1.   Know why the following can be dangerous:

**outside water, such as lakes, rivers, canals and ponds

**shallow water

**cold water

**standing on iced-over rivers, ponds, lakes and canals.

2.   Know the safety signs and flags you might see at a beach or other area of open water.

3.  

**Know where it is safe to swim.

**Explain why these places are safe.

**Know why you should never swim alone.

**Explain the role of a lifeguard.

4.   Name some causes of water pollution.

5.   Know the Water Safety Code.