Lesson 1: Underwater Science
Duration of Days: 2
Lesson Objective
Students will understand how increased pressure effects the body while under water.
Students will understand how gases are effected when diving under water.
What do we need to consider when breathing air underwater?
Why can we stay under water for an unlimited time?
Dalton's Law
Boyle's Law
Partial Pressure
Oxygen
Nitrogen
Carbon Dioxide
Inert gases
Decompression Illness
Decompression Sickness/Bends
Air Embolism
Nitrogen Narcosis
1.12.3 Demonstrates activity-specific movement skills in a variety of outdoor pursuits.
2.12.5 Analyzes how health and fitness will impact quality of life after high school.
Students will perform math calculations when using Dive Tables to plan dives.
DOK 3 & 4. Analyze., Compute, Rationalize
Divers need to Plan their Dives and Dive their Plans.
Having a solid understanding about the gas laws is vital to safe diving.
Scuba tanks are filled with oxygen.
Divers will implode if they dive deep.
Dive profile sheets.
Formula guides
Videos
Illustrations for laws
Students will complete a series of dive profiles demonstrating their understanding of how time and depth impact the diver.
Students will demonstrate safe diving practices while in the pool.
Dive Profile sheets
Scuba Gear
Videos
Online Blended Programs