FIRE SAFETY

Key teaching points

What to do in the event of a fire.

Links with the curriculum

English
Role play.
Written descriptions.

Science
Flammability of materials.
Fire hazards.

Design and technology
Escape routes/plans.
History Fire of London.

National Curriculum Attainment Targets:

English

En 1 Speaking and listening.
Drama 4a,b.
Role play 'Fire'.

En 3 Writing, Breadth of study 9b.
Devise fire escape plans for display in home and classroom.
Written description of escape route from home and school.

Science

Sc 3 Materials and their properties
Changing materials 2c, d, g.
Effects of fire on various materials.
Comparison of flammability of various materials.

Breadth of study 1 d.
Devise an experiment to show that fire needs oxygen.

Health and Safety.2d.
Identify fire hazards in their own environments.

Design and technology

Developing, planning and communicating ideas. 1 b, c.
Devise and produce plan of house/school to show:
i] best position for smoke alarms
ii] most effective escape route.

History

Knowledge and understanding of events, people and changes in the past. 2 c.
The great fire of London. Causes and effects.

Further Information

Electricity providers
Fire and Rescue Services
RoSPA