Aim for Fire

There’s no cause for alarm as these activities light up your interest in fire.

CONNECT:

• What’s the origin of fire? Here’s one myth about its start: http://www.dltk-kids.com/world/greece/m-story-prometheus-fire.htm
• What is the science behind of fire? Find out at https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/resources/747-what-is-fire
• Fire was one of the first human discoveries – 2 million years ago! Read its history at https://www.thoughtco.com/the-discovery-of-fire-169517
• How did fire make us modern? Read how at http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/origins-the-journey-of-humankind/articles/how-fire-made-us-modern/
• Learn more about one of the most famous fires in history. This site offers historical facts, eyewitness accounts, and pictures about the fire that destroyed Chicago in 1871: https://www.greatchicagofire.org/great-chicago-fire/

CREATE:

• Building a fire can be a good family learning experience. See the tips at https://www.metroparent.com/daily/family-fun/family-activities/build-campfire-tips-teach-kids
• Use that campfire for cooking by trying these kid-friendly recipes: https://www.kids-cooking-activities.com/kids-campfire-cooking.html
• A campfire is a great venue for singing campfire songs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hc-APNmtpoE
• Have fun singing songs about fire engines and other work vehicles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EyDpcfhPbSw

CARE:

• Let Sparky the Fire Dog teach you about fire safety. You can also get some good information about Dalmatians and firetrucks at this site, too, at http://www.sparky.org/
• Help prevent fires by learning and doing fun activities about home safety at: http://www.pct3vfd.com/news/firesafetykids/html/
• Try making some of these Fire Prevention Week crafts for kids: http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/firepreventionfirefighterscraftsactivitiesideaskids.html
• Help kids to survive a fire by following these tips: http://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/fire/fire-safety-for-kids

 

CAREERS:

Fires can occur anywhere so there’s a fire-related career anywhere as well. Fire up your interest by exploring these enlightening websites:

https://www.bls.gov/ooh/protective-service/firefighters.htm

https://www.parkrangeredu.org/careers/ -- including watching out for fires

https://www.snagajob.com/job-descriptions/camp-counselor/