Water safety HW

Water safety, health class, 5^th 6^th grade, coach Batista.

This assignment is due on Thursday, November 14^th.

 

Please watch these videos and answer the following questions on a separate sheet of paper. If you type this on a computer you get an extra 5 points. (This is posted on the blog with links to the videos).

 

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DniVLZp0HYY

 

1.       What are the big four warnings?

2.       How many people drown in the USA every day?

3.       What is the third leading cause on unintentional injury in the world?

4.       A sign with many words is not a good sign for a swimming pool. What makes a good sign for a swimming pool?

5.       Complete the sentence. "A picture is worth …...   ……………    …………….. "

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-RGjeubrio

6.       Children can drown without a sound. Why is this a problem ?

7.       What are the ABC of water safety? (hint this is spread out over the video).

8.       What is a "bad example" of adult supervision in the swimming area?

9.       What are some examples of barriers that should be installed around a pool?

10.   Why should we put barriers around the pool?

11.   Is it necessary to have more than one barrier? Why?

12.   How can toys be a danger for little kids in the swimming pool?

13.   Is it a good idea to leave chairs and tables next to the fence? Why?

14.   Suppose Mr. Lancaster decides to build a swimming pool at BIS. Give three suggestions to keep the pool area safe.