Staying Safe Over Summer
Staying Safe over Summer
Staying Safe over Summer
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Staying Safe over Summer
Staying Safe over Summer
Welcome to this lesson on Staying Safe Over Summer!
Learning Objectives
By the end of this lesson you will:
Identify common summer safety risks
Explain ways to stay safe and make good decisions
Learning Objectives page.
What safety risks increase in the holidays?
Word cloud starter activity to pool ideas.
Making smart choices and staying safe over the holiday
Stay safe
Stay healthy
Stay aware
Enjoy your summer responsibly
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Sun and Heat Safety
Drink water regularly
Wear sunscreen
Stay in shade during hottest hours
Heat exhaustion can be dangerous
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Recognising Heat Exhaustion
Common Signs
Dizziness
Headache
Sweating heavily
Feeling sick
Tiredness
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Recognising Heat Exhaustion
What to do:
Move to a cool place
Drink water slowly
Ask an adult for help
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Which action is BEST during very hot weather?
Stay outside in the sun
Wear sunscreen and rest in shade
Avoid water
Ignore dizziness
A multiple choice question.
Online safety during summer
Be careful who you talk to online
Never share personal information publicly
Think before posting photos
Scams often increase during holidays
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Private information should stay private online.
True
False
Multiple choice questions.
Every online profile is trustworthy.
True
False
Multiple choice questions.
Location sharing can be risky.
True
False
Multiple choice questions.
It is okay to ask for help if something online feels wrong.
True
False
Multiple choice questions.
Water safety during summer
Never swim alone
Check water depth first
Avoid strong currents
Use buoyancy aids when needed
Cold water can shock the body
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Water safety during summer
Tell someone where you are going
Do not jump into unknown water
Stay away from inflatables in open water
Call 999 and ask for the Coastguard in emergenciese body
Information slide.
Water safety during summer
What if someone is struggling?
Do not jump straight in
Throw something that floats
Get adult help quickly
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Create a Summer Safety Guide
Open question - this activity can be conducted in pairs or groups or individually if preferred.
Learners can choose to focus on one of the topics discussed earlier or multiple.
It's up to you!
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