Simple First Aid Treatment – Basic 3 Social Studies Lesson Note (Third Term)

Subject: Social Studies
Class: Primary 3
Duration: 30 minutes

What is Simple First Aid Treatment?

Simple first aid treatment means helping someone who is hurt in easy ways before getting help from adults or doctors.

Simple First Aid Treatments We Can Do

1. For Small Cuts

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

2. For Nosebleed

• Make the person sit up straight
• Tilt their head slightly forward
• Pinch the soft part of nose gently
• Hold for 5 minutes
• Call for adult help

3. For Minor Burns

• Put the burned part under cold running water
• Keep it there for 10 minutes
• Do not put ice or oil on it
• Cover with clean cloth
• Get adult help quickly

4. For Someone Who Faints

• Help them lie down flat
• Lift their legs up a little
• Give them fresh air
• Do not give them water while lying down
• Call for help immediately

5. For Bee Stings

• Remove the stinger carefully
• Wash the area with soap and water
• Put ice wrapped in cloth on it
• Watch for swelling
• Tell an adult right away

Important Safety Rules

• Always wash hands before helping
• Never give medicine to anyone
• Always call an adult for help
• Be gentle and calm
• Do only what you know how to do

Class Exercise

1. Complete these steps for treating a small cut:

1. Wash your _____________ first.
2. Clean the cut with clean _____________.
3. Put a _____________ on the cut.
4. Tell an _____________ immediately.

1. Choose the correct treatment:

1. For a nosebleed, we should: a) Tilt head backward b) Tilt head forward c) Lie the person down
2. For a burn, we use: a) Hot water b) Cold water c) Oil
3. When someone faints, we should: a) Give them water b) Make them stand c) Help them lie down

1. Write DO or DON’T:

1. Put ice directly on burns. _______
2. Wash hands before giving first aid. _______
3. Give medicine to sick friends. _______
4. Call adults when someone is hurt. _______
5. Put oil on burns. _______

1. Match the problem with correct treatment:

• Small cut → Clean and bandage
• Bee sting → Remove stinger and wash
• Minor burn → Use cold water
• Fainting → Lie person down

1. Write three safety rules for first aid:

Simple first aid can make a big difference!