WATER SAFETY

Key Teaching Points

1) Danger of playing in or near lakes, ponds, rivers, canals or reservoirs.
2) Emergency procedures if anyone does fall in.
3) Hazards encountered whilst using fishing rods.
4) Polluted/contaminated water.

Links with the curriculum

English
Group discussion.

Mathematics
Temperature.

Science
Effects of temperature on the human body.

Pollution PSHE and Citizenship
First Aid.

Physical education
Swimming skills.

National Curriculum Attainment Targets:

English

En 1 Speaking and listening.
Group discussion and interaction 3 a, c.
Discuss the dangers of playing in or near lakes, ponds, rivers, canals or reservoirs.

Mathematics

Ma 3 Shape, space and measures
Understanding measures. 4 a, b.
Recording the temperature of canal, river or pond water in order to investigate the effects of cold water/ icy conditions on the human body.

Science

Sc 2 Life processes and living things.
Humans and other animals. Circulation 2 c
Sc 3 Materials and their properties.
Changing materials 2 b, c.
Effects of temperature on hearts ability to circulate blood through body Changes that occur when body temperature is lowered.

Green plants Growth and nutrition. 3 a.
Living things in their environment. 5 a
Effects of pollution on pond life.
Dangers caused by vandalism and pollution and preventative measures.

PSHE and citizenship

Developing a healthy, safer lifestyle. 3 g.
Emergency aid procedures and where to get help for someone in difficulty in water. [See also First Aid Scenario].

Physical education

Knowledge Skills and understanding
Swimming activities and water safety 9 a, d.
Swimming/floating for survival.

Further Information

Local Parks Department
RoSPA
St. John Ambulance Brigade
Red Cross