Hazard Hunters Teacher Guide Hazard Hunters
Teacher Facilitation Guide
Learning Objectives
Explain the components of the fire triangle.
Identify common household fire hazards.
Propose prevention strategies for specific risks.
Pacing
Total Time: 60 Minutes
10m: Hook (Kitchen Audit)15m: Direct Instruction (Fire Triangle)25m: Simulation (Safety Audit)10m: Wrap-up/Debrief
The Hook: Kitchen Chaos (10 min)
Display the first slide of the Hazard Hunters Slides.
Challenge students to find as many hazards as possible in 60 seconds. Common answers should include: overloaded outlet, towel near stove, toaster left on, spilled grease, and blocked exit.
Core Concepts: The Fire Triangle (15 min)
Explain that fire needs three things to exist: Heat , Fuel , and Oxygen . If you remove one, the fire goes out.
HEAT Matches, stoves, frayed wires
FUEL Paper, wood, grease, fabric
OXYGEN Air surrounding the fire
Simulation: Safety Inspector (25 min)
Hand out the Safety Inspector Audit Worksheet . Students will act as fire inspectors for a fictional family home. They must find 6 specific hazards and explain how to fix them by breaking the fire triangle.
Teacher Pro-Tip:
Use a real (unplugged) surge protector with too many things plugged in to show a physical example of an electrical hazard. Discuss how the wire feels warm when overloaded—that's the "Heat" element!
Answer Key
Safety Inspector Audit Worksheet
1. Kitchen: Dish towel hanging over the burner.
Hazard Type: Fuel source too close to Heat.
Fix: Move towels at least 3 feet away from the stove.
2. Living Room: Space heater plugged into an extension cord.
Hazard Type: Electrical overload (Heat).
Fix: Plug space heaters directly into wall outlets; never use extension cords for high-wattage appliances.
3. Bedroom: Pile of laundry covering a wall outlet.
Hazard Type: Fuel source trapping heat.
Fix: Keep outlets clear of all flammable materials.
4. Garage: Gasoline stored in a glass jar near the lawnmower.
Hazard Type: Improper fuel storage.
Fix: Store flammable liquids only in approved, sealed metal or plastic safety cans.
5. Hallway: Smoke detector battery hanging out/missing.
Hazard Type: Safety failure (No early warning).
Fix: Test batteries monthly and replace twice a year.
Safety Inspector Worksheet Safety Inspector
Official Audit Report
Agent Name
Date of Inspection
Mission Briefing
Fire needs three ingredients: Heat , Fuel , and Oxygen . To prevent a fire, we must keep them apart. Scan the fictional scenarios below, identify the hazard, and explain how to "break the triangle" to make it safe.
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Scenario: The Lazy Lounge
Location: Living Room
A thick extension cord is running under a heavy rug. It powers a TV, a lamp, and a gaming console. The rug feels warm to the touch.
What is the hazard?
How do you fix it?
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Scenario: The Chef's Mistake
Location: Kitchen
A roll of paper towels is sitting right next to a gas stove burner. The burner is on and boiling a pot of pasta.
What is the hazard?
How do you fix it?
3
Scenario: The Forgotten Closet
Location: Hallway
The smoke alarm is chirping every 30 seconds. To stop the noise, someone took the battery out and put it on a shelf.
What is the hazard?
How do you fix it?
Passed
Hazard Hunters Slides Hazard Hunters
Identifying Fire Risks
The 60-Second Challenge
Look closely at your classroom or a kitchen scenario...
Can you find 5 things that could start a fire?
Overloaded Outlets?
Hot Surfaces?
Piles of Paper?
The Fire Triangle
Heat
Sun, Sparks, Electricity
Oxygen
Found in the air
Fuel
Wood, Paper, Gasoline
Remove ONE side, and the fire goes OUT!
Common Home Hazards
Electricity
Too many plugs in one outlet can create "HEAT".
Cooking
Unattended stoves are the #1 cause of home fires.
Smoke Alarms
Check batteries every 6 months to stay safe.
Blueprint Survival Teacher Guide Blueprint for Survival
Teacher Facilitation Guide
Learning Objectives
Identify two exits from every room in a floor plan.
Select a safe outside meeting place.
Design a personal home escape blueprint.
Pacing
Total Time: 60 Minutes
10m: Hook (Blocked Door)15m: Direct Instruction (Mapping Basics)30m: Project (Blueprint Design)5m: Debrief
The Hook: Blocked Door (10 min)
Ask: "If a fire started in the hallway right outside our door, what is our SECOND way out?" (Identify windows or connecting doors). Discuss why just one exit is never enough.
Direct Instruction (15 min)
Use the Blueprint for Survival Slides.
Explain the three non-negotiable rules of an escape plan:
Two ways out: Usually a door and a window.Clear paths: No clutter blocking exits.A Meeting Place: A fixed object (tree, mailbox, light pole) that is at a safe distance from the house.
Project: Blueprint Design (30 min)
Students use the Escape Blueprint Worksheet to draw a simplified floor plan of their own home (or a floor of it). If they live in an apartment, emphasize the stairwell and never using the elevator.
Differentiation Strategy:
For students who struggle with spatial drawing, provide a pre-printed house template where they only need to draw the arrows for exits and the meeting place.
Escape Blueprint Worksheet Escape Blueprint
Operation: Get Out Safe
Lead Architect
Date
Primary Exit
Secondary Exit
Meeting Spot
Smoke Alarm
Site Map: Home Interior
Draw walls, windows, and doors.
Use arrows to show your paths.
Meeting Spot Description
Where exactly is everyone meeting? Why is it a safe spot?
Special Considerations
Do you have pets or younger siblings? How will you help them?
Note: If you live in an apartment, mark the stairwell. NEVER use the elevator.
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Blueprint Survival Slides Blueprint for Survival
Designing Your Escape Route
Rule #1: The Power of Two
Primary Exit
This is your main door. It’s the fastest and easiest way out.
Secondary Exit
If the door is blocked, use a window or a back door.
Rule #2: The Meeting Spot
Everyone needs to know exactly where to go once they are outside.
A specific tree or mailbox
A neighbor's porch
A light pole
Safe. Permanent. Known by all.
How to Map Your Plan
1
Draw Walls
Outline the basic shape of each room.
2
Add Exits
Mark every door and every window.
3
Trace Routes
Use arrows to show the path out.
4
Mark Alarms
Add an 'S' where your smoke alarms are.
Emergency Maneuvers Teacher Guide Emergency Maneuvers
Teacher Facilitation Guide
Learning Objectives
Demonstrate 'Stop, Drop, and Roll' correctly.
Execute 'Crawl Low and Go' to navigate a smoky environment.
Explain the science of why smoke rises and how heat travels.
Pacing
Total Time: 60 Minutes
10m: Hook (Smoke Visual/Demo)10m: Skill Intro (Slides)30m: Drill Rotations (The Great Escape)10m: Reflection / Assessment
The Hook: Smoke Behavior (10 min)
Use a visual aid (video or dry ice in warm water) to show how smoke/vapor fills a container from the top down. Key Question: Where is the cleanest air located during a fire? (Answer: Near the floor).
Skill Intro & Drills (40 min)
Clear a large space in the classroom or move to the gym/field.
Station 1: Stop, Drop, and Roll
Use if clothing catches fire. Stop: Don't run (running feeds fire oxygen). Drop: To the ground. Roll: Back and forth to smother the flames.
Station 2: Crawl Low and Go
Navigate an 'obstacle course' of chairs with crepe paper or blankets draped low (approx. 2-3 feet off ground). Students must crawl under without touching the 'smoke'.
Safety Note:
Ensure students are moving at a controlled pace. The goal is accuracy and muscle memory, not speed that leads to collisions. Remind them: "Practice slow to move fast when it counts."
Emergency Maneuvers Drill Log Response Drill Record
Field Training Log
Trainee Name
Maneuver 1: Stop, Drop, & Roll
Success Checklist:
Full Stop
Protect Face
Roll Both Ways
When do you use this move? Why can't you run?
Maneuver 2: Crawl Low & Go
Success Checklist:
Hands & Knees
Head Up
Check Doors
Why do we stay low? Where is the safest air?
Mission Debrief
In a real fire, there is heat, smoke, and darkness. Which of today's drills felt the most natural? Which one was the hardest to remember?
Emergency Maneuvers Slides Emergency Maneuvers
Action in the Face of Danger
The Smoke Layer
Fire produces hot air and toxic gases. Because heat rises, smoke fills a room from the CEILING DOWN.
"Cool air is at the floor. Clean air is at the floor."
Safe Zone
Action 1: Crawl Low & Go
Hands & Knees
Stay under the smoke layer where the air is easier to breathe.
Feel for Heat
Use the back of your hand to touch doors. If it's hot, don't open it!
Go to the Exit
Move quickly and calmly toward your closest exit or window.
Action 2: Stop, Drop, & Roll
Use ONLY if your clothes catch fire!
1
STOP
Don't run! Running adds oxygen and feeds the fire.
2
DROP
Drop to the ground and cover your face with your hands.
3
ROLL
Roll over and over until the flames are completely out.
Water Watchers Teacher Guide Water Watchers
Teacher Facilitation Guide
Learning Objectives
Distinguish between life-saving devices and pool toys.
Explain the 'Buddy System' and adult supervision rules.
Identify different risks for pools vs. open water (rivers/oceans).
Pacing
Total Time: 60 Minutes
10m: Hook (Toys vs. Life Vests)15m: Direct Instruction (Environments)25m: Scenario Sort / Case Study10m: Life Jacket Fitting Demo
The Hook: Flotation Sort (10 min)
Show images or physical objects: pool noodles, water wings, arm floaties, and a U.S. Coast Guard Approved Type II vest. Ask: "Which of these can save a life in deep water?" Key Point: Toys are for fun; life jackets are for safety. Never trust a toy to keep you afloat.
Instruction: Pools vs. Open Water (15 min)
Discuss the differing risks:
Pools: Drain suction, slippery decks, shallow diving risks.Open Water: Currents, waves, underwater rocks, limited visibility.
Scenario Analysis (25 min)
Students use the Safe Waters Analysis Sheet to evaluate 4 different swimming scenarios and decide what safety protocols are missing.
Teaching Tip:
If possible, bring in a real life jacket. Show students the "Coast Guard Approved" stamp. Demonstrate the "Reach" test: Put it on a student, buckle it, and lift the shoulders. If it goes past their ears, it's too big!
Safe Waters Analysis Worksheet Safe Waters Analysis
Risk Assessment Report
Investigator
Safety Protocol Scan
Read each scenario below. Identify the Hidden Danger and explain which Safety Protocol is missing (e.g., Buddy System, Life Jacket, Adult Supervision, or Hazard Recognition).
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The Lake Party: Sam and his friends are playing on a dock. The water looks calm, so they decide to jump in. Sam is wearing "water wings" he found in the garage. His parents are inside the house getting lunch ready.
Identify the Danger
Safety Solution
2
The Quiet Pool: Mia is a great swimmer. She decides to practice her underwater breathing alone while her older brother is distracted by a video game on the pool deck. There are no other adults around.
Identify the Danger
Safety Solution
3
The River Trip: Leo is going on a canoe trip. The water is fast and has white foam. Leo has a life jacket, but it’s too big and the buckles are loose. He thinks it's fine because he's in a boat.
Identify the Danger
Safety Solution
Buddy System
Adult Supervision
Proper Gear
Water Watchers Slides Water Watchers
Protocol, Protection, & Prevention
Toy vs. Life Saver
Pool Toys
Pool Noodles
Water Wings
Inflatable Tubes
NOT for safety!
Life Jackets
U.S. Coast Guard Approved
Properly Buckled
Snug Fit
Saves Lives!
Rule #1: The Buddy System
Never Swim Alone
Constant Supervision
An adult should always be "Water Watching"—no phones, no books, no distractions.
Check In Often
Call out to your buddy. Make sure they can see you and hear you at all times.
Identify the Risks
Swimming Pools
• Slippery concrete decks
• Shallow areas (No Diving!)
• Drain suction entrapment
• Clear water can be deceptive
Open Water
• Strong currents & undertows
• Cold temperatures (Cramps)
• Sharp rocks or vegetation
• Poor visibility (Dark water)
Safety Showdown Teacher Guide Safety Showdown
Teacher Facilitation Guide
Learning Objectives
Synthesize fire and water safety knowledge.
Apply safety protocols to complex, multi-variable scenarios.
Communicate safety decisions clearly and justify with facts.
Pacing
Total Time: 60 Minutes
5m: Hook (Jeopardy Intro)45m: Main Activity (Safety Showdown Game)10m: Debrief & Final Reflection
The Main Event: Safety Jeopardy (45 min)
Divide the class into 4 teams. Use the Safety Showdown Slides to run a trivia-style game. Categories include: Fire Triangle , Get Out Safe , H2O Protocols , and Action Station .
Gameplay Rules:
Teams take turns choosing a category and point value.
After the question is revealed, the team has 15 seconds to discuss.
They must provide a complete answer with a justification (e.g., "We would crawl because smoke rises...").
If they are incorrect, the next team can steal.
Scenario Challenge Cards
For the "Final Showdown" or for early finishers, use the Emergency Dispatch Scenario Cards . These are complex stories where students must write out a 3-step action plan.
Debrief Questions:
"Which safety rule was the most important one we learned this week? If you could teach one person one thing about safety, what would it be?"
Mastery Checkpoint!
Safety Showdown Slides Safety Showdown
The Ultimate Emergency Response Challenge
Choose Your Category
Fire
Water
Fire Triangle
Get Out Safe
H2O Protocols
Action Station
100
100
100
100
200
200
200
200
300
300
300
300
500
500
500
500
Fire Triangle: 300 Points
"If you put a metal lid over a pan of burning grease, which side of the fire triangle are you removing?"
Team Discussion: 15 Seconds
H2O Protocols: 500 Points
"Name three specific hidden dangers found in open water that you won't usually find in a backyard pool."
Team Discussion: 15 Seconds
Emergency Dispatch Scenario Cards Emergency Dispatch
Real-Time Decision Cards
Scenario A
The Midnight Alarm
"You wake up at 2:00 AM to the sound of your smoke alarm. You smell smoke, and when you touch your bedroom door with the back of your hand, it feels very hot."
Step 1: Immediate Action
Step 2: The Exit
Step 3: Outside Plan
Scenario B
The River Rapid
"Your group is hiking near a fast-moving river. One friend decides they want to jump in to cool off. They aren't wearing a life jacket and there are no adults in sight."
Step 1: Immediate Action
Step 2: The Risk Speech
Step 3: Protocol Followed
Scenario C
The Kitchen Flare
"While making toast, the toaster suddenly sparks and a small fire starts. A dish towel nearby catches a flame. You are home with your 6-year-old sister."
Step 1: Fire Triangle Fix
Step 2: Sister Safety
Step 3: Final Call
Scenario D
The Ocean Wave
"You are at the beach. You see a sign that says 'No Lifeguard on Duty.' The waves are big, but everyone else is in the water. You can't find your swim buddy."
Step 1: Check Protocols
Step 2: The Decision
Step 3: Reason Why
