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Swimming and Diving First Aid

From Operation Ouch! · 2018

Swimming and Diving First Aid
22 min3rd4th5th6thHealth
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Summary

An Operation Ouch first-aid clip. The doctors cover water safety -- how to stay safe swimming and diving and what to do if someone gets into trouble in the water. Free on the official Operation Ouch YouTube channel.

Viewer safety

Ages 7+

Some gross-but-friendly body science (real footage) -- a quick preview is wise.

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Discussion questions

Discussion

Water is fun, but it deserves respect -- here's how to stay safe and help others.

  1. What are some rules for staying safe in water?
  2. Why should you never swim alone?
  3. What should you do if you see someone in trouble in the water?

Quick work-a-long

Vocabulary: water safety, swimming, diving, lifeguard, help.

Try it: Write three water-safety rules you can follow at a pool or beach.