Water Safety Reading Sheet (Middle, Upper)

Overview:

A reading sheet about water safety, covering key safety practices in different water environments such as pools, beaches, lakes, and rivers. It discusses topics like adult supervision, understanding rips, checking depth, and the role of lifeguards. Designed for middle and upper years students.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the critical safety practices for various water environments.
• Learn how to recognise potential hazards such as rips, deep water, and wildlife.
• Understand the role of lifeguards and the importance of swimming in designated areas.
• Develop awareness of personal responsibility for water safety.

How the Activity Works:

Students read a detailed passage about water safety, which covers essential practices for staying safe in pools, at the beach, in lakes, and at rivers. They will learn about the importance of adult supervision, the dangers of rips, the need for checking water depth, and the safety provided by lifeguards.