June 23rd, 2016 The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

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Directions: ANSWER USING COMPLETE SENTENCES! Use the information you have been given to answer questions about: Fire Safety

Level#1

Fires in the home are the third leading cause of accidental death in the United States. Fires can start in ovens. They can also be caused by an old electrical cord or a dried-out Christmas tree. Also, children playing with matches can start fires. Ovens should be fairly clean and free of food and grease. If a fire starts in a frying pan, cover the pan and take it off the burner. Baking soda will help put the fire out. Whatever you do, never put water on a grease fire. Water can cause the fire to spread.

1. What is the third leading cause of accidental death, in homes, in the United States?






2. Where can fires start?






3. What can fires be caused by?







Level#2

Fires in the home are the third leading cause of accidental death in the United States. Fires can start in ovens. They can also be caused by an old electrical cord or a dried-out Christmas tree. Also, children playing with matches can start fires. Ovens should be fairly clean and free of food and grease. If a fire starts in a frying pan, cover the pan and take it off the burner. Baking soda will help put the fire out. Whatever you do, never put water on a grease fire. Water can cause the fire to spread. Check your home regularly for other fire hazards. For example, do not plug too many electrical appliances in to one socket. If you have a fireplace, make sure you keep the screen closed. Keep matches out of the reach of children.

1. What is the third leading cause of accidental death in the United States?






2. What are four places or things that can start fires in your home?






3. How should your oven be kept to avoid starting a fire in it?







Level#3

Fires in the home are the third leading cause of accidental death in the United States. Fires can start in ovens. They can also be caused by an old electrical cord or a dried-out Christmas tree. Also, children playing with matches can start fires. Ovens should be fairly clean and free of food and grease. If a fire starts in a frying pan, cover the pan and take it off the burner. Baking soda will help put the fire out. Whatever you do, never put water on a grease fire. Water can cause the fire to spread. Check your home regularly for other fire hazards. For example, do not plug too many electrical appliances in to one socket. If you have a fireplace, make sure you keep the screen closed. Keep matches out of the reach of children. If a fire does start, get everyone out of the house and call the fire department. You should have an escape plan for fire emergencies. If you are trapped in the house stay close to the floor. Since heat rises, cooler, fresher air is closer to the floor.

1. Explain what the third leading cause of accidental death is in the United States, and where fire generally can start in the home.






2. Explain how ovens should be kept and what to do in case of a frying pan fire.






3. Explain what you should never do if a grease fire starts and why you should never do it.









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