report it, file a bully report

200

Why is it important to pay attention to street signs in the community?

to keep us safe

200
What is a reason you might have to talk to a stranger?
Ask for directions, get help, if you're at a store.
200
What is one thing you can always say to someone if you don't want to give them your money or time?
No or No, thank you
200

Would telling a stranger where you live be giving too much information?

Yes

200

Is it okay to tell a stranger where you go to school?

No

300
What is one thing that might happen if you don't keep your body under control while walking on the sidewalk?
You might run into someone or hit them
300
List 3 examples of safe strangers.
firemen, policemen, librarians, bankers, people working at stores, people working at the Y
300
What do you do if someone asks for your email address so they can get information to you about something?
If you know what the information is about and want it you can say yes. If you don't know what the information is about and don't want it say no.
300
If someone asks for a friend's email address that you have is it ok to give it out?
No
300

Do you feel safe at Harbour? Why or why not?

answers will vary

400
Walking at night can be more dangerous than walking during the day because it is dark out! How can you stay safe while walking at night?
Wear bring or reflective clothing, stay on the sidewalks and don't walk in the street, watch out for things that may be easy to trip over.
400
If you are lost in the community what can you do to make sure you are safe?
Find a safe space, ask someone for help.
400
Someone just came up to you and asked you for money, what do you do?
Say no
400
Tell a story or example about when it is safe to share private information.
sharing passwords, money info, address, etc.
400

What state is THS located in?

Maryland

500
Bikes have different safety risks than just walkers. Explain how either you as a biker stay safe or how you as a pedestrian walking on the sidewalk can stay safe with bikers around.
Remember that bikes are considered vehicles, ride your bike in the biker lane on the side of the road rather than the sidewalk to give room to walkers. If you must be on a sidewalk make sure to shout out to walkers as you come up behind them so they know you are there. As a walker always let the biker go first- if the hit you it will hurt! Be aware of bikers coming towards you.
500
You are walking through downtown Portland and get lost on Middle Street (same street as our bank). Besides Bangor Savings Bank what are 2 safe places you can think of to go and ask for directions on Middle Street?
Anything on Middle Street. Urban Outfitters, Bank of Maine, White Cap Grille, Bard coffee, Starbucks, any of the shops.
500
If you are in the community and someone follows you while asking you for money and won't leave you alone what can you do?
Ask for help from staff, or a police officer. Go into a store or place you feel safe in.
500
How much information is it safe to share with friends?
Trick question! It depends on how close you are and how comfortable you feel sharing the information.
500

Who is the sweet, furry faced child who visits classrooms on Mondays and Wednesdays?

Candi

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