Fire Safety: Be Prepared and Stay Safe!

Fire Safety: Be Prepared and Stay Safe!

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to understand the importance of fire safety and know the procedures to follow in case of a fire in the classroom.

What do you already know about fire safety?

Slide 1: Why is Fire Safety Important?

Fire safety is crucial to protect ourselves and others from harm. Fires can start unexpectedly and spread quickly, causing damage and endangering lives.

Slide 2: Common Causes of Classroom Fires

Electrical malfunctions, improper use of equipment, flammable materials, and careless behavior are some common causes of fires in classrooms.

Slide 3: Fire Safety Procedures

In case of a fire, it is important to remain calm and follow the 'Stop, Drop, and Roll' technique if your clothes catch fire. Then, evacuate the classroom immediately.

Slide 4: Fire Extinguishers

Fire extinguishers are important firefighting tools. Learn how to use a fire extinguisher by remembering the acronym 'PASS' - Pull, Aim, Squeeze, and Sweep.

Slide 5: Fire Escape Plan

Every classroom should have a fire escape plan. Locate the nearest exit, know alternative routes, and practice evacuating quickly but calmly.

Slide 6: Fire Alarms and Emergency Contacts

Fire alarms are designed to alert everyone of a fire. Teach students how to recognize the sound and emphasize the importance of immediately contacting emergency services.

Slide 7: Fire Safety Tips

Always keep exits clear, avoid overloading electrical outlets, never play with fire or flammable materials, and report any fire hazards to a teacher or adult.

Slide 8: Recap and Quiz

Let's recap what we've learned about fire safety procedures in the classroom. Take a short quiz to test your knowledge and reinforce key concepts.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.