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Yup'ik Raven This collection of student work is from Frank Keim's classes. He wants to share these works for others to use as an example of culturally-based curriculum and documentation. These documents have been OCR-scanned and are available for educational use only.


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DANGERS OF SAFEGUARDS DURING SCHOOL-AGE YEARS


School-age children enjoy riding bicycles, so parents need to be sure their children are aware of bicycle safety rules and traffic laws.


Medicines and pills are still fascinating to children in the school-age period. They should be stored where they cannot be reached the children, preferably in a locked cabinet.


More more children are using household appliances without knowing the possible dangers. This child is unaware that using a knife to dislodge a piece of bread in a toaster may lead to the scary and painful electrical shock. Children need to be taught how to use household appliances safely.


School-age children are generally friendly and may be easily influenced by strangers. Parents should warn their children about accepting favors, including rides in a car, from strangers.

School-age children are sometimes too eager, active, and curious for their own good. Parents need to alert them of possible dangers.


"Block houses" are safe places were children can go if the need help as they walk to and from school.

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