Make a big splash with a lesson about water safety. After reading three articles related to water safety, high schoolers first choose one water safety rule to research and write a report summarizing their findings. They then use an online brochure template to craft an informational pamphlet for the school pool or a local swim club.

Concepts

water safety, swimming, safety, water, safety rules, ponds, lakes, oceans

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Additional Tags

health

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Instructional Ideas

• Load the online brochure template on class computers

Classroom Considerations

• Requires computers with internet access and word processing programs
• Access to a laminating machine and art supplies are also necessary

Pros

• The packet includes links to the water safety articles, discussion questions, extensions, and a comprehension check with answer key

Cons

• None

Common Core

RI.9-10.1 RI.9-10.2 SL.9-10.1.a SL.9-10.2 RI.11-12.1 RI.11-12.2 SL.11-12.1.a SL.11-12.2