SHAPE STANDARDS
Swimming and swimming safety is not required within the Shape Standards.
This unit is for those who need to meet state specific standards or want to teach additional content.

CASEL STANDARDS
Self-Awareness- Self-Confidence

ASSESSMENT RUBRIC

 

Objective: Common hazards associated with swimming pools

Swimming Unit | Level 13

TECHNIQUE
Today we are going to learn about the common hazards associated with swimming pools. 

IMPORTANCE
The common hazards associated with swimming pools are important to learn because safety should your priority when swimming. The more we know about the hazards associated with swimming pools, the better we can prevent any accidents or injuries from happening.

VOCABULARY
Hazard: a danger or risk.

When identifying the common hazards associated with swimming pools, it is important to recognize:

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1. Electrical shock: water is an excellent conductor of electricity so keep electircal equipment away from the pool and do not swim during a storm.

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4. Water quality: never go swimming if there is too much chlorine in a pool or the water is green. When a pool is not properly maintained, the bacteria and chemicals in the water can cause infections and reactions. 

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2. Sunburn: apply waterproof sunscreen before entering the water and reapply every two hours.

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3. Chemical exposure: do not swallow pool water. Chlorine is used in many pools to keep the water clean and if swallowed, can be harmful to a person's digestive tract.

PRACTICE

  1. I will describe a scenario related to a common hazard associated with swimming pools. Raise your hand if you can answer which common hazard the scenario applies to (i.e., People are swimming at the pool and the weather begins to rain. What are they at risk for?)
  2. Repeat as many times as needed.

LOST IN TRANSLATION II

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TIME
10-20 minutes

NUMBER OF STUDENTS
No restrictions

EQUIPMENT
2 short cones

STORYLINE
Today we are playing Lost in Translation II. In this game, we will be going over the rules for the pool. Your goal is to clearly communicate the common hazards associated with swimming pools to your teammates so that no part of the sentence is lost in translation.

INSTRUCTIONS

  • I will divide the class into two teams. Each team will form a single file line behind their team’s marker cone.
  • I will whisper a common hazard associated with swimming pools to each person in the front of the line.
  • When I say, “GO!” whisper into the ear of the person standing behind you, the sentence as clearly as you can. 
  • If you are the last student in line, run to the front of the line and high-five the teacher and whisper the sentence.
  • The student to high-five the teacher first gets to relay the sentence first.
  • At the end of each game, the first student will shift down to the end of line. I will create a new sentence.  
 

Game 1: Play as indicated above.
Game 2: Have the whole class participate as a one team. 
Exit Ticket: Have students name the four common hazards associated with swimming pools before they line up to return to class.

 

TEACHING TIPS

  • ELL Accommodation
    • Post labeled pictures of skills and game play.
    • Partner with proficient English speakers for directions/modeling and reflections.
  • SpEd Accommodation
    • Allow students extra time to master the skill.
    • Allow students to respond with the help of pictures, a peer helper, manipulatives, or teacher.
    • Set individual goals for physical or behavioral modifications.

PLAY IT SAFE II

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TIME
15-25 minutes

NUMBER OF STUDENTS
No restrictions

EQUIPMENT
None

STORYLINE
Today we are going to play Play It Safe II. Your goal is to create a song and dance about the common hazards associated with swimming pools.

INSTRUCTIONS

  • I will divide the class into groups of 3 – 4 students.
  • Before the game begins, find a spot on the field with your group.
  • When I say, “GO!” begin working with your group to create a 30-second song and dance that will help you remember the common hazards associated with swimming pools.
  • At the end of the class, you will have the choice whether or not to perform your song and dance in front of the class.
 

Game 1: Play as indicated above. 
Variation: Instead of performing, groups can teach the routine they came up with to the rest of the class.
Exit Ticket: Have students name the four common hazards associated with swimming pools before they line up to return to class.

 

TEACHING TIPS

  • Approach:
    • Divide students up evenly based on who you think will work well together.
    • You can also give the option of having the students form their own groups. 
  • ELL Accommodation:
    • Post labeled pictures of skills.
    • Partner with proficient English speakers for directions/modeling and reflections.
  • SpEd Accommodation:
    • Allow students extra time to respond.
    • Allow students to respond with the help of pictures, a peer helper, manipulatives, or teacher.
    • Set individual goals for physical or behavioral modifications.

SAFETY CHARADES II

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TIME
15-25 minutes

NUMBER OF STUDENTS
No restrictions

EQUIPMENT
None

STORYLINE
Today we are playing Safety Charades II. Your goal is to act out a common hazard associated with swimming pools.  

INSTRUCTIONS

  • I will divide the class into teams of four.
  • Before the game begins, take a seat with your team.
  • I will choose a person to come up and perform a charade about the common hazards associated with swimming pools.
  • While you are performing, you cannot speak or make any sound effects. If you do so, you will be asked to return to your team and the next team will come up.
  • I will choose one person from each team to guess the correct common hazard.
  • Once the charade is guessed correctly, take a seat and I will call the next student up.
 

Game 1: Play as indicated above.
Game 2: Allow students to act out pool safety rules as well as the common hazards associated with swimming pools.
Game 3: Have students create their own teams.
Variation: Instead of performing, groups can teach the routine they came up with to the rest of the class.
Exit Ticket: Have students name the four common hazards associated with swimming pools before they line up a return to class.

 

TEACHING TIPS

  • Approach:
    • Divide students up evenly based on who you think will work well together.
    • You can also give the option of having the students form their own groups. 
  • ELL Accommodation:
    • Post labeled pictures of skills.
    • Partner with proficient English speakers for directions/modeling and reflections.
  • SpEd Accommodation:
    • Allow students extra time to respond.
    • Allow students to respond with the help of pictures, a peer helper, manipulatives, or teacher.
    • Set individual goals for physical or behavioral modifications.