Problem:
The headlines read, "Three young children found dead after fire guts basement apartment." Firefighters had worked frantically, but intense flames forced them out of the burning building before the children could be located. The children had been playing with matches in their mother's closet when flames quickly spread to nearby clothing. Smoke inhalation claimed the lives of all three children.
Answer the following (Be specific and write in complete sentences):
Q1. What developmental characteristics may have contributed to this incident?
Q2. What skills must young children learn to avoid a similar tragedy?
Q3. What do families need to know?
Q4. What classroom safety lessons can teachers introduce to help children learn the appropriate ways to respond in the event of a house fire?
Q5. Describe how these learning experiences can be integrated across the curriculum.