Head injuries
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can describe the signs of a major head injury and explain where to get support.
Key learning points
- Our brain is extremely important in controlling our bodily functions.
- A head injury could lead to severe damage to the brain.
- We can protect our brain by wearing a helmet during some sports and activities.
- If we experience a head injury, we should tell an adult straight away.
- There are symptoms to watch out for after a head injury that could indicate that the person needs medical help.
Keywords
Brain - the organ inside our head that controls all of our body's functions
Injury - damage to your body
Symptom - something that someone experiences if they have an illness or injury
Common misconception
Head injuries are not dangerous.
Some head injuries do not require medical help, but others are serious and could cause severe damage to the brain. Unfortunately, major head injuries can result in death, especially if this person does not get medical help.
Teacher tip
Explain to pupils the 'bumped head' procedure at your setting and emphasise the importance of telling an adult if they have hurt their head.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the words to the definition.
Q2.A triangular is a piece of fabric that can tie our arm in a less painful position when it is hurt.
Q3.Which can be ways to stop or reduce bleeding?
Q4.What could someone do if they think that they are going to faint?
Q5.Which step comes first when putting someone into the recovery position?
Q6.Put the steps to make a sling for someone into the correct order.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the words to their correct definition.
Q2.How can we protect our brain during some sports and activities?
Q3.Which of these statements are true?
Q4.If we experience a head injury, we should tell an straight away.
Q5.Which are symptoms that suggest that someone with a head injury needs medical help, but we may not need to call 999?
Q6.We should call 999 if, after a head injury, someone has difficulty staying awake or if they are bleeding from their ...
To help you plan your 6 RSHE (PSHE) lesson on: Head injuries, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your 6 RSHE (PSHE) lesson on: Head injuries, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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