To The Rescue!

Eighth graders research, write, edit and publish a class newspaper focusing on topics related to first aid. They research how to care for injuries and write informative articles for the paper. Students compile the articles to produce a...

Here is a great resource to guide your instruction on identifying medical emergencies and administering first aid when necessary. Topics covered include assessing the scene of an emergency, calling EMS, and addressing a range of medical...

What do you do when you come upon a child who is not breathing? Watch this short video a few times to learn the cycle of compression and rescue breathing procedure. This video would be better in its full context.

This website includes several links that will help you learn first-aid skills that you might need to use in emergency situations. Learn how to deal with allergic reactions, animal bites, fevers, heat illness, nosebleeds, and other...

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...

One day, Earle Dixon decided to cut a piece of a sterile gauze and tape it to his wife's finger. Hence, the Band-Aid® we know today. Learn more about the ubiquitous invention with an informative video and accompanying discussion questions.

Exploring the similarities and differences between the Black Death and HIV/AIDS, students write persuasive essays answering which is the "worse plague." This cross-curricular activity between Language Arts and Social Studies addresses...

Learn the basics of CPR, watch video demonstrations, and access CPR fact sheets, games, and quizzes. Also includes information about first aid for choking.

Young scholars consider the giving and receiving of aid from political rivals in the aftermath of natural disasters by learning about an earthquake in India and the international relief response it has induced. They read and discuss an...

Find detailed notes on CPR. Includes information on the function of rescue breathing and chest compressions and steps for performing CPR on adults and on infants.