1. Safety Kinder-1st Grade TEKS.
TEKS
Kinder: Explain appropriate water safety rules such as never swim alone, never run around pools, look before you jump, enter feet first, and know the role of the lifeguard. (K.5D)
Explain appropriate reactions during emergencies in physical activities such as staying calm, following adult directions, and getting help. (K.5E)
1st Grade: Describe how to protect himself/ herself from harmful effects of the sun. (1.5C)
List water safety rules and demonstrate simple extension and rescue. (1.5D)
Describe and demonstrate appropriate reactions to emergency situations common to physical activity settings such as universal safety precautions and calling 911. (1.5E) K5

2. Safety
2nd Grade
TEKS
2nd Grade: Select and use appropriate protective equipment in preventing injuries such as helmets, elbow/knee pads, wrist guards, proper shoes, and clothing. (2.5B)
List the effects the sun has on the body and describe protective measures such as sunscreen, hat, and long sleeves. (2.5C)
Identify/list water safety rules and describe their importance. (2.5D)
Identify safe cycling and road practices. (2.5E)
Describe appropriate reactions to emergency situations common to physical activity settings such as universal safety precautions and dialing 911. (2.5F) K5

3. Safety 3rd – 4th Grade TEKS
3rd Grade: Identify and apply safety precautions when walking, jogging, and skating in the community such as using sidewalks, walking on the left side of the street when facing traffic, wearing lights/reflective clothing, and be considerate of other pedestrians. (3.5C)
Identify exercise precautions such as awareness of temperature and weather conditions and need for warm-up and cool-down activities. (3.5D)
4th Grade: Use equipment safely and properly. (4.5A)
Select and use proper attire that promotes participation and prevents injury. (4.5B)
Describe and apply safety precautions when cycling and skating. (4.5C)
Analyze potential risks associated with unsafe movement and improper use of equipment. (4.5D) K5

4. Safety
5th Grade
TEKS
5th Grade: Use equipment safely and properly. (5.5A)
Select and use proper attire that promotes participation and prevents injury. (5.5B)
Describe the importance of taking personal responsibility for reducing hazards, avoiding accidents and preventing injuries during physical activity such as cycling. (5.5C)
Identify potentially dangerous exercises and their adverse effects on the body. (5.5D) K5

5. What are the key steps to follow during an emergency?
Kindergarten:
What are the key steps to follow during an emergency?
Why is it important to stay calm in an emergency?
Why are safety rules needed around water?
1st Grade:
Why is it important to protect yourself from the sun?
2nd Grade:
Why is it important to know the key steps to follow during an emergency?
Why is it important to have water safety rules? K2

6. How do safety precautions differ depending on the activity?
3rd Grade:
How do safety precautions differ depending on the activity?
Why is it important to warm up and cool down when exercising?
Why is it important to apply safety precautions when walking, jogging or skating in the community?
4th Grade:
How do safety precautions and safety equipment differ depending on the activity?
How can you prevent injuries during physical activity?
5th Grade:
Why is it important to wear safety equipment?
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7. Emergency - a situation that need immediate assistance
Panic - to not think realistically
Calm - to stay relaxed
Protection - to prevent from harm
Harmful effects – causing injury or damage to the body
Sunscreen – a lotion that contains substances (SPF) to prevent sunburn or skin cancer
Sun block – a lotion that prevents tanning as well as sunburns
Injury - getting hurt
Lifeguard - a person in charge of safety at a pool, lake, or ocean K5

8. Pedestrian - a person who is walking
Reflective - light, visible, glow-in-dark clothing
Hand signals - use of the arms and hands to allow others to determine the direction of travel
Crosswalk - a safe place to cross the street
Risk - the possibility of danger
Strain - to injure or push to the limit of injury
Hazard - a danger
Prevent - to stop from doing
Obey - follow the rules K5

9. 2 1 3 Follow the adult’s instructions. Emergency Safety Get help!
Stay calm.
(Don’t panic.)
Follow the adult’s
instructions. K

10. Emergency Safety What are the key steps to follow during an emergency?
Why is it important to stay calm in an emergency? K

11. Sun Facts Supports life on Earth Helps your body produce Vitamin D
Too much exposure may cause sunburn.
The sun gives us vitamin D so we can absorb calcium into our body for strong bones. Staying in the sun too long may cause your skin to turn red and burn. This is called a sunburn. Sunburns increase your chance of getting wrinkly when you get older. They may also lead to skin cancer when you are an adult.
Gives off dangerous ultraviolet rays 1

12. Sun Protection! UMBRELLA SHADE TREE Sunglasses Wear Light-colored
clothes
Use sunscreen with a SPF 30 or greater. (SPF stands for Sun Protection Factor.) Reapply sunscreen every 2 hours. Apply sunscreen all over your body even on the top of your ears and the part in your hair. Your body loses water when you sweat. Drink water and stay hydrated. (Information compiled from:
Drink WATER
SUN BLOCK
Hat 1

13. Sun Protection! Why is it important to protect yourself from the sun?1

14. Follow the lifeguard’s rules.
Water Safety!
Learn to swim
Never swim alone
Walk by the pool
Look before you jump!
Jump feet first!
You should always wear a life jacket when you are in a boat (especially around the ocean, lakes, rivers, etc.).
Follow the lifeguard’s rules. 2

15. How can you help someone in trouble!
Water Safety!
How can you help someone in trouble!
Reach
For them with your hand, stick, pole, or row.
Throw
A flotation devise.
Row
To them to help.
Go for help! 2

16. Why is it important to have water safety rules?
It is important to have water safety rules to reduce the occurrence of accidents and prevent people from drowning. 2

17. Safe place to cross the street…
Pedestrian Safety!
Safe place to cross the street…
Crosswalk
Corner
Traffic light 4

18. Before you cross a street…
Pedestrian Safety
Before you cross a street…
Look right
Look left
Look over your shoulder
Look left again. 4

19. Pedestrian Safety Wear reflective clothing while walking at night.
Walk on the sidewalk when they are available.
Wear reflective clothing while walking at night.
Crossing in the middle of the block is called Jaywalking.
Jaywalking is against the law. 4

20. Pedestrian Safety
Why is it important to apply safety precautions when walking, jogging or skating in the community? 4

21. Exercise Safety!
Wear safety equipment helmet while riding a bike or batting a baseball
Drink water before, during and after aerobic activity to prevent from overheating
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22. Exercise Safety! Wear tennis shoe to prevent foot and ankle injuries.
Tuck your chin during a forward roll in gymnastics class to prevent neck injuries.

23. Exercise Safety!
Warm up before you exercise to reduce chance of muscle injuries.
Avoid bouncing when you stretch. This could cause you to tear your muscle.

24. Exercise Safety!
Bend your knees when performing curl-ups to prevent straining your back.

25. How can you prevent injuries during physical activity?
Exercise Safety!
How do safety precautions and safety equipment differ depending on the activity?
How can you prevent injuries during physical activity?
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26. Bicycle Safety Obey traffic signs. Wear reflective clothing
Obey traffic signs.
Check Breaks and Tires before you ride. 4

27. Bicycle Safety
Use hand signals

28. Bicycle Safety
Always Wear a Bicycle Helmet

29. Bicycle Safety
Ride on the right side of the road with the direction of traffic.
Pay attention to cars coming in and out of driveways while riding on a sidewalk.

30. Why is it important to wear safety equipment?
Bicycle Safety
How do safety precautions and safety equipment differ depending on the activity?
Why is it important to wear safety equipment?
UNDER Construction!!!
How can you prevent injuries during physical activity? 4