Wildfire Prevention Conducting School Programs Guide - National ...

For example, if a teacher requests a program for a general science
class, realize that these classes normally explain the principles of
combustion but do not show how carelessness is at fault in many fires.
The presentation should consist mostly of demonstrations about
combustion principles; the fire triangle; Type A, B and C fires; or fire
causes. Fire prevention messages can be introduced while the focus
remains on the curriculum subject.
In a general science class, for example, the talk might be about the
combustion that occurs when a cigarette is tossed into dry fuel and
explain the factors leading to fire spread, the effects of topography,
and so on. In a biology class, attention can be drawn to the lifescience
aspects of the forest or rangeland. For instance, relate the
effects of fire to the balance of nature. In an English class, slogans or
essay contests would be appropriate. For art classes, students can
concentrate on signs, posters, paintings or models.
Junior high school groups are impressionable. Although they tend to
resist authority and question traditional values, they readily accept the
teaching of nonacademic professionals who make guest appearances
in their classes.
The best teaching approach for junior high school students is to orient
the presentation to the subject matter they are studying in that
particular class. Involve the students by using material that is relevant
to their experience level. The choice of technique (lecture,
demonstration, movies, slides, student workshop or field trip) may
vary, but the method selected must fit both the teaching situation and
any classroom limitations.
CONDUCTING SCHOOL PROGRAMS – GUIDE Junior High School - 13