SEASIDE SAFETY SEASIDE SAFETY Learning Objective Children to

SEASIDE SAFETY

SEASIDE SAFETY • Learning Objective: – Children to be made aware of the safe and unsafe activities at the seaside. – Children to be made aware of the different safety flags found at the beach, and what they mean.

SEASIDE SAFETY • Success Criteria: – Children will know how to remain safe at the seaside and also avoid possible dangerous activities. – Children will know how to identify the different safety flags and understand what each one means.

SEASIDE SAFETY • The UK has some beautiful beaches. • There are lots of things to do and you can have a great deal of fun with your family and friends. • Hands up if they have ever been to a beach. • On the map of the UK can you put a map pin where they have been. • On wipe boards can you to list all the activities that can be carried out at the seaside. • Share your suggestions with the whole class.

SEASIDE SAFETY • Beaches are great places to enjoy ourselves. • They can also be potentially dangerous. • Could you list all the potential dangers that are associated with the seaside?

SEASIDE SAFETY Beach flags: • Do they recognise any of them? • Do they know what they represent? • Why would beaches need to have them? • Here is an explanation for each flag and also where they could be situated on a beach.

SEASIDE SAFETY • It is very important to have a great time on the beach. • However, it is just as important to avoid any dangers. • I have written SAFE on the board and this is what it stands for. – SPOT THE DANGERS – ALWAYS GO WITH A FRIEND OR ADULT – FIND AND FOLLOW THE SAFETY SIGNS AND FLAGS – EMERGENCY-PUT YOUR HAND UP AND SHOUT OR CALL 999/112 IF YOU FOLLOW THESE YOU WILL HAVE FUN, AND BE SAFE!

SEASIDE SAFETY Independent Activity 1: • • • In groups in groups you will be provided with a list of activities that could take place at the seaside. On a sheet of A 4 paper divide the activities under the headings of SAFE or DANGEROUS. (Could some activities fit under both headings? ) Once you have agreed on your choices let’s discuss your decisions. Are there differences of opinion? Why?

SEASIDE SAFETY Independent Activity 2: • This activity reinforces your knowledge of the role of each flag. • You will be given a picture of the 4 flags, and a definition (that has words missing), which you will need to complete. • There is an opportunity for you to use a dictionary to research the words in more detail.

SEASIDE SAFETY Independent Activity 3: You have a choice of activities to choose from highlighting how to be safe on the beach and have fun. – Design a poster or flyer. – Produce a safety video. – Write a promotional tourist guide.

SEASIDE SAFETY Plenary/Review: – How can you assess whether an activity is safe or unsafe? When or how can a safe activity become unsafe? – Share with the class YOUR work on how to have fun and at the same time stay safe on the beach.