safety in winter

Staying safe in winter

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Our Agenda1. Agenda

2. Objectives

3. Introductions

4. Activity 1: Class discussion

5. Activity 2: Review vocabulary

6. Activity 3: Listen to a dialogue

7. Activity 4: We will discuss how to be safe in the winter

8. Activity 5: Case studies

9. Activity 6: Dictation

Workshop Objectives

1. To learn 10 new words

2. To learn how to be safe in the winter

• What is your name?

• Where are you from?

Introductions

Join us in a group discussion

Activity 1

Let’s review the vocabulary

Activity 2

Activity one: Vocabulary Review

Member of a nation

Very bad

Very cold

Without feeling or sensation

Very cold temperature

A condition where your body has a very low temperature.

hypothermiato be mindful

severe

shiver

bitterly coldnumb

frost bitefrigid wind chillchill


Member of a nation

Very bad

Very cold





severe

shiver

bitterly cold

numb

frost bitefrigid wind chillchill


Member of a nation

Very bad

Very cold





severe

shiver

bitterly cold

numb

frost bitewind chillchill

frigid


Member of a nation

Very bad

Very cold



A condition where your body has a very low temperature. hypothermia

to be mindful

severe

shiver

bitterly cold

numb

frost bite

frigid

wind chillchill


Member of a nation

When your body shakes because it feels cold

To think carefully about something

A condition where the skin becomes damaged due to cold temperaturesA sensation of coldness

A temperature expressed when wind may cause the weather to feel colder

to be mindfulshiver



Member of a nation





to be mindful

shiver



Member of a nation





to be mindful

shiver

frost bite

wind chillchill


Member of a nation





to be mindful

shiver

frost bite

wind chill

chill

Activity two: fill-in-the- blank

1. You may feel a ___________ if you stay in your wet clothes.

2. I think I will stay inside today because it is ______________ outside!

3. Why are you _________________ . It is not that cold outside.

4. It is -35c, but with the _______________ it may feel like -42c.

5. __________________ may occur if your core body temperature drops too low.

to be mindfulhypothermia shiver

frost bitewind chill bitterly coldnumb

frigid severe




3. Why are you _________________ . It is not that cold outside.



to be mindful

chill

hypothermia shiver

frost bitewind chill bitterly coldnumb

frigid severe




3. Why are you _________________ ?It is not that cold outside.



to be mindful

chill

hypothermia shiver

frost bitewind chill

bitterly cold

numb

frigid severe




3. Why are you _________________ ? It is not that cold outside.



to be mindful

chill

hypothermia

shivering

frost bitewind chill

bitterly cold

numb

frigid severe







to be mindful

chill

hypothermia

shivering

frost bite

wind chill

bitterly cold

numb

frigid severe







to be mindful

chill

Hypothermia

shivering

frost bite

wind chill

bitterly cold

numb

frigid severe


1. Dress well. It is ________________ outside!

2. Hypothermia can be a very _________________ health condition.

3. My hands and feet are so cold that they feel _________________ .

4. Before you go outside be sure to check the weather forecast. It is important ________________ of the fact that winter can be dangerous if you are not careful!

5. I got _________________ because when my hand froze.

to be mindful

frost bite numb

frigid severe




3. My hands and feet are so cold that they feel _________________ .


5. I got _________________ because my hand froze.

to be mindful

frost bite numb

frigid

severe




3. My hands and feet are so sold that they feel _________________ .


5. I got _________________ because my hand froze.

to be mindful

frost bite

numb

frigid

severe

Let’s listen to a dialogue

Activity 3

What do Alicia and Johanna discuss about driving safely in the winter?

Listen to a dialogue: Johanna

Alicia

Johanna

Alicia

Johanna

Alicia

Johanna

Alicia

Johanna

Alicia

It is so cold outside!

I know. It is absolutely frigid.

This weather can be very dangerous you know.

I know. Did you get a chance to read the article about how to be safe in the winter?

No, but can you tell me about it?

Sure. In a nutshell, it discussed hypothermia and frostbite. Both of these conditions are severe and can lead to amputation or even death!

No. They are similar, but there are some differences. Frostbite is caused by one our limbs becoming frozen. If the frostbite is severe enough, the affected body part may have to be amputated.

Frostbite and hypothermia are the same condition. Are they not?

No Kidding! Hypothermia occurs when the body temperature drops too low.

This can lead to death?

Listen to a dialogue: Johanna

Alicia

Johanna

Alicia

Johanna

Alicia

Johanna

Alicia

Johanna

Yes. Hypothermia can lead to death.

I love winter, but I can see we must be mindful of the dangers of bitterly cold weather.

Right. The article stressed the importance of keeping dry while outside. Keeping dry will go a long way towards keeping us comfortable and safe in winter.

That makes sense. The other day I went for a walk in very deep snow and my feet got soaked. My feet felt numb and my whole body felt chilled.

Now another consideration is the wind chill. This simply means that a windy day in the winter will usually feel considerably cold than a calm day.I know that a windy day can make -10c feel bitterly cold.

You really need to read the article. I’m going to quickly run home quickly and get it for you.

Thanks a lot!

No prob! I’ll be right back.

Let’s learn what we can do to be safe in the winter!

Activity 4

1.Make sure your car is winter ready!

Check out our articles for a complete check list!


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2. Keep an up-to-date emergency kit in your trunk

See this link for a great list

Top 3 winter driving tips

https://livelearn.ca/article/living-in-manitoba/top-3-winter-driving-tips/


3. Be extra careful in the winter!Drive slowly

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4. Check the weather and road conditions

Just prior to leaving your home

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Check the weather and road conditions

Be mindful of the wind chill!

5. Dress for the weather


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5. Dress for the weather Dress in layers! Always wear a hat and gloves!


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6. Seek shelterOr limit your time outside when it is too cold outside

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7. Keep active

Walking or running will help to keep you warm.


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7. Keep active

Walking or running will help to keep you warm.


It will keep you fit as well!!

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8. Be Mindful when shoveling snow

Always use your legs, never your back!


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Lift only a small amount of snow at a time.







Lift only a small amount of snow at a time.

See your doctor before shoveling snow!




9. Be aware of signs of frostbite

Frostbite happens when your skin freezes.


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9. Be aware of signs of frostbite

Your skin will feel hard to the touch and will feel numb.





9. In case of frostbite:1.Get medical help immediately!







2.Do not rub the injury!







3.Begin to warm the area gradually only once you can ensure it will stay warm!







3.Begin to warm the area gradually only once you can ensure it will stay warm!

4.Warm the area with warm water.




10. Be aware of the signs of hypothermia

Hypothermia occurs when the body’s core temperature drops too low.


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Signs of hypothermia may include:

1.Confusion

2.Loss of muscular control

3. Shivering

4. Loss of consciousness






Hypothermia may progress to a condition where the individual stops shivering and goes into cardiac arrest. This can then lead to death.





10. In case of hypothermia:1. Get medical help immediately!





10. In case of hypothermia:1. Get medical

help immediately!

2. Gently lay the injured person down






help immediately!


3. Remove any wet clothing






help immediately!


3. Remove any wet clothing

4. Warm the individual gradually





Case studies

Activity 5

Case Study 1

Simbaljeet went for a long walk with her mother. Along the way she noticed that her mother gradually became very confused.

What could be the problem, and what could she do about it?

Case Study 2

Bob and his family are heading out for road trip.

What should he do first?

Case Study 3

Shamsun went for a walk. It was only -10c outside, but it seemed so much colder!

How could this be?

Case Study 4

Jon suspects he’s got frostbite. Upon entering the house he put his hands in hot water and began to rub them together.

What mistake(s) did he make?

Case Study 5

What can he do to keep warm?

Marcos has been waiting for the bus for more than 5 minutes. It is very cold.

Dictation

Activity 6

Dictation 1

Running or walking is a great way to keep warm while outside on a cold day.

Dictation 2

Wet clothing can severely chill the body. Remove any wet clothing as soon as possible.

Dictation 3

Keeping an emergency kit in the trunk of your car could save your life. Update it from time to time to be sure you have the equipment you need in case of an emergency.

Dictation 4

Hypothermia can lead to death. If you suspect someone is suffering from hypothermia be sure to get medical help immediately. Lay the injured person down, carefully remove any wet clothing and try to very gradually warm the person.

Dictation 5

Winter can be dangerous if proper care is not taken. If the weather is very bad stay at home if possible. If you absolutely must go out make sure you dress appropriately; this means dressing in layers and making sure your head and hands are covered.

Review: What did you learn today?

• 10 new words

• Various tips to keep you safe in the winter

Additional resources• 1.Preparing for the winter (English Online workshop materials)

• 2. Preparing for winter driving(English Online workshop materials)

• 2. Winter hacks every Manitoban should know

(English Online article)

https://livelearn.ca/lessons/living-in-manitoba/preparing-for-the-winter/

https://livelearn.ca/lessons/living-in-manitoba/preparing-for-winter-driving/

https://livelearn.ca/lessons/living-in-manitoba/preparing-for-winter-driving/

https://livelearn.ca/article/living-in-manitoba/winter-hacks-every-manitoban-should-know/

Thanks for attending.

See you next time!

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