Lesson Plan

Water Safety: Grades 3-5

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Two lessons remind scholars of the importance of water safety.  In the first lesson, pupils create posters highlighting three safety rules for a pool, beach, pond, or lake. The second lesson challenges partners to roleplay water safety as a lifeguard and swimmer.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Conduct the lesson before spring and summer break
  • Send articles home for parents and caregivers to read with their learner
  • Display finished products in your classroom, the office, library, or cafeteria
Classroom Considerations
  • Ask class members to bring in their own whistle for sanitary reasons
  • Requires poster-making materials
Pros
  • One of the two extension activities encourages participants to learn how to swim from a professional
Cons
  • None