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2. Fire Tactics, David Hernandez
2. Fire Tactics, David Hernandez
Fighting Fire with STEM
Students will explore information interpretation and analysis, as well as a constant progression of information evolving as the event takes place. Students will be exposed to different decision- making processes according to given information (“sizing-up” concept). Additionally, students will utilize strategically thinking methods to place hydrants on a city map. Then, students will find the time needed for the fire truck to travel to the emergency location by using given speed and distance values. Lastly, students will have the opportunity to create a rescue plan based on information provided throughout the activities.
1. What Is Fire?, David Hernandez
1. What Is Fire?, David Hernandez
Fighting Fire with STEM
Students will be introduced to the concept of fire. First, they will make observations to create an explanation of how fire works or the factors needed for fire. Then, students will explore the interaction between elements that constitute the creation of fire by constructing a model to represent these elements.
4. Fire Innovations, David Hernandez
4. Fire Innovations, David Hernandez
Fighting Fire with STEM
Students will explore the mechanism of the instant fire suppression system by creating a model demonstrating how to control and manipulate waves in order to push the air around them.
3. Fire Forensics, David Hernandez
3. Fire Forensics, David Hernandez
Fighting Fire with STEM
Students will analyze different types of fabrics commonly used in the production of everyday items. Then students will analyze the physical properties of the fabrics and will predict the fabric’s behavior during and after combustion. They will also compare their prediction to the actual process after watching a video. Lastly, they will prepare a presentation to explain the reason why certain fabrics burn in a certain way due to their structure.