Teen Health Course 3Chapter 20:
Safety and EmergenciesParent Letters - EnglishParent Letter and Activities
For use with Chapter 20
Dear Parent or Guardian, We are currently studying the topics of safety, emergencies,
and first aid in your teen’s health class. Specifically, we are identifying
ways to be safe at home and school, on the road and in the outdoors, and during
extreme weather emergencies. We will also be learning the basic principles
of first aid, such as how to help a person with a sprain, burn, or sting.
Your teen will also learn how to react in the event that someone begins to
choke or stops breathing. Some questions your teen will consider as we discuss
this topic are Why
do accidents happen? How can I stay safe in the event of severe weather? How
can I be prepared for emergencies? What are first-aid treatments for common
emergencies. To support and extend our classroom work, please set aside
some time during the next few weeks to complete one or more of the following
activities with your teen: - Assign your teen the job of checking smoke alarms
in your home, making sure they are properly placed and functioning.
- Play “What
would you do if . . .?” Ask your teen what he
or she would do in the event of a tornado approaching, for instance. Help
your child to prepare various plans of action depending on whether they are
inside or outside, etc.
- Conduct a home safety survey together. Be available to answer
questions and concerns your teen may have about safety hazards in or around
your home.
Of course, feel free to engage in other activities you think will
help your teen to be more safety conscious and better prepared in the event
of an emergency that requires first aid. Your support and your activities will
be a welcome addition to our efforts here. As always, do not hesitate to contact
me for further information. Sincerely, Health Teacher |