Fire Dogs and Horses
Fire Fighting Technology Learning Activity

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For Charleston Gifted Education Program
Fire Dogs and Horses
Activity (Old History and Modern Technologies): 
Your Job
A Differentiated Learning Activity

(The History Component is under construction)

INTRODUCTION
. . . In this activity, you will work with actual Charleston firemen at the fire station or at the new Charleston training tower to learn concepts of math and science related to modern-day firefighting.  In addition, you will utilize various on-line resources to learn many things to go along with the hands-on and demonstration by Charleston Fire Department.  After completing the Five Modules including the field trips, you will receive a certificate of recognition by the Charleston Fire Department on awards day at the end of the year.

THE MODULES:

MODULE 1
 MODULE 2
 MODULE 3
 MODULE 4
 MODULE 5
The Fire Triangle
  • Heat--Fuel--Oxygen
  • Temperatures
  • Extinguishing agents
  • Methods of extinguishing
  • Hazardous Materials considerations
[Trip to Fire Training
Center for Demonstration]
The Geometry & Measurements
of Firefighting
  • Angles of ladder placement
  • Hose placement
  • Pressure of water in hoses
[Firemen at school demonstration of ladder placement, hose information]
Fire Safety and
Prevention
  • Stop, Drop & Roll
  • Home Evacuation 
  • Plans
  • Smoke Detectors
  • Home Inspections
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
[Use of the Illinois State Fire Marshall's Kids Site will be utilized for this activity]
Technology in Firefighting

Various new devices will be demonstrated by firemen.
Educational  Requirements for a Firefighter
  • Math skills
  • Writing skills
  • Medical skills
  • Physical skills
  • Science skills
[Demonstrations by firemen, use of On-Line Resources from Hotlist as assigned by The Teacher]

As this special 5-Module unit is presented throughout the year, students will be assessed on what is introduced and learned through special multiple-choice assessment tools.
2005 ACTIVITIES
2006 ACTIVITIES

Illinois Learning Standards Connection:
Math:  
Science:
Reading:Health/Physical Education:
Hotlist for Information
Fire Fighting History 
Activity

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