Lesson:
Stay Away from Drains
Pool and water drains help to keep water very clean, but they can be dangerous if they are broken. Come on in to learn how you can be safer around all kinds of water drains.
Lesson Details
We should always stay away from drains. Drains help to keep pools clean by filtering the water. If a drain is broken or cracked or missing a screw, things can get stuck to it, like your hair or swimsuit strings.
Lesson & Discussion:
20-25 minutes
Activities:
15 minutes
Objectives of this Lesson
“Stay Away From Drains” is a bonus lesson of The Whole Hand Rules. If your family or students more frequently visits public, community, or apartment pools, you may substitute this lesson for “Follow Open Water Safety Rules.” Alternatively, you can teach this lesson in addition to The Whole Hand Rules lessons.
In this lesson you will learn:
- The purpose of pool and bathtub drains
- What to do if you see a drain while you are in water
- Where to find pool drains