Fire is both dangerous and amazing. Allow your class to gain a more meaningful understanding of this natural phenomenon as they view a short video segment on the chemistry and physics of fire. Pupils learn why a fire burns, how fires spread, how they are extinguished, and much more all in the name of science.

Concepts

fire, fire prevention, fire safety

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Have the class research the importance of fire safety during various outdoor activities that involve flames and/or burning
• Create or find an activity associated with this topic to demonstrate the concepts discussed in the video

Classroom Considerations

• Ensure all learners understand both the benefits and risks associated with fire before concluding the lesson

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Thorough explanation of the concept of fire
• Encourages expansion of the video into a full lesson and other teacher-led activities

Cons

• None