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Performing the Heimlich Maneuver
Students perform the Heimlich Manuever. In this first aid instructional activity, students read about choking and the Heimlich Maneuver. Students learn when and how to perform the Heimlich Maneuver.
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Heimlich Maneuver
Students read Red Cross handouts on the Heimlich maneuver, then describe and explain all the steps in the Heimlich maneuver. They view a computer simulation of a choking victim, then practice the Heimlich maneuver skills with partners.
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Health Education: First Aid
Fourth graders come to the aid of others. In this personal health lesson plan, 4th graders acquire the skills for providing first aid for choking victims, including demonstrating the Heimlich maneuver.
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Safe Work Habits and First Aid - Level II
Learners list safety hazards they detect in the kitchen. They brainstorm various ways accidents could occur.
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First Aid and Safety Activity Worksheet
For this first aid and safety worksheet, students define the steps needed in emergency situations. They provide short answers to 15 questions. The worksheet also includes a list of online resources.
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Emergency? Ask A Kid!
What is an actual emergency situation and what should you do to prepare for it? Learners will identify a variety of emergency situations and the appropriate way to address first aid concerns to minimize injuries. They will also discover...
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To The Rescue!
Students study the trial of an automated cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) machine. They investigate and role play first aid responses to a variety of emergency scenarios. They write entries for a first aid guide.
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ESOL Safety and Security
Students review a list of vocabulary words needed in emergency procedures at home and work. They discuss safety procedures for each work emergency; choking, Heart Attack, and Chemical burn.
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First Aid
In this health worksheet, learners find the vocabulary terms tied to the teaching of first aid and the answers are found at the bottom of the page.
New York Times
New York Times: Dr. Henry J. Heimlich, Famous for Antichoking Technique, Dies at 96
[Free Registration/Login Required] A brief biography of the creator of the famed Heimlich Maneuver who passed away on December 12, 2016, following a heart attack in Cincinnati, Ohio.
University of Washington
University of Washington: Learn Cpr: You Can Do It!
Learn the basics of CPR, watch video demonstrations, and access CPR fact sheets, games, and quizzes. Also includes information about first aid for choking.