Course Description
Students in each grade will receive general education on emergencies, general safety, basic response and strategies when encountering and in order to prevent fire-related emergencies
Core Curriculum Content Standards
Civics and Government (2009-2012)
How Government Works
GRADE K
- Identify roles of fire fighters, police officers, and emergency workers.(5.3.K.C)
Health, Safety, and Physical Education (2002)
Safety and Injury Prevention
GRADE 3
- Recognize safe/unsafe practices in the home, school and community. -general (e.g., fire, electrical, animals) -modes of transportation (e.g., pedestrian, bicycle, vehicular) -outdoor (e.g., play, weather, water) -safe around people (e.g., safe/ unsafe touch, abuse, stranger, bully)(10.3.3.A)
- Recognize emergency situations and explain appropriate responses. -importance of remaining calm -how to call for help -simple assistance procedures -how to protect self(10.3.3.B)
- Recognize conflict situations and identify strategies to avoid or resolve. -walk away -I-statements -refusal skills -adult intervention(10.3.3.C)
- Identify and use safe practices in physical activity settings (e.g., proper equipment, knowledge of rules, sun safety, guidelines of safe play, warm-up, cool-down).(10.3.3.D)
GRADE 6
- Explain and apply safe practices in the home, school and community. -emergencies (e.g., fire, natural disasters) -personal safety (e.g., home alone, latch key, harassment) -communication (e.g., telephone, Internet) -violence prevention (e.g., gangs, weapons)(10.3.6.A)
- Know and apply appropriate emergency responses. -basic first aid -Heimlich maneuver -universal precautions(10.3.6.B)
- Describe strategies to avoid or manage conflict and violence. -anger management -peer mediation -reflective listening -negotiation(10.3.6.C)
- Analyze the role of individual responsibility for safety during physical activity.(10.3.6.D)
Units
Unit #1 - Pre-K and Kindergarten Fire Safety
Unit #2 - First Grade Fire Safety
Unit #3 - Second Grade Fire Safety
Unit #4 - Third Grade Fire Safety
Unit #5 - Fourth Grade Fire Safety
Unit #6 - Fifth Grade Fire Safety
Unit #7 - Sixth Grade Fire Safety
Course Resources
https://www.nfpa.org/
United State Fire Administration
FEMA
Discovery Ed
Brain Pop
Epic
Community Involvement from Warwick Emergency Services Commission
