Integration Idea of the Month -- June, 2001

As school comes to a close many children will be heading for fun in the water. This is why water safety is very important for children to learn. This lesson teaches children about basic safety rules for swimming pools, lakes, or oceans.

Curriculum Area: Health/Safety

Grade Level: Elementary

Standards Addressed:

National Health Education Standards (http://www.nche.org/ghfinalpg/ghnhes.html)

Students will:

1. Demonstrate the ability to access valid health information and health-promoting products and services.

2. Demonstrate the ability to practice health-enhancing behaviors and reduce health risks.

3. Demonstrate the ability to advocate for personal, family, and community health.

Technology Skill Level: Low

Student Grouping: Individual and Whole Class

Time: 2 class periods

Materials:

• AppleWorks or Microsoft Word
• MSPaint

Procedure:

Off Computer

1. Have students give water safety rules that they already know about. Write these on chart paper.

2. As they give the rules, also explain why each is important and why it should be followed.

3. Go over any safety rules that were not previously mentioned, and why each is important. You can find safety rules at:

• The American Red Cross
• U.S. Coast Guards Water and Kids Coloring Book
• Water Safety

4. Discuss with students about how they can stay safe this summer.

On Computer

5. Have students choose a safety rule from the list to write about and illustrate (make sure all rules have been selected).

6. In the computer lab, have students enter rule in the upper portion of the table/chart and why it is important into the lower portion of the table/chart.

 

7. Once the data has been put into the table and proofread by both the student and the teacher, the students can create their drawing using either AppleWorks Paint of MSPaint.

8. The picture should be placed in the upper portion of the table or chart.

9. A class set of each card should be printed so students can trade cards with other students and still keep one copy for themselves. .

10. Cards should be cut out, cut in half and pasted together. If possible use a sturdier type of paper like cardstock.

11. Have students give each other their safety cards.

Extension:

The teacher can laminate the cards so they are sturdy enough for trading.

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