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Here we raise awareness of hazards associated with swimming anywhere other than a swimming pool. Also what to do, and not to do, if someone is in trouble in the water.
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
PSHE and Citizenship
First Aid
Pollution
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
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