Discuss the safety of objects found on the street. Show students the piece of bubble gum that is partly open. Tell them you found it on someone's driveway on your way to school. Show students the piece of bubble gum that is fully wrapped. Explain that this piece would still not be safe to chew if students found it on the street.
Students demonstrate safe behavior with unknown objects.
Ask volunteers to come up and explain why they would not pick up this object if they found it on the sidewalk or on the playground. Pick up the objects and place them in a safe place out of students' reach. Discuss the reasons for avoiding these objects. Review dangers of tobacco. Place the empty cigarette package on the floor.