Fire safety is a complex problem without a single answer. Learn how to engineer and design fire-safe spaces.
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With the Science of Fire Safety, students will:
- Discover the characteristics of fire-safe spaces
- Explore a range of fire safety technologies
- Learn about different types of fire sprinklers, their functions, and impact
- Understand the science behind how fire sprinklers work
- Investigate how liquid behaves when thermal energy is added
- Evaluate and design fire-safe spaces using their learnings
This pathway can be completed in 1-2 class periods.
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