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What is the fire triangle? Young ranger learn about the three elements needed to start a fire and keep it going (heat sources, fuel sources, and oxygen) with a class demonstration involving a candle in a jar.
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Instructional Ideas
- Use in a unit about fire safety or the forest ecosystem
- Have your class research the easiest ways to prevent forest fires
Classroom Considerations
- The activity would be most effective as a small group demonstration, as it involves lighting a candle and observing the fire
- Consider projecting the landscape page (page 6) onto the board to avoid printing in color
Pros
- Includes additional resources for extension opportunities
- Learner pages are labeled at the top of the page
- A great addition to your fire safety unit
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- None