Performing the Heimlich Maneuver Lesson Plan Information | Lesson Plan Activities | Printable version (including handouts) (PDF)

Standard Read with Understanding Outcomes Student will perform the Heimlich maneuver on him/herself and a partner.

Classroom Information

GED Descriptors      language arts - reading Roles      Family, Worker, Community Member Program Type(s)      ABE, ESOL, Family Literacy, Urban, Rural, Corrections NRS Learner Levels (ABE/GED)       2, 3 NRS Learner levels (ESOL)      4, 5 Time Frame       60 - 90 minutes Technology Integration Heimlich Maneuver (English or Spanish) Prevent Choking Heimlich Maneuver Video How to Perform the Heimlich Maneuver on a Baby American Red Cross

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Purposeful, Transparent, Contextual, Building Expertise

Purposeful and Transparent Students will learn the life-saving skill of performing the Heimlich maneuver. Contextual Actually practicing the skill on oneself and/or others gives the students the opportunity to actually move through the practice, better equipping them in case of an emergency. Building Expertise Students are building a repertoire of skills to be used in their lives, some of which could save their life or the life of someone else.

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