People have been swimming even since they needed to cross water, and
animals have been swimming for millions of years before then. Swimming isn’t
just a matter of necessity; it is also a sport. Plunge into this life skill and
recreation in these activities.
CONNECT:
- Swimming has been enjoyed as early as by the ancient Egyptians in the Nile. How did it become an Olympic sport? Dip into the facts at https://www.olympicchannel.com/en/stories/news/detail/the-history-of-olympic-swimming/
- Speaking of history, how did swimming strokes originate? You can look at cave paintings, but this website is more convenient to find out: https://www.livestrong.com/article/347359-history-of-swimming-strokes/
- Swimming is applied physics as you can see at https://www.real-world-physics-problems.com/physics-of-swimming.html
- Can all mammals swim? No. Which can – and can’t? Read about the strange experiments to find out: http://www.bbc.com/earth/story/20170320-the-cruel-experiments-that-revealed-most-mammals-can-swim
CREATE:
- Enjoy the last days of summer with the fun pool games for kids: https://www.activekids.com/parenting-and-family/articles/10-fun-pool-games-for-kids
- Sink or swim? Find out with this hands-on water activity: https://www.cbc.ca/parents/play/view/sink-or-swim-water-activity
- Make your own pool / water toys by following the directions at https://www.craftfoxes.com/blog/6-great-diy-pool-toys-for-kids-and-adults
- Here are 31 ideas to help you throw an epic pool party (even if you just have sprinklers): http://redtri.com/summer-splash-pool-party-ideas/
CARE:
- Watch the minions show you swim safety at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNO18rEMR1o
- Pools are fun but they can be dangerous too. Feel safe around pools by following these rules: https://www.swimmingpool.com/pool-living/pool-safety/safety-for-kids
- What about outdoor water safety? Here are some times based on the type of water: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/water-safety-outdoors.html
- Don’t toy with water toys; know their risks and what to do at https://www.royallifesaving.com.au/families/at-home/home-pool-safety/pool-toys-safety
CONNECT:
Yes, you can be a professional swimmer, but there are lots of other
swimming-related jobs to choose from: lifeguard, swimming coach, camp
counselor, marine biologist, physical therapist, sports doctor, pool manager or
manufacturer, photographer, reporter. Hopefully, you are swimming with career
ideas now.
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