Program Description
Students learn that the New River is very powerful and has many potential hazards. Students understand that the best way to enjoy the river is with safety and respect. Students learn some basic water safety tips, accident prevention, and simple and appropriate emergency responses. Students will be involved in hands-on activities, demonstrations, games, and videos.

Available at: Burnwood, Canyon Rim, Glade Creek, Sandstone Falls, and Thurmond

Grade Level: 1^st – 8^th 

Program Length: 1.5 hours

Theme
Safe use of water resources is essential at New River Gorge National River.

Instructional Objectives:

1. Name three hazardous characteristics of the river and identify potentially hazardous situations

2. List reason reasons why PFDs (personal flotation devices) should be worn

3. State and demonstrate two ways to rescue someone in trouble

Pre-visit activities are: Life Jackets Save Lives

A Water Safety K_W_L Chart

Longfellow’s Whale Tales

Post-visit activities are: The River Safety Game

 Two Truths and a Fib

Subject:
Science/Technology