Content Area: Health and Physical Education

 

Index: 2.1E Grade 8 CPI 5

 

Standard: 2.1 - Wellness

 

Strand: E -  Safety

 

Cumulative Progress Indicator: 5 - The student will describe and demonstrate strategies to increase personal safety while in public places and discuss what to do if one's safety is compromised.

 

Grade: 8

 

Sample Activities:

 

·        LET'S TAKE A VACATION - Divide the class into small groups and assign each group a vacation spot (e.g., the beach, a national park, a ski resort). Each group researches the assigned location and develops a list of essential items to take on the trip that will ensure the health and safety of the vacationers. Students research the locations, consider the climate, availability of healthcare, and safety factors to develop a vacation guide that is shared with the other groups. As part of their presentation, students demonstrate the appropriate application of safety equipment (e.g., the use of sunscreen or insect repellent, bike safety gear, boating safety equipment). Allow students to dress for the roles and actively engage in the vacation atmosphere.