Ask them to return the completed checklist to school the next day. If they notice any safety hazards, they will need to alert their parents. Review steps for making decisions. Safe Decisions about Fire Discuss the steps for making healthful decisions. Use the situations on the Safe Decisions about Fire teacher page to lead students through the decision-making steps.
Groups practice decision making.
Distribute the student page and read the situation with the class. Ask students to work together in their groups to help Marvin make a decision that will keep him safe from fire. Reflect, summarize and discuss. Discuss the different ways that the groups handled the situation. Permission is granted to reproduce for educational non-commercial uses if this message is shown.