Pool Safety
You should never ___ around a pool?
Run
Should children go swimming without an adult at the beach?
No
Always have an adult with you
You should always swim with a buddy
You should wear this item on you head if going for a bike ride.
a helmet
Children and adults eat it in the summer. It is cold, sweet, and on a stick. What is it?
popsicle
What should you not do in a pool alone?
swim
If you don’t see a lifeguard on the beach, you should
a) only swim in shallow water
b) only swim up to your waist
c) not go in the water
d) only swim with experienced swimmers
c) not go in the water
If you’re a good swimmer, you don’t have to wear a lifejacket on a boat?
False
Wear this on your head to protect against the sun
hat
What is something we put on our skin to protect it from the sun?
Sunscreen
What should you not do in a shallow end?
dive
When should you wear a lifejacket if you are not swimming:
a) any time it’s raining
b) only if you want to build a sandcastle
c) any time you go in a boat
d) any time you go on a boat
It’s OK to swim during a storm
False
What should you protect your eyes from the sun with?
sunglasses
Which sport is very common to play on the beach in the summer?
a) Volleyball
When you are at a public pool, what should you do in general?
Listen to instructions and obey pool rules
How should you enter the water?
Feet first
You should always swim with an adult or lifeguard nearby
True
What should you do before you cross the street
look both ways for cars
What is the most sold item in summer?
Swimsuits and beach towels
How long should you wait, after eating, to go into the pool?
At least 30 minutes
Why is it important to swim between the red and yellow flags at the beach?
It indicates that the beach is patrolled by lifeguards
Swimming in very cold water can be dangerous
True
You can drown if you are not used to swimming in cold conditions
If you are walking in the woods which insect can carry lyme disease?
ticks
What vitamin do we get from the sun?
vitamin D