Communicating Shapes And Colors

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is a learning resource for students to understand the significance of shapes and colors in road signage. The title “Road Signs” is followed by an explanation that the shapes and colors of road signs carry specific information. Students are instructed to match each blank sign to the kind of information it communicates, with options such as prohibitions, warnings, recreational activities, and directional guidance listed as A, B, C, and D respectively.

In the second part of the worksheet, under the heading “DIRECTIONS,” students are given four different scenarios and must match each with the shape and color of the sign that would be appropriate to it, using the letters A through D provided in the first part. These scenarios involve looking for a campsite, finding a highway exit, identifying roads where trucks are not allowed, and being cautious of falling rocks. This exercise encourages students to critically think about the context in which they would encounter these signs and apply their understanding of the visual language of road signage. It is an engaging way to help students memorize the meanings of road signs, which is essential for their safety as future drivers or pedestrians.