Water Safety

Why do humans need water?

• To swim in it

• To drink it

• To play with it

• To look at it

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

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 dishes with

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

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 on it.

• It can freeze solid.

• Living things need it.

• It makes things wet.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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