Understanding the impact and consequences when we are not being safe in the water.

Drownings

Class Discussion on drownings and medical emergencies.

1. Statistics on unintentional drownings each year boat related and non boat related.

2. Leading cause of unintentional deaths - 1-4 years old

3. 2nd Leading cause of unintentional deaths- 0-14

4. Percentages of incidents in ground pools, above ground pools, and portable pools.

5. Average of 4,900 ER visits pool/spa drowning injuries.

YouTube Videos: American Red Cross Water Safety Lesson

Pool Safely

Review: How do we stay safe in and around the water?

In class assignment:

Divide into 6 groups.

Each group will read and highlight key points of the articles below and then share with the class.

You will need to take notes on each of the articles as your classmates discuss these points.

1. Would you know what to do?

2. Be Red Cross Ready - Home Pool and Hot Tub Maintenance and Safety

3. Be Red Cross Ready - Swimming in Lakes, Rivers, and Streams

4. Life Jackets Aren't Just for Boats

5. It Only Takes a Moment

6. Your Home Doesn't Come with a Lifeguard

Homework: Review notes.