Grade 4: Fire Prevention & Survival – The Science of Fire

Teaching Points:

• Science of fire
• Hazards at home
• Working smoke alarms and maintenance
• Working CO alarms
• Home escape planning

Application:

Fire survival: Youth work in small groups to navigate a life-size home escape floor plan, and practice getting out of the home safely and to the meeting place.

Fire prevention: In Sparky’s apartment, small groups work together as Fire Inspectors to find and fix hazards.