Lesson 1 – It’s Your Choice
To: Think about activities that can put people at risk Learn more about the high-risk activity of tombstoning Understand how choices and actions have consequences for yourself and others Focus
What do you and your friends like to do? Are there any risks involved? What kind? Activities and risk
Tombstoning is a high-risk activity that involves jumping or diving from a height into water, unsupervised by a trained professional What risks are involved in tombstoning? Tombstoning
The depth of the water can change Water may seem deeper from above There could be hidden objects, like rocks Cold water can cause shock Strong currents can be dangerous It can be difficult to get out of the water Tombstoning – the risks
Why would someone take part? Tombstoning – the risks ?
Peer pressure is feeling like you have to do something just because all your friends are doing it Watch Film 1 and see what is happening Peer pressure! Click here to view
How might Tom be feeling? Why is he feeling this way? Peer pressure
Watch Film 2 What would you do in this situation? What would happen if someone gave in? Dealing with the pressure Click here to view
To: Think about activities that can put people at risk Learn more about the high-risk activity of tombstoning Understand how choices and actions have consequences for yourself and others Review
Can you remember three risks when tombstoning? What are they? 1) 2) 3) Tombstoning