First Aid and Safety Education

Subject :

Basic Science and Technology

TERM 

FIRST TERM

Week

Week 3

CLASS 

JSS 2 / Basic 8

Topic :

First Aid and Safety Education 

1. Meaning of first aid
2. Content of a food  first aid box
3. Application of first aid
4. Qualities of a good first aider

Instructional Materials :

• First aid box
• Samples of content that can be found inside the first aid box
• Textbooks
• Workbooks
• Online Materials

Reference Materials

• Scheme of Work
• Online Information
• Textbooks
• Workbooks
• 9 Year Basic Education Curriculum

Previous Knowledge :

The pupils have been taught

 Uniqueness of human beings.

in their previous lesson

Behavioural Objectives :  At the end of the lesson, the learners will be able to

• Define first aid
• Mention the content of the first aid box
• Mention the qualities of a good first aider

Entry Behaviour 

Learners are familiar with causes of accidents and how to prevent accidents

Content :

What is first aid treatment?

First aid treatment is the medical attention that is given to an injured person or victim before the arrival of the doctor. It is the prompt and immediate medical attention that is given to someone that is ill, sick or injured before proper treatment is given by a medical doctor.

What is first aid?

A first aider is a person that gives prompt attention to a sick or injured person in a period of emergency or during accident before a medical doctor arrives.

What are the contents the first aid box 

These are the contents of the first aid box

• Plaster
• Cotton wool
• Gloves
• Scissors
• Bandages
• Antacid
• Methylated spirit
• Razor blade
• Safety pin
• Thermometer
• A first-aid manual.
• Different sized sterile gauze pads.
• Adhesive tape.
• Band-Aids in several sizes.
• Elastic bandage (like an Ace wrap)
• Antiseptic wipes.
• Antibiotic ointment.
• Antiseptic solution
• Adhesive Bandages: These are used to cover small cuts and wounds.
• Sterile Gauze Pads: These are used for larger wounds to stop bleeding and keep the area clean.
• Adhesive Tape: Used to secure dressings or bandages in place.
• Antiseptic Wipes or Solution: To clean and disinfect wounds.
• Scissors: For cutting tape, clothing, or bandages.
• Tweezers: Useful for removing splinters or foreign objects.
• Cotton Balls or Swabs: For cleaning wounds or applying ointments.
• Disposable Gloves: To protect the person providing first aid from infection and to prevent contamination.
• Pain Relievers: Such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen (only if recommended by a healthcare professional and for adults).
• CPR Face Shield or Mask: Used when performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to protect both the rescuer and the person receiving aid.

Who is a first aider? 

A first aider is a person that is trained and qualified to give first aid treatment to an injured person before the arrival of the doctor or medical personnel. First aider are always seen in places of emergency like accident scene, fire outbreak or collapse building.

Qualities of good first aiders. 

1. Perseverance
2. Good communication skill
3. Patience
4. Team work
5. Leadership spirit
6. Taking initiative
7. Endurance
8. Keeping calm under pressure
9. Being positive always
10. Resourceful
11. Prompt response
12. Intelligent and calm

What Is First Aid? First aid is the help you can give someone who is hurt or sick before a doctor or nurse can see them. It’s like being a superhero who knows how to make boo-boos feel better!

Why Is First Aid Important? First aid is important because it can save lives. When someone is hurt or not feeling well, knowing what to do can make them feel better or prevent the situation from getting worse.

Examples of First Aid:

• If someone falls and scrapes their knee, we can clean the wound and put a bandage on it.
• If someone is choking on food, we can do the Heimlich maneuver to help them breathe.
• When someone gets a bee sting, we can remove the stinger and put ice on the sting to make it feel better.

Safety Education: Safety education is all about learning how to stay safe in different situations. It’s like having a superpower to avoid accidents!

Examples of Safety Education:

• We learn to look both ways before crossing the road to avoid accidents.
• We know not to touch hot things to avoid getting burned.
• We understand the importance of wearing helmets when riding bikes or skating for head protection.

Remember:

• Always ask for help from adults when someone is seriously hurt.
• Never play with things that can be dangerous, like matches or medicines.
• Listen to your teachers and parents when they teach you about safety.

By learning first aid and safety, we become superheroes who can protect ourselves and help others when they need it most. So, always be safe and ready to lend a helping hand! 🦸‍♂️🦸‍♀️👍

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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 :

1. What is first aid
2. What is first aid treatment
3. Who is a first aider
4. Mention five content of the first aid box
5. Mention four qualities of first aiders

Evaluation

1. First aid is the help you can give someone who is ________.
a) happy
b) hurt
c) hungry
d) hiding

2. First aid can be given before a doctor or ________ can see someone.
a) teacher
b) friend
c) nurse
d) firefighter

3. What is one reason why first aid is important? It can ________.
a) make you rich
b) save lives
c) give you superpowers
d) make you popular

4. Which of the following is an example of first aid?
a) Playing games
b) Watching TV
c) Cleaning a wound
d) Eating ice cream

5. Safety education helps us learn how to stay ________ in different situations.
a) hungry
b) healthy
c) happy
d) safe

6. What should you do before crossing the road to stay safe?
a) Sing a song
b) Look both ways
c) Jump up and down
d) Close your eyes

7. Using a helmet when riding a bike is an example of ________ education.
a) music
b) safety
c) cooking
d) gardening

8. When someone is seriously hurt, you should ________.
a) ask an adult for help
b) keep it a secret
c) run away
d) take pictures

9. What should you never play with because they can be dangerous?
a) Toys
b) Matches
c) Books
d) Fruits

10. What is the purpose of sterile gauze pads in a first aid box?
a) To clean wounds
b) To disinfect hands
c) To stop bleeding
d) To cool down a fever

11. Which item in a first aid box is used for removing splinters or foreign objects?
a) Adhesive tape
b) Tweezers
c) Adhesive bandages
d) Cotton balls

12. Disposable gloves in a first aid box are used for ________.
a) protecting against sunburn
b) keeping hands warm
c) preventing infection
d) making balloons

13. When should you use pain relievers from a first aid box?
a) Whenever you want
b) Only for children
c) Only for adults
d) As recommended by a healthcare professional

14. What should you use to protect both the rescuer and the person receiving aid during CPR?
a) A teddy bear
b) A blanket
c) A CPR face shield or mask
d) A flashlight

15. How often should you check and replenish the items in a first aid box?
a) Never
b) Every 10 years
c) Periodically
d) Every month

Fill in the blanks with the correct options to test your knowledge of first aid and safety education! 🩹🚑🛡️

Conclusion :

The class teacher wraps up or conclude the lesson by giving out short note to summarize the topic that he or she has just taught.

The class teacher also goes round to make sure that the notes are well copied or well written by the learners.

He or she does the necessary corrections when and where  the needs arise.