Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to apply arithmetic skills to solve fire-fighting related problems.
Materials and Prep
- Pencil
- Blank paper
- Calculator (optional)
No prior knowledge is required for this lesson.
Activities
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Fire Truck Speed Calculation
Imagine a fire truck traveling at a constant speed of 60 miles per hour. Calculate how far the fire truck would travel in 2 hours, 3 hours, and 4 hours. Write down your calculations and answers.
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Water Hose Length Calculation
A fire hose is 50 feet long. If a firefighter needs to reach a fire 100 feet away, how many additional feet of hose are needed? Calculate and write down your answer.
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Fire Station Time Calculation
Firefighters need to respond to an emergency within 5 minutes of receiving a call. If it takes them 2 minutes to get ready and leave the fire station, how much time do they have left to reach the emergency location? Calculate and write down your answer.
Fourth Grade Talking Points
- "Arithmetic is a branch of mathematics that deals with numbers and their operations."
- "In this lesson, we will be using arithmetic to solve fire-fighting related problems."
- "We will calculate distances, lengths, and time using different mathematical operations."
- "Remember to write down your calculations and answers neatly."
- "If you find any calculations challenging, feel free to use a calculator to help you."