Sports Safety
Matt skipped the team warm-up. What should he have done before playing?
Join the warm-up/stretch to get his body ready for activity.
What kind of protective gear should Matt be wearing when he goes skateboarding?
Helmet; bonus for knee pads, gloves, elbow pads
There is an active tornado siren going off. Matt is standing near the glass trophy case in the hallway. Where should Matt move to stay safe?
He should move to a hallway with concrete walls as far away from glass as possible.
Matt turns the stove too high because he wants his soup to cook faster. Why might this be a problem?
The soup could become extremely hot or boil over, increasing the risk of burns.
Why was 6 scared of 7?
Because 7 ate 9
Matt left his soccer gear at home and is only wearing socks and his cleats. What did he forget, and what does it protect?
Shin guards. They protect your lower legs from getting kicked.
When Matt is waiting at the crosswalk, he sees signs. Which sign tells him it’s safe to cross?
Matt loses the kickball across the street. What should Matt do to get the ball back?
Ask an adult for permission to retrieve the ball safely.
Matt notices that his tablet charger is worn near the plug. Why could this be dangerous?
Damaged wiring can cause an electrical shock or potentially start a fire.
What is half of 134?
67
It’s hot, and Matt has not had anything to drink. What should he do?
Take a break and drink water.
It can be very dangerous for Matt to have his headphones on and music blasting. What kinds of things could he miss out on hearing that would be important?
Cars honking, someone yelling about an obstacle ahead, someone saying excuse me
You see that Matt fell at recess and he seems to be hurt. What should you do?
Tell the nearest adult in charge
Matt likes to charge his iPad in the bathroom near the tub and sink. What two elements of this situation are dangerous?
Electricity and water.
How many years ago was 1967?
59 years
Matt hit his head and feels dizzy. Should he keep playing?
No, he should not keep playing. He might have a concussion.
Matt likes to bike on the road sometimes. Where should he be riding instead?
The sidewalk or bike lane
Matt is getting picked up by his mom to leave school at the end of the day. What should he keep in mind to stay safe while walking in the parking lot to his mom's car?
Look for moving vehicles before walking.
Matt sees this label (fire inside a red diamond) on the cleaning product. What does it mean?
The chemical is flammable.
How old was Madonna 2 months ago (She is a famous singer from the 80's)?
67 years old
Matt hit his head and feels dizzy. What should his teammate do?
His teammate should tell the coach or an adult right away.
Matt is running late to school and decides to bike in the street. What could he do in the morning to make it easier to get to school on time safely?
He can wake up a little earlier to make sure he has time to get to school.
Matt hears the fire alarm go off while he is in the bathroom. What should he do?
Follow the fire safety plan based on what your teacher has said.
Matt sees this label (fire inside a red diamond) on the cleaning product. What should Matt do in this situation?
Leave it alone and do not smell or touch it.
What is the name of the signature burger from McDonalds that was first introduced in the year 1967?
Big Mac