📚 Topic Summary
The 'Stop, Drop, and Roll' technique is a crucial safety procedure to follow if your clothes ever catch fire. It's designed to quickly extinguish flames and minimize burns. Remember, panicking can make things worse, so knowing these steps can truly make a difference. Practice these steps often so you're ready if an emergency ever happens. This worksheet will help you learn the vocabulary, remember the steps, and think about why each step is important.
🔥 Part A: Vocabulary
Match each word with its correct definition:
| Word |
Definition |
| 1. Extinguish |
A. To fall suddenly and heavily |
| 2. Flames |
B. To put out a fire |
| 3. Roll |
C. The visible part of a fire |
| 4. Stop |
D. To move by turning over and over |
| 5. Drop |
E. To cease movement or action |
📝 Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Complete the paragraph using the words: roll, stop, drop, cool, ground.
If your clothes catch on fire, first, you need to _______ immediately. Then, _______ to the _______ covering your face with your hands. Finally, _______ over and over until the fire is out. After the fire is out, _______ the burn with clean water.
🧠 Part C: Critical Thinking
Why is it important to cover your face when you drop to the ground during the 'Stop, Drop, and Roll' technique? Explain your answer.