Safety Rules in Swimming Primary 1 Physical and Health Education
Subject: Physical and Health Education
Class: Primary 1
Term: Second Term
Week: 8
Topic: Safety Rules in Swimming
Duration: 40 minutes
Entry Behaviour: Students should have basic knowledge of water-related activities and a general understanding of safety rules.
Key Words: Swimming, Safety Rules, Water, Lifeguard, Float
Behavioural Objectives:
- Students will identify essential safety rules when swimming.
- Students will understand the importance of following safety guidelines in and around water.
Embedded Core Skills:
- Cognitive Skills: Identifying and understanding safety rules.
- Psychomotor Skills: Demonstrating basic swimming movements.
- Affective Skills: Appreciating the significance of water safety.
Learning Materials:
- Illustrations of safety signs and symbols.
- Life jackets and floatation devices.
- Visual aids depicting swimming positions.
- Colored cards for interactive activities.
Content:
Safety Rules in Swimming 🏊♂️🚦
- Always Swim with an Adult:
- 🧑🦰👀 Never swim alone. Have an adult watch over you.
- Wear a Life Jacket:
- 🧥🌊 Use a life jacket for extra safety, especially if you’re still learning.
- Stay in Shallow Water:
- 🚷🌊 Stick to areas where you can touch the bottom easily.
- Listen to Lifeguards:
- 👂👮 Follow instructions from lifeguards or adults in charge.
- No Running by the Pool:
- 🏃♂️❌ Avoid running to prevent slips and falls.
- Learn to Float:
- 🤿⭐ Practice floating on your back. It’s a useful skill.
- Don’t Dive in Shallow Water:
- 🚫🤿 Never dive where the water is shallow to avoid injuries.
- Check Water Depth:
- 📏🌊 Always know how deep the water is before swimming.
- No Pushing or Rough Play:
- 🙅♂️🤿 Play gently to avoid accidents with others.
- Rest When Tired:
- 🛌😅 Take breaks and rest if you feel tired.
Remember these rules for a safe and enjoyable swim! 🌈🏖️
- Always swim with an __________.
- a) Toy
- b) Adult
- c) Umbrella
- d) Ball
- Wear a __________ for extra safety.
- a) Hat
- b) Life jacket
- c) Scarf
- d) Gloves
- Stay in __________ water.
- a) Deep
- b) Hot
- c) Shallow
- d) Cold
- Listen to __________ or adults in charge.
- a) Birds
- b) Lifeguards
- c) Clouds
- d) Fish
- No __________ by the pool.
- a) Jumping
- b) Running
- c) Singing
- d) Dancing
- Learn to __________ on your back.
- a) Walk
- b) Float
- c) Dive
- d) Fly
- Don’t dive in __________ water.
- a) Shallow
- b) Deep
- c) Warm
- d) Hot
- Check __________ before swimming.
- a) Water temperature
- b) Water depth
- c) Water color
- d) Water smell
- No __________ or rough play.
- a) Hugging
- b) Pushing
- c) Singing
- d) Laughing
- Rest when __________.
- a) Bored
- b) Happy
- c) Tired
- d) Excited
- Always know how __________ the water is.
- a) Deep
- b) Long
- c) Far
- d) High
- Don’t swim __________.
- a) Silently
- b) Alone
- c) Loudly
- d) Quickly
- Avoid __________ to prevent slips and falls.
- a) Jumping
- b) Running
- c) Crawling
- d) Skipping
- Use a __________ to protect your eyes.
- a) Hat
- b) Goggles
- c) Sunglasses
- d) Mask
- Play __________ to avoid accidents with others.
- a) Gently
- b) Quickly
- c) Loudly
- d) Shyly
Presentation
- Revision of Previous Topic:
- Briefly revisit the previous lesson on “Basic Skills in Ball Games.”
- Ask students to share any new things they learned.
- Introduction of New Topic – Safety Rules in Swimming:
- Define swimming and discuss where it takes place.
- Highlight the fun aspects of swimming but emphasize the importance of safety.
- Teacher’s Activities:
- Show visual aids of safety signs and symbols around pools.
- Demonstrate the correct use of a life jacket.
- Discuss the importance of having a lifeguard present.
- Learners’ Activities:
- Engage students in a discussion about what they know about swimming.
- Have a demonstration of how to wear a life jacket properly.
- Ask questions to gauge their understanding.
- Assessment:
- Conduct a role-playing activity where students act out safety scenarios.
- Ask individual students to explain the steps of wearing a life jacket.
- Ten Evaluation Questions:
- What is the new topic we are discussing today?
- Why is it important to have safety rules in swimming?
- Can you name one safety sign you might see near a swimming pool?
- How should you wear a life jacket?
- What does a lifeguard do?
- Why is it essential to follow the lifeguard’s instructions?
- Mention one thing you should avoid doing near a pool.
- What should you do if you feel tired while swimming?
- Can you name a safety item we discussed today?
- How would you describe the importance of water safety?
Conclusion:
- Summarize the key points about safety rules in swimming.
- Encourage students to practice water safety at all times.
- Conclude by assuring them that safety is a priority in all activities.
Note: The teacher should circulate during the assessment, providing guidance and support where needed.