Water Safety Education Resources
Most water safety education resources teach children and adults better swimming and life-saving skills. Recently, research and governmental organizations have expanded water safety education to include water resource management. When you search for water safety education resources, you are likely to find lessons that teach people about water conservation and water pollution.
- American Red Cross - provides a water safety program that teaches maintenance and safety for the backyard pool. The American Red Cross website also lists local sites where children and adults can enroll in swimming lessons or lifeguard courses.
- American Water Works Association - houses the Water Library website for information related to water distribution, technology, treatment and utilities. The Water Library houses scholarly and technical publications that date back to 1971.
- EPA - The Environmental Protection Agency's Water For Kids website covers a host of water topics for teachers and students. The website includes information about drinking water standards, groundwater and wastewater management.
- National Drowning Prevention Alliance - supports research and policy changes to prevent toddler drowning in swimming pools. The National Drowning Prevention Alliance website features safety information about swimming in open water as well as escaping rip currents. The website also includes educational games such as the "Pool Safety Game," which teaches children how to identify pool and spa hazards.
- National Water Safety Month - represents a national network of agencies involved in promoting safe aquatic activities. The website compiles downloadable check lists, videos and other resources from the Association of Pool and Spa Professionals, the National Recreation and Park Association and the World Waterpark Association. The website features tear sheets about flood and thunderstorm safety.
- Safe Kids USA - offers developmentally appropriate safety guides for babies and children aged 12 months to 14 years. Safe Kids USA also has lesson plans and coloring sheets for educators. The website hosts water safety resources for the home, the beach and boat.