JeopardyLabs

Safety & Necessity

100

Define the word "essential" and use it in a sentence explaining why swimming is considered essential for many people.

"Essential" = absolutely necessary; e.g., "Swimming is essential for many who live near water because it can save lives."

200

Explain the difference between a "necessity" and a "luxury" and argue which category swimming instruction falls into for coastal communities.

Swimming instruction as "necessity" for coastal communities — justified by safety and daily life needs.

300

Read this short sentence and replace the blank with an appropriate vocabulary word from the unit: "For families living near rivers, learning to swim is a _______ that can save lives." Then justify your choice in two sentences.

Best fit: "necessity." Explanation: proximity to water increases life-saving importance.

400

Analyze how access to swimming lessons can affect public health outcomes in a community. Use at least two vocabulary words from the list in your answer.

Example answer should mention reduced drowning risk, increased safety, include "establish safety rules," "determined" or "necessity."

500

Write a brief policy recommendation (3–4 sentences) for a local school district arguing that swimming instruction be included in graduation requirements. Include these words: "determined," "necessity," and "establish safety rules."

 Sample policy recommendation: mention determined implementation, necessity for safety, establish safety rules in schools.

Hazards & Risks

100

Define "hazards" and give two specific examples of water-related hazards.

 "Hazards" = dangers; examples: rip currents, sudden drop-offs, hypothermia.

200

What does "drown" mean? Explain one primary cause of drowning incidents and one preventive action.

_{"Drown" = die by suffocation from inhaling water; cause: inability to swim, exhaustion; prevention: supervision, flotation devices.}

300

In one paragraph, explain what "become submerged" means and describe how rapid currents increase the chance someone will become submerged.

^{"Become submerged" = go completely under water; currents can pull a swimmer under or trap them.}