Stay Alert, Don't Get Hurt
Splish, Splash 

Grade Level(s):  Fifth and Sixth Grade(s)

Subjects:  Health
                Technology

Learner Outcomes:

• Students will learn safety rules for swimming in pools, lakes, beaches, and water parks.

Duration of Lesson:  One or two forty-five minute class periods

Materials: Checklist 

Technology/Tools:  Computer
                               Internet

Teacher Notes:

• Permission forms for Acceptable Use Policy.
• Computers with Internet access.

1. Using computers and the Internet, the teacher will have students go to KidsHealth.org.
2. Students will click on the Enter Kids Icon.
3. Students will click on Watch Out.
4. Students will click on Staying Safe In the Water.
5. Students will read the rules for swimming in pools, lakes, beaches, and water parks.
6. After reading the article, the students and the teacher will discuss what they learned about safe swimming.
7. Students will go to Start on their computers.
8. Students will click Programs.
9. Students will click Accessories.
10. Students will click Paint.
11. Students will make a safe swimming picture in Paint.
12. Students may go to the Swimming for Kids site.
13. Students may scroll down to Kids Court.
14. Students can choose from several games to play with swimming themes.

Modifications: Check IEP's for special needs students.

Enrichment Activities:

• Have a lifeguard visit the class to discuss safe swimming.
• Take a field trip to an area pool and practice safe swimming rules.

West Virginia Goals and Objectives:
Health- 5.3, 6.6

Technology- 5.26, 6.32

National Standards:

 Health-
 Knows essential concepts and practices concerning injury and safety.

References:

  KidsHealth.org
  gomilpitas.com

                                          Authors
                                                  Liz Bailey
                                                  Mike Bazzie
                                                  Liz Reece
 
 
 

Overview

Lesson 1

Lesson 2

Lesson 3

Lesson 4

Lesson 5