Task Card 4

How to Build a Campfire


Students will be in partners and their partner will circle a
yes or a no when they complete each step.


 


Gather large sized rocks from around camp area and place them in a circle. Make sure that the rocks are close together to keep any fire from escaping. 
YES                             NO
Collect fire wood far from your site.
YES                             NO
Build a small, inverted cone of dry sticks, twigs and forest duff and then ignite with a match. 
YES                             NO
Add larger pieces of wood as the fire's kindling temperature increases, but burn no pieces thicker than an adult's wrist. 
YES                             NO
Extinguish all fires by pouring water on them, stirring the ashes, then applying more water. The ashes must be cool to touch.
YES                             NO
Pack out any trash found in your pit. Extract any charcoal pieces left inside yor ring, carry them away from your site, crush the chunks, then scatter the remnants and dust throughout a broad area. Dismantle the rock structure you have built.
YES                             NO

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