Minds On

The domino effect

One thing can cause an effect on other things. The more we understand, respect, and follow the safety expectations when being physically active, the more likely we will have fun and be safe.

Safety rules are like dominos. If we all follow the rules, then we reduce the risk of many things happening. If one person or a few people do not follow the rules it can cause lots of things to happen, including an injury.

Brainstorm

Brainstorm

If there are dominos set up in a row, you might be able to predict what will happen if someone knocks over the first one.

  • What will happen if someone knocks over one in the middle?
  • What if they are spread farther apart so that they do not touch?

Access this video with dominos to check your answers to these questions.

Student Success

Think-Pair-Share

A blackboard with the words: Safety Rules.
  • What do you know about safety rules?
  • What consequences could you face if you do not follow safety rules?

Record your thinking in an audio clip, on paper, on a computer or using a method of your choice.

Note to teachers: See your teacher guide for collaboration tools, ideas and suggestions.

Action

Safe and unsafe choices

It is important to be safe and think about our safety when we are participating in physical activities.

For each scenario, decide which ones present safe and unsafe choices.

In each unsafe situation above, what could the person have done to be safe?

Question #1 - The person is being safe by wearing a helmet

Question #2 - The person should be wearing goggles when playing badminton so they don't get hurt

Question #3 - The person should always tie their laces or they might fall

Question #4 - The person should only play soccer in open spaces so there is enough space to kick a ball

Question #5 - The person should never run across the road and should cross at the crosswalk where vehicles would notice them

Question #6 - If a person falls and bumps their head, they should always let a trusted adult know

It is important to be respectful of our space, our abilities and the rules of fair play when we play. For example, when we play catch, we communicate to our partner to make sure that they are ready before throwing the ball.

How unsafe choices affect us

Making sure that you follow the safety rules is important. Making unsafe choices can affect you and those around you. One result of unsafe choices is a concussion.

Press 'Concussion' to access more information about this result of unsafe choices or accidents.

A concussion is the effect of a hit or blow to the head that can cause the brain to be injured. If you have hit your head and now you feel dizzy, have a headache, or you are tired or nauseous, you need to tell an adult. When your brain is injured, it needs to rest. Resting your brain means no physical activity, no screen time, no bright lights and lots of quiet time. If you do not rest your brain you could injure it again before it is healed, and it can be very serious.

There are ways to prevent, recognize and respond to suspected concussions.

For each sentence, select the missing phrase from the drop-down menu to see tips for preventing concussions.

Access this video entitled “Concussion Awareness for 10 and Under” to learn more about concussions.

Then, explore the signs and symptoms of concussion.

Physical symptoms:

  • Headache
  • Throwing up or feeling like throwing up
  • Blurred vision
  • Lights or sounds bother you
  • Ringing in your ears
  • Balance problems
  • Tired
  • 'Don't feel right'

Thinking problems:

  • Feeling confused
  • Problems concentrating
  • Problems remembering, like what happened before you got hurt

Emotional symptoms:

  • Upset or grumpy
  • More sad than ususal
  • Nervous or anxious

Sleep problems:

  • Sleeping more than usual
  • Sleeping less than usual
  • Having a hard time falling asleep

A chart about the signs and symptoms of concussion with four sections: physical symptoms, emotional symptoms, thinking problems, and sleep problems. Physical symptoms lists: headache, throwing up or feeling like throwing up, blurred vision, lights or sounds bother you, ringing in your ears, balance problems, tired, and don't feel right. Emotional symptoms list upset or grumpy, more sad than usual, and nervous or anxious. Thinking problems include: feeling confused, problems concentrating, problems remembering, like what happened before you got hurt. Sleep problem symptoms are: sleeping more than usual, sleeping less than usual, and having a hard time falling asleep.

Based on the chart, for each sentence about concussion, select the missing word from the drop-down menu.

My safety rules and precautions

Materials Needed

Materials needed

You will need:

  • paper cups
  • carton boxes
  • soft toys

Safety

Before you begin:

Add paper cups, boxes, or soft toys as obstacles around your learning space. Then, try to move around the space as quickly as possible.

What safety rules and precautions do you need to have in order to move safely around your learning space?

Use the checklist to guide your thinking:

Safety rules and precautions checklist

Now, change the rule: instead of moving around the space as quickly as possible, do an upper or lower body exercise of your choice.

How do the safety rules and precautions change when you change the rules of the game? Record the exact changes you are making to this game and share with a partner, if possible, five safety rules.

Complete the My Safety Rules in your notebook or using the following fillable and printable document. If you would like, you can use speech-to-text or audio recording tools to record your thoughts.

My game:

Safety rule 1:

Safety rule 2:

Safety rule 3:

Safety rule 4:

Safety rule 5:

Press the ‘Activity’ button to access My Safety Rules. 

Activity(Open PDF in a new window)

Pause Reflect

Pause and reflect

  • Why is it important to have safety rules?
  • What steps would you take to ensure everybody is following the safety rules of your activities?

Consolidation

Safety awareness

It's time to share your learning with others.

  • How would you share your learning with others about the importance of safety rules?
  • Would you create a video, a poster or inform them verbally?
  • In what ways would you raise concussion awareness?
  • Would you create a warning sign? If yes, where would you put it? Why?

Choose whether you would like to share the importance of safety rules or raise concussion awareness and share your learning with others.

Complete the Safety Rules in your notebook or using the following fillable and printable document. If you would like, you can use speech-to-text or audio recording tools to record your thoughts.

I want to share my learning about:

I will use this format:

I have chosen this format because:

I will check if others understood me by:

Press the ‘Activity’ button to access Safety Rules. 

Activity(Open PDF in a new window)

Reflection

As you read through these descriptions, which sentence best describes how you are feeling about your understanding of this learning activity? Press the button that is beside this sentence.

I feel…

Now, record your ideas using a voice recorder, speech-to-text, or writing tool.

Press 'Discover More' to extend your skills.

Create your own warning message about concussion. Consider the signs and symptoms of concussion you explored in Action and think about:

  • Where would you place your warning message?
  • How would you ensure that as many people as possible have access to it?
  • Which signs and symptoms will you choose to share first in your message?