Two lessons examine the importance of safety while playing sports. After thoughtful discussion, partners complete a graphic organizer that details their favorite sport and safe ways to play it. Scholars examine winter sports and identify the potential dangers of skiing and sledding using a cartoon illustration. 

Concepts

sports, safety, winter, winter sports

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Additional Tags

health

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Instructional Ideas

• Plan time to go outside and play a sport
• Gather a collection of books that feature someone playing a winter sport
• Show clips from old Winter Olympics to showcase a variety of winter sports

Classroom Considerations

• Those who do not live in a location that snows may not be familiar with some winter sports
• Check out each lesson's materials list to gather appropriate items

Pros

• The resource comes with a quiz and an answer key
• Both lessons include an extension activity

Cons

• None