Lesson 5 - Out on the Water

To:

• Recognise possible dangers and

hazards linked to water-based

activities

• Think about planning for a water-

based activity

• Understand how different activities

can involve different risks

Focus

• What activities can you spot

here?

• Which activities have you

done?

• Which would you like to try?

On the water

• What equipment would you need?

• What would you need to know

before you go?

Water-based activities

Read through the scenarios

• What do the people need to check and

do before heading out for their

activity?

• What equipment do they need to take

with them?

• Is it safe for them to go out?

Sea safety scenarios

• Should Ben go surfing?– No – it is unsafe to surf on your own and Ben has never been surfing before– Going late in the day is dangerous as it could get dark quickly– Cold and windy conditions can be dangerous

• Should Simon and Jess go kayaking?– Yes – if Simon and Jess have all the correct equipment– They have plenty of daylight left to go out in– They will be together and have friends to go with– They are experienced kayakers

• Should Amy go sailing?– Yes – if Amy’s mum and Sophie’s parents are happy that the weather

conditions are okay to go sailing and Amy has the correct clothing• Should Sarah go swimming?

– Yes – if Sarah can get someone to go with her or watch her swim and she swims in the flagged area, which is supervised by lifeguards

– But, she should leave the lilo on the beach as it is too windy

Sea safety scenarios

Going out unprepared

Watch Film 7

What could happen if someone

went out on the water

unprepared?

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To:

• Recognise possible dangers and

hazards linked to water-based

activities

• Think about planning for a water-

based activity

• Understand how different activities

can involve different risks

Review

Complete these two sentences:

1. The next time I will be near water will be …

2. I will stay safe near the water by …