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TOPIC 6: BEING MORE SPECIFIC (L2 ACTIVITY CARDS)WATER SAFETY ON FARMS1. Water safety rulesBuilding on from Topic 2, draw pictures to match the water safety rules on your mural/model. Include these safety rules:• Play in ‘safe play areas’ away from farm water• Always have an adult ‘keep watch’ while you swim.• Always wear sunscreen and a hat near the water2. Other safety measuresFind out if:“Learn to swim” or “CPR” classes in your area.“Pool fences” are needed for pools on farms (ask council)Make a ‘flyer’ with information about these for class members to take home.Toddlers can drown in very shallow water. Drowning is the biggest danger to toddlers on farms. Families can:• Hold on to toddlers near water• Empty old water troughs and put lids on tanks• Have fenced safe play areas and gates that self-closeDraw and label these safety rules for the mural or make models of these to add to the farm model.FARM VEHICLES AND MACHINES1. Children and machines.In your group, make a poster about farm vehicles and machines.• Draw or find a picture of different machines describe what each is used for.• Find out about each machine and under these headings.• Unsafe features (eg. hard to see kids from)• Ways kids can be hurt (eg. runover)• Safety messages. (Make sure to include the following):• Play in ‘safe play areas’ away from farm vehicles and machines• Stay close to an adult who can watch and teach you• Follow family safety rules. Examples here could include:• Always wear a seatbelt in cars and utes• Don’t ride on tractors or large four wheel motorbikes (ATV’s)• Always wear a helmet when riding two wheel motorbikes2. Adults and machinesPeople who use machines need to take care. Find a picture or describe these safety features. Explain how each helps to keeppeople using machines safe.• Machine guards and locks• ROPS• Training and experiencePresent your poster and research to the class. Include the poster with your mural/model.