COMBUSTABILITY & fLAMMABILITY - 2nd grade.pptx
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Language: en
Added: Aug 16, 2024
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Combustibility vs. Flammability: What's the Difference?
What is Combustibility? Combustibility means how easily something can burn It's about how fast and how well something catches fire Some things burn easily, some don't Can you think of something that burns easily?
What is Flammability? Flammability is how easily something can catch fire It's about how quickly something starts to burn Some things catch fire fast, some don't What do you think catches fire quickly?
The Main Difference Combustibility: How well something keeps burning Flammability: How easily something starts burning Both are important for fire safety Can you tell me the difference in your own words?
Examples of Combustible Materials Wood: Burns well and for a long time Paper: Burns easily and quickly Cloth: Can burn for a while
Examples of Flammable Materials Gasoline: Catches fire very easily Alcohol: Can catch fire quickly Lighter fluid: Made to help start fires
Fire Safety with Combustible Items Keep papers and books tidy Don't pile up too much wood Be careful with curtains near heat How can you help keep your room safe?
Fire Safety with Flammable Items Never play with matches or lighters Stay away from cleaning products Tell a grown-up if you smell gas What should you do if you see something flammable?
Combustible vs. Flammable: A Fun Game Let's play a game! I'll name something, you say if it's more combustible or flammable Remember: Combustible burns well, Flammable catches fire easily Are you ready to play?
Game Item 1: A Tree Is a tree more combustible or flammable? Think about it: Does it burn for a long time? The answer: Combustible! Trees burn for a long time Great job! Let's try another
Game Item 2: Nail Polish Remover Is nail polish remover more combustible or flammable? Hint: Does it catch fire easily? The answer: Flammable! It catches fire very quickly You're doing great! One more
Game Item 3: A Cardboard Box Is a cardboard box more combustible or flammable? Think: Does it burn for a while once it starts? The answer: Combustible! It burns well once it starts Fantastic job on our game!
Why Do We Learn This? Knowing about combustibility and flammability keeps us safe It helps us understand fire dangers We can prevent fires by being careful Why do you think this is important to learn?
How to Stay Safe: Combustible Items Keep areas clean and tidy Don't stack papers or wood too high Be careful with candles What else can you do to be safe with combustible things?
How to Stay Safe: Flammable Items Never play with matches or lighters Keep away from gas stoves Tell an adult if you smell something strange Can you think of other ways to be safe around flammable items?
What to Do in Case of Fire Stay calm Get out of the building quickly Call 911 or your local emergency number Do you remember "Stop, Drop, and Roll"?
Review: Combustibility Combustibility is about how well something burns Examples: Wood, paper, cloth These things burn for a longer time Can you name one combustible item in this room?
Review: Flammability Flammability is about how easily something catches fire Examples: Gasoline, alcohol, lighter fluid These things catch fire very quickly What's one flammable item you should never touch?
Conclusion: Staying Fire Smart! We learned about combustibility and flammability Both are important for fire safety Remember to always be careful around fire You're now fire safety experts! Great job, everyone!