Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to solve arithmetic problems related to firefighting, and understand how math is used in firefighting.

Materials and Prep

• Pencil
• Blank paper

No prior knowledge or preparation is required for this lesson.

Activities

1. Activity 1: Fire Truck Addition

   Draw a fire truck on your paper. Create an addition problem related to firefighting, such as "There are 3 firefighters on the truck, and 2 more firefighters join. How many firefighters are there now?" Solve the problem and write the answer next to the fire truck.

2. Activity 2: Fire Hose Subtraction

   Draw a fire hose on your paper. Create a subtraction problem related to firefighting, such as "There are 7 firefighters holding the hose, but 3 firefighters leave. How many firefighters are left holding the hose?" Solve the problem and write the answer next to the fire hose.

3. Activity 3: Fire Station Multiplication

   Draw a fire station on your paper. Create a multiplication problem related to firefighting, such as "There are 4 fire trucks parked at the station, and each truck has 2 firefighters. How many firefighters are there in total?" Solve the problem and write the answer next to the fire station.

Second Grade Talking Points

• "Firefighters are heroes who help keep us safe from fires and other emergencies."
• "Math is used in firefighting to solve problems and make sure everything is organized."
• "Addition is used to find the total when we combine numbers, like adding the number of firefighters."
• "Subtraction is used to find the difference when some firefighters leave or are taken away."
• "Multiplication is used to find the total when we have groups of firefighters, like trucks with firefighters."
• "By practicing math with firefighting scenarios, we can have fun while learning important skills."