First Aid – Basic 1 Basic Technology Lesson Note (Third Term)

Learning Objectives:

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

• Say what first aid means
• Know simple first aid for common injuries
• Know when to call for adult help

Introduction:

Hello children! Sometimes we get small injuries when we play. First aid means the first help we give to someone who is hurt. Let us learn some simple first aid today.

Lesson Content:

What is First Aid?

• First aid is the first help given to someone who is hurt
• It is done before a doctor or nurse comes
• It helps reduce pain and prevent more injury
• Everyone should know simple first aid

Common Injuries and Simple First Aid:

1. Small cuts:

What to do:

• Wash your hands first
• Clean the cut with clean water
• Press gently with clean cloth to stop bleeding
• Cover with clean bandage or plaster
• Tell an adult immediately

2. BRUISES (Blue or black marks):

What to do:

• Put ice wrapped in cloth on the bruise
• Do not put ice directly on skin
• Press gently for a few minutes
• Tell an adult about the injury

3. Minor burns:

What to do:

• Put the burned area under cool running water
• Keep it under water for several minutes
• Do not use ice on burns
• Cover with clean cloth
• Call an adult immediately

4. NOSEBLEED:

What to do:

• Sit up straight, do not lie down
• Lean head slightly forward
• Pinch the soft part of nose gently
• Hold for 5-10 minutes
• Breathe through mouth

5. SPLINTER (Small piece of wood in skin):

What to do:

• Do not try to remove it yourself
• Tell an adult immediately
• Keep the area clean
• Let grown-ups handle removal

When to Call for Help Immediately:

• If someone is unconscious (not awake)
• If there is lots of bleeding
• If someone has trouble breathing
• If someone is in severe pain
• If you are not sure what to do

Important First Aid Rules:

1. Stay Calm: Do not panic when someone is hurt
2. Get Adult Help: Always call a grown-up
3. Keep Clean: Use clean hands and materials
4. Be Gentle: Do not hurt the person more
5. Do Not Move: Do not move someone who is badly hurt
6. Know Emergency Numbers: Learn your family’s phone numbers

Simple First Aid Kit Items:

• Clean bandages
• Plasters (band-aids)
• Cotton wool
• Clean water
• Ice pack
• Emergency phone numbers

What NOT to Do:

• Do not give medicine to injured person
• Do not move someone with serious injury
• Do not leave injured person alone
• Do not try to fix serious injuries yourself
• Do not use dirty materials on wounds

Class Activity:

Teacher demonstrates proper hand washing and how to apply a plaster. Children practice on dolls or themselves (with supervision).

Evaluation Questions:

1. What is first aid?
2. What should you do for a small cut?
3. Should you put ice directly on skin for bruises?
4. When should you call for adult help immediately?
5. What is the most important thing to remember when giving first aid?

Role Play Exercise:

Scenario Practice:

• Child A pretends to have a small cut
• Child B practices giving first aid
• Teacher guides and corrects
• Emphasize calling for adult help

Assignment:

Ask your parents to show you where the first aid kit is kept at home. Learn one family member’s phone number by heart. Practice washing your hands properly.

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