Staying Safe in Winter

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Objective

I can evaluate winter safety practices to protect myself and others from hazards.

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NBC News · 5:05

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Key concepts

3 concepts

  1. 1

    To efficiently heat your home, remember to clean your heating system, seal any drafts, and close the fireplace damper when not in use.

  2. 2

    To save on energy, turn on your humidifiers to better disperse heat and think of space heaters as a backup to your main heating system.

  3. 3

    To protect your car, check your tire pressure, add ice repellent to your windshield, and keep a pair of jump cables in your car.

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Practice

10 questions

1

What is one thing you can do to make sure your home stays warm during the winter?

2

Why is it important to clean your furnace before winter?

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Exit ticket

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Describe three winter safety practices you can implement to protect your home from damage due to freezing temperatures.

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