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HOME SAFETYLearning Goals Expectations Activities36. Knows and understandsthe importance of homesafety.a. Describe use and maintenance of a smoke andcarbon monoxide detector and fireextinguisher.b. Explain three ways to prevent fires (e.g., avoidoveruse of extension cords).c. Describe an emergency evacuation route incase of fire.d. Explain two ways to prevent breaking andentering in one’s home.e. Explain two ways to prepare for naturaldisasters (e.g., hurricanes, floods, tornados,earthquakes, national alerts, snowemergencies).I Can Do It! Staying Safe, p. 39- 45.PAYA, Module 2, Safety Skills, p. 76-86.PAYA, Module 5, Safety Skills, p. 2.PAYA, Module 5, Safety, p. 154-161.Ready, Set, Fly! Home Safety #1.Ready, Set, Fly! Home Safety #2.Ready, Set, Fly! Home Safety #4.Teenage Human Body, Environmental Maintenance, Fires, p.49.Internet Safety, Etiquette for Kids –http://kidsinternet.about.com/cs/internetsafety1/Parent Soup –http://www.parentsoup.comf. Explain proper storage of hazardoushousehold materials (e.g., cleaning materials,medicines, knives).The American Academy of Pediatrics –http://www.aap.org/parents.htmlThe Parent Center/Baby Center –g. Explain three strategies for child proofing a http://www.babycenter.com/baby/babysafety/indexhouse (e.g., outlet plugs, cabinet locks, gateson stairways).h. Identify four items in a first aid kit/householdemergency kit (e.g., band aids, disinfectant,flash light, batteries).i. Explain three ways to keep yourself safe onthe internet and telephone (e.g., don’t give outsocial security number, avoid giving personalinformation on the phone or internet, changepasswords frequently).j. Describe signs of possible household dangers(e.g., smelling gas, flooding).k. Describe how to prevent poisoning.Life Skills Guidebook 69©2004 by Casey Family Programs.