June 21st, 2016 The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

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Directions: ANSWER USING COMPLETE SENTENCES! Use the information you have been given to answer questions about: Safety, and Injury Prevention.

Level#1

In the United States, accidents kill almost 100,000 people every year. They cause millions of injuries. You may have times when you think of you environment as unsafe. When you do, it is important to remember that accidents do not "just happen." They are caused. Most accidents can be prevented. By making certain choices, you can have some control over your environment. You can help prevent accidents from happening to you and those you love.

1. In the United States, about how many people die from accidents each year?





2. How many injuries do accidents cause each year?





3. Do accidents "just happen" or is there some reason that they do?









Level#2

In the United States, accidents kill almost 100,000 people every year. They cause millions of injuries. You may have times when you think of you environment as unsafe. When you do, it is important to remember that accidents do not "just happen." They are caused. Most accidents can be prevented. By making certain choices, you can have some control over your environment. You can help prevent accidents from happening to you and those you love. You should always be prepared for an emergency. Being prepared may keep someone from being hurt or from being hurt seriously. Use this checklist as a start. Keep a list of important numbers. Make sure you know first aid basics. Call 9-1-1 if you need to. Plan an escape route.

1. How many people in the United States are killed by accidents every year and how many people are injured?





2. Do accidents "just happen" or is there something else that goes on?






3. What can a person do to have some control over their environment?







Level#3

In the United States, accidents kill almost 100,000 people every year. They cause millions of injuries. You may have times when you think of you environment as unsafe. When you do, it is important to remember that accidents do not "just happen." They are caused. Most accidents can be prevented. By making certain choices, you can have some control over your environment. You can help prevent accidents from happening to you and those you love. You should always be prepared for an emergency. Being prepared may keep someone from being hurt or from being hurt seriously. Use this checklist as a start. Keep a list of important numbers. Make sure you know first aid basics. Call 9-1-1 if you need to. Plan an escape route. Fires in the home are the third leading cause of accidental death in the United States. Fires can start in ovens. They can also be caused by an old electrical cord or a dried-out Christmas tree. Also, children playing with matches can start fires.

1. Explain how many accidents kill people in the United States every year, and how many people are injured.






2. Explain what is meant by accidents do not "just happen", and what can a person do to prevent accidents.





3. Explain what a person should always be regarding accidents.








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