Introduction to First Aid & Priorities in an Emergency

Grade 5 · Physical Education

Semester 1 | Period 3 | Week 13

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Subject: Physical Education

Semester: 1

Period: 3

Week: 13

School Name:
Teacher’s Name:
Subject: Physical Education
Grade Level: Grade 5
Date: Week 13
Lesson Duration: 45 minutes
Week & Period: Week 13, Period 3
Topic: Introduction to First Aid & Priorities in an Emergency
Sub-topic: Definition and Priorities in an Emergency

Learning Objectives
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
Define first aid
Identify the priorities in responding to an emergency

Previous Knowledge
Students already know that injuries and accidents can happen during play or physical activities.

Instructional Materials
Charts showing emergency steps, first aid kit, scenario cards

Lesson Development – ABC Model
A – Anticipation (Warm-up / Starter)
Time: 5–10 minutes
Teacher asks: “What would you do if your friend suddenly fell down during a game?” Students brainstorm quick answers.

B – Building Knowledge (Main Lesson Body)
Time: 25–30 minutes

Content:

  • Definition of First Aid: First aid is the immediate and temporary care given to a person who is injured or sick before professional medical help arrives. It can save lives, prevent further injury, and promote recovery.
  • Priorities in an Emergency:
  1. Rescue promptly: Move the person from danger if it is safe to do so.
  2. Check breathing: Look, listen, and feel for normal breathing.
  3. Control severe bleeding: Use clean cloths, bandages, or pressure to stop bleeding.
  4. Provide first aid for poisoning: Identify type of poisoning and apply appropriate first aid (do not induce vomiting unless instructed).

Teacher Demonstration / Practical Examples:

  • Checking Breathing:
    • Demonstrate placing a hand on the chest, leaning close to hear and feel breaths.
    • Show how to tilt the head and lift the chin to open the airway.
  • Controlling Bleeding:
    • Demonstrate applying a clean cloth or bandage to a cut, pressing firmly to stop bleeding.
    • Show how to elevate the injured area if possible.
  • Emergency Scenarios:
    • Example: Someone falls off a bicycle and is bleeding from the knee.
    • Example: A person faints after being stung by a bee.

Class Discussion:

  • Students share emergency situations they have witnessed or heard about.
  • Teacher guides discussion on how first aid could have helped.

Practical Activities:

  1. Role-Play in Pairs: One student acts as the victim, the other as the rescuer.
  2. Check Breathing: Rescuers practice looking, listening, and feeling for breaths.
  3. Control Bleeding: Use cloth or bandages to practice safely applying pressure on simulated cuts (no real injury).
  4. Reporting: Students explain what they observed and what actions they took.

Learners’ Activities (Expanded):

  • Discuss examples of emergencies in school, home, or community.
  • Act out rescuer roles and demonstrate checking breathing and controlling bleeding.
  • Work in pairs or small groups to perform the steps safely.
  • Reflect on how their actions can save lives.

Assessment Checks (Formative):

  • Ask: “Define first aid.”
  • Ask: “List two priorities in an emergency.”
  • Ask a volunteer to demonstrate one step in handling an emergency (checking breathing or controlling bleeding).
  • Observe students during role-play for correct technique and understanding.

Notes (Expanded & Detailed):

  • Importance of First Aid: Saves lives, prevents injuries from worsening, reduces pain, and promotes faster recovery.
  • Priorities: Always aim to save life first, then prevent further harm, and finally help recovery until professional help arrives.
  • Practical Tip: Never hesitate to provide first aid if it is safe; always call for help and seek medical attention as soon as possible.

Assignments:

  1. Write a short paragraph defining first aid and why it is important.
  2. List four priorities in an emergency with a simple explanation for each.
  3. Draw and label a diagram showing how to check breathing.
  4. Practice a role-play at home with a family member acting as the victim and record the steps you took to help safely.

C – Consolidation (Conclusion & Assessment)
Time: 5–10 minutes
Summary: Teacher reminds students that first aid is quick help and the main priorities are to rescue, check breathing, stop bleeding, and treat poisonings.

Evaluation Method (Expanded): Exit slip/quiz: Write down two priorities in an emergency. Teacher will collect slips and give oral feedback.

Assignment (Expanded): Write short notes on what first aid means in your own words.

Follow-up Activity: Students bring an item from home that could be part of a first aid kit for the next lesson.

Differentiation / Inclusive Strategies: Slower learners will work in guided groups, while advanced learners will be challenged to explain why each priority is important.

Teacher’s Reflection (After Class)
What worked well? ___________________________________________
What needs improvement? ____________________________________
Students’ engagement level: ☑ High ☑ Medium ☑ Low