1. Water safety 2 a) Why do you think you should not inflate a life jacket inside an aeroplane? b) Why do you think that life jackets used in aeroplanes have a light on them? 3 You would blow up arm bands yourself, but a life jacket in an aeroplane has a cylinder of gas that can quickly inflate the life jacket. Why are these two things different? 7Kb Focus on:

2. Water safety 4 Buoyancy aids you wear when you go sailing do not need inflating. Why do you think airlines do not use this kind of buoyancy aid? 5 Design a leaflet to explain to young children how to stay safe near water. 7Kb Focus on:

3. Water safety 2 a) Why do you think you should not inflate a life jacket inside an aeroplane? It would be bulky and make it difficult to escape. b) Why do you think that life jackets used in aeroplanes have a light on them? To help rescuers find people in the water at night. 7Kb Focus on:

4. Water safety 3 You would blow up arm bands yourself, but a life jacket in an aeroplane has a cylinder of gas that can quickly inflate the life jacket. Why are these two things different? You do not normally need to inflate arm bands in a hurry, but you will only use an airline life jacket in an emergency. 7Kb Focus on:

5. Water safety 4 Buoyancy aids you wear when you go sailing do not need inflating. Why do you think airlines do not use this kind of buoyancy aid? (Hint: look at the photos on this page.) They are too bulky – they would take up too much space inside the aircraft (and make it difficult to escape in an emergency). 7Kb Focus on: