Stay Safe: Real-Life Decisions Matter

Stay Safe: Real-Life Decisions Matter

Year 10 Health Education Making Smart Choices in Real Situations Protecting Yourself and Others

Why Safety Decisions Matter

Every choice has consequences Your decisions affect yourself AND others Prevention is always better than reaction Building skills now protects your future

High-Risk Environments We Face

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Scenario Challenge: What Would You Do?

Work in pairs to discuss these scenarios Scenario 1: Your friend is drinking too much at a party Scenario 2: Someone dares you to jump into unfamiliar water Scenario 3: Your driver is texting while driving Share your strategies with the class

The STOP-THINK-ACT Safety Model

STOP: Pause and assess the situation THINK: Consider risks, options, and consequences ACT: Make a safe, informed decision Always trust your instincts It's okay to say NO or ask for help

When is it hardest to make safe decisions?

Think about: Peer pressure situations When you're having fun and don't want to stop Emergency situations When you're worried about looking 'uncool'

Your Safety Action Plan

Create Your Personal Safety Strategy

Choose one environment: parties, water, or roads Create a safety poster or digital presentation Include: Risk identification, Prevention strategies, Emergency contacts, Communication tips Be creative - make it something you'd actually use!