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Academic Standards

 

Learning Objective:

Children will analyze problems firefighters face and identify how drones help solve those problems.

 

Social Studies Focus:

firefighters, fire safety

 

Science Focus:

technology

 

Page 4 Skill:

read a diagram

 

Vocabulary:

drone, wildfire, detect

 

CCSS:

RI.2.1 key details; RI.2.2 identify the main topic; RI.2.4 determine meanings of words; RI.2.5 text features; RI.2.10 read informational texts; RF.2.4 read on-level texts; W.2.1 writing; SL.2.1 collaborative conversations; SL.2.3 ask and answer questions

 

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Watch the video

Build background knowledge about firefighters by watching “Firefighters Suit Up.” When you’re done watching, ask the following question: What kinds of firefighter gear did you see in the video?

Preview new vocabulary words

Project the online vocabulary slideshow and introduce this issue’s featured words.

Set a purpose for reading

  • Have students do a picture walk through the issue, then read and discuss the cover. Ask students what they think drones can do to help firefighters.
  • Then before turning to page 2, say, “As we read the article, think about how drones help firefighters do their jobs.”
  • Use the Read and Think skill sheet to check comprehension as you read the issue as a class. At each stopping point on the sheet, pause to discuss the questions. Students can fill out the sheet as you go along.
  • Then complete the page 4 activity as a group or individually.
  • When you’re done, do the Dance Break!

Play the online game: Search and Find: Firehouse

(skill: vocabulary)

Read a paired text: Hooray for Helpers! by Mike Austin

This book spotlights first responders who jump into action in an emergency. For students who can’t get enough drones, read T-Bone the Drone by Shanda McCloskey to discover how teamwork and STEM can save the day!

Read an issue from the archive: “Fire Tech Tools” (October 2020)

“Fire Tech Tools” (October 2020) describes how different firefighting tools provide solutions to problems.