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Year 5

Fire safety, burns and fireworks

I can describe dangers related to fire and fireworks.

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Year 5

Fire safety, burns and fireworks

I can describe dangers related to fire and fireworks.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Lighters, matches and flames can start large fires.
  2. Burns can be serious and must be treated quickly.
  3. Fireworks can be extremely dangerous if used incorrectly.
  4. We may need to call 999 to report a fire.

Keywords

  • Dangerous - something that can cause us harm

  • Emergency - a dangerous situation that needs immediate help

Common misconception

It's easy to put out a fire.

Once a fire has started to spread, it is almost impossible to put it out without the fire services.


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Review this lesson before Bonfire Night and the New Year, to remind pupils about the dangers of fireworks.
Teacher tip

Equipment

Content guidance

  • Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Supervision

Adult supervision recommended

Licence

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Lesson video

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6 Questions

Q1.
Match the word to the definition.
Correct Answer:hazard,something that could lead to a dangerous accident

something that could lead to a dangerous accident

Correct Answer:open waters,rivers, lakes, ponds, pools and the sea

rivers, lakes, ponds, pools and the sea

Correct Answer:emergency services,the police, firefighters, ambulance, Coastguard and mountain rescue

the police, firefighters, ambulance, Coastguard and mountain rescue

Q2.
What common dangers should we be aware of?
Correct answer: currents in open water
birds nesting in trees
people in their homes
Correct answer: narrow pavements
Q3.
Train tracks are dangerous because of the that runs through the tracks.
Correct Answer: electricity
Q4.
How can we avoid serious dangers around open water?
wear dark clothes when doing water sports
Correct answer: only swim in open waters with a lifeguard present
Correct answer: look out for warning signs that tell us how deep the water is
go swimming on your own
Q5.
How can we avoid danger around roads?
Correct answer: use a crossing where possible
run past pedestrians when pavements are narrow
quickly run across roads to avoid vehicles
Correct answer: Stop, Look, Listen and Think before crossing
Q6.
We can report an emergency by calling ...
Correct Answer: 999

6 Questions

Q1.
Match the word to the definition.
Correct Answer:emergency,a dangerous situation that needs immediate help

a dangerous situation that needs immediate help

Correct Answer:dangerous,something that could cause us harm

something that could cause us harm

Correct Answer:electrical appliance,a device or machine that needs electricity to work

a device or machine that needs electricity to work

Q2.
What can start fires?
Correct answer: lighters
cleaning products
scissors
Correct answer: gas from a stove
Q3.
Why are fires dangerous?
Correct answer: fires can kill people
Correct answer: fires can destroy belongings and property
fires can electrocute us
we can drown in fires
Q4.
Burns can be serious and should be quickly.
Correct Answer: treated, looked after, medically treated
Q5.
Which of the following statements are true?
children should help with lighting fireworks
Correct answer: for garden fireworks, we should stand at least 8 metres away
Correct answer: we should stand with a trusted adult who is not lighting fireworks
waving sparklers near other people keeps us safe
Q6.
What should we do if someone has been burned and the fire is still burning?
Correct answer: move to a safe space
stay put
Correct answer: call 999
go back into the fire