Lesson Plan: Living to Tell About It, One Man's Story, Cliff Meidl

Seventh/Eighth Grade

Additional Lesson for 7/8 Risk Watch Electrical Curriculum

"Living to Tell About It, One Man's Story, Cliff Meidl" Lesson Plan and Support Materials

Objectives

To learn about hidden electrical dangers outside.

Preparation

1. Review the information in Electrical Information Guide.
2. Review the story: "Living to Tell About it, One Man's Story, Cliff Meidl."

Procedure

1. Have students read the story.
2. Have students discuss the following questions in small groups.
   1. Describe what happened to Mr. Meidl.
   2. How many surgeries did he have? How many years did it take before Mr. Meidl could walk without crutches?
   3. Name one action that might have helped prevent this incident?
   4. Mr. Meidl lived. Most in his situation either lose limbs or die. If you were Mr. Meidl, how might you have handled the boss' directions?
   5. How old is Mr. Meidl today? What characteristics does Mr. Meidl exhibit?
   6. Identify three lessons from this true story?

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