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Lesson 12 of 12
  • Year 10

Survival skills and first aid

I can demonstrate basic first aid skills in a range of scenarios.

Lesson 12 of 12
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  • Year 10

Survival skills and first aid

I can demonstrate basic first aid skills in a range of scenarios.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Move: the faster we pump our arms and drive our legs to collect clues, the more time we have to work out what they mean.
  2. Move: kneeling by a casualty, arms kept straight, allows you to utilise your body weight when completing compressions.
  3. Think: understanding RICE & DRABC enables correct selection of the appropriate first aid response to keep someone safe.
  4. Feel: remaining calm and using the acronyms as a guide can help manage potentially stressful situations.
  5. Connect: working with others to practice supporting someone in need demonstrates empathy, teamwork and respect.

Keywords

  • CPR - a life-saving emergency procedure called cardiopulmonary resuscitation

  • DRABC - an acronym danger, response, airway, breathing, circulation

  • RICE - an acronym for rest, ice, compression, elevation

Common misconception

I am not a qualified first aider so I can't help someone in need.

Basic knowledge can allow you to help with minor injuries. Knowing what to do in certain circumstances means that you can support and hopefully make a difference for any more major situations.


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Print the worksheet as 1 A3 sheet between 2 to give enough space to record their responses. Use additonal materials and fold over the hint at the bottom of the page to add challenge - until they choose to use it.
Teacher tip

Equipment

4 large hoops, CPR dummies, rolled up yoga mats, additional materials and spare paper/pens.

Content guidance

  • Risk assessment required - physical activity

Supervision

Adult supervision required

Licence

This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2025), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).

Prior knowledge starter quiz

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4 Questions

Q1.
In target games what must we ensure to reduce the risk of harm?

close proximity
Correct answer: clear target
a strong throw

Q2.
What should we focus on to manage our frustrations if practices are hard?

Correct answer: our progress
the audience
the opposition

Q3.
How can you show respect to other players?

Correct answer: take turns fairly
ignore them
take their turn

Q4.
What is the information called that summarises our performance strengths and improvement areas?

criticism
Correct answer: feedback
opinions

Assessment exit quiz

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4 Questions

Q1.
Which is the correct checklist to use to guide us when emotions are high and time matters?

DARBC
Correct answer: DRABC
DRBCA

Q2.
Which acronym do we use when managing a minor injury such as a sprain?

CPR
DRABC
Correct answer: RICE

Q3.
What does moving with purpose and using what we have learned can help us to do?

stay balanced
Correct answer: save lives
be dominant

Q4.
How should your arms be when completing compressions?

Correct Answer: straight