Access Point #: SC.1.E.6.In.2

Identify reasons people need water and safe practices around water.
General Information
Number: SC.1.E.6.In.2
Category: Independent
Date Adopted or Revised: 02/08
Big Idea: Earth Structures : Humans continue to explore the composition and structure of the surface of the Earth. External sources of energy have continuously altered the features of Earth by means of both constructive and destructive forces. All life, including human civilization, is dependent on Earth's water and natural resources.

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Related Courses

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5020020: Science Grade One
7720020: Access Science Grade 1

Related Resources

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Lesson Plans

Why We Need Water and Water Safety:

This lesson uses pictures and a story to illustrate why we need water and the difference between safe and unsafe practices around water.

Type: Lesson Plan

Water Safety Lesson:

Through role-playing and teacher presentation, students learn how to be safe around water. Students learn the three most important safety rules, ways to rescue someone from the water, boat safety, and ocean safety considerations.

Type: Lesson Plan

Virtual Manipulative

Bobber the Water Safety Dog: Life Jackets:

This resource is four cartoons for students to learn about using a life jacket as an aspect of water safety.

Type: Virtual Manipulative

Worksheet

Water Safety Fun Book:

The Water Safety page, available from the LaCoast web site, is part of a coloring book to teach children about water safety. The page features water safety such as, buddies, staying in the swimming area, and swimming with adult supervision.

Type: Worksheet

Student Resources

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Virtual Manipulative

Bobber the Water Safety Dog: Life Jackets:

This resource is four cartoons for students to learn about using a life jacket as an aspect of water safety.

Type: Virtual Manipulative

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