Grade 1 · Health Education
Quarter 4 · Week 4 · TEKS
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This Grade 1 health education lesson helps students understand what poisoning or overdose might look like and teaches them how to respond safely. Students will learn to identify signs of poisoning or overdose and know who to contact for help, following TEKS.HEALTH.1.15 standards. The lesson includes direct teaching, role play, and reflection to build confidence in seeking emergency help for themselves or others.
Students should understand basic safety rules such as not touching unknown substances and telling a trusted adult when something seems wrong.
Poisoning happens when someone swallows, breathes in, or touches something harmful that can make them very sick. An overdose means someone has taken too much of a medicine or drug, which can be dangerous. Signs can include feeling very sick, dizzy, confused, or even passing out. It is important to recognize these signs quickly to get help.
Common signs include stomach pain, vomiting, trouble breathing, dizziness, confusion, or unconsciousness. Sometimes the person might look very sleepy or act strangely. These signs mean the person needs help right away.
If you see someone showing these signs, do not touch or give them anything unless an adult tells you to. Tell a trusted adult immediately. If you are alone, call 911 or the emergency number. Stay with the person if it is safe and try to keep them calm until help arrives.
The emergency number in the United States is 911. Calling 911 connects you to people who can send help quickly. It is important to speak clearly and say where you are and what happened. If you cannot call, find an adult who can.
Some students might think poisoning only happens if someone eats something bad, but it can also happen by touching or breathing harmful substances. Others might believe they should try to make the person vomit, but this can be dangerous and should only be done by a doctor or poison control expert.
If you see a friend who is very dizzy and can't stand up, what should you do?
The friend shows signs of poisoning or overdose (dizziness, weakness). The correct response is to tell a trusted adult or call 911 for emergency help and stay with the friend safely.
Tell an adult or call 911 and stay with the friend until help arrives.
Show pictures of people who look sick or dizzy and ask students what they think is happening.
Students share ideas about what might be wrong with the people in the pictures.
This activity helps students start thinking about signs of poisoning or overdose by observing real-life examples.
Read short scenarios describing someone feeling sick after touching or eating something unknown. Guide students to identify signs of poisoning or overdose.
Students listen and discuss what signs they notice and what they think should happen next.
Students practice recognizing signs and thinking about safe responses in different situations.
Explain what poisoning and overdose mean, describe common signs, and teach the emergency number 911. Model how to call 911 and what information to give.
Students repeat key words and practice saying the emergency number.
Clear definitions and modeling help students understand the concepts and remember what to do.
Lead a role-play where one student pretends to feel sick and another practices calling 911 and telling an adult.
Students take turns acting out the scenario and practicing the response steps.
Role-playing builds confidence and helps students apply what they learned in a safe setting.
Ask students to describe signs of poisoning or overdose and explain what they would do if they saw someone needing help.
Students answer questions verbally or with drawings showing their understanding.
This checks if students can identify signs and know how to respond appropriately.
Students listen and discuss what signs they notice and what they think should happen next.
Name one sign of poisoning or overdose.
Feeling dizzy, sick, confused, or unconscious.
What number do you call for emergency help?
911.
What should you do if you see someone who might be poisoned?
Tell a trusted adult or call 911 immediately.
Why shouldn't you give food or drink to someone who might be poisoned?
It could make them worse or cause choking; only professionals should decide.
Explain how to help a friend who swallowed something harmful.
Stay with them, tell an adult or call 911, explain what happened, and keep them calm until help arrives.
Use picture cards to help explain signs of poisoning. Repeat emergency number 911 several times and use a poster. Provide sentence starters for role-play, like 'I need help because...'.
Use simple words and gestures to explain poisoning and overdose. Show pictures and act out emergency calls. Practice saying 911 clearly with students.
Discuss why some substances are dangerous and how medicines can be safe if used correctly. Have students create their own emergency response posters. Encourage students to explain the importance of staying calm during emergencies.
Send a note home asking families to review the emergency number 911 with their child and talk about what to do in an emergency.
Students learned to recognize signs of poisoning and overdose, understand why these situations are emergencies, and practice how to respond safely by telling an adult or calling 911. They practiced these skills through discussion, role-play, and reflection to be prepared to help themselves or others in real-life situations.
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