FAINTING/COLLAPSE
Subject :
SECURITY EDUCATION
Topic :
FAINTING/COLLAPSE
Class :
JSS 2
SECOND TERM
WEEK 4
LEARNING MATERIALS
- Wall Chart
- Explanatory posters/pictures
Instructional Materials :
- Lagos State Scheme of Work.
- Online Materials.
Previous Knowledge :
Students have previous knowledge of
that was taught in the previous lesson
Behavioural Objectives : At the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to
- Explain fainting
- Say the necessary help or first aid that can be given to someone that faints
Content :
FAINTING/COLLAPSE
Fainting is a situation where someone suddenly loses consciousness over a short period of time,it is called syncope in medicine.
collapse on the other hand is a sudden fall in someones posture which may not be followed by loss of consciousness,
Merriam-Webster online dictionary describes collapse as the breaking down in vital energy,stamina or self control through exhaustion or disease.
Cause of Fainting
low ventilation
fear or panic
standing for too long
low blood circulation
extreme exercise
Prevention of Fainting
The following are suggested ways of preventing fainting;
drink water regularly
increase your salt intake
Do exercises regularly [particularly walking]
Avoid standing on queue for a long time
Avoid lifting heavy objects
Always stay in well ventilated rooms,
Avoid extreme exercise,
Responding to fainting/collapse;
let the person lie on his back
check the airway to ensure it is clear
Treat bumps, bruises or wound if the person has any in the course of falling
Loosen tight clothing if there is any
Elevate the person’s leg to restore blood flow to the brain
shake the person vigorously to revive him/her
Presentation
The topic is presented step by step
Step 1:
The class teacher revises the previous topics
Step 2.
He introduces the new topic
Step 3:
The class teacher allows the pupils to give their own examples and he corrects them when the needs arise
Evaluation :
- Explain the word “FAINTING”
- State three ways of responding to emergency situations in schools
- List three causes of riot
- state two ways of responding to emergency situations at home.
Conclusion :
The teacher summarize the lesson. He or she gives out a board summary of the topic as note . He or she goes round to mark and does the necessary corrections