Who is this lesson for? 

This lesson is suitable for pupils in Key Stage 2.

What is included in the lesson?

The teaching resources include:

  • KS2 Bleeding Lesson Plan (doc) - 164 KB
  • KS2 Bleeding Presentation (ppt) - 6.5 MB
  • KS2 A11 Make a Stethoscope (doc) - 154 KB
  • KS2 A5 Making Blood (doc) - 380 KB
  • KS2 A7 Maths Pie chart (doc) - 60 KB
  • KS2 Your Turn Bleeding (ppt) - 496 KB
  • KS2 Your Turn Severe Bleeding (ppt) - 342 KB
  • KS2 Your Turn Shock (ppt) - 372 KB
  • Teacher Guidance (doc) - 155 KB

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By the end of the lesson, pupils will be able to:

  1. ensure the safety of themselves and others
  2. assess a casualty's condition calmly
  3. comfort and reassure a casualty who is bleeding
  4. seek medical help if required.

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