Our World: Fire Safety – Here and In Space
Fire needs fuel, oxygen, and heat - no matter where the fire may be housed. Review fire safety rules while you learn more about research NASA is conducting to keep astronauts safe during space explorations.
Background Information
Grades K through 5
- HowStuffWorks How Has NASA Helped Save Firefighters?
- NASA Fire in the Hole: Studying How Flames Grow in Space
- NASA Fire Prevention in Space
- NASA NASA Ignites Fire Experiment Aboard Space Cargo Ship
- NASA NASA Pursues Burning Desire to Study Fire Safety in Space
- NASA Spacecraft Fire Safety (Saffire)
- NASA Spinoff Polymer Fabric Protects Firefighters, Military, and Civilians
- National Fire Protection Association Safety Tip Sheets
- National Park Service Fire Basics for Kids
- The Washington Post NASA Just Set a Fire in Space - On Purpose
Activities
Grades K through 5
- Fire Safe Kids Fire Safety Basics / Activities
- National Fire Protection Association Activities
- U.S. Fire Administration Kids Fire Truck Fold Up Activity Sheet
- U.S. Fire Administration Let's Have Fun with Fire Safety