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Sound Off Lesson 1: Safety Sounds!
Grades: Elementary (Grades 2-3)
Subject Area: Health & Safety, Math, Language Arts
Made Possible By: Michigan Public Health Institute with a grant from USDHS/FEMA
Use the presentation guide, video, and activity sheet below to present this lesson and introduce students to the sounds smoke alarms make and what they mean, where smoke alarms should be placed in the home, the need for monthly testing, and the importance of having working smoke alarms. You’ll also find links to smoke and carbon monoxide alarm sounds to complement the lesson. Be aware that the loud sounds used in this game may not be appropriate for some students. Check with the teacher.
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Lesson 1: Safety Sounds! - Presentation Guide

Video 1: Safety Sounds!

Video 1: Safety Sounds! (Spanish)

Video 1 on YouTube

Video 1 on YouTube (Spanish)

Activity 1 Standard

Activity 1 Simplified

Activity 1 Standard (Spanish)

Activity 1 Simplified (Spanish)

Safety Sounds (Audio Files)

Firefighter Letter to Families (English and Spanish)

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