1. Winter weather quiz
Full lesson plan from redcross.org.uk/education 1

2. b) A woman going places during snowfall on the Yorkshire coast.
Answer
Correct answer is b) The picture was taken in Filey on the east coast of Yorkshire on 13 January.
Is this:
a) One of the business leaders at last week’s World Economic Forum in the alpine resort of Davos.
b) A woman going places during snowfall on the Yorkshire coast.
c) An athlete training for the 2018 Paralympic Winter Games.

3. Three of these four statements are TRUE, one is FALSE.
RIGHT THE WRONG
Three of these four statements are TRUE, one is FALSE.
Select the one that's false.
Mobility scooters generally work well in snow up to two feet deep.
b) Safety experts recommend using Nordic walking poles or similar in icy or snowy conditions.
c) Spreading salt on paths that you have cleared of snow will help prevent ice forming.
d) Pouring boiling water on a path to melt the snow is a bad idea – it risks forming a slippery sheet of ice.
The false statement is a).
Mobility scooters vary depending on their build and weight but anything more than a few centimetres of snow can cause problems. They are mostly rear-wheel drive so will tend to slip and slide on ice and snow.

4. OPINION ROUND
Is this woman having fun, or going through an ordeal? Give your opinion and explain your reasons.

5. DISCUSSION ROUND
Look again at the photograph. If you were there, would you offer to assist the woman? What would you say and how do you think you might be able to help her? Try to get agreement within the group.

6. Photo credits and captions
Caption: A sign on the window reads 'Staying Put!!' as a man and his dog look from his home towards the sea wall as residents begin to prepare for a storm surge that could affect their properties in Jaywick, England.
© Dan Kitwood/Getty Images
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