Star of Life

High school (ages 12+)
Safety & Emergency

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/star-of-life

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Star of Life built?Early 1970s, with widespread adoption following in subsequent decades
2. What is the symbol development agency?National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in the United States
3. What is the elevator designation?Signifies an elevator capable of accommodating a stretcher for patient transport
4. Why does the Star of Life have six points?Each point represents one of the six main tasks of emergency medical services: detection, reporting, response, on‑scene care, care in transit, and transfer to definitive care.
5. Where can you see the Star of Life?You can see it on ambulances, medical equipment, uniforms, special elevators that can carry stretchers, and on medical alert bracelets.

Emergency Medical Services (EMS): A system that provides pre-hospital emergency care and transport by trained medical professionals.
Rod of Asclepius: An ancient Greek symbol of healing and medicine, featuring a serpent entwined around a staff.
Medical Alert Jewelry: Wearable items (bracelets, necklaces) that convey critical medical information to first responders.