Staying safe near water
I can describe dangers around water and explain how to keep safe.
Staying safe near water
I can describe dangers around water and explain how to keep safe.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- It is easy to drown in water and many young people drown every year.
- Cold and moving water are especially dangerous.
- There can be hidden dangers under the water that we can't see.
- We should never go swimming without a trusted adult.
- If we get into difficulty in the water, we should float.
Keywords
Drown - when someone stays underwater too long and can’t breathe, which can be very dangerous
Safe - to avoid danger and stay out of harm
Emergency - a dangerous situation which needs immediate help
Common misconception
If the water looks safe, then it is.
Cold water can kill people quickly. There are sometimes hidden dangers under water that we cannot see.
To help you plan your year 3 rshe (pshe) lesson on: Staying safe near water, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 3 rshe (pshe) lesson on: Staying safe near water, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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- Depiction or discussion of upsetting content
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
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Adult supervision recommended
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
substances found in food that help our body to live and grow
to relax or sleep to allow your body and mind to take a break
moving our bodies to stay strong and healthy
running, skipping, playing sport
having lots of fruits and vegetables and small amounts of sugar
turning off digital devices one hour before bed
9-12 hours of sleep every night
Exit quiz
6 Questions
when someone stays underwater too long and can't breathe
a dangerous situation which needs immediate help
to avoid danger and stay out of harm