Water Safety

Wearing a life jacket when on a boat is beneficial because...

• If you fall out it will help you stay afloat
• You will look cool
• It protects you from the sun
• All of the above

Why shouldn't you run around pools?

• So you don't bump into someone
• So that you don't get tired
• In case you slip
• Because you will die

Swimming in rivers can be dangerous because...

• Rivers have currents and can be deep
• It's cold
• There are fish
• You might not like getting wet

It is encouraged to swim with partners or in groups.

• True
• False

Why is it so dangerous to DIVE into water?

• It hurts when you hit the water.
• You can drown by going too deep.
• Hitting the bottom because it is not deep enough.
• Splashing and bothering other people.

Drowning can only happen in DEEP water.

• True
• False

A person who is in trouble when swimming will always have the ability to scream and wave for help.

• True
• False

It can take less than 60 seconds for someone to drown.

• True
• False

You do not need to where sunscreen when you are in the water.

• True
• False

Why is it important to swim with others?

• So you can have more fun.
• So you have others to help you when you are in trouble.
• So you are not lonely.
• None of these are good reasons