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 Choking: Video resource - YouTube video
  • KS2 Choking Lesson Plan (doc) - 163 KB
  • KS2 Choking Presentation (ppt) - 9.3 MB
  • KS2 A22 Signs and Symptoms of Choking (doc) - 56 KB
  • KS2 A23 Choking Word Search (doc) - 288 KB
  • KS2 A24 Digestive Process (doc) - 239 KB
  • KS2 A25 Choking Word Filler (doc) - 191 KB
  • KS2 Your Turn Choking (ppt) - 567 KB
  • Teacher Guidance (doc) - 149 KB

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

  1. recognise when someone is choking
  2. administer first aid to a casualty that is choking (including back blows and tummy thrusts)
  3. seek medical help if required for a choking casualty.

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