The purpose of this lesson is to introduce the unit to the students and to determine what they already know or believe about fire prevention. Charting the students' ideas will allow for assessment of their existing knowledge and help to clarify any misconceptions they may have. Students will have an opportunity to share their writing. The purpose of this exercise is to provide students with an opportunity to express themselves and share their feelings about this serious topic. Following this listening activity, create a chart listing all of the important fire safety tips.
Students can add to prior lists.
The purpose of this activity is to review material previously introduced as well as to prepare a complete list for display. Have students construct a book containing safety tips as well as important instructions to remember if they are ever in a burning building. This activity will give students concrete procedures to follow. Creating their own book will serve as a reference and provide an authentic assessment students grasp of important fire safety concepts. This activity will help reinforce important fire safety concepts.