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What is the meaning of the word "risk"?
A risk is any action that results in the possibility of injury, danger, loss, or failure.
What are intentional injuries?
Intentional injuries = injuries due to violence meant to harm someone.
Give one example of a good risk (something that helps you grow or learn).
Examples: trying out for a team, asking a question in class, learning a new skill with practice.
Name one negative consequence of being injured.
Pain and suffering; missing school; needing medical care; death.
What single word does the lesson emphasize using to resist a dare?
"NO."
Give one example of a "healthy behavior" that helps avoid unintentional injury.
Examples: wearing a seatbelt, wearing a helmet, avoiding risky stunts, not walking distracted.
What are unintentional injuries?
Unintentional injuries = injuries that were not planned or meant to happen.
Give one example of an unsafe risk (something that could cause injury).
Examples: walking across busy street without looking, riding bike without helmet, accepting dangerous dares.
Besides physical harm, list two consequences injuries might cause in a student's life.
Miss school/work; long recovery time; possible permanent disability; emotional effects.
Name two ways to support saying NO beyond saying the word itself.
Use firm tone, confident body language (stand tall, arms crossed), walk away, repeat refusal.
Define "unintentional injury" in one sentence.
Unintentional injury = injuries a person did not plan or mean to have happen.
Name two common causes or situations that could lead to unintentional injuries for young people.
Examples: distracted walking (phone), not wearing seatbelts, dangerous stunts, riding without helmet, ignoring safety equipment.
The slides show a person distracted by a phone walking near hazards. Why is distraction a risky behavior?
Distraction keeps attention off hazards (open manhole, cones), so you might not notice dangers and get hurt.
The slides list "may not recover completely" as a consequence. Explain what that means in your own words.
It means someone may have lasting problems and might not return to their previous abilities.
What is one alternative you could suggest if you want to refuse a dangerous dare but stay friends with someone? Give a sample phrase.
Example alternative: "No thanks. Let's go shoot hoops instead."
Provide a clear definition of "injury" and then give two different real-life examples
An injury is harm or damage to the body caused by an accident, fall, blow, or other physical event.
Minor example: Twisting an ankle while running at recess. Prevention: Wear supportive shoes and watch where you jump or step.
Which age group has unintentional injury as the leading cause of death?
Young people ages 10 to 19.
Identify two pieces of safety equipment pictured in the slides and say which unsafe risk each helps prevent.
Helmet—prevents head injury when skating/biking; seatbelt—prevents serious injury in car crashes; crutch/cast indicates consequence of failing to use safety.
Explain how avoiding injuries can "protect your future." Give one concrete example.
Avoiding injury keeps you healthy so you can finish school, pursue jobs, sports, or hobbies—e.g., not breaking an arm means you can continue playing your sport and maintain scholarship chances.
Explain the difference between a "good risk" and an "unsafe risk."
Good risk = challenges you, helps you learn/grow (e.g., trying a new sport with safety gear). Unsafe risk = could lead to injury, danger, loss (e.g., jumping from a high roof).
Why are most unintentional injuries considered preventable? Give two reasons.
Because many result from choices or lack of safety measures (e.g., wearing protective gear, buckling seatbelts, avoiding dares), so changing behavior or environment can prevent them.
A friend dares you to skateboard down a steep hill without a helmet. List three steps you could take to avoid that unsafe risk and still be part of the group.
Steps: say NO firmly, suggest a safer option (e.g., practice on flat ground with helmet), walk away or find supportive friends; or refuse and explain responsibility for your own safety
Describe how being a role model for safety benefits others and the community.
Being a safety role model encourages peers to make safer choices, reducing community injuries and promoting positive norms.