Water Safety Assessment

Why do humans need water?

• to swim in it

• to drink it

• to play with it

• to look at it

Bella is going on a boat ride with her family. To be safe, what should Bella and her family wear at all times when riding in the boat?

• goggles

• bathing suits

• sunglasses

• life jackets

Which is an example of swimming safely in water?

• swimming by yourself

• swimming in the dark

• swimming near a lifeguard

• swimming in very deep water

Shawn visited a water park. Which of the following is NOT a safe way to behave around water at a water park?

• running around while playing

• wearing a life jacket

• following a lifeguard's directions

• asking how deep the water is

Why do humans NEED water to live?

• to grow plants to eat

• to wash cars with

• to fill pools to swim in

• to clean dished with

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Grace wants to become safer around water. What is something Grace can do to help her become safer around water?

• learn the names of lakes

• play in very deep water

• take swim lessons

• drink lots of water

Which is NOT an example of staying safe around water?

• wearing a life jacket

• swimming with a parent

• taking swim lessons

• jumping in without looking

Liam is playing outside at recess. He is hot and sweaty. How can Liam use water to help him be safe and healthy while he’s outside?

• Splash in some water to have something fun to do

• Drink water to help keep his body cool and hydrated

• Use water to wash dirt and mud off his shoes

• Jump in puddles to see how big a splash he can make

What makes water such an important thing for Earth?

• things float in it

• it can freeze solid

• living things need it

• it makes things wet

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Max is at the public swimming pool. What can Max do to stay safe while at the pool?

• Push and shove his friends

• Take off a life jacket

• Run and jump in alone

• Follow all the pool rules