📚 Topic Summary
The 'Stop, Drop, and Roll' technique is a vital fire safety skill taught to young children. If clothing catches fire, panicking and running can worsen the situation. Instead, stopping immediately, dropping to the ground, and rolling repeatedly helps to smother the flames and prevent serious burns. This simple action can save lives and minimize injuries.
This worksheet is designed to help you learn and remember this important technique!
🧠 Part A: Vocabulary
Match the words with their correct definitions:
| Word |
Definition |
| 1. Flames |
A. To fall to the ground quickly |
| 2. Smother |
B. Hot, glowing gases that you get when something burns |
| 3. Drop |
C. To cover something completely to stop it from burning |
| 4. Safety |
D. To not move. |
| 5. Stop |
E. Freedom from danger or risk. |
📝 Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Complete the sentences using the words below.
Words: roll, stop, ground, fire, drop
- If your clothes catch on _______, you need to act fast.
- First, ______ where you are. Don't run!
- Next, ______ to the ______.
- Finally, ______ back and forth to put out the flames.
🔥 Part C: Critical Thinking
Why is it important to practice 'Stop, Drop, and Roll' even if you've never been on fire?